Category: Bundesliga
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Rodriguez and Costa in running for ‘Best Player’
Colombia star James Rodriguez is one of ten elite players to have made the shortlist for the prestigious ‘Best Player in Europe’ award following his outstanding displays of form in the World Cup competition this summer. Having captivated spectators on his World Cup platform in Brazil, Colombia and AS Monaco’s poster boy is hitting headlines…
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Kroos discusses move to Real Madrid
Toni Kroos has opened about his move from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid and said that he is delighted to have joined what he calls ‘the biggesst club in the world’. The German World Cup winner had been linked with a summer move away from Bundesliga champions Bayern since the end of the season but…
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Arsenal attacker’s message to Bayern star
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski has hailed the contribution of Germany team-mate Philipp Lahm to the world champions following the 30-year-old’s decision to retire from international football. The surprise announcement brings down the curtain on a decorated career on the biggest stage in football and arrives less than a week after the Bayern Munich star held…
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Germany captain Lahm retires aged 30
Germany captain Philipp Lahm has retired from international football less than a week after lifting the World Cup. At the age of 30, his decision comes as somewhat of a shock, as he was widely-expected to lead his side into the European Championships in France in 2016. However, according to newspaper Bild in his homeland,…
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Chelsea turn attention to Roma defender
Sky Sport Italia claim that Chelsea have jumped the queue in the race to sign Roma defender Mehdi Benatia. The Moroccan central defender had been on the verge of signing for Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich with Pep Guardiola a keen admirer, but the German side failed to make a breakthrough in a potential deal. Manchester…
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Real Madrid complete Kroos deal
Real Madrid have completed the summer signing of German World Cup winner Toni Kroos from Bayern Munich. The Germany international arrived in Palma, Mallorca, yesterday just one day after celebrating his country’s World Cup win in Berlin and following reports that he would put pen-to-paper on a deal with Madrid – a deal is now…
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Kroos arrives in Spain ahead of Madrid move
German World Cup winner Toni Kroos has arrived in Spain ahead of his move from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid, according to Spanish daily AS. The midfielder has been linked with a summer move since last season ended, gaining the interest of Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid and it is the latter who have…
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BLOG: The reasons behind German football’s meteoric rise
Germany’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final was a result of a radical transformation in German football that took place nearly 15 years ago. Following the disastrous Euro 2000 campaign in which Germany finished bottom of their group, the Bundesliga and DFB were forced to undergo a drastic overhaul of youth football. The idea was…
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Kroos confirms Real Madrid move
Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has confirmed that he will be joining Real Madrid this summer. The German midfielder performed well for his country during the World Cup and played an important part in helping them win the final against Argentina on Sunday evening in Brazil. Kroos, who has been heavily linked the…
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Arsenal officials travel to Germany for Bender
Football Express News understands that Arsenal have sent officials to Germany to meet with representatives of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has had a busy summer so far with the additions of Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona and Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle United. And, it will not stop their as the French…
