Tag: Bayern Munich
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Guardiola denies interest in Madrid’s Varane
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has rejected reports linking him with a move for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane. Spanish daily Marca reported last week that Bayern Munich boss Guardiola had made contact with Real Madrid over the services of Raphael Varane. Varane was a regular under Jose Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu, however, his…
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Liverpool have £12m bid accepted for Bayern star
Liverpool have had their £12m bid for Xherdan Shaqiri accepted by Bayern Munich, Football Express understands. Brendan Rodgers has held a long term interest in Bayern winger Shaqiri ever since he performed well for his country, Switzerland, in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the Northern Irish boss is seemingly edging closer and closer…
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Lahm rules out Germany return
Philipp Lahm has ruled out the prospect of playing for Germany again after retiring following the World Cup victory in Brazil. The Bayern Munich captain inspired Germany to World Cup glory this summer, but announced his retirement from international duty almost instantly after the competition. And, Lahm, who is now ruled out of action until…
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Lahm could be sidelined until March
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has revealed his fractured ankle could keep him out of action until March. The German World Cup winner suffered the injury on November 18 and underwent an operation to insert six screws to a joint. It was first thought that the full-back/defensive midfielder could be fit in time to return…
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Ballon D’Or trio announced
The final shortlist for the Ballon D’or award has been announced. The previous shortlist, which featured 23 players, only one of whom was British, was cut down to the remaining three by a committee of football experts from both FIFA and France Football. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer are the final selections to…
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Liverpool set to move for Shaqiri as Bayern prepare to sell
Bayern Munich’s honorary president Franz Beckenbauer has confirmed that the club are likely to sell Xherdan Shaqiri in January. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with Serie A side Juventus and Premier League side Liverpool and it is expected that both will now make a January move after a statement was made regarding his future…
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Dante: Bayern won the game for Man City, not Aguero
Dante has blamed Bayern Munich’s defending in their 3-2 Champions League defeat against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. The German champions were 2-1 ahead at one stage during the Champions League group game, but Sergio Aguero scored a superb hat-trick to give the English champions the win and possibly send them through…
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Aguero the hero as City beat Bayern Munich
Sergio Aguero’s hat-trick saw Manchester City seal a dramatic 3-2 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Aguero’s first half penalty gave the home side the lead as they desperately searched for a result which could help them qualify for the knockout stages of the competition. Mehdi Benatia was sent off in the lead…
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Guardiola ‘happy’ to see Messi remain at Barcelona
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola has said it would make him ‘happy’ if Leo Messi remained at Barcelona for the remainder of his career. In a recent press conference Pep Guardiola said he wishes not to see Lionel Messi leave FC Barcelona after speculation last week that the Argentine could leave the Catalan club. Guardiola…
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19-year-old Bayern midfielder on Arsenal radar
Bayern Munich youngster Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has given Arsenal food for thought after revealing he wants to leave the club. The 19-year-old joined Pep Guardiola’s side in 2012 and has made 19 appearances for the German champions since. The Danish international is keen to push his career forward, but has revealed that he may need to…
