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Niko Kovač: “We would have won if the players had stuck to my plan.”

Speaking ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Benfica on Tuesday night, head coach Niko Kovač spoke about Saturday’s draw against Fortuna Düsseldorf, Uli Hoeneß’ statement following that draw and Bayern’s chances against the Portuguese club. Niko Kovač on Bayern Munich’s … Read more »

Niko Kovač on Renato Sanches: “I’m incredibly happy for the boy.”

Making his debut under Niko Kovač, 21-year-old Renato Sanches impressed against former club SL Benfica, finally looking like the player Bayern Munich spent €35 million on in 2016. The Euro 2016 Young Player of the Tournament has struggled to impress in … Read more »

ALTERNATIVE PREVIEW | Mexico vs Germany – A Mexican empire steeped in rich history

Few things unite mankind as well as football. Few things are...

WORLD CUP | An extensive look at Germany’s Group F opposition

Germany understandably are one of the favourites to win the World Cup and will head to Russia looking to retain the title they clinched in Brazil four years ago. While Germany’s place in the knock-out phase would appear to be … Read more »

REACTION | Real Madrid 2-2 Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich were eliminated from the Champions League after a pulsating 2-2 second-leg draw against Real Madrid at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. The Bavarians went awfully close to overturning a 2-1 defeat at the Allianz Arena last week, falling just … Read more »

PREVIEW | Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich – UEFA Champions League semi-final

After losing 2-1 in last week’s first leg, Bayern Munich travel...