A German state broadcaster survey has been condemned as “racist” by players and the coach of the country’s national football team.
The Ard poll asked whether there were enough white players in the German nation team, which is gearing up for the European Champions held in the country this month.
German head coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Sunday the survey was “racist,” adding: “I feel we need to wake up.”
Joshua Kimmich, a Germany midfielder, had the previous day denounced the survey as “racist,” and Nagelsmann agreed, saying: “I see this in exactly the same way. This question is insane. There are people in Europe who’ve had to flee because of war, economic factors, environmental disasters, [and] people who simply want to be taken in.”
According to reports, Kimmich had said it was “madness for a public broadcaster to ask such a question” and added “A football team can...
The Ard poll asked whether there were enough white players in the German nation team, which is gearing up for the European Champions held in the country this month.
German head coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Sunday the survey was “racist,” adding: “I feel we need to wake up.”
Joshua Kimmich, a Germany midfielder, had the previous day denounced the survey as “racist,” and Nagelsmann agreed, saying: “I see this in exactly the same way. This question is insane. There are people in Europe who’ve had to flee because of war, economic factors, environmental disasters, [and] people who simply want to be taken in.”
According to reports, Kimmich had said it was “madness for a public broadcaster to ask such a question” and added “A football team can...
- 6/3/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Eine Wdr-Umfrage zu Hautfarben in der deutschen Fußballnationalmannschaft erntet viel Kritik im Netz. Auch Nationalspieler Joshua Kimmich äußert sich dazu. Jetzt rechtfertigt sich der Wdr-Sportchef.
Nationalspieler Jonathan Tah in der Doku „Einigkeit und Recht und Vielfalt“ (Credit: Wdr)
Im Vorfeld des Champions-League-Finales von Borussia Dortmund im Zdf hielt es der Wdr für nötig, eine Umfrage in den Umlauf zu bringen, bei der nach der Vorliebe von Hautfarben bei der deutschen Fußballnationalmannschaft gefragt wurde. Eine Berichterstattung, die viel Gegenwind in den sozialen Medien und auch von Nationalspieler Joshua Kimmich am Samstag bekam.
Für die demnächst erscheinende Doku „Einigkeit und Recht und Vielfalt“ ließ der Wdr von Infratest dimap unter anderem fragen, ob die Menschen es besser fänden, wenn wieder mehr Spieler mit weißer Hautfarbe in der deutschen Nationalmannschaft aufliefen. 66 Prozent der Befragten finden es demnach gut, dass mittlerweile viele Fußballer in der Mannschaft dabei sind, die Migrationshintergrund haben. 21 Prozent wiederum...
Nationalspieler Jonathan Tah in der Doku „Einigkeit und Recht und Vielfalt“ (Credit: Wdr)
Im Vorfeld des Champions-League-Finales von Borussia Dortmund im Zdf hielt es der Wdr für nötig, eine Umfrage in den Umlauf zu bringen, bei der nach der Vorliebe von Hautfarben bei der deutschen Fußballnationalmannschaft gefragt wurde. Eine Berichterstattung, die viel Gegenwind in den sozialen Medien und auch von Nationalspieler Joshua Kimmich am Samstag bekam.
Für die demnächst erscheinende Doku „Einigkeit und Recht und Vielfalt“ ließ der Wdr von Infratest dimap unter anderem fragen, ob die Menschen es besser fänden, wenn wieder mehr Spieler mit weißer Hautfarbe in der deutschen Nationalmannschaft aufliefen. 66 Prozent der Befragten finden es demnach gut, dass mittlerweile viele Fußballer in der Mannschaft dabei sind, die Migrationshintergrund haben. 21 Prozent wiederum...
- 6/2/2024
- by Michael Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
Berlin, Sep 3 (Ians) Mathys Tel’s late winner helped Bayern Munich secure its third straight victory after beating Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1 in the third round of Bundesliga.
The German record champions took the reins from the start whereas Monchengladbach implemented a wait-and-see strategy and lurked for counterattacks.
Bayern came close through Leon Goretzka, who tested Monchengladbach goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas with a header in the third minute while Sane pulled narrowly wide in the 19th minute.
Monchengladbach posed threat on fast breaks as Marvin Friedrich rattled the woodwork before Maximilian Wober flicked on a corner that allowed Ko Itakura to head home the 1-0 lead on the half hour mark.
The visitors had the opportunity to double their lead, but Sven Ulreich denied Julian Weigl’s low shot two minutes later.
After the half-time, Bayern started an onslaught on Monchengladbach’s goal but still neither Goretzka nor Thomas Muller could beat Nicolas from promising positions.
The German record champions took the reins from the start whereas Monchengladbach implemented a wait-and-see strategy and lurked for counterattacks.
Bayern came close through Leon Goretzka, who tested Monchengladbach goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas with a header in the third minute while Sane pulled narrowly wide in the 19th minute.
Monchengladbach posed threat on fast breaks as Marvin Friedrich rattled the woodwork before Maximilian Wober flicked on a corner that allowed Ko Itakura to head home the 1-0 lead on the half hour mark.
The visitors had the opportunity to double their lead, but Sven Ulreich denied Julian Weigl’s low shot two minutes later.
After the half-time, Bayern started an onslaught on Monchengladbach’s goal but still neither Goretzka nor Thomas Muller could beat Nicolas from promising positions.
- 9/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Berlin, June 21 (Ians) Colombia clinched a 2-0 friendly win over an uninspired Germany thanks to second-half goals from Luis Diaz and Juan Cuadrado.
After two consecutive winless games, Hansi Flick’s men were looking for victory to take a positive result into the summer break, but it was the visitors from South America who took the reins, reports Xinhua.
Yerry Mina headed narrowly wide in the 14th minute before Rafael Santos Borre’s dangerous header forced Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen into action nine minutes later.
Germany couldn’t keep the visitors at bay as Malick Thiaw denied Diaz a free shot with a last-ditch tackle at the half-hour mark. Ter Stegen remained busy and tipped Mina’s effort over the bar moments later.
Germany showed signs of life in the closing stages of the first half when Kai Havertz’s effort was saved by Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.
The...
After two consecutive winless games, Hansi Flick’s men were looking for victory to take a positive result into the summer break, but it was the visitors from South America who took the reins, reports Xinhua.
Yerry Mina headed narrowly wide in the 14th minute before Rafael Santos Borre’s dangerous header forced Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen into action nine minutes later.
Germany couldn’t keep the visitors at bay as Malick Thiaw denied Diaz a free shot with a last-ditch tackle at the half-hour mark. Ter Stegen remained busy and tipped Mina’s effort over the bar moments later.
Germany showed signs of life in the closing stages of the first half when Kai Havertz’s effort was saved by Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.
The...
- 6/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bremen (Germany), June 13 (Ians) Late goals from Kai Havertz and Joshua Kimmich helped Germany to clinch a 3-3 stalemate against resilient Ukraine in front of 35,975 spectators at the Weser stadium, here.
The Germans assumed control from the kick off as Niclas Fullkrug came close with only two minutes played. Fullkurg remained in the thick of things as he opened the scoring four minutes after deflecting Marius Wolf’s dangerous shot.
The hosts should have made it two but for all that Julian Brandt rattled only the side netting from promising position in the 11th minutes on Monday.
The visitors from the Ukraine sparked to life out of thin air as Brandt’s misplaced pass allowed Oleksandr Tymchyk to set up for Viktor Tsygankov, who beat Germany goalkeeper Kevin Trapp with a low shot from a tight angle in the 18th minute.
Serhiy Rebrov’s boys gained momentum and turned the...
The Germans assumed control from the kick off as Niclas Fullkrug came close with only two minutes played. Fullkurg remained in the thick of things as he opened the scoring four minutes after deflecting Marius Wolf’s dangerous shot.
The hosts should have made it two but for all that Julian Brandt rattled only the side netting from promising position in the 11th minutes on Monday.
The visitors from the Ukraine sparked to life out of thin air as Brandt’s misplaced pass allowed Oleksandr Tymchyk to set up for Viktor Tsygankov, who beat Germany goalkeeper Kevin Trapp with a low shot from a tight angle in the 18th minute.
Serhiy Rebrov’s boys gained momentum and turned the...
- 6/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Berlin, May 22 (Ians) A sense of optimism appears to offer some solace to Thomas Tuchel as dark clouds gather over Bayern Munich. “Next season we will do better,” the 49-year-old coach asserted, hinting at a glimmer of hope amid the turmoil currently gripping the club.
Tuchel casts himself as a soothsayer, forecasting sunnier days ahead while the Bavarians currently weather a relentless storm, with no immediate reprieve in sight. Painting a hopeful picture seems to be his chosen method to avoid confronting the sensitive decisions that 2023 will inevitably demand, reports Xinhua.
Leadership Issues
Amid speculation over the futures of club leaders like Chairman Oliver Kahn and Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic, the disheartening defeat to Leipzig underscored the team’s apparent leadership deficit. The squad’s unraveling on home turf after just 30 minutes was not the first instance of Bayern squandering a seemingly secure game this season.
Tuchel delicately broached the...
Tuchel casts himself as a soothsayer, forecasting sunnier days ahead while the Bavarians currently weather a relentless storm, with no immediate reprieve in sight. Painting a hopeful picture seems to be his chosen method to avoid confronting the sensitive decisions that 2023 will inevitably demand, reports Xinhua.
Leadership Issues
Amid speculation over the futures of club leaders like Chairman Oliver Kahn and Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic, the disheartening defeat to Leipzig underscored the team’s apparent leadership deficit. The squad’s unraveling on home turf after just 30 minutes was not the first instance of Bayern squandering a seemingly secure game this season.
Tuchel delicately broached the...
- 5/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Berlin, May 14 (Ians) Bayern Munich trashed Schalke 6-0 to defend their one-point lead in the table whereas Borussia Dortmund held the pace after moving 5-2 past Borussia Monchengladbach in the 32nd round of Bundesliga.
The Bavarians set the tone from the get-go as Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman came very close against passive Schalke in the opening stages.
The German record champions still had to wait until the 21st minute before Thomas Muller broke the deadlock after drilling home Leroy Sane’s build-up work from the edge of the box on Saturday.
Bayern kept the pressure high and doubled their advantage eight minutes later when Joshua Kimmich converted a foul-play penalty, a Xinhua report said.
The hosts reduced their offensive actions for the remainder of the first half, but things changed after the restart as Joao Cancelo’s square pass allowed Gnabry to triple the advantage into the near post corner.
The Bavarians set the tone from the get-go as Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman came very close against passive Schalke in the opening stages.
The German record champions still had to wait until the 21st minute before Thomas Muller broke the deadlock after drilling home Leroy Sane’s build-up work from the edge of the box on Saturday.
Bayern kept the pressure high and doubled their advantage eight minutes later when Joshua Kimmich converted a foul-play penalty, a Xinhua report said.
The hosts reduced their offensive actions for the remainder of the first half, but things changed after the restart as Joao Cancelo’s square pass allowed Gnabry to triple the advantage into the near post corner.
- 5/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Berlin, May 1 (Ians) Bayern Munich returned to the top of the Bundesliga after overpowering a stubborn Hertha Berlin 2-0, with goals from Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman in the final match of the 30th round on Sunday night
The Bavarians dominated possession from the outset, but they had to wait until the 37th minute before Coman provided the first clear-cut opportunity, testing Hertha goalkeeper Oliver Christensen with a shot on goal.
Hertha kept all its men behind the ball, while Bayern gained momentum as Christensen had to defuse an attempt from Gnabry and Sadio Mane headed over the target from a promising position just before the break.
The German giants increased the pressure after the restart and pinned the visitors back. Hertha defended well but was helpless in the 69th minute when Joshua Kimmich’s chipped ball found Gnabry, who nodded home the opener from close range.
Hertha’s resistance...
The Bavarians dominated possession from the outset, but they had to wait until the 37th minute before Coman provided the first clear-cut opportunity, testing Hertha goalkeeper Oliver Christensen with a shot on goal.
Hertha kept all its men behind the ball, while Bayern gained momentum as Christensen had to defuse an attempt from Gnabry and Sadio Mane headed over the target from a promising position just before the break.
The German giants increased the pressure after the restart and pinned the visitors back. Hertha defended well but was helpless in the 69th minute when Joshua Kimmich’s chipped ball found Gnabry, who nodded home the opener from close range.
Hertha’s resistance...
- 5/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Berlin, April 20 (Ians) The road to success for reigning German champion Bayern Munich remains bumpy.
Despite a noisy mid-season change of coaches from Julian Nagelsmann to Thomas Tuchel, the desired impact has yet to materialise. The third consecutive exit in the last-eight stage of the UEFA Champions League over the past three years is a significant setback, as the Bundesliga giant’s international ambitions demand better results.
Along with the 4-1 aggregate defeat in the duel against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City comes a disappointing exit in the German Cup against underdog Sc Freiburg.
Following a fairly strong performance in the second leg against the Sky Blues, Bayern’s new coach faces uncertain times as the squad appears to need rebuilding, reports Xinhua.
Clashing with the Premier League side and inconsistent performances in other competitions revealed Bayern’s scoring problem. Failing to sign a top-class striker remains the 2020 treble winner...
Despite a noisy mid-season change of coaches from Julian Nagelsmann to Thomas Tuchel, the desired impact has yet to materialise. The third consecutive exit in the last-eight stage of the UEFA Champions League over the past three years is a significant setback, as the Bundesliga giant’s international ambitions demand better results.
Along with the 4-1 aggregate defeat in the duel against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City comes a disappointing exit in the German Cup against underdog Sc Freiburg.
Following a fairly strong performance in the second leg against the Sky Blues, Bayern’s new coach faces uncertain times as the squad appears to need rebuilding, reports Xinhua.
Clashing with the Premier League side and inconsistent performances in other competitions revealed Bayern’s scoring problem. Failing to sign a top-class striker remains the 2020 treble winner...
- 4/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Munich (Germany), April 20 (Ians) Erling Haaland’s second-half goal guided English club Manchester City into the next round, as Bayern Munich’s 1-1 draw (4-1 on aggregate) on home turf fell short in the second leg of the quarterfinal.
The Bavarians started with determination on Wednesday and came close in 17 minutes when Jamal Musiala found Leroy Sane, who narrowly missed the target with his left-footed effort from inside the box.
Sane remained a focal point as he tested City goalkeeper Ederson with a free kick five minutes later before Leon Goretzka squandered a promising opportunity from the edge of the box in the 24th minute, reports Xinhua.
Manchester City then had an unexpected chance to break the deadlock when Dayot Upamecano conceded a handball penalty at the half-hour mark. Haaland stepped up but fired the penalty over the target.
Bayern continued to press, but Ederson denied Kingsley Coman’s powerful shot in the 42nd minute,...
The Bavarians started with determination on Wednesday and came close in 17 minutes when Jamal Musiala found Leroy Sane, who narrowly missed the target with his left-footed effort from inside the box.
Sane remained a focal point as he tested City goalkeeper Ederson with a free kick five minutes later before Leon Goretzka squandered a promising opportunity from the edge of the box in the 24th minute, reports Xinhua.
Manchester City then had an unexpected chance to break the deadlock when Dayot Upamecano conceded a handball penalty at the half-hour mark. Haaland stepped up but fired the penalty over the target.
Bayern continued to press, but Ederson denied Kingsley Coman’s powerful shot in the 42nd minute,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Munich (Germany), April 18 (Ians) To survive in stormy times, calmness seems the most promising recipe. Ahead of their Champions League last eight-round second leg against Manchester City this Wednesday evening, the struggling side of Bayern Munich seems to follow that guideline exactly.
Forgetting about the team-internal turmoil, rumours of a decaying squad, the noisy change of coaches, and the sportive malaise seem to work for the moment, reports Xinhua.
Everyone is keeping their feet behind the line and focusing on creating a miracle after the 3-0 setback in the first leg against the Skyblues.
Current statistics might not create optimism. Defenders such as Dayot Upamecano and Benjamin Pavard scored the goals in the recent four games, while strikers and midfielders seem stuck in a fatal goal drought.
Three goals in four games are the lowest figure since autumn 2018. A similar poor harvest Bayern experienced back in 1998 when the Bavarians spoiled...
Forgetting about the team-internal turmoil, rumours of a decaying squad, the noisy change of coaches, and the sportive malaise seem to work for the moment, reports Xinhua.
Everyone is keeping their feet behind the line and focusing on creating a miracle after the 3-0 setback in the first leg against the Skyblues.
Current statistics might not create optimism. Defenders such as Dayot Upamecano and Benjamin Pavard scored the goals in the recent four games, while strikers and midfielders seem stuck in a fatal goal drought.
Three goals in four games are the lowest figure since autumn 2018. A similar poor harvest Bayern experienced back in 1998 when the Bavarians spoiled...
- 4/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Berlin, April 12 (Ians) Unpleasant conclusions often come along with painful defeats in football.
Being dismantled by Manchester City following a satisfying performance is opening doors to a period of uneasy in-depth analysis for Bayern Munich.
Sooner than expected, the reigning German champion is forced to write off the 2022-23 season as spoiled following the devastating result.
The national league title seems all left after their surprising exit in the German Cup, with a miracle needed to turn things to good in the UEFA Champions League, reports Xinhua.
Next to securing the Bundesliga title this season, a busy summer seems ahead of coach Thomas Tuchel and the club’s leaders.
Bayern’s squad undoubtedly requires an update. For Tuchel, fundamental restructuring work might start in the summer to prepare the Bavarians squad for a challenging next season.
The 49-year-old spoke of the great potential of his team, but added that most...
Being dismantled by Manchester City following a satisfying performance is opening doors to a period of uneasy in-depth analysis for Bayern Munich.
Sooner than expected, the reigning German champion is forced to write off the 2022-23 season as spoiled following the devastating result.
The national league title seems all left after their surprising exit in the German Cup, with a miracle needed to turn things to good in the UEFA Champions League, reports Xinhua.
Next to securing the Bundesliga title this season, a busy summer seems ahead of coach Thomas Tuchel and the club’s leaders.
Bayern’s squad undoubtedly requires an update. For Tuchel, fundamental restructuring work might start in the summer to prepare the Bavarians squad for a challenging next season.
The 49-year-old spoke of the great potential of his team, but added that most...
- 4/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Berlin, April 5 (Ians) Lucas Holer’s late handball penalty helped Freiburg to upset record champions Bayern Munich with a 2-1 comeback win in the quarterfinals, here.
Freiburg staged a well-positioned defense from the outset and was able to keep the hosts at bay in the opening stages.
Despite not creating clear-cut opportunities, Bayern still opened the scoring with 20 minutes gone as Dayot Upamecano headed home a corner kick from Joshua Kimmich on Tuesday night.
The visitors maintained their shape and restored parity only seven minutes later through Nicolas Hofler, who collected a clearance from Kingsley Coman before drilling the ball from 16 meters past Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer, a Xinhua report said.
Bayern responded with furious attacks before halftime, but neither Leon Goretzka nor Thomas Muller was able to overcome Freiburg custodian Mark Flekken despite promising chances.
After the restart, Bayern dominated possession and pressed Freiburg onto the back foot but...
Freiburg staged a well-positioned defense from the outset and was able to keep the hosts at bay in the opening stages.
Despite not creating clear-cut opportunities, Bayern still opened the scoring with 20 minutes gone as Dayot Upamecano headed home a corner kick from Joshua Kimmich on Tuesday night.
The visitors maintained their shape and restored parity only seven minutes later through Nicolas Hofler, who collected a clearance from Kingsley Coman before drilling the ball from 16 meters past Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer, a Xinhua report said.
Bayern responded with furious attacks before halftime, but neither Leon Goretzka nor Thomas Muller was able to overcome Freiburg custodian Mark Flekken despite promising chances.
After the restart, Bayern dominated possession and pressed Freiburg onto the back foot but...
- 4/5/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, March 29 (Ians) Two quick first-half goals paved the way for Belgium’s first win over Germany since 1954 following a 3-2 away victory.
The Red Devils took the reins from the start and made a perfect start on the road as Kevin De Bruyne’s through ball sent Yannick Carrasco, who finished the job with the opener into the roof of the net with six minutes played on Tuesday night.
De Bruyne remained in the thick of things and kept Germany’s defense busy as Romelu Lukaku doubled the lead courtesy of De Bruyne’s defense-splitting pass three minutes later.
Germany couldn’t keep Belgium at bay and were lucky in the 19th minute when Dodi Lukebakio failed to make it 3-0 after missing the target with only goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen to beat.
Amadou Onana should have scored two minutes later, but the midfielder could only rattle the woodwork from close range.
The Red Devils took the reins from the start and made a perfect start on the road as Kevin De Bruyne’s through ball sent Yannick Carrasco, who finished the job with the opener into the roof of the net with six minutes played on Tuesday night.
De Bruyne remained in the thick of things and kept Germany’s defense busy as Romelu Lukaku doubled the lead courtesy of De Bruyne’s defense-splitting pass three minutes later.
Germany couldn’t keep Belgium at bay and were lucky in the 19th minute when Dodi Lukebakio failed to make it 3-0 after missing the target with only goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen to beat.
Amadou Onana should have scored two minutes later, but the midfielder could only rattle the woodwork from close range.
- 3/29/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, March 27 (Ians) Bayern Munich remains in a state of unrest after the dismissal of coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Despite having quickly found a suitable replacement, former Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel, the mood in the Bavarian club remains at an alarmingly low level, reports Xinhua.
While the 49-year-old Tuchel is going to conduct his first training session this Monday, fans and players seem to regret the surprise sacking of Nagelsmann.
Midfielders Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich spoke about an emotional loss while praising the former coach as one of football’s best.
Kimmich denied reports of the 35-year-old Nagelsmann having lost the locker room.
Goretzka spoke about a deep relationship with the fired manager. “Not only I spent a lot of time on the training ground and meetings, we maybe spend more time with him as we did with our families over the past 18 months,” the German international added.
Despite having quickly found a suitable replacement, former Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel, the mood in the Bavarian club remains at an alarmingly low level, reports Xinhua.
While the 49-year-old Tuchel is going to conduct his first training session this Monday, fans and players seem to regret the surprise sacking of Nagelsmann.
Midfielders Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich spoke about an emotional loss while praising the former coach as one of football’s best.
Kimmich denied reports of the 35-year-old Nagelsmann having lost the locker room.
Goretzka spoke about a deep relationship with the fired manager. “Not only I spent a lot of time on the training ground and meetings, we maybe spend more time with him as we did with our families over the past 18 months,” the German international added.
- 3/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin (Germany), March 26 (Ians) Niclas Fullkrug’s brace helped Germany cruise 2-0 past Peru in Mainz following the first friendly in 2023 on Saturday.
The Germans took the reins from the get-go and came close with 11 minutes gone as Peru’s goalkeeper Pedro Gallese had to palm away Fullkrug’s dangerous header.
Gallese was hapless moments later though as Fullkrug slotted home Kai Havertz’s good build-up work, reports news agency Xinhua.
Peru’s goalkeeper remained busy but was on guard in quick succession as neither Timo Werner nor Fullkrug was able to beat Gallese from promising positions with 20 minutes played.
The hosts controlled possession and made it 2-0 at the half-hour mark after Marius Wolf raced down the right wing before squaring into the path of Fullkrug, who secured his brace this match and his fifth goal in as many appearances for Germany.
Fullkrug posed a lot of danger in...
The Germans took the reins from the get-go and came close with 11 minutes gone as Peru’s goalkeeper Pedro Gallese had to palm away Fullkrug’s dangerous header.
Gallese was hapless moments later though as Fullkrug slotted home Kai Havertz’s good build-up work, reports news agency Xinhua.
Peru’s goalkeeper remained busy but was on guard in quick succession as neither Timo Werner nor Fullkrug was able to beat Gallese from promising positions with 20 minutes played.
The hosts controlled possession and made it 2-0 at the half-hour mark after Marius Wolf raced down the right wing before squaring into the path of Fullkrug, who secured his brace this match and his fifth goal in as many appearances for Germany.
Fullkrug posed a lot of danger in...
- 3/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, March 20 (Ians) Bayer Leverkusen’s Exequiel Palacios scored twice from the penalty spot to upset Bayern Munich with a 2-1 comeback win in the Bundesliga.
The Werkself staged a lively opening period and kept Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer busy, but neither Kerem Demirbay nor Jeremie Frimpong was able to break the deadlock on Sunday night.
It was the Bavarians who opened the scoring out of thin air and with their first attempt on target, as Joshua Kimmich’s deflected effort caught Leverkusen custodian Lukas Hradecky flat-footed with 22 minutes gone.
Chances were at a premium for the remainder of the first half as Leverkusen were stunned while the visitors lacked in penetration, a Xinhua report said.
Leverkusen took the reins after the restart as Var intervened in the 55th minute when Bayern’s Benjamin Pavard stepped onto Amine Adli’s heel inside the box. Palacios kept his cool from the...
The Werkself staged a lively opening period and kept Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer busy, but neither Kerem Demirbay nor Jeremie Frimpong was able to break the deadlock on Sunday night.
It was the Bavarians who opened the scoring out of thin air and with their first attempt on target, as Joshua Kimmich’s deflected effort caught Leverkusen custodian Lukas Hradecky flat-footed with 22 minutes gone.
Chances were at a premium for the remainder of the first half as Leverkusen were stunned while the visitors lacked in penetration, a Xinhua report said.
Leverkusen took the reins after the restart as Var intervened in the 55th minute when Bayern’s Benjamin Pavard stepped onto Amine Adli’s heel inside the box. Palacios kept his cool from the...
- 3/20/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, March 5 (Ians) Bayern Munich survived a late onslaught and snatched all three points at Stuttgart following a hard-earned 2-1 victory in the 23rd round of Bundesliga.
Both sides staged a lively opening period as Joshua Kimmich unleashed a dangerous hammer from distance in the 12th minute before Stuttgart’s Hiroki Ito pulled narrowly wide five minutes later at the other end of the pitch on Saturday.
Bayern gained momentum as the clock ticked and came close through Leon Goretzka, who forced Stuttgart goalkeeper Fabian Bredlow into action twice in quick succession with 19 minutes gone, a Xinhua report said.
Stuttgart remained dangerous though, but Silas Katompa Mvumpa couldn’t beat Bayern custodian Yann Sommer from close range in the 36th minute.
It was the Bavarians who opened the scoring four minutes later when Matthijs de Ligt drilled the ball past Bredlow from 23 meters to make it 1-0.
The German giants...
Both sides staged a lively opening period as Joshua Kimmich unleashed a dangerous hammer from distance in the 12th minute before Stuttgart’s Hiroki Ito pulled narrowly wide five minutes later at the other end of the pitch on Saturday.
Bayern gained momentum as the clock ticked and came close through Leon Goretzka, who forced Stuttgart goalkeeper Fabian Bredlow into action twice in quick succession with 19 minutes gone, a Xinhua report said.
Stuttgart remained dangerous though, but Silas Katompa Mvumpa couldn’t beat Bayern custodian Yann Sommer from close range in the 36th minute.
It was the Bavarians who opened the scoring four minutes later when Matthijs de Ligt drilled the ball past Bredlow from 23 meters to make it 1-0.
The German giants...
- 3/5/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin (Germany), Feb 2 (Ians) Three first-half goals paved the way for Bayern Munich’s emphatic 4-0 victory over hapless Mainz in the German Cup round of 16 on Wednesday.
The German record champions took the reins from the starting whistle and came to chances through Kingsley Coman and Jamal Musiala in the opening stages.
Bayern’s lively start paid off as the visitors broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when new arrival Joao Cancelo whipped the ball to the far post and Maxim Eric Choupo-Moting tapped home left-footed from a tight angle, reports news agency Xinhua.
Mainz posed no threat in front of the target, while Bayern kept it going as Musiala made it two with a well-placed low shot at the half-hour mark.
Bayern wasn’t done with the scoring in the first half and tripled its lead with two minutes remaining when Choupo-Moting flicked on to Leroy Sane,...
The German record champions took the reins from the starting whistle and came to chances through Kingsley Coman and Jamal Musiala in the opening stages.
Bayern’s lively start paid off as the visitors broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when new arrival Joao Cancelo whipped the ball to the far post and Maxim Eric Choupo-Moting tapped home left-footed from a tight angle, reports news agency Xinhua.
Mainz posed no threat in front of the target, while Bayern kept it going as Musiala made it two with a well-placed low shot at the half-hour mark.
Bayern wasn’t done with the scoring in the first half and tripled its lead with two minutes remaining when Choupo-Moting flicked on to Leroy Sane,...
- 2/2/2023
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Berlin, Jan 29 (Ians) Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich drop points for the third straight time in 2023 after Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani canceled out Leroy Sane’s opener to ensure a 1-1 draw in the 18th round.
Both sides started offensively minded into the clash and exchanged attacks from the opening whistle, as Kolo Muani pulled wide from a promising position in the 12th minute before Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich tested Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp in quick succession at the half-hour mark, reports Xinhua news agency.
Muller remained in the thick of things as the German veteran set up for Sane, who made no mistake and slotted home with a low shot from inside the box in the 34th minute.
Frankfurt couldn’t respond before the break whereas Bayern wasted two presentable chances of extending their lead through Dayot Upamecano and Sane.
Bayern staged a slow start into the...
Both sides started offensively minded into the clash and exchanged attacks from the opening whistle, as Kolo Muani pulled wide from a promising position in the 12th minute before Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich tested Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp in quick succession at the half-hour mark, reports Xinhua news agency.
Muller remained in the thick of things as the German veteran set up for Sane, who made no mistake and slotted home with a low shot from inside the box in the 34th minute.
Frankfurt couldn’t respond before the break whereas Bayern wasted two presentable chances of extending their lead through Dayot Upamecano and Sane.
Bayern staged a slow start into the...
- 1/29/2023
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Berlin (Germany), Jan 25 (Ians) Three weeks ahead of the delicate duel against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, the mood around Bayern Munich has hit rock bottom.
As if the painful loss of keeper Manuel Neuer wasn’t enough, disappointing league results and additional cases of indiscipline increased the tensions.
The Bavarians not only saw their lead shrink in the race for the national title after two draws against Leipzig and Cologne, but team internal procedures seem to get out of hand.
While Neuer suffers from a broken leg after a careless ski vacation at the end of December 2022, forcing the 2020 treble winner to invest nine million euros for replacement Yann Sommer, an insensitive trip of Serge Gnabry between two important games is bringing emotions to the boil, reports Xinhua news agency.
Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic called the striker’s visit at the Paris fashion week during the free Sunday...
As if the painful loss of keeper Manuel Neuer wasn’t enough, disappointing league results and additional cases of indiscipline increased the tensions.
The Bavarians not only saw their lead shrink in the race for the national title after two draws against Leipzig and Cologne, but team internal procedures seem to get out of hand.
While Neuer suffers from a broken leg after a careless ski vacation at the end of December 2022, forcing the 2020 treble winner to invest nine million euros for replacement Yann Sommer, an insensitive trip of Serge Gnabry between two important games is bringing emotions to the boil, reports Xinhua news agency.
Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic called the striker’s visit at the Paris fashion week during the free Sunday...
- 1/25/2023
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Berlin (Germany), Jan 25 (Ians) Joshua Kimmich’s late hammer secured Bayern Munich a 1-1 draw with courageous Cologne while ruthless Leipzig crushed last-placed Schalke 6-1 in the curtain raiser of the 17th round.
Cologne caught a fairy-tale start on the road and stunned Bayern with the early opener in the fourth minute when Julian Chabot flicked on Florian Kainz’s corner to the back post where Ellyes Skhiri finished the job from very close range.
Bayern remained unimpressed and controlled possession but still Cologne posed more threats in front of the target as goalie Yann Sommer had to defuse a low cross to deny Skhiri a second goal at the half-hour mark, reports Xinhua.
The hosts eventually created their first opportunity in the 44th minute when Benjamin Pavard forced Cologne goalkeeper Marvin Schwabe into action for the first time.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side started an onslaught on Cologne’s goal...
Cologne caught a fairy-tale start on the road and stunned Bayern with the early opener in the fourth minute when Julian Chabot flicked on Florian Kainz’s corner to the back post where Ellyes Skhiri finished the job from very close range.
Bayern remained unimpressed and controlled possession but still Cologne posed more threats in front of the target as goalie Yann Sommer had to defuse a low cross to deny Skhiri a second goal at the half-hour mark, reports Xinhua.
The hosts eventually created their first opportunity in the 44th minute when Benjamin Pavard forced Cologne goalkeeper Marvin Schwabe into action for the first time.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side started an onslaught on Cologne’s goal...
- 1/25/2023
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Berlin (Germany), Nov 22 (Ians) Tension is rife around the German team ahead of the group opener against Japan at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Crossing swords with Japan this Wednesday is the tournament’s most important game from the perspective of German captain Manuel Neuer.
“You gain confidence for the following games with a successful start and avoid getting under pressure in the second group game,” the Bayern goalkeeper said before the German squad took off to Doha.
“It is the game to a great extent deciding about your progress in the tournament,” Neuer added, reminding him of the defeat in the 2018 group opener against Mexico.
While the 36-year-old Neuer is trying to sharpen the team’s senses, coach Hansi Flick is forced to do the job without Leroy Sane.
The Bayern striker is suffering from a knee problem, the German football association announced, but is said to be...
Crossing swords with Japan this Wednesday is the tournament’s most important game from the perspective of German captain Manuel Neuer.
“You gain confidence for the following games with a successful start and avoid getting under pressure in the second group game,” the Bayern goalkeeper said before the German squad took off to Doha.
“It is the game to a great extent deciding about your progress in the tournament,” Neuer added, reminding him of the defeat in the 2018 group opener against Mexico.
While the 36-year-old Neuer is trying to sharpen the team’s senses, coach Hansi Flick is forced to do the job without Leroy Sane.
The Bayern striker is suffering from a knee problem, the German football association announced, but is said to be...
- 11/22/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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In total, 32 countries will compete for the coveted trophy that symbolises supremacy in the sport called "The Beautiful Game" by legendary stars like Pele and numerous fans around the globe. As the clock ticks down for the kick-off, everybody is thinking about which teams are favourites to go all the way and which will be the dark horse and cause a few surprises in the mega-event.
Defending champions France, after emerging victorious in 2018, will be again among the favourites, but many nations have their sights set on lifting the trophy on December 18.
Here’s a look at the top contenders for the title:
Brazil: The South American powerhouse is the eternal favourite at the football World Cup. The five-time winners currently boast strength in depth — with the likes of Neymar, Vinicius Junior and Alisson at their disposal. However, they have not savoured World Cup glory since 2002.
The Neymar-led side will...
Defending champions France, after emerging victorious in 2018, will be again among the favourites, but many nations have their sights set on lifting the trophy on December 18.
Here’s a look at the top contenders for the title:
Brazil: The South American powerhouse is the eternal favourite at the football World Cup. The five-time winners currently boast strength in depth — with the likes of Neymar, Vinicius Junior and Alisson at their disposal. However, they have not savoured World Cup glory since 2002.
The Neymar-led side will...
- 11/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, Nov 3 (Ians) The upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is an unprecedented mental challenge for footballers, says Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich.
With roughly two weeks to go until the tournament’s kick-off, “it is somehow strange to think of it as we are still busy with national and international club competitions,” the 27-year-old said.
“There is something important as a World Cup waiting, but you are currently stuck in your daily rhythm. And that (is the case) more or less right until the first World Cup group game.”
Coaches and players are aware that things will significantly change compared to the past World Cup tournaments, Kimmich stated.
In the past, players and coaches enjoyed the opportunity to prepare over several weeks “but now you have all sorts of other things in your mind.”
Therefore, the 2022 tournament is coming along as a never-before-experienced challenge, reports Xinhua.
Only a day...
With roughly two weeks to go until the tournament’s kick-off, “it is somehow strange to think of it as we are still busy with national and international club competitions,” the 27-year-old said.
“There is something important as a World Cup waiting, but you are currently stuck in your daily rhythm. And that (is the case) more or less right until the first World Cup group game.”
Coaches and players are aware that things will significantly change compared to the past World Cup tournaments, Kimmich stated.
In the past, players and coaches enjoyed the opportunity to prepare over several weeks “but now you have all sorts of other things in your mind.”
Therefore, the 2022 tournament is coming along as a never-before-experienced challenge, reports Xinhua.
Only a day...
- 11/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, Nov 2 (Ians) For the second time in a row Bayern Munich advanced with a flawless record into the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League after beating Inter Milan 2-0 in on Group C’s final matchday on Tuesday.
Inter made a lively start on the road and produced the first chance of the match with seven minutes played when Nicolo Barella tested Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich with a long-range effort.
Despite five changes to the starting 11, Bayern controlled possession but still Inter posed more threat in front of goal, as Lautaro Martinez pulled over from a promising position in the 27th minute.
Bayern eventually stunned Inter with the opener in the 35th minute after Benjamin Pavard nodded home Joshua Kimmich’s corner.
The hosts should have added more goals to their lead, but Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman couldn’t beat Inter goalie Andre Onana before the half-time whistle.
Inter made a lively start on the road and produced the first chance of the match with seven minutes played when Nicolo Barella tested Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich with a long-range effort.
Despite five changes to the starting 11, Bayern controlled possession but still Inter posed more threat in front of goal, as Lautaro Martinez pulled over from a promising position in the 27th minute.
Bayern eventually stunned Inter with the opener in the 35th minute after Benjamin Pavard nodded home Joshua Kimmich’s corner.
The hosts should have added more goals to their lead, but Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman couldn’t beat Inter goalie Andre Onana before the half-time whistle.
- 11/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin (Germany), Oct 20 (Ians) Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored a brace to help Bayern Munich advance into the German Cup pre-quarterfinals after seeing off a resilient Augsburg 5-2 in the knockout tournament.
Augsburg started brightly on home soil as Ermedin Demirovic kept Bayern’s defence busy in the opening stages on Wednesday night.
The hosts’ strong start paid off after nine minutes, as Elvis Rexhbecaj set up for Mads Pedersen, who had time to drill the ball past Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich.
Bayern responded well and increased the pressure before Choupo-Moting restored parity from a tight angle in the 27th minute.
The visitors should have taken the lead two minutes later but Sadio Mane couldn’t beat Augsburg custodian Tomas Koubek, reports Xinhua.
Julian Nagelsmann’s men eventually turned the tide after the restart as Choupo-Moting teed up for Joshua Kimmich, who slotted home with a low shot in the 53rd minute.
Augsburg started brightly on home soil as Ermedin Demirovic kept Bayern’s defence busy in the opening stages on Wednesday night.
The hosts’ strong start paid off after nine minutes, as Elvis Rexhbecaj set up for Mads Pedersen, who had time to drill the ball past Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich.
Bayern responded well and increased the pressure before Choupo-Moting restored parity from a tight angle in the 27th minute.
The visitors should have taken the lead two minutes later but Sadio Mane couldn’t beat Augsburg custodian Tomas Koubek, reports Xinhua.
Julian Nagelsmann’s men eventually turned the tide after the restart as Choupo-Moting teed up for Joshua Kimmich, who slotted home with a low shot in the 53rd minute.
- 10/20/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, Oct 4 (Ians) At present, fans of Sadio Mane might have to go through unusually hard times. No selfies, no brief chats, not even autographs are allowed despite his latest league goal cheered by thousands of spectators.
Following weeks of drought, his return to a satisfying performance has triggered a wave of relief around the Senegal international. But due to several in-team Covid-19 infections, patience is required when it comes to fans. Training sessions turned into far-away enjoyments.
Bayern have decided to implement distance between their stars and the clubs’ supporters. The former Liverpool star is forced to follow the rules as his teammates do. While the 30-year-old striker is in good health, unlike the recently-infected Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich, safety measures have become inevitable ahead of the Bavarians’ Champions League group encounter against Viktoria Plzen this Tuesday evening in Munich.
Mane might get along much better with the...
Following weeks of drought, his return to a satisfying performance has triggered a wave of relief around the Senegal international. But due to several in-team Covid-19 infections, patience is required when it comes to fans. Training sessions turned into far-away enjoyments.
Bayern have decided to implement distance between their stars and the clubs’ supporters. The former Liverpool star is forced to follow the rules as his teammates do. While the 30-year-old striker is in good health, unlike the recently-infected Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich, safety measures have become inevitable ahead of the Bavarians’ Champions League group encounter against Viktoria Plzen this Tuesday evening in Munich.
Mane might get along much better with the...
- 10/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, Sep 14 (Ians) Bayern Munich made it two wins from two in this season’s UEFA Champions League after goals from Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, edging a wasteful Barcelona 2-0 in Group C on Tuesday.
Barcelona started powerfully on the road and created the first opportunity as Pedri tested Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer with a low shot from eight metres in the ninth minute.
Former Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski then had a great chance to break the deadlock, but the unmarked Pole pulled over the target with 18 minutes gone.
Lewandowski remained in the thick of things and kept Neuer busy as the Bayern keeper had to save a dangerous header on target three minutes later.
The visitors were the more energetic team as Raphinha unleashed a promising long-range effort at the half-hour mark, Cinhua reports. Bayern needed some time to gain a foothold into the clash, with the next...
Barcelona started powerfully on the road and created the first opportunity as Pedri tested Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer with a low shot from eight metres in the ninth minute.
Former Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski then had a great chance to break the deadlock, but the unmarked Pole pulled over the target with 18 minutes gone.
Lewandowski remained in the thick of things and kept Neuer busy as the Bayern keeper had to save a dangerous header on target three minutes later.
The visitors were the more energetic team as Raphinha unleashed a promising long-range effort at the half-hour mark, Cinhua reports. Bayern needed some time to gain a foothold into the clash, with the next...
- 9/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, Sep 4 (Ians) Reigning champions Bayern Munich dropped points for the second time in a row after courageous Union Berlin secured a 1-1 stalemate on home soil in the fifth round of the Bundesliga.
The “Bavarians” started brightly and controlled possession while Union kept all its men behind the ball, lurking for counterattack opportunities on Saturday evening.
Berlin shocked the visitors out of the blue in the 12th minute when Christopher Trimmel’s free kick into the box allowed Sheraldo Becker to open the scoring from 11 metres, reports Xinhua. Bayern answered only three minutes later as Joshua Kimmich’s deflected shot on target caught Union goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow flat-footed.
The visitors dominated possession and piled on the pressure, but Ronnow was on guard with a diving save to refuse Leroy Sane’s dangerous shot on target in the 36th minute.
Sane remained in the thick of things as he curled...
The “Bavarians” started brightly and controlled possession while Union kept all its men behind the ball, lurking for counterattack opportunities on Saturday evening.
Berlin shocked the visitors out of the blue in the 12th minute when Christopher Trimmel’s free kick into the box allowed Sheraldo Becker to open the scoring from 11 metres, reports Xinhua. Bayern answered only three minutes later as Joshua Kimmich’s deflected shot on target caught Union goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow flat-footed.
The visitors dominated possession and piled on the pressure, but Ronnow was on guard with a diving save to refuse Leroy Sane’s dangerous shot on target in the 36th minute.
Sane remained in the thick of things as he curled...
- 9/4/2022
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Berlin, Sep 1 (Ians) Bayern Munich showed no mercy to third division outfit Viktoria Cologne, cruising to a 5-0 victory on the road to conclude the 1st round of the German Cup on Wednesday.
Cologne started courageously on home soil and were able to keep the German giants at a distance.
The lower league side were even able to press Bayern onto the back foot, as Niklas May unleashed the first dangerous effort on target in the 13th minute.
The hosts thought they had stunned Bayern with the opener in the 20th minute, but Simon Handel’s goal was ruled offside.
Bayern responded with furious attacks but couldn’t overcome Viktoria goalkeeper Ben Voll, who defused attempts from Ryan Gravenberch and Joshua Kimmich at the half-hour mark.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side continued on the front foot and were rewarded with the opener in the 35th minute, when Gravenberch hammered home a...
Cologne started courageously on home soil and were able to keep the German giants at a distance.
The lower league side were even able to press Bayern onto the back foot, as Niklas May unleashed the first dangerous effort on target in the 13th minute.
The hosts thought they had stunned Bayern with the opener in the 20th minute, but Simon Handel’s goal was ruled offside.
Bayern responded with furious attacks but couldn’t overcome Viktoria goalkeeper Ben Voll, who defused attempts from Ryan Gravenberch and Joshua Kimmich at the half-hour mark.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side continued on the front foot and were rewarded with the opener in the 35th minute, when Gravenberch hammered home a...
- 9/1/2022
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Berlin, Aug 28 (Ians) Champions Bayern Munich salvaged a late 1-1 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday to remain top of the Bundesliga after matchday four — on goal difference over their next opponents Union Berlin.
Germany winger Leroy Sane fired an 83rd-minute equaliser into the bottom left corner after Sadio Mane had two first-half goals disallowed for offside and Gladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer had frustrated Bayern with 19 saves, the biggest number since data collecting started, according to statisticians Opta, reports Dpa.
Gladbach had taken the lead in the 43rd against the flow of play from Marcus Thuram after a terrible blunder from Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano, who had also looked bad in Bayern’s 5-0 German Cup meltdown 10 months ago against Gladbach.
Bayern dropped their first points of the season ahead of their trip next Saturday to Union who celebrated their biggest Bundesliga victory 6-1 at Schalke earlier Saturday and are level on 10 points with them.
Germany winger Leroy Sane fired an 83rd-minute equaliser into the bottom left corner after Sadio Mane had two first-half goals disallowed for offside and Gladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer had frustrated Bayern with 19 saves, the biggest number since data collecting started, according to statisticians Opta, reports Dpa.
Gladbach had taken the lead in the 43rd against the flow of play from Marcus Thuram after a terrible blunder from Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano, who had also looked bad in Bayern’s 5-0 German Cup meltdown 10 months ago against Gladbach.
Bayern dropped their first points of the season ahead of their trip next Saturday to Union who celebrated their biggest Bundesliga victory 6-1 at Schalke earlier Saturday and are level on 10 points with them.
- 8/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Paris, Aug 13 (Ians) Karim Benzema was among the 30-man list of nominees for the 2022 Ballon d’Or award, which was announced by France Football on Friday, while seven-time winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the list for the first time since 2006.
Messi’s arch-rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronald was included, as well as Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, French forward Kylian Mbappe, and Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.
However, another Psg star Neymar also missed out on the nomination which meant that Mbappe will be the sole player on the list coming from French Ligue 1, reports Xinhua. Messi, who won the title last year, had been nominated 15 times in a row since 2006 (except for in 2020 when the award was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic). The 35-year-old didn’t meet his own lofty standards in his first season at Psg, following his shocking move from Barcelona to the French capital last summer.
Messi’s arch-rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronald was included, as well as Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, French forward Kylian Mbappe, and Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.
However, another Psg star Neymar also missed out on the nomination which meant that Mbappe will be the sole player on the list coming from French Ligue 1, reports Xinhua. Messi, who won the title last year, had been nominated 15 times in a row since 2006 (except for in 2020 when the award was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic). The 35-year-old didn’t meet his own lofty standards in his first season at Psg, following his shocking move from Barcelona to the French capital last summer.
- 8/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Paris, Aug 13 (Ians) Karim Benzema was among the 30-man list of nominees for the 2022 Ballon d’Or award, which was announced by France Football on Friday, while seven-time winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the list for the first time since 2006.
Messi’s arch-rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronald was included, as well as Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, French forward Kylian Mbappe, and Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.
However, another Psg star Neymar also missed out on the nomination which meant that Mbappe will be the sole player on the list coming from French Ligue 1, reports Xinhua. Messi, who won the title last year, had been nominated 15 times in a row since 2006 (except for in 2020 when the award was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic). The 35-year-old didn’t meet his own lofty standards in his first season at Psg, following his shocking move from Barcelona to the French capital last summer.
Messi’s arch-rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronald was included, as well as Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, French forward Kylian Mbappe, and Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.
However, another Psg star Neymar also missed out on the nomination which meant that Mbappe will be the sole player on the list coming from French Ligue 1, reports Xinhua. Messi, who won the title last year, had been nominated 15 times in a row since 2006 (except for in 2020 when the award was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic). The 35-year-old didn’t meet his own lofty standards in his first season at Psg, following his shocking move from Barcelona to the French capital last summer.
- 8/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, April 7 (Ians) Having lost the first away game in the Champions League since September 2017 is triggering self-doubts at Bayern Munich. Ahead of the second leg against Fc Villareal (1-0), the poor performance of the 2020 treble winner’s team leaders such as Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer, Robert Lewandowski, and Joshua Kimmich increased perplexity […]...
- 4/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, March 29 (Ians) Satisfying results against two underdogs don't conceal Germany's most pressing problem. At this summer's European Championship, coach Joachim Loew's team will have to do the job without an out-and-out spearhead.
The 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland (3-0) and Romania (1-0) showed distinct profligacy in converting chances, something that is causing concern.
Leroy Sane (City), Serge Gnabry (Bayern), and Timo Werner, and Kai Havertz (Chelsea) might be skillful wingers, but the four are far from being goal-scoring machines.
An inadequacy in converting chances at their clubs and in the national team is becoming one of the primary concerns for Loew when facing leading football nations such as France and Portugal and then Hungary in the group stage at the continental tournament, Xinhua news reported.
"If we had a Lewandowski around, we would win every game," former Bayern president and TV pundit Uli Hoeness said, adding: "But we don't.
The 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland (3-0) and Romania (1-0) showed distinct profligacy in converting chances, something that is causing concern.
Leroy Sane (City), Serge Gnabry (Bayern), and Timo Werner, and Kai Havertz (Chelsea) might be skillful wingers, but the four are far from being goal-scoring machines.
An inadequacy in converting chances at their clubs and in the national team is becoming one of the primary concerns for Loew when facing leading football nations such as France and Portugal and then Hungary in the group stage at the continental tournament, Xinhua news reported.
"If we had a Lewandowski around, we would win every game," former Bayern president and TV pundit Uli Hoeness said, adding: "But we don't.
- 3/29/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Bucharest, March 28 (Ians) Germany arrived in Bucharest for their second World Cup qualifier against Romania on Sunday without Bayern Munich defender Niklas Suele, who misses out with a muscle problem.
The 25-year-old Sule will also be unavailable for Wednesday's match at home to North Macedonia, the German federation Dfb said on Saturday, which concludes the opening qualifying triple-header, Dpa news reports.
Sule already sat out Thursday's 3-0 win over Iceland in Duisburg but will not recover in time for the next matches.
That leaves coach Joachim Loew with a squad of 18 outfield players and two goalkeepers which could be cut further as he revealed to reporters Suele's Bayern team-mates Leon Goretzka und Leroy Sane were doubts.
Goretzka has a "bit of a problem in the calf" while Sane has a hamstring issue but has a better chance of making it.
"I will wait until early tomorrow on how things develop,...
The 25-year-old Sule will also be unavailable for Wednesday's match at home to North Macedonia, the German federation Dfb said on Saturday, which concludes the opening qualifying triple-header, Dpa news reports.
Sule already sat out Thursday's 3-0 win over Iceland in Duisburg but will not recover in time for the next matches.
That leaves coach Joachim Loew with a squad of 18 outfield players and two goalkeepers which could be cut further as he revealed to reporters Suele's Bayern team-mates Leon Goretzka und Leroy Sane were doubts.
Goretzka has a "bit of a problem in the calf" while Sane has a hamstring issue but has a better chance of making it.
"I will wait until early tomorrow on how things develop,...
- 3/28/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, March 26 (Ians) Two quick first-half goals from Leon Goretzka and Kai Havertz paved the way for Germany's 3-0 victory over Iceland to kick off their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Germans wasted no time on Thursday and opened the score with only three minutes gone when Serge Gnabry teed up Joshua Kimmich's chip into the box for Goretzka, who volleyed the ball into the top right corner, Xinhua news reports.
Four minutes later, Iceland was already 2-0 behind as Kimmich's through ball allowed Leroy Sane to assist Havertz, whose well-placed shot into the bottom right overcame goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson.
The hosts should have added more goals to their lead but neither Goretzka nor Havertz was able to seal the brace before the break. Meanwhile, Iceland came close in the 25th minute when German defender Antonio Rudiger deflected Runa Sigurjonsson's dangerous shot off-target.
Rudiger remained in the...
The Germans wasted no time on Thursday and opened the score with only three minutes gone when Serge Gnabry teed up Joshua Kimmich's chip into the box for Goretzka, who volleyed the ball into the top right corner, Xinhua news reports.
Four minutes later, Iceland was already 2-0 behind as Kimmich's through ball allowed Leroy Sane to assist Havertz, whose well-placed shot into the bottom right overcame goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson.
The hosts should have added more goals to their lead but neither Goretzka nor Havertz was able to seal the brace before the break. Meanwhile, Iceland came close in the 25th minute when German defender Antonio Rudiger deflected Runa Sigurjonsson's dangerous shot off-target.
Rudiger remained in the...
- 3/26/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, March 18 (Ians) Title holders Bayern Munich beat Lazio 2-1 and 6-2 on aggregate to reach the Champions League quarter-finals a record 19th time.
Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty and substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting got the second for Bayern who had effectively sealed the tie with a 4-1 win in Rome last month, Dpa news agency reports.
Munich broke a tie with Barcelona as they reached the last eight a record 19th time since the elite event was rebranded Champions League in 1992-93.
Chelsea, meanwhile completed a 3-0 aggregate success over Atletico Madrid from a 2-0 victory courtesy of Hakim Ziyech in the first half and Emerson in stoppage time. The visitors had Stefan Savic sent off in the 81st.
Bayern and Chelsea completed the quarter-final field which also includes Liverpool, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, record winners Real Madrid, last year's finalists Paris Saint-Germain and Porto.
The draw for...
Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty and substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting got the second for Bayern who had effectively sealed the tie with a 4-1 win in Rome last month, Dpa news agency reports.
Munich broke a tie with Barcelona as they reached the last eight a record 19th time since the elite event was rebranded Champions League in 1992-93.
Chelsea, meanwhile completed a 3-0 aggregate success over Atletico Madrid from a 2-0 victory courtesy of Hakim Ziyech in the first half and Emerson in stoppage time. The visitors had Stefan Savic sent off in the 81st.
Bayern and Chelsea completed the quarter-final field which also includes Liverpool, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, record winners Real Madrid, last year's finalists Paris Saint-Germain and Porto.
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- 3/18/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, Feb 21 (Ians) League leaders Bayern Munich suffered a setback in the Bundesliga title race, losing 2-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt. The Eagles staged a faultless first-half performance with goals from Daichi Kamada and Amin Younes. The record German champions woke up after half-time, but Robert Lewandowski's goal wasn't enough to take anything from the match.
Frankfurt started frenetically and immediately pushed Bayern onto the back foot on Saturday. It took the hosts only four minutes to produce the first clear-cut opportunity as Bayern defender David Alaba had to block Younes' dangerous attempt on target, Xinhua news reports.
Ten minutes later, Frankfurt were rewarded for their powerful start as Filip Kostic's square pass found Kamada, who made no mistake to beat Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from close range.
Younes remained a factor in Frankfurt's game as the German international kept Bayern's defense busy.
Bayern were helpless in the 31st...
Frankfurt started frenetically and immediately pushed Bayern onto the back foot on Saturday. It took the hosts only four minutes to produce the first clear-cut opportunity as Bayern defender David Alaba had to block Younes' dangerous attempt on target, Xinhua news reports.
Ten minutes later, Frankfurt were rewarded for their powerful start as Filip Kostic's square pass found Kamada, who made no mistake to beat Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from close range.
Younes remained a factor in Frankfurt's game as the German international kept Bayern's defense busy.
Bayern were helpless in the 31st...
- 2/21/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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