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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund frustrate Bayern in Klassiker to keep title race alive
Berlin: , April 13 (IANS) Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in a crucial match in the Bundesliga klassiker (derby), with the Bavarians unable to capitalise on Leverkusen's earlier draw but keeping their lead at six points with five games to go.
Extremely important to Bayern side, love to watch him: Former striker Klinsmann praises Kane
New Delhi, April 12: Amid Harry Kane facing immense scrutiny, former Tottenham striker Jurgen Klinsmann highlighted the importance of the English striker to Bayern Munich, who currently sit in pole position of reclaiming the Bundesliga title and hanging barely in their quest of UEFA Champions League title.
Thomas Muller to leave Bayern Munich at end of season
Munich, April 4: German forward Thomas Muller confirmed on Saturday that he will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season.
Bayern ends Augsburg's unbeaten run to extend lead in Bundesliga
Berlin, April 5: Harry Kane was on target again as Bayern Munich came from behind to claim a 3-1 win at Augsburg on Friday, extending its lead at the top of the Bundesliga and ending the host's 11-match unbeaten run.
Sebastian Hoeness leads Stuttgart to historic German Cup final
Berlin, April 3: Sebastian Hoeness held nothing back. Despite his media obligations as head coach, the 42-year-old put aside protocol during a live TV broadcast, removed his microphone, and ran to join his team. After securing Stuttgart's first German Cup final appearance in 13 years, his players had gathered on the goal line in front of their fans. "I wanted to be in that picture too," he admitted, before apologizing on air: "Sorry, but I have to go."
Football: Jurgen Klopp's influence at RB Leipzig grows amid coaching uncertainty
Berlin: , April 3 (IANS) If there was any doubt about Jurgen Klopp's influence on RB Leipzig as Red Bull's Global Head of Soccer, his actions during the German Cup semifinal against Stuttgart put it to rest.
Bundesliga 2024-25: We've to go full throttle against Augsburg, says Bayern coach Vincent Kompany
Munich, April 3: Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich are determined to push forward with full intensity and adapt creatively as they navigate the final stretch of the season amid defensive injuries, coach Vincent Kompany stated ahead of Saturday's clash against Augsburg.
Bielefeld stun holder Leverkusen to book historic German Cup final berth
Berlin, April 2: Third-division side Arminia Bielefeld pulled off a historic upset on Tuesday, rallying to defeat defending champion Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 and secure their first-ever German Cup final berth.
RB Leipzig sack coach Marco Rose after 2.5 years in charge
Leipzig, March 30: RB Leipzig have sacked head coach Marco Rose following their Saturday's defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach. His coaching team of Alexander Zickler, Marco Kurth and Frank Geideck have also left the club, along with Frank Aehlig (head of first team football), the Bundesliga club said on Sunday.
Bayern defender Hiroki Ito out for 'lengthy period' with metatarsal fracture
Munich, March 30: Bayern Munich's defender Hiroki Ito will be out of action for a lengthy period after sustaining a metatarsal fracture, the Bundesliga club said on Sunday.
Bundesliga: Leverkusen's sporting director confirms Alonso's stay as coach next season
Berlin: , March 29 (IANS) Rejuvenated under Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen have surged back into Bundesliga title contention - a race many had written off a few weeks back. A 3-1 home victory over Bochum tightened the gap on leaders Bayern Munich, reigniting belief in the reigning champions.
Bundesliga: Mainz's Henriksen in footsteps of Klopp and Tuchel
Berlin, March 29 : German football club Mainz 05's history is rich with coaches who have captured significant attention. Given the legacy of former managers Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel, Bo Henriksen's recent recognition as Denmark's "2024 Coach of the Year" ahead of Sunday's Bundesliga clash in Dortmund feels like a natural progression for the club.
Leverkusen overpowers Bochum to stay in Bundesliga title race
Berlin, March 29: Bayer Leverkusen kept their Bundesliga title hopes alive after closing the gap on leaders Bayern Munich to three points with a 3-1 victory over VfL Bochum on Saturday.
Bayern's Alphonso Davies ruled out for several months with ACL injury
Munich, March 25: FC Bayern will be without Alphonso Davies for a lengthy period as the left-back has been diagnosed with a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee following his return from international duty with the Canadian national team and will undergo surgery on Wednesday.
Leverkusen stun Stuttgart to stay in Bundesliga title hunt
Berlin, March 17: Patrik Schick's stoppage-time winner sealed a 4-3 comeback win for Leverkusen at Stuttgart to stay in contention for the Bundesliga title.
Dortmund eyeing Champions League glory amid Bundesliga struggles
Berlin, March 14: Borussia Dortmund players and coaches quickly shifted their focus to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, looking ahead as a way to escape the uncertainties of their domestic campaign.
Joshua Kimmich commits future at Bayern Munich, signs contract extension till June 2029
Munich, March 13: Joshua Kimmich has signed a contract extension with FC Bayern Munich, which will keep him at the club until June 30 2029, the club side's official website reported.
Wavering Dortmund plagued by form, fitness issues
Berlin, March 6: The injury loss of winter arrival Daniel Svensson is adding to Borussia Dortmund's struggles. With progress in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League in jeopardy following a disappointing 1-1 draw in the first leg of the round of 16 against Lille, the 23-year-old Swedish full-back's three-week absence is another challenge for coach Niko Kovac.
Leverkusen cruises past Frankfurt to keep pressure on Bayern
Berlin, March 2: Three goals in seven minutes paved the way for Bayer Leverkusen's 4-1 victory over third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt in the 24th round of Bundesliga on Saturday, as Leverkusen continued to mount pressure on top-ranked Bayern Munich.
Bayern battle past Stuttgart to stay in control of Bundesliga title race
Berlin, March 1: Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Stuttgart 3-1, capitalising on defensive mistakes to take all three points in a contested southern derby on Friday.
Leverkusen cruise past bottom placed Kiel to keep pressure on Bayern
Berlin, Feb 23: Bayer Leverkusen maintained its status as Bayern Munich's closest challenger with a 2-0 victory over bottom side Holstein Kiel in the 23rd round of Bundesliga.
Harry Kane unlikely for Bayern's home match against Frankfurt
Munich, Feb 22: Bundesliga's leading scorer, Harry Kane, is unlikely to feature in Bayern Munich's home clash against third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday, as he continues to recover from a calf injury, coach Vincent Kompany confirmed on Saturday.
Harry Kane's knack for opening goals key for Bayern ahead of Champions League clash
Berlin (Germany), Feb 10: Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane continues to prove himself as "the door opener," repeatedly breaking the deadlock with crucial 1-0 goals.
Leipzig hold off St. Pauli in Bundesliga
Berlin, Feb 10: First-half goals from Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons helped RB Leipzig to a 2-0 win over St. Pauli in the Bundesliga.
Kane powers Bayern past Bremen in Bundesliga
Berlin, Feb 8: Harry Kane's second-half brace helped leaders Bayern Munich to a 3-0 win over Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.
FC Bayern announce contract extension for goalkeeper Manuel Neuer till 2026
Munich, Feb 3: Manuel Neuer has extended his contract with FC Bayern, which was set to expire at the end of this season, by a further year to June 2026. It will be the goalkeeper's 15th season with the club.
Brighton sign Stefanos Tzimas until 2030, Greek forward to remain at FC Nuremburg on loan
Brighton, Feb 3: Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed the signing of Stefanos Tzimas from Bundesliga 2 side FC Nuremburg. The Greece under-21 international has signed a contract that runs until June 2030, but will remain on loan with FC Nuremburg in the second-half of the season.
Very much looking forward: Hermoso on Leverkusen transfer
Leverkusen, Jan 31: Spanish defender Mario Hermoso has expressed his excitement on his loan move to Bayer 04 Leverkusen from AS Roma on Friday.
Borussia Dortmund appoint Niko Kovac as new head coach
Dortmund, Jan 30: Borussia Dortmund have appointed Niko Kovac as their new head coach, the Bundesliga club announced on Wednesday. The 53-year-old takes over from Nuri Sahin, who was dismissed on January 22 following a string of disappointing results in the Bundesliga and an early exit from the German Cup.
Man City sign Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt
Manchester, Jan 23: Manchester City have signed Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt on a four-and-a-half-year deal which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029, the Premier League side announced on Thursday.
After defeat against Bologna, Borussia Dortmund part ways with head coach Nuri Sahin
Dortmund, January 22: Borussia Dortmund and head coach Nuri Sahin have parted ways with immediate effect after a string of poor results across all competitions.
Borussia Dortmund part ways with head coach Nuri Sahin
Dortmund, Jan 22: Borussia Dortmund have parted ways with head coach Nuri Sahin following a shocking 1-2 defeat against Bologna on Tuesday. The Turkish coach was appointed following the club’s defeat in the 2024 UCL final.
Bayern Munich sign midfielder Tom Bischof on pre-contract
Munich, Jan 21: FC Bayern have secured the signing of midfielder Tom Bischof, 19, on a pre-contract on Tuesday. The German youth international will move on a free transfer from TSG Hoffenheim in the summer and receive a contract through to June 30, 2029.
Stuttgart eyeing Champions League progress ahead of crucial Bratislava showdown
Berlin, Jan 20: Riding high in the national league, last season's Bundesliga runner-up VfB Stuttgart now face a decisive clash against Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
Frankfurt star Marmoush nears Manchester City move as transfer talks progress
Berlin, Jan 15 : As Frankfurt's arena turned into a farewell party zone for Omar Marmoush, the future of the 25-year-old Egyptian striker remains uncertain. Marmoush has become the centre of transfer speculation, with reports of a €70 million bid from Manchester City.
Bayern edge Monchengladbach to stay on top in Bundesliga
Monchengladbach (Germany), Jan 12: Harry Kane's sole goal helped Bayern Munich maintain its four-point lead at the top of the table after beating Borussia Monchengladbach 1-0 in the 16th round.
Leverkusen overpowers Dortmund in Bundesliga five-goal thriller
Berlin, Jan 11: Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen closed the gap on leader Bayern Munich after defeating Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the 16th round of the Bundesliga on Friday.
Dortmund facing crucial Leverkusen test as Bundesliga resumes
Berlin, Jan 9: The biggest challenge yet awaits Borussia Dortmund as the 2024/2025 season resumes following an unusual and disrupted winter break. With just 19 days off, coach Nuri Sahin's squad skipped traditional training camps and friendly matches, preparing for a critical clash against reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen this Friday.
Werder Bremen sign Man City defender Issa Kabore on loan
Bremen, Jan 6: Werder Bremen have signed defender Issa Kabore on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season. The 23-year-old spent the first half of the season on loan at Benfica and has now joined SVW until the summer.