Bayern Munich

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We are deeply saddened by this news - Peter Kupferschmidt is one of the personalities who is inextricably linked to the FC Bayern generation on which all of our successes to date are built. The promotion in 1965 was the foundation for everything. I spoke to him myself just this week at our Monday footballers' Christmas party, and we will all remember him fondly forever. Peter Kupferschmidt is an integral part of our club's history. Anyone who hears his name will always remember how FC Bayern began to become the club it is today. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones.

Vincent Kompany has been handling it very cleverly, using the same players consistently, so everyone knows how to work together. Of course, as we approach the end of the year, you see this small squad is lacking the advantage of depth, and they're getting tired. You saw it in the last few games, conceding first and having to fight to come back in the match.

As part of this project, a pilot trial for a Park & Ride solution at the FC Bayern Campus will be carried out for selected home games at the Allianz Arena. You will have the opportunity to park your vehicle at the Campus and take shuttle buses to the Allianz Arena and back to the Campus after the game in a convenient and stress-free manner. The Restaurant 1900 on the Campus will be open at the relevant times.

With the launch of a new partnership between FC Bayern and the Bavarian Football Association (BFV), graduates of jointly developed courses will in future receive not only the club's internal training qualification but also the official UEFA C and B licences, which are otherwise awarded and assessed exclusively by the regional associations. The German champions have been heavily involved in international coach training since 2016

Today, Ballisager plays for Bayern Munich, the club that brings together the many strands of her experience. "Here, I've found what I really like," she says. "Precision, possession, physical presence, tactical discipline." Elements she learned on her travels all come together here. At 1.71 metres tall, she commands the centre of defence - composed, efficient and unobtrusive. And that's also true of the national team: more than 70 international caps speak for themselves. There, Ballisager is vice-captain, behind a certain Pernille Harder.

Having a run like that behind you makes it easy to look ahead. "For us, it means putting the fact we picked up just one point behind us quite quickly and then trying to get another win at Heidenheim," said Max Eberl. Bayern have had an "outstanding calendar year so far", continued the board member for sport. The 2-2 draw against the Rhine side can't tarnish that.

Bayern Munich's draw against Mainz 05 raises questions about the club's defensive issues. A heap of wasted chances led to a near-death experience for Die Roten at home against last-place Mainz 05. Harry Kane came up at the right moment to salvage a point, but it was far from an encouraging performance. The biggest concern was not the efficiency of the attack, as the opposition's keeper, Daniel Batz, pulled eight outstanding saves.

Pernille Harder continues to set the benchmark in Danish football by being named the country's Player of the Year for a record ninth time in 2025. The forward received her award on Sunday ahead of FC Bayern Women's Bundesliga game against Hamburg at the FC Bayern Campus. The 33-year-old helped Bayern to a first-ever domestic double in 2024/25 and also won the Supercup

"It is TRUE: A Championship club, Southampton, have an eye on Daniel Peretz. "The Israeli international is currently on loan at Hamburg SV. Bayern sent him out on loan to get playing time; now they're searching for a new club for him, and Southampton are a club that is interested. "It would be a very good experience for him, potentially in the Premier League if Southampton get promoted this season."

Given Bayern's current form, we'd be quite happy for the 2025 Bundesliga year to last a little longer. Vincent Kompany's side have picked up a total of 37 points from their first 13 Bundesliga games - a record that equals the previous one set by the Munich men themselves in 2015/16. Harry Kane and Co. are actually undefeated in 22 league games stretching back to last season (18 wins, four draws).

Yet she is only 19 years old and currently playing her third professional season. Despite her great success, anyone who talks to her hears no trace of arrogance. "I still have a lot to learn," she says with a sincerity that leaves no room for complacency. There is no doubt in her voice, but rather the knowledge that the path she is on is far from over.