Daily Schmankerl: The aftermath of Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen; Manchester City planning to get Bayern's Jamal Musiala and Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz in 2025 (yikes); Bayern eyeing FC Barcelona's Gavi; and MORE!
Bayern Munich's 5-0 win against Werder Bremen emphasizes their resurgence under Vincent Kompany's leadership, showcasing player confidence and team cohesion.
Werder Bremen exec laments shellacking at hands of Bayern Munich
Three observations from Bayern's shambolic 1-0 loss against a stubborn Werder Bremen
Bayern Munich's attacking performance was dreadful, lacking creativity and clear-cut chances.
Bayern's defense was vulnerable, particularly on the counter-attack, and struggled against a 12th place Bundesliga side.
Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich: Lineups, team news, is it time to rotate yet, and more!
Bayern Munich seeks to rebound against Werder Bremen after last year's unexpected defeat.
Vincent Kompany is under pressure to balance team rotation and maintaining momentum.
Manuel Neuer's injury status adds uncertainty to Bayern's lineup for the match.
Thomas Muller critical of "sluggish" Bayern Munich performance in 1-0 defeat to Werder Bremen
Bayern Munich suffered a 0-1 defeat against Werder Bremen, allowing their Bundesliga championship hopes to slip away.
Thomas Müller criticized the team's lack of energy and aggression, calling on each player to question themselves and show more determination.
Mitchell Weiser back to Bayern Munich? Not if Ole Werner has anything to say about it
Mitchell Weiser shines in Werder Bremen's win over Bayern Munich
Werder Bremen coach praises Weiser and hopes to keep him in the team
Daily Schmankerl: The aftermath of Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen; Manchester City planning to get Bayern's Jamal Musiala and Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz in 2025 (yikes); Bayern eyeing FC Barcelona's Gavi; and MORE!
Bayern Munich's 5-0 win against Werder Bremen emphasizes their resurgence under Vincent Kompany's leadership, showcasing player confidence and team cohesion.
Werder Bremen exec laments shellacking at hands of Bayern Munich
Ex-Germany, Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil announces retirement
The former Real Madrid and Arsenal player was a key member of Germany's World Cup-winning side in Brazil in 2014.Germany's football World Cup-winning midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement at the age of 34.The former Real Madrid and Arsenal footballer was a member of Germany's World Cup-winning side in Brazil 2014.
Ex-Arsenal, Madrid star Ozil retires aged 34
Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from professional football at age 34.Ozil, who was part of Germany's World Cup-winning squad in 2014, has spent the past three seasons in the Turkish Super Lig and retires after making four appearances for Basaksehir, who he joined as a free agent last year.
Bayern Munich will face SC Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals
Bayern Munich 's road to Berlin is not getting any easier.The record DFB-Pokal champions have drawn SC Freiburg in the quarterfinals of this season's tournament.Freiburg are enjoying a good domestic season, currently in the Champions League spots of the Bundesliga and having reached the Pokal quarterfinals, not to mention winning their Europa League group.
Germany super sub Fullkrug's amazing backstory
Journeyman striker Niclas Fullkrug became Germany's unlikely saviour on Sunday - and as his entertaining Wikipedia page suggests, his rise to the global stage has been an eventful one.Fullkrug's lengthy backstory includes a love of the Rocky theme tune, an explanation of his nickname 'Gap', and an alarming story from his youth days.
Ex-Germany, Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil announces retirement
The former Real Madrid and Arsenal player was a key member of Germany's World Cup-winning side in Brazil in 2014.Germany's football World Cup-winning midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement at the age of 34.The former Real Madrid and Arsenal footballer was a member of Germany's World Cup-winning side in Brazil 2014.
Ex-Arsenal, Madrid star Ozil retires aged 34
Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from professional football at age 34.Ozil, who was part of Germany's World Cup-winning squad in 2014, has spent the past three seasons in the Turkish Super Lig and retires after making four appearances for Basaksehir, who he joined as a free agent last year.
Bayern Munich will face SC Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals
Bayern Munich 's road to Berlin is not getting any easier.The record DFB-Pokal champions have drawn SC Freiburg in the quarterfinals of this season's tournament.Freiburg are enjoying a good domestic season, currently in the Champions League spots of the Bundesliga and having reached the Pokal quarterfinals, not to mention winning their Europa League group.
Germany super sub Fullkrug's amazing backstory
Journeyman striker Niclas Fullkrug became Germany's unlikely saviour on Sunday - and as his entertaining Wikipedia page suggests, his rise to the global stage has been an eventful one.Fullkrug's lengthy backstory includes a love of the Rocky theme tune, an explanation of his nickname 'Gap', and an alarming story from his youth days.
At long last, Sadio Mané is back on the field!For the first time since the second-to-last game of the Hinrunde, the Senegalese forward is back in action.Julian Nagelsmann sent Mané on in the 65th minute of Bayern Munich 's 3-0 win over Union Berlin.It was a double substitution along with Serge Gnabry, with starters Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Kingsley Coman making way.
Bayern Munich's Sadio Mane delighted to return to action after long injury spell
Sadio Mane has finally marked his return from a long injury layover that kept him sidelined for the better part of the past three and a half months.He came on as a second half substitute in each of Bayern Munich's last two Bundesliga games - wins over VfB Stuttgart and Union Berlin - and both shifts were clocked at just over 20 minutes.
Bayern Munich 1-1 Koln: Kimmich stunner spares champions at the death - Soccer News
Joshua Kimmich's stunning 90th-minute equaliser spared Bayern Munich's blushes as the Bundesliga champions rescued a 1-1 draw at home to Koln on Tuesday.Bayern had been on the verge of their first home league loss since last January before their captain took centre stage, though it was not enough to restore their six-point lead at the summit following RB Leipzig's 6-1 demolition of Schalke.
Here's how Germany can still advance from Group E at the FIFA World Cup
Germany's 2022 Men's World Cup campaign got off to a disastrous start after their opening loss to Japan.But thanks to Japan's 0-1 loss to Costa Rica on Matchday 2, and their own thrilling fight-back in a 1-1 draw to Spain, their chances at progressing from Group E remain alive and well.Not only that - they're pretty good, actually.
Sadio Mane is back for Bayern Munich
At long last, Sadio Mané is back on the field!For the first time since the second-to-last game of the Hinrunde, the Senegalese forward is back in action.Julian Nagelsmann sent Mané on in the 65th minute of Bayern Munich 's 3-0 win over Union Berlin.It was a double substitution along with Serge Gnabry, with starters Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Kingsley Coman making way.
Bayern Munich's Sadio Mane delighted to return to action after long injury spell
Sadio Mane has finally marked his return from a long injury layover that kept him sidelined for the better part of the past three and a half months.He came on as a second half substitute in each of Bayern Munich's last two Bundesliga games - wins over VfB Stuttgart and Union Berlin - and both shifts were clocked at just over 20 minutes.
Bayern Munich 1-1 Koln: Kimmich stunner spares champions at the death - Soccer News
Joshua Kimmich's stunning 90th-minute equaliser spared Bayern Munich's blushes as the Bundesliga champions rescued a 1-1 draw at home to Koln on Tuesday.Bayern had been on the verge of their first home league loss since last January before their captain took centre stage, though it was not enough to restore their six-point lead at the summit following RB Leipzig's 6-1 demolition of Schalke.
Here's how Germany can still advance from Group E at the FIFA World Cup
Germany's 2022 Men's World Cup campaign got off to a disastrous start after their opening loss to Japan.But thanks to Japan's 0-1 loss to Costa Rica on Matchday 2, and their own thrilling fight-back in a 1-1 draw to Spain, their chances at progressing from Group E remain alive and well.Not only that - they're pretty good, actually.
Bayern Munich vs. FC Cologne - Football Match Report - January 24, 2023 - ESPN
Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich thundered in a 90th-minute equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against Cologne on Tuesday, staying four points clear at the top.The German champions, chasing a record-extending 11th league crown, had possession but were far less effective than their opponents who looked to be snatching the three points courtesy of Ellyes Skhiri's fourth minute volley at the far post.
Sadio Mane set to return from injury beginning of February, could feature for Bayern Munich vs. PSG
Sadio Mane has not played a match of football since November 8th of last year, which was Bayern Munich 's 6-1 win over Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga at the Allianz Arena, just a few short weeks before the World Cup in Qatar.He was subbed off in the first half with a fibula injury that inevitably caused him to miss out of Senegal's World Cup run to the round of 16, where they were eventually beaten 3-0 by England.
Bayern Munich vs. FC Cologne - Football Match Report - January 24, 2023 - ESPN
Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich thundered in a 90th-minute equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against Cologne on Tuesday, staying four points clear at the top.The German champions, chasing a record-extending 11th league crown, had possession but were far less effective than their opponents who looked to be snatching the three points courtesy of Ellyes Skhiri's fourth minute volley at the far post.
Sadio Mane set to return from injury beginning of February, could feature for Bayern Munich vs. PSG
Sadio Mane has not played a match of football since November 8th of last year, which was Bayern Munich 's 6-1 win over Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga at the Allianz Arena, just a few short weeks before the World Cup in Qatar.He was subbed off in the first half with a fibula injury that inevitably caused him to miss out of Senegal's World Cup run to the round of 16, where they were eventually beaten 3-0 by England.
Nagelsmann shrugs off Muller speculation, hails Bayern stars outstanding character - Soccer News
Julian Nagelsmann dismissed any suggestion that Thomas Muller's omission against RB Leipzig hints that the forward's Bayern Munich future is uncertain.Muller came on in the 83rd minute as Bayern drew 1-1 with Leipzig on Friday.The 33-year-old has struggled with injuries this season and has played only nine Bundesliga games.
Niclas Fullkrug speaks on his goal and his future with Germany
Niclas Füllkrug has emerged with one of the best strikers in the Bundesliga this season, racking up the goals with Werder Bremen.He has done so well that the German striker earned himself a call-up with the national team at the World Cup.Heading into the tournament, many were uncertain how large of a role the striker would have.