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Bayern Munich began the defence of their Champions League title emphatically, cruising to a comfortable 4-0 win over last season’s quarter-finalists Atletico Madrid at the Allianz Arena. Kingsley Coman netted a well-taken brace, while there were also goals for Leon Goretzka and a Corentin Tolisso second-half screamer – but which players excelled here while others faltered? Continue reading “Bayern Munich 4-0 Atletico Madrid: Player Ratings as Bavarians begin UCL defence in style”
Bayern Munich sealed their fifth trophy of 2020, but had to do so the hard way after relinquishing a two-goal cushion against Borussia Dortmund in this season’s German Super Cup before Joshua Kimmich’s late matchwinner halted BVB’s spirited comeback. Which players struggled while others excelled at the Allianz Arena, during a true game of two halves? Continue reading “Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayern Munich: Player Ratings as Kimmich seals another trophy”
A second-half brace by Armenian forward Sargis Adamyan proved pivotal as Hoffenheim confined Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich to their first league defeat since early February. Continue reading “3 reasons why Bayern Munich lost 2-1 against Hoffenheim”
Raphael Varane’s towering header and a long-range effort from Antoine Griezmann were enough to see France progress into the World Cup semi-finals in a feisty, tough affair – which only intensified as the match continued. Continue reading “Uruguay 0-2 France: Varane and Muslera’s error seal semi-final place”
After suffering a heartbreaking extra-time final defeat by Portugal at Euro 2016, the onus is on France’s golden generation to step up and justify why they’re all so highly-rated.
Continue reading “FIFA World Cup 2018: 5 keys to success for France”
Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso has attracted interest from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich as well as Arsenal, according to recent reports. Continue reading “Bayern heavily interested in Arsenal-linked Lyon midfielder Tolisso”
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