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'Getting our asses kicked' - Arnold breaks down in tears

Wolfsburg captain Maximilian Arnold could not hide his emotions following a vital 2-1 victory over Union Berlin, a result that finally halted an alarming slide toward the Bundesliga trapdoor. Despite the triumph, the club legend cut a dejected figure during his post-match duties as the weight of a 12-game winless streak took its toll.

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Kompany hails Union Berlin's Eta appointment

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has praised Union Berlin's historic decision to appoint Marie-Louise Eta as their new head coach. The 34-year-old steps up from her role with the U19s to become the first woman to take charge of a men's Bundesliga side, succeeding Steffen Baumgart.

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History made as Bundesliga club appoint woman as manager

Union Berlin have made a landmark decision by appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their interim head coach following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart. The move marks a historic milestone for European football, as Eta becomes the first woman to take full charge of a men's professional team in one of the continent's top five leagues.

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'It didn't seem serious' - Sterling offered to shock club

Union Berlin director of football Horst Heldt has revealed that the club were offered the chance to sign former Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, insisting that the club could not pursue the deal seriously, such were his financial demands. Sterling has parted company with Chelsea by mutual consent after reaching agreement to end his contract at the club early.

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Kane delivers yet again as Bayern survive cup scare

Harry Kane netted his 25th goal of the season as he bizarrely emerged as Bayern's only scorer on the night in their 3-2 win over Union Berlin in their DFB Pokal round of 16 clash on Wednesday night. Kane was also guilty of conceding a second penalty just five minutes after the break, as his foul allowed Union to reduce the deficit to one goal, but the Bavarian giants held on to progress.

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Diaz's wastefulness is 'forgivable' as Bayern legend praises Kompany & Co.

Luis Diaz's wonder goal against Union Berlin at the weekend has been labelled "world-class" by Bayern Munich icon Lothar Matthaus. The Colombian, signed from Liverpool over the summer, has been brilliant for Die Roten so far. While Matthaus believes that the hard-working left winger "needs to be more clinical in front of goal," he said that his "outstanding" strike compensates for his lack of efficiency.

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Kompany should have dropped Neuer as blunder costs Bayern

Bayern Munich legend and former CEO Oliver Kahn has opined on Vincent Kompany's decision to field Manuel Neuer in their Bundesliga match against Union Berlin last week. This comes after the German goalkeeper's mistake cost the side their 16th straight win from the start of the campaign, forcing them to play out a 2-2 draw, their first of the season.

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'Really, really special' - Kane blown away by Diaz's wonderstrike

Harry Kane has praised Luis Diaz and his wonderstrike in Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Union Berlin on Saturday afternoon. Diaz scored a goal of the season contender in the first half of the stalemate in the capital while Kane was on hand to rescue a late result to maintain Bayern's unbeaten start to the campaign. The striker also held his hands up and admitted his mistake in Union's second goal.

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'I made a mistake' - Neuer accepts blame for howler vs Berlin

Bayern Munich’s invincible aura cracked in the most unexpected of ways as veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer committed an inexplicable howler against Union Berlin away from home on Saturday afternoon. After sixteen straight victories across all competitions, the Bavarian juggernaut was brought to a halt following a 2-2 draw at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.

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Kane aims dig at Union Berlin after Bayern's winning run ends

Harry Kane has aimed a dig at Union Berlin following Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw in the capital on Saturday. Bayern had been expected to make it 10 wins from 10 in Berlin at the weekend but were forced to share the spoils at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. Kane bagged a late equaliser against the Iron Ones and appeared to criticise the hosts at full time over the use of long balls.

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Kane spares Bayern's blushes as 100% record ends at Union Berlin

Bayern Munich eked out a 2-2 draw against Union Berlin thanks to a late Harry Kane equaliser at the Alte Forsterei. The England captain's goal spared the blushes of Manuel Neuer, who let a tame Danilho Doekhi shot cross the line to open the scoring. A brilliant Luis Diaz effort had the scores level at the half, before Doehki's bundled effort appeared to win the game for Die Eisernen the 83rd minute.

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Brits Abroad: Kane breaks more records as Rashford is punished

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave the comforts of Great Britain in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

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