Michael Olise produced a trademark deadpan post-match response after starring with two goals in Bayern Munich's 5-0 Champions League win over Bodo/Glimt. The winger proved a man of few words as Mr Nonchalant shrugged off Bayern's ruthless second-half display.
Jamal Musiala marked his return to the biggest stage in spectacular fashion as Bayern Munich opened their Champions League campaign with a dominant 5-0 victory over FK Bodo/Glimt. The young playmaker, who has endured a difficult period away from the pitch, proved he is back to his best by finding the net in his first start of the season.
Michael Olise has openly disagreed with Thierry Henry's recent comments regarding the best player in world football. While the France legend claimed Olise outperformed his team-mate last year, the Bayern Munich winger firmly rejected that notion, throwing his full support behind Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé after a sensational campaign.
With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders again in 2026.
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has addressed the growing speculation surrounding Michael Olise's future at the Allianz Arena. Despite the Frenchman's meteoric rise in the Bundesliga, the club chief admitted that guarantees are difficult to provide in the modern transfer market.
Bayern Munich will not be afraid of mounting interest in Michael Olise, Bacary Sagna has told GOAL, as the Bundesliga giants “don’t shake when they see money”. The talented France international is said to have attracted admiring glances from Real Madrid, among others, but those at the Allianz Arena have no intention of sanctioning a big-money sale.
Dietmar Hamann has explained to GOAL the only way that a move to Real Madrid happens for Michael Olise, with it possible that Bayern Munich would snub a €200 million-plus (£171m/$231m) bid for the France international. It has been suggested that the Blancos are, in their search for more ‘Galacticos,’ prepared to part with a record-shattering transfer fee.
Bayern Munich star Michael Olise reflected on a bittersweet World Cup campaign with France after setting an all-time tournament record. Despite etching his name into footballing history with his playmaking exploits, the 24-year-old admitted his personal achievement was overshadowed by heartbreak as Les Bleus fell short of lifting the trophy.
Harry Kane is reportedly ready to commit his long-term future to Bayern Munich, with club CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen confirming that both parties are eager to agree on a contract extension. The England captain has enjoyed a sensational spell in Germany since his arrival from Tottenham, cementing his status as one of the world's most clinical finishers.
Real Madrid are considering sending Endrick or Gonzalo Garcia on loan as Jose Mourinho looks to streamline his attack. The Spanish giants are eyeing a move for Bayern Munich star Michael Olise, but Endrick's camp is determined to stay and fight for his place.
Find out the latest transfer news today, 26 July 2026, for Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester United, and the biggest leagues around the world.
Real Madrid used Michael Olise rumours as a clever smokescreen to launch a sensational move for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande. The Spanish giants are in talks over a deal worth up to €120 million for the Ivory Coast international, who emerged as one of world football's most sought-after talents following a stellar World Cup campaign.
Michael Olise finds himself at the centre of one of the summer's biggest transfer stories after starring for France at the World Cup, but all is not as it seems. Various reports have claimed that the Bayern Munich dynamo is Real Madrid's priority target, with the move even endorsed by his compatriot and current 'Galactico', Kylian Mbappe. The reality, though, is that any deal is currently a non-starter.
Michael Olise is being heavily linked with a transfer from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid, potentially with a record-breaking fee changing hands, but Jeremie Aliadiere has told GOAL that the France international should spend “another year” in Germany before considering a change of scenery. The classy winger needs to learn how to handle the added weight of expectation that is being lumped onto his shoulders.
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise surprised local football enthusiasts in New York City by unexpectedly taking part in a public recreational match. Having recently concluded his international campaign with France at the World Cup, the 24-year-old was spotted playing in socks, earning widespread praise for his grounded love for the game.
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