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Will Kane play against Real Madrid? Huge injury update

Bayern Munich are facing a race against time to have Harry Kane leading the line for their monumental Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid. The England captain has been struggling with an ankle issue that kept him out of domestic action at the weekend, leaving fans and coaching staff anxious ahead of the trip to the Santiago Bernabeu.

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'Best winger in the world': The rise of Michael Olise

If recent reports are to be believed, Liverpool have identified Michael Olise as the ideal replacement for the outgoing Mohamed Salah. However, wanting to sign the France forward and actually managing to do so are two very different things altogether. Bayern's bid to sign Florian Wirtz last summer may have been blown out of the water by Liverpool - but they have absolutely no intention of selling Olise to the Reds at the end of the current campaign.

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Vuskovic reveals Tottenham transfer stance

Luka Vuskovic has provided a significant boost to Tottenham Hotspur by reaffirming his long-term commitment to the club. While his team-mates face intense transfer speculation linking them to Barcelona, the Croatian teenage defender expects to return to north London after his loan in Germany. His reassuring words arrive as Spurs brace for major defensive changes.

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Goretzka explains Bayern stay amid Arsenal interest

Leon Goretzka has opened up on his decision to remain at Bayern Munich during the January transfer window despite heavy interest from several European heavyweights, including Premier League leaders Arsenal. With Bayern still competing on three fronts, the 31-year-old is focused on adding more trophies to his cabinet before his contract situation reaches a head in the summer.

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Kompany baffled by Gnabry's Goretzka shorts

Bayern Munich's dramatic late victory over Freiburg sparked wild celebrations among the players, but it was Serge Gnabry who stole the headlines with a truly bizarre fashion choice. The German international was spotted jubilantly wearing a pair of fans' shorts that featured the face of team-mate Leon Goretzka printed all over them.

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Karl: Bayern 'unbeatable' ahead of Real clash

Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl has declared that the dressing room feels "unbeatable" ahead of their heavyweight Champions League clash with Real Madrid. The 18-year-old was the hero on Saturday, netting a dramatic stoppage-time winner to complete a stunning comeback against Freiburg.

Frequently asked questions

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.

The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.

Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.

Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.

As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.

Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.

At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.

Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.

Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.

The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.

Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.