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Diaz test will decide Trent's England fate

Trent must lock down Diaz or kiss World Cup hopes goodbye

It was one of those passes that only Trent Alexander-Arnold could play. Liverpool had struggled to break down Tottenham in December 2024, Spurs holding strong for 23 minutes despite waves of pressure. And then, Alexander-Arnold delivered the killer ball. He drifted in from the right wing, created the ideal angle, and whipped a cross in between two centre-backs, right onto Luis Diaz's head.

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Kane & Co compared to 'Swiss watch' but receive Real Madrid warning

Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus has heaped praise on the club's current attacking line, comparing their clinical coordination to that of a luxury timepiece. However, the former Balon d'Or winner insists that tactical brilliance alone will not be enough to overcome Real Madrid in their upcoming Champions League showdown.

A surprise backup for Diaz: Is Bayern providing further evidence of its new transfer strategy?

Arijon Ibrahimovic is finally enjoying a successful loan spell – and apparently much to Kompany’s delight. Will he get his chance at Bayern Munich?

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What Diaz has learnt from 'machine and gentleman' Kane

Luis Diaz has opened up about his burgeoning partnership with Harry Kane at Bayern Munich, hailing the England captain as both a "machine" and a "gentleman". The Colombian winger, who joined the Bavarian giants to form a lethal attacking trident alongside Kane and Michael Olise, revealed the vital lessons he has picked up from the veteran striker during their short time together in Germany.

BDO Power Rankings: Haaland slides as Kane keeps foot down

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 with inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he was among a crowded field of contenders as the 2026 race got going.

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Bayern appeal for Diaz red card rejected

Bayern Munich have failed in their attempt to overturn Luis Diaz's controversial red card, despite the match referee admitting he made a mistake. The Colombian winger was sent off for a perceived dive during Saturday's draw with Bayer Leverkusen. Although replays showed clear contact, the DFB sports court ruled that the one-match suspension must stand, deepening Bayern's squad crisis.

"Not worthy of a world-class club": FC Bayern faces fierce criticism

FC Bayern Munich are appealing Luis Diaz’s yellow-card suspension, but Dietmar Hamann considers this unworthy.

"Questionable decisions": Appeal against Diaz's suspension

FCB does not accept the yellow card shown to the Colombian player and is lodging an appeal – even though there is little chance of success.

"The worst performance ever!" Uli Hoeneß is furious after Bayern's draw

In Leverkusen, nine Bayern players managed to secure a point. Afterwards, all the attention turned to the referee. Criticism came even from the very top of the FCB hierarchy.

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Eberl surprises with praise for the referee: "A great honour"

Bayern Munich were extremely upset about some of the referee's decisions in Leverkusen. Max Eberl, however, struck a conciliatory tone.

Kompany rages at Diaz red card in Bayern draw

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany could not hide his frustration after seeing Luis Diaz dismissed in the closing stages of a pulsating encounter against Bayer Leverkusen. Diaz, who had earlier netted the equaliser for the visitors, was shown a second yellow card for an alleged dive after a challenge from Leverkusen goalkeeper Janis Blaswich.

Controversial decisions against FCB: Dingert admits to a mistake

FC Bayern Munich’s 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen on matchday 26 of the Bundesliga was marred by a number of controversial decisions by referee Christian Dingert, who disallowed two of Munich’s goals and sent off Luis Diaz for an alleged dive. He says he would not make that decision again.

Kompany lashes out at the referee: "Nobody in the stadium knows that"

FC Bayern picked up a point in a heated match in Leverkusen. Two controversial incidents in particular caused a great deal of frustration for the record champions.

Jackson sees red for horrific tackle in Bayern clash

The high-stakes clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich took an explosive turn as striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off, reducing the visitors to 10 men. Vincent Kompany’s side faced a nightmare opening at the BayArena as Leverkusen took the lead before Jackson's reckless challenge. Then, after the Bundesliga champions pulled level through Luis Diaz, the Colombian received a second yellow card as the game ended 1-1.

Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt predictions: Die Bayern roll on

Our expert offers his best Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt predictions & betting tips as Bayern chase their tenth home win of the 25/26 campaign.

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Diaz: Kane is a machine at Bayern

Luis Diaz has hit the ground running since his blockbuster summer move to Bayern Munich, but the Colombian winger admits he has been blown away by the sheer quality of his new team-mates. After ending a successful stint at Liverpool to join the German giants for a reported €70 million, Diaz has quickly integrated into a frightening attacking unit that features England captain Harry Kane and French sensation Michael Olise.

Frequently asked questions

: Kylian Mbappe prefers to play on the left wing in attack, although he has been used as a striker in recent years, first by Didier Deschamps for France, then by his ex-boss Luis Enrique at his former club PSG, and now by Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
: Kylian Mbappe was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris in France.
: Kylian Mbappe completed his much-anticipated move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and chose to wear the No.9, previously worn by his former French national teammate and Real Madrid's second highest goalscorer of all-time, Karim Benzema.
: Kylian Mbappe stands at 1.78m (5ft 11in), with his height not regarded as one of his strengths.
: Kylian Mbappe weighs 75kg (165 lbs), making him one of the fastest footballers on the planet.
: In 2004, Kylian Mbappe joined AS Bondy, a club from Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, located in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, where he was raised as a child. He attended trials at clubs like Real Madrid and Chelsea, before eventually signing for Monaco's academy at the age of 14.
: No. Kylian Mbappe is yet to become a father.
: While Kylian Mbappe is known to keep his relationships away from the public eye, he is currently rumoured to be dating Belgian model Stephanie Rose Bertram. He is yet to get married, though.

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