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1. FSV Mainz 05 v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga

"Found asleep in his car": Bizarre Olise story revealed

A former coach of Michael Olise has shared a curious anecdote that fits well with the Bayern Munich forward's very laid-back nature.

"He can do whatever he likes with him": Kroos hails FCB star

Toni Kroos has heaped praise on Michael Olise's performance in the spectacular 5–4 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.

Deschamps warned Mbappe shouldn't be France leader

Kylian Mbappe has been told he lacks the technical brilliance of Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele as questions arise over his suitability as France’s primary leader. Despite his prolific goalscoring record for Les Bleus, former international Jerome Rothen believes the Real Madrid star should no longer be considered the technical focal point of Didier Deschamps' side.

BDO Power Rankings: Diaz & Rice boost chances behind Kane

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 one year on.

PL return for £170m-rated Olise? Alternative transfer predicted

Michael Olise has been posting “crazy” numbers at Bayern Munich, leading to him reportedly having a £170 million ($229m) price tag placed around his neck, and Louis Saha has told GOAL why a return to the Premier League may not be the France international’s next move. Few teams on the planet could afford to put a transfer package in place for Olise, but that does not mean that the former Crystal Palace star is destined to head back to England.

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The world champion has already drawn comparisons between the Bayern star and Zidane

Christophe Dugarry, a member of France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad, sees Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise's style as a reminder of Zinedine Zidane.

Eberl's "crazy" remark sums up this FC Bayern side

PSG have won a historic 5–4 thriller against FC Bayern. As a result, the Munich side will simply need to score even more goals in the second leg, and that should not be a problem.

Electric Diaz keeps Bayern alive after nine-goal thriller

Bayern Munich will have to come from behind if they are to reach the Champions League final as they lost out 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain in the thrilling first leg of their semi-final clash. Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz all got on the scoresheet for the Bundesliga winners in what proved to be a game that showcased the very best in attacking football.

PSG manager hails Kompany and Bayern

Luis Enrique, manager of defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, has heaped praise on challengers Bayern Munich ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg.

Real Madrid CF v FC Bayern München - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Bayern chief gives Kane contract update & confirms Olise transfer stance

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has provided a major update on the futures of Harry Kane and Michael Olise as Bayern Munich prepare for their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. The club legend and current board member made it clear that their key attacking duo remains untouchable despite growing interest from across Europe.

EPL, take note: PSG & Bayern's flying forwards are the future

Just like pretty much everyone else on the planet, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock thoroughly enjoyed Bayern Munich's thrilling Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. The tie ebbed and flowed for 180 mesmerising minutes before the Bavarians eventually prevailed 6-4 on aggregate, thanks in no small part to Eduardo Camavinga's idiotic dismissal in the closing stages of the second leg.

1. FSV Mainz 05 v Sport-Club Freiburg - Bundesliga

"The best player in the world": Amiri gushes about the Bayern star

Bayern Munich staged a thrilling comeback in Mainz, and team-mate Amiri was quick to hail one FCB star as “the best player in the world”.

“I’m not sure”: Bayern face a bleak outlook over their superstar

These comments from Marcel Desailly are unlikely to go down well at all with FC Bayern Munich.

Fans are puzzled: Olise raises questions at FCB’s title-winning celebrations

While his teammates jubilantly celebrate the club’s championship at FC Bayern Munich’s title party, Michael Olise keeps a low profile, a stance that prompts two questions among the fans.

Could Olise be the key to Bayern Munich’s next marquee signing?

Anthony Gordon is on FC Bayern’s radar. Could Michael Olise indirectly tip the balance?

FC St. Pauli v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga

Smicer urges Liverpool to sign Olise to replace Salah

Liverpool legend Vladimir Smicer has called on the club to secure the signing of Michael Olise as the search for Mohamed Salah's successor intensifies. With the Egyptian icon confirmed to be leaving Anfield at the end of the season, the Reds face the daunting task of replacing one of the greatest players in their history.

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Frequently asked questions

: Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.
: Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.
: The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.
: The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.
: Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.
: Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.
: Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.
: Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.

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