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‘Don’t shake’ - Why Bayern aren’t afraid of Olise transfer bids

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.

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Son Heung-min reveals SpongeBob secret behind learning German

Son Heung-min has opened up about his journey from South Korea to Europe as a teenager. Appearing on The Late Run podcast, the forward recalled moving to Hamburg at 16 and using animated television show SpongeBob SquarePants to learn the German language.

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SC Freiburg lead Bundesliga table on superior goal difference

SC Freiburg sit atop the Bundesliga table following their 1-0 win at SC Paderborn. Julian Schuster's side lead Borussia Dortmund and SV Elversberg on goal difference, with match-winner Maximilian Eggestein and Schuster emphasizing the mental toughness behind their perfect start.

Neuer lauds 'very good' Karius as Schalke halt Bayern scoring run

Manuel Neuer praised Loris Karius for a brilliant Man of the Match display that saw newly promoted Schalke hold Bayern Munich to a remarkable 0-0 stalemate on Saturday. The 33-year-old's fingertip heroics prevented Bayern from finding the net for the first time in 59 competitive games, ending the Bavarian giants' two-year unbroken run at the summit.

Kovac admits Dortmund were 'lucky' after stunning 3-2 Hoffenheim comeback

Borussia Dortmund produced a stunning second-half fightback from two goals down to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory against Hoffenheim on Saturday. Head coach Niko Kovac acknowledged that his side was fortunate to secure all three points, but the spirited turnaround maintains Die Schwarzgelben's perfect start to the new Bundesliga campaign.

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Kompany defends Kane benching as Bayern streak ends

Vincent Kompany has moved to defend his decision to leave Harry Kane and Michael Olise on the bench during Bayern Munich's frustrating 0-0 draw against Schalke. The stalemate in Gelsenkirchen proved costly for the German giants, as it brought an end to an incredible scoring streak that had spanned over a year of competitive action.