Vincent Kompany has handed Sacha Boey a surprising second chance at Bayern Munich after the French full-back failed to secure a move away from the Allianz Arena during the summer transfer window. Despite being publicly listed as a candidate for sale, the former Galatasaray man will now be reintegrated into the first-team squad for the 2026-27 campaign.
Harry Kane is well on course to reach 100 goals for England. If he does did hit that milestone, will that be a record that stands forever? Former Three Lions striker Andy Cole has answered that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL. The ex-Manchester United star believes that somebody else is capable of posting “frigenting” numbers in the future.
Harry Kane has issued a stark warning to Bayern Munich's Champions League rivals following their commanding 5-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt on Thursday. The prolific striker believes the German giants are firm favourites to win the competition now that they fully understand their manager's tactical vision.
Jamal Musiala has opened up on his emotional return to the Bayern Munich starting line-up after finding the net in a dominant 5-0 Champions League victory over Bodo/Glimt. The German international had been sidelined recently following a public revelation regarding a neurological condition that caused absence seizures during pre-season.
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.
Bodo/Glimt winger Jens Petter Hauge has backed Bayern Munich as genuine contenders to lift the Champions League following their commanding 5-0 victory. Despite a resilient first-half showing in Munich, the Norwegian outfit collapsed under relentless pressure after the break as Vincent Kompany's side turned on the style at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has written another chapter in European football history after starting against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. The 40-year-old custodian has now featured across 18 separate European campaigns for the Bavarian giants, surpassing the long-standing club milestone previously set by former team-mate Thomas Muller.
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.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has lifted the lid on the club's failed pursuits of two of Europe's most exciting wingers during the summer transfer window. The Bundesliga giants were forced to watch from the sidelines as Bradley Barcola secured a blockbuster move to Liverpool, while Anthony Gordon opted for a switch to Catalonia with Barcelona.
Harry Kane has his “hat in the ring” when it comes to Ballon d’Or recognition, ex-England striker Andy Cole has told GOAL, but the prolific Bayern Munich striker is not considered to be a guaranteed pick for Golden Ball glory in 2026. The Three Lions captain does figure on the list of nominees, but faces fierce competition from the likes of Rodri, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Michael Olise and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
France Football has officially revealed the shortlist for the 2026 Men's and Women's Coach of the Year awards, highlighting the tactical masterminds who defined the last season. The nominations for the Johan Cruyff Trophy are heavily dominated by Spanish talent, reflecting a golden era for the nation’s coaching exports across Europe’s top leagues.
The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or honors has officially heated up with the unveiling of the nominees for the prestigious Club of the Year awards. Back-to-back European champions Paris Saint-Germain are looking to defend their men's crown against a resurgent Arsenal and a dominant Bayern Munich side, while a treble-winning Barcelona enter the women's category on a fierce mission to reclaim their throne.
The road to Madrid begins this week as the league phase gets under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
There are a number of iconic left wingers plying their trade at the very highest level, but who is the best of the bunch? With Luis Diaz in the frame, former Bayern Munich star Dietmar Hamann has answered that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL. He sees Paris Saint-Germain enigma Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior forming part of that conversation.
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.
Harry Kane has admitted he is "amazed" to find himself outscoring the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo as he cements his status as the frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or. The Bayern Munich striker enjoyed a historic individual campaign that saw him surpass legendary benchmarks, and he is now looking toward the longevity of Lionel Messi to extend his peak years at the highest level.
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.
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.
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.
Vincent Kompany has hit out at reports suggesting he was at loggerheads with the Bayern Munich hierarchy over the club's summer transfer business. The Belgian coach took aim at claims that he demanded further investment following a significant spending spree, dismissing the speculation as AI-generated fiction.
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