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Burkardt criticised over Riera row: "I find it absolutely embarrassing"

Former Bundesliga defender Maik Franz has hit out at Eintracht Frankfurt striker Jonathan Burkardt over the negative headlines surrounding coach Albert Riera and the club.

"Unbelievable incident": Another Eintracht scandal involving Riera?

Eintracht Frankfurt has reportedly been rocked by a highly questionable incident. The central figures: manager Albert Riera and star striker Jonathan Burkardt.

Next Ekitike or Marmoush? Six Eintracht stars set for big moves

Eintracht Frankfurt have earned a sterling reputation for developing players from the promising bracket to top-class and selling them on for significant profit in recent years, particularly in attacking positions. The German club made around €208 million (£181m/$242m) by transferring Luka Jovic, Sebastien Haller and Randal Kolo Muani to AC Milan, West Ham and Paris Saint-Germain, respectively, and boosted that total by another €170m (£148/$198) last season when two more talismanic performers caught the eye of Europe's elite.

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'Simply perfect' - Frankfurt striker amazed by UCL comeback win

Eintracht Frankfurt marked their Champions League return with a thumping 5-1 win over Galatasaray, overturning an early Leroy Sane-inspired opener. Jonathan Burkardt struck twice on his debut in the competition, while young starlet Can Uzun and Ansgar Knauff also shone in a pulsating night at Deutsche Bank Park. Coach Dino Toppmoller urged his players to “enjoy” the triumph, calling it a reward for last season’s efforts.

Kane's understudy? Bayern targeting 15-goal Bundesliga striker

Bayern Munich are reported to be weighing up their options to bring in cover for Harry Kane ahead of next season.

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: Jadon Sancho wears the No. 19 jersey at Chelsea and started his new chapter by assisting Christopher Nkunku's winning goal against Bournemouth. His performance off the bench on his Chelsea debut earned him the Man of the Match award.
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