Bayern Munich’s board member for sport Max Eberl has sharply criticised the whistles and insults directed at Manuel Neuer in the 0-0 draw against FC Schalke 04. For Eberl, the reactions of the S04 supporters clearly went too far.
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.
Bayern Munich dominated the first half, but after the break Borussia Dortmund offered much stronger resistance. In the end, the result was a narrow Munich win, and SPOX provides four takeaways from it.
Will Bayern Munich still bring in a backup for Harry Kane in the current transfer window after all? Also: Manuel Neuer is keeping a back door open regarding his future. News and rumours about Bayern Munich.
Manuel Neuer considers Jürgen Klopp the ideal appointment as Germany coach, and the Bayern Munich goalkeeper also has a recommendation regarding his successor in goal.
Oliver Baumann has revealed that former Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann apologised for dropping him right before the 2026 World Cup. The 36-year-old goalkeeper was expected to start after playing throughout qualifying but was benched when Manuel Neuer came out of international retirement prior to Germany’s round-of-32 exit.
Bayern Munich and Germany legend Manuel Neuer has confirmed that his illustrious career is likely reaching its final chapter. The veteran goalkeeper, who has defined the modern "sweeper-keeper" role, admitted that he expects to hang up his gloves when his current contract expires in 2027.
