Bayern Munich's dramatic late victory over Freiburg sparked wild celebrations among the players, but it was Serge Gnabry who stole the headlines with a truly bizarre fashion choice. The German international was spotted jubilantly wearing a pair of fans' shorts that featured the face of team-mate Leon Goretzka printed all over them.
Bayern Munich are sweating over the fitness of their star striker Harry Kane ahead of the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. Despite his current ankle problems, however, officials and teammates at the Bavarian club are demonstratively optimistic.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has sent a clear message to any major European clubs considering a move for head coach Vincent Kompany. The Belgian has made a massive impression since arriving in Bavaria in 2024, leading to inevitable speculation regarding his long-term future.
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has confirmed Harry Kane will miss the Bundesliga trip to Freiburg this weekend. The England captain is struggling with an ankle injury, leaving the German side sweating over his fitness for the Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
He got off to an absolutely dream start at FC Bayern. Since then, however, Joshua Zirkzee’s career has been very up and down. He is now increasingly turning into a flop, whilst his sale was arguably one of the biggest coups of the Salihamidzic era at the record champions.
Julian Nagelsmann has moved to overhaul his backroom staff as Germany ramp up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Tuesday that they have secured a deal to bring in a high-profile specialist to ensure the squad is in peak physical condition for the tournament.
Manchester City have been informed as to who the “best replacement” for Pep Guardiola will be, while Vincent Kompany is being backed to return to the Etihad Stadium at some point. Former Blues captain Richard Dunne has told GOAL what the future could look like in a coaching capacity, with two highly-decorated managers set to see their respective contracts expire in 2027.
After the bitter disappointments of last year, Kompany is taking a more relaxed view of the international break this time around. Despite the Bayern stars having played numerous matches ahead of the clash with Real Madrid, confidence is growing.
Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has provided a significant update on Manuel Neuer’s future, clarifying that the club is imposing no deadline on the legendary goalkeeper. According to Freund, the 2014 World Cup winner will independently decide the appropriate moment to begin talks regarding a contract extension. Speaking on Friday, he said the captain will "approach us".
