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August 05, 2009

Bayern looking to reclaim crown

The new German Bundesliga season begins on Friday, with reigning champions Wolfsburg likely to face a renewed challenge from Bayern Munich.

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June 08, 2009

Bayern Munich keen to resolve Ribery saga

Bayern Munich chief Franz Beckenbauer wants the future of Franck Ribery to be decided to prevent a long-running soap opera this summer.

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May 28, 2009

Bayern: Ribery is not for sale

Bayern Munich have underlined their intentions to Premier League sides Manchester United and Chelsea that Franck Ribery is not for sale.

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April 29, 2009

Ribery Could Leave Bayern

Media reports have claimed that Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery could be closer to a potential move away from the Bundesliga club, which could see the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea looking to secure his services.

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March 02, 2009

Ribery Linked With Man United

Alain Migliaccio, the agent of Franck Ribery, believes his client could join Manchester United in the summer to replace Cristiano Ronaldo if the winger decides to move to Real Madrid.

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January 13, 2009

Donovan Opens Bayern Account

Landon Donovan opened his Bayern Munich account in the Bundesliga side’s 3-1 win over Al Wheda, one of the Saudi Arabia’s oldest clubs. The U.S. international scored in injury time.

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January 06, 2009

Bayern Munich Sees Donovan Potential

Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann insists that USA international Landon Donovan has not joined the Bundesliga club simply to make up the numbers.

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November 12, 2008

Donovan Training With Bayern Munich

Directly after picking up his fifth Honda award, Los Angeles star Landon Donovan jetted off to begin a training stint with German giants Bayern Munich.

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November 05, 2008

Zé Roberto Ignites FC Dallas Rumour

Veteran Bayern Munich midfielder Zé Roberto has heightened speculation he could join MLS side FC Dallas in January by confirming the club are still a main option.

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September 22, 2008

Donovan Winks At Bayern

Fresh off a hat trick on the weekend, Los Angeles ace Landon Donovan has reacted favorably to a persistent transfer link with Bundesliga kings Bayern Munich.

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September 04, 2008

Podolski Regrets Bayern Move

(Soccer365.com) Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski has admitted it was a mistake to move to the Bundesliga champions two years ago.

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May 19, 2008

Luca Toni thrilled by debut season

(Soccer365.com) Luca Toni bagged a final-day hat-trick to cap a debut season with Bayern Munich that he admitted had left him "totally satisfied".

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May 04, 2008

Bayern Munich secure Bundesliga title

(Soccer365.com) Bayern Munich sealed their 21st Bundesliga title on Sunday with a 0-0 draw at Wolfsburg which puts them 10 points clear of Werder Bremen.

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February 18, 2008

Philipp Lahm confused by 'two Beckenbauers'

(Soccer365.com) Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm has hit out at club president Franz Beckenbauer for being two-faced.

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Luca Toni Is Bayern's Hat Trick Hero

(Soccer365.com) Luca Toni hit a second-half hat-trick as Bayern Munich swept past Hannover 3-0 to re-establish their three-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga.

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January 11, 2008

Low gives backing to Klinsmann

(Soccer365.com) Germany coach Joachim Low is excited at the prospect of seeing his former mentor Jurgen Klinsmann take charge of Bayern Munich.

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September 26, 2007

Bayern Blast Podolski Efforts

(Soccer365.com) Uli Hoeness has told Lukas Podolski he expects an improvement from him after telling the star he has "not achieved anything" at Bayern Munich.

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September 06, 2007

Kaiser Critical Of Ballack Move

(Soccer365.com) Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer has criticised Michael Ballack's decision to join Chelsea, insisting the player would have been better off joining Manchester United instead.

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August 31, 2007

Bayern Put Record On The Line

(Soccer365.com) Bayern Munich have a 100% record in the Bundesliga so far, but their first major test is around the corner.

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July 05, 2007

Frings Re-Ignites Klose Feud

(Soccer365.com) Werder Bremen midfielder Torsten Frings admits he is glad to see the back of Miroslav Klose after reigniting a feud which has threatened to overshadow recent Germany matches.

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June 08, 2007

Toni And Ribery Kick Of Bayern's New Era

(Goal.com) - Bayern Munich officially presented new signings Luca Toni and Franck Ribery at the Allianz Arena on Thursday evening.

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June 07, 2007

Werder Bremen Demand Podolski For Klose

(Goal.com) - Werder Bremen have ruffled a few feathers in Bavaria by asking for Lukas Podolski in exchange for Miroslav Klose.

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June 06, 2007

Bayern Munich Seal 25 Million Ribery Deal

(Goal.com) - Olympique Marseille have officially confirmed that Franck Ribery will be plying his trade for Bayern Munich next season.

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June 04, 2007

Ribery On Verge Of Bayern Move

(Goal.com) - Franck Ribery's move to Bayern Munich is as good as done.

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May 29, 2007

Toni’s Bayern Deal Done – Report

(Goal.com) - Fiorentina’s Luca Toni could be a Bayern Munich player as early as Wednesday, according to reports in Germany.

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May 25, 2007

Bravo Eyes Stuttgart Reunion

(Soccer365.com) - CD Guadalajara forward Omar Bravo has revealed that discussions have begun over a move to German champs Stuttgart, where he would be able to suit up alongside Mexico mates Ricardo Osorio and Pavel Pardo.

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May 16, 2007

Metzelder: I Deserve A Big Move

(Goal.com) - Christoph Metzelder has explained his decision to leave Borussia Dortmund and join Real Madrid, although he has yet to state publicly that it will be the Spanish giants that he is moving to.

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May 12, 2007

Stuttgart claims top spot as Schalke falls to Dortmund

Bochum, Germany (Sports Network) - Stuttgart moved into the top spot in the Bundesliga standings on Saturday with a 3-2 comeback win over Bochum at Ruhrstadion.

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May 10, 2007

Frings: Juventus Move Would Not Have Been Good

(Goal.com) - After announcing his decision to turn down a move to Juventus and stay on at Werder Bremen yesterday, midfielder Torsten Frings has spoken in detail about his love for the club.

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May 09, 2007

Frings Turns Down Juventus

(Goal.com) - Werder Bremen midfielder Torsten Frings has turned down an offer from Juventus to stay on at the club, the player has confirmed.

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May 01, 2007

German FA Defend Ballack Op

(Soccer365.com) - Officials at the German Football Federation claim Michael Ballack's career could have been at risk if he had not undergone immediate surgery on his injured ankle.

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April 30, 2007

Bayern Ready To Clear Out Losers

(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness cannot wait to write this season off and focus on preventing a repeat in future.

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April 27, 2007

Podolski Out For Season

(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, the club announced on Thursday.

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April 26, 2007

Klose Meets With Bayern - Reports

(Soccer365.com) - Werder Bremen striker Miroslav Klose has been seen meeting with Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness and coach Ottmar Hitzfeld in a Hanover hotel, according to reports.

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April 18, 2007

Dortmund Chase Ze Roberto

(Soccer365.com) - Bundesliga strugglers Borussia Dortmund will attempt to lure Ze Roberto back to Germany to boost their squad for next season.

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April 16, 2007

Frings Reveals Juve Talks

(Soccer365.com) - Werder Bremen midfielder Torsten Frings has confirmed he will be meeting with representatives of Juventus in the coming days to discuss a move to the Serie B leaders.

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April 04, 2007

Hitzfeld: Kahn Still Number One

(Soccer365.com) - Despite impressing against AC Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday night, Bayern Munich goalkeeper Michael Rensing remains second choice at the Allianz Arena.

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April 03, 2007

Bayern Slam 'Poor' Bundesliga

(Goal.com) - Outspoken Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinze Rummenigge has slammed the Bundesliga bosses for staying rooted in the past while English and Spanish leagues grow in every sense of the word.

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March 31, 2007

Bayern blanks Schalke to keep title hopes alive

Munich, Germany (Sports Network) - Two-time defending champions Bayern Munich kept hope alive for a third-straight crown as they downed league- leaders Schalke, 2-0 at Allianz Arena on Saturday.

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March 28, 2007

Pardo Making Name At Stuttgart

(Soccer365.com) - Mexico star Pavel Pardo is greatly enjoying his time in the Bundesliga, with several glamour sides already badgering Stuttgart over his availability after less than a season in Europe.

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March 17, 2007

Schalke steals three points from Stuttgart

Gelsenkirchen, Germany (Sports Network) - Schalke got its title hopes back on track on Saturday at Veltins-Arena as Mladen Krstajic scored in the 76th minute with a little help from Stuttgart keeper Timo Hildebrand's error to secure a 1-0 win.

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March 15, 2007

Hitzfeld Signs Bayern Deal

(Goal.com) - Ottmar Hitzfeld will be in charge of Bayern Munich next season after he signed a one-year extension to his contract

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March 06, 2007

Kahn Inspired By Hitzfeld Return

(Goal.com) - Oliver Kahn believes that the arrival of Ottmar Hitzfeld as coach of Bayern Munich has resurrected the club's hopes of winning some silverware this term.

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February 23, 2007

Effenberg Praises Ballack's Self-Critical Approach

(Goal.com) - Former Bayern Munich skipper Stefan Effenberg is impressed with Michael Ballack admitting that he must improve his Chelsea form.

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February 16, 2007

Hitzfeld “It’s The Perfect Time To Sign Raúl

(Goal.com) - Bayern Munich’s old-new Coach Ottmar Hitzfeld, back after Felix Magath bit the Bavarian dust, has heated up the Champions League clash between the German ‘Roten’ and the Spanish ‘Merengues’ by declaring his admiration for a Raúl he would sign in a flash.

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February 14, 2007

Bayern Cannot Compete With Madrid

(Goal.com) - Bayern Munich have admitted that they cannot compete with the spending power of Real Madrid as the two clubs compete to sign Franck Ribéry.

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February 05, 2007

Kahn Attacks Teammates As Bayern Crisis Deepens

(Goal.com) - Bayern Munich skipper Oliver Kahn has hit out at teammates over the side's lacklustre displays of late.

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February 02, 2007

Magath Turns Down Hamburg To Respect Colleague

(Goal.com) - Sacked Bayern Munich coach Felix Magath has turned down the chance to coach Hamburger SV following Thomas Doll's departure, after finding out that the club were already prepared to bring on another coach before he became available.

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January 31, 2007

Bayern & Magath Part Company

(Goal.com) - It has now been confirmed that Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and coach Felix Magath are parting company with immediate effect. Ottmar Hitzfeld, who led them to the Champions League trophy in 2000-01, amidst multiple domestic triumphs, will take over until the end of the season.

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January 30, 2007

United's Hargreaves Offer Acceptable, Admits Beckenbauer

(Goal.com) - Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer has admitted that Manchester United's offer for midfielder Owen Hargreaves is well worth accepting.

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January 23, 2007

Schaaf Confident Over Klose Stay

(Soccer365.com) - Werder Bremen boss Thomas Schaaf figures he will still have hot transfer topic Miroslav Klose on his side next season.

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January 22, 2007

Knee Injury Forces Nowotny To Retire

(Goal.com) - German international Jens Nowotny has been forced to call time on his career.

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January 12, 2007

Bayern Roaming For Román Riquelme?

(Goal.com) - Riquelme is facing a crossroads at Villarreal as the number 8 has moved from being a club stalwart to having a foot out of the Castellón de la Plana outfit. The latest buzz from Spain and Germany suggests that the playmaker may be set for Bayern Munich.

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January 05, 2007

Bayern Leave Hargreaves Door Ajar

(Goal.com) - Bayern Munich have revealed that they may be willing to allow Owen Hargreaves to join Manchester United after all.

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December 06, 2006

Wolff Signs With 1860

(Goal.com) - Josh Wolff finally will realize his dream of playing abroad.

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December 04, 2006

Klose Can Be Bought, Says Allofs

(Soccer365.com) - Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs has admitted for the first time that interested parties could possibly name the right price for strike star Miroslav Klose.

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November 22, 2006

Bayern Ponder Dos Santos Loan

(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has suggested that seldom-used playmaker Julio Dos Santos may need to go on loan for seasoning.

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November 08, 2006

No Direction Change - HSV Exec

(Soccer365.com) - Despite a calamitous start to the 2006/07 campaign, Hamburg sporting director Dietmar Beiersdorfer has reiterated that coach Thomas Doll is not on the chopping block.

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November 06, 2006

Injury List Bulging At Hamburg

(Soccer365.com) - If a weekend loss to lowly Wolfsburg wasn’t bad enough, embattled Hamburg boss Thomas Doll has learned that Juan Pablo Sorin must join their crowded injury ward.

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November 02, 2006

Miners Fight To Retain Lincoln

(Soccer365.com) - Schalke 04 general manager Andreas Müller has declared that the team will do everything in their power to keep playmaker Lincoln from jetting off to title rivals Bayern Munich.

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October 11, 2006

Hargreaves Targets Early Return

(Goal.com) - Owen Hargreaves, recovering from a broken left leg, hopes to return to training by the middle of November.

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October 04, 2006

I Would Only Move Abroad – Klose

(Soccer365.com) - Werder Bremen strike ace Miroslav Klose has calmed fan fears by assuring that he would never leave for Bayern Munich – or any other Bundesliga side, for that matter.

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October 02, 2006

HSV Wave Away Doll Questions

(Soccer365.com) - Hamburg chairman Bernd Hoffman has laughed off suggestions that the team could look to go in another direction with coach Thomas Doll struggling to book an early season victory.

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September 20, 2006

Rummenigge Gives Magath Advice

(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich chairman Karl Heinz Rummenigge has publicly suggested that coach Felix Magath should take his players to task more often.

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September 07, 2006

Makaay Hails Van Bommel Capture

(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich forward Roy Makaay is making no secret of his happiness at the summer arrival of countryman Mark van Bommel from Barcelona.

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July 14, 2006

Bayern Fishing In Ribéry Pond

(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness admitted that coach Felix Magath could get his wish to acquire France World Cup sensation Franck Ribéry from Olympique Marseille.

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May 05, 2006

Bayern Enter Into Lincoln Talks

(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich is said to be after Schalke 04 ace Lincoln.

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May 02, 2006

Bayern Munich: Let’s Go Get Adriano – Sagnol

(Soccer365.com) - In the wake of losing their best player, Bayern defender urges club to go after the Brazilian ace, Adriano.

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April 13, 2006

Bayern: No 11th Hour Ballack Bid

(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich have given up hope of retaining the services of midfielder Michael Ballack, according to the club's general manager Uli Hoeness.

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March 27, 2006

Schweinsteiger Files Libel Suit

(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich attacker Basti Schweinsteiger has continued to hit back at German daily TZ by filing defamation and libel claims against the editors and writers responsible.

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