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From goalkeeper’s dream to their nightmare

From goalkeeper’s dream to their nightmare

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5 min readJun 19, 2026 07:33 AM IST The commentators were still figuring out the substitutes and their likely positions when one of them, in fact both of them, combined to produce a thundering strike. The score deadlocked, Switzerland’s frustrations mounting, Ruben Vargas darted down the left and floated a ball into the box. Not a piercing delivery. Bosnia half-cleared it. Then the theatrics kicked in. A dreadlocked 20-year-old blur pirouetted almost ninety degrees to volley the ball into the net. The speed gun read 79 miles an hour. Roll the tape, play it again. But every eye was on the goalscorer: his name, his face, his number, the pronunciation. He was buried under a pile of red shirts. Then he turned and pointed to the back of his shirt. It read: Johan Manzambi. The name echoed around the stands, played on every lip. And it echoed again when he pre-assisted his team’s second and nailed the third, transforming a bland first-half performance into a memorable one for his team and its joyous fans. His …

Harry Kane scores again to take Bayern Munich closer to Bundesliga title after routing Union Berlin | Football News

Harry Kane scores again to take Bayern Munich closer to Bundesliga title after routing Union Berlin | Football News

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3 min readMar 22, 2026 12:49 AM IST Harry Kane scored again and Bayern Munich stepped closer toward its 13th Bundesliga title in 14 years after beating Union Berlin 4-0 on Saturday. Kane scored after the break for his 31st league goal. He has seven more rounds to try and match Robert Lewandowski’s season record of 41. Serge Gnabry scored twice and Michael Olise also grabbed a goal for Bayern Midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović dropped out at short notice with hip problems and the Bavarian powerhouse was without three suspended players — Nicolas Jackson, Luis Díaz, Jonathan Tah — while Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and regular goalkeeper Manuel Neuer were injured. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany had several youngsters among the substitutes. Bayern is 12 points clear of Borussia Dortmund, which hosted Hamburger SV in the late game. Relegation looming for Wolfsburg Justin Njinmah scored in off the far post for Werder Bremen to beat Wolfsburg 1-0 away and boost its survival chances at the home team’s expense. Story continues below this ad Bremen’s ultra supporters were …

From Arsenal’s stuttering charge in England to Real Madrid-Barcelona’s battle in Spain: How are Europe’s top 5 leagues shaping up | Football News

From Arsenal’s stuttering charge in England to Real Madrid-Barcelona’s battle in Spain: How are Europe’s top 5 leagues shaping up | Football News

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With the annual football season entering the closing stages, the title races and relegation battles are going to be fierce over the coming weeks. In England, Manchester City are breathing down Arsenal’s neck as the Gunners look to avoid the ignominy of finishing second again, whereas in Spain and Germany familiar tales are unfolding. Let’s examine Europe’s five leagues to analyze the current state of play in each. The Premier League took on a new life this week when Arsenal (58 points) drew to relegation-bound Wolverhampton Wanderers. This draw ensured that their lead could dwindle down to as small as two points if Manchester City (53) win their next game in hand. Aston Villa only have an outside chance of challenging for the title, sitting 8 points behind (with a game in hand), but with only 2 wins in their last 5 matches, it looks unlikely. In the race for Europe, a strong showing from the English teams in this year’s edition of the UEFA Champions League means that fifth place in the Premier League …

Soccer-Bayern stage three-goal comeback in 12 minutes to beat Sporting 3-1

Soccer-Bayern stage three-goal comeback in 12 minutes to beat Sporting 3-1

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Published on: Dec 10, 2025 01:35 am IST Goals from Serge Gnabry, teenager Lennart Karl and Jonathan Tah between the 65th and 77th minutes gave the Bundesliga leaders an impressive comeback win after Sporting took a surprise lead thanks to a Joshua Kimmich own goal nine minutes after the restart. Man-of-the-match Karl, aged 17 years and 290 days, became the youngest player in Champions League history to score in three consecutive appearances. The Bavarians, who suffered their first defeat across all competitions this season when they lost to Arsenal in the Champions League on the previous matchday two weeks ago, are on 15 points in second place with two matches left in the league phase. Sporting dropped to ninth on 10 points. The top eight teams qualify for the knockout stage, with the next 16 going into a playoff for eight more spots. Bayern went on the attack from the start and put the ball in the net after five minutes through Karl, only for his effort to be ruled out by VAR for offside. …

Harry Kane after breaking trophy ‘curse’ and lifting Bundesliga title

Harry Kane after breaking trophy ‘curse’ and lifting Bundesliga title

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The title curse for Harry Kane was ended after the Englishman lifted his first major title as Bayern Munich ended the Bundesliga 2024-25 with a 2-0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach to get their 34th German championship title on Saturday. An elated Kane said, “Incredible feeling,” after firing the 25th league goal of the season. “It was a long time coming. Lots of hard work and sacrifices for moments like this to celebrate with the fans,” said Kane, who also became the first player in Bundesliga history to be crowned top scorer in both his first two seasons. “Hopefully first of many, we have a great team and a great coach,” he added. Story continues below this ad Breaking Title Curse Kane’s move to Bayern Munich signalled the English striker’s hunger for a trophy. After years of struggling and failure with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, the 31-year-old made the decision to switch allegiances, making his way to the Bundesliga. In his first season, the No 9 clinched the European Golden Boot. However, a late stumble …

‘Not sad, just grateful’ – Müller’s final bow as Bayern Munich legend leaves after 25 years

‘Not sad, just grateful’ – Müller’s final bow as Bayern Munich legend leaves after 25 years

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Bayern Munich’s record-extending 34th German championship title marked the end of the Thomas Muller era. On Saturday, in an emotionally charged evening after beating Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0, Müller enjoyed his 13th Bundesliga title with Munich with a grand farewell. “I loved being a modern gladiator. But I am not sad. I look forward to what is ahead even though it won’t be half as good,” Müller told the crowd. “We all knew this moment would come. For many, including myself, it is a tough moment but a beautiful one too. The appreciation you gave me is unique,” he added. “𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖.” ❤️ Thomas Müller’s emotional farewell speech. 🥺@esmuellert_ #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/CqnWs7xmmv — FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) May 10, 2025 — FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) May 10, 2025 Müller started the game for his 502nd Bundesliga appearance and played until the 84th minute when he went off to resounding crowd applause. Müller embraced teammates as he left the field, and blew kisses and waved to the crowd. Bayern substitutes formed a guard …

Bayern Munich Crowned Bundesliga Champions after Bayer Leverkusen Held For 2-2 Draw

Bayern Munich Crowned Bundesliga Champions after Bayer Leverkusen Held For 2-2 Draw

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Bayern Munich clinched the Bundesliga title© AFP Bayern Munich are 2024/25 Bundesliga champions, reclaiming the title from Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen with two games to spare. After being held to a dramatic 3-3 draw against RB Leipzig on Saturday, the Bavarians sealed the deal when second-placed Leverkusen failed to get the better of Freiburg in what was a must-win match for the Werkself. After having gone 2-0 down just minutes into the second-half, Leverkusen scored two late goals to settle for a draw. It all means that Bayern now boast an unassailable lead at the top of the table with two games to go. The title marks their record-extending 33rd of the Bundesliga era. Bayern endured their first trophyless season since 2011 last term, finishing third in the Bundesliga behind first-time champions Leverkusen and surprise runners-up VfB Stuttgart. However, they have been quick to reassert their domestic dominance under new head coach Vincent Kompany in 2024/25. The Bavarians have held first place since Matchday 3, whilst chalking up 23 wins from 32 games …

Bayern Munich Close In On Bundesliga Title With Heidenheim Thumping

Bayern Munich Close In On Bundesliga Title With Heidenheim Thumping

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Harry Kane scored his 24th league goal of the season as Bayern Munich romped to a 4-0 win at Heidenheim on Saturday, moving the German giants ever closer to the Bundesliga title. Kane joined Konrad Laimer, Kingsley Coman and Joshua Kimmich on the scoresheet. The victory took Bayern nine points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who play at St Pauli on Sunday. “It was a very important step towards the title,” Kimmich told Sky Germany. “We’re now nine points ahead — and Leverkusen have to win. But we’re not really looking at them. We have to win at least two more games to secure the title.” Stung by Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final elimination at Inter Milan, Bayern were ruthless. Kane, still seeking a first team trophy of his career, took the ball on the turn and lashed home with 12 minutes gone.  The England captain, who joined Bayern in the summer of 2023, now has 60 goals in his first 60 Bundesliga games. Seven minutes later, Laimer latched onto a clever Serge Gnabry …

Bayern Munich Survive St. Pauli Scare, Stay On Course For Bundesliga Title Win

Bayern Munich Survive St. Pauli Scare, Stay On Course For Bundesliga Title Win

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Leroy Sane spared Bayern Munich’s blushes with two second-half goals on Saturday, as the Bundesliga leaders beat relegation-threatened St. Pauli 3-2 to stay six points clear at the top of the table. Sane settled Bayern’s nerves after an uneasy first half, as Vincent Kompany‘s side struggled once again against weaker opposition. “It was a bit tight at the end, but we are really happy to have got the three points,” Sane told Sky. Having dropped unexpected points against Bochum and Union Berlin in recent weeks, Bayern were under pressure to avoid a third slip after reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen narrowed the gap to three points with a 3-1 win over Bochum on Friday. Sane insisted that pressure was a good thing for Bayern, “because it helps us keep our rhythm when we know we have to win every game”. Yet they looked sluggish against a fearless St. Pauli side who almost took the lead early on when a Jackson Irvine header hit the bar. The visitors handed Bayern the opener on a silver …

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich Get Away With Shock Loss As Bayer Leverkusen Fall To Defeat

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich Get Away With Shock Loss As Bayer Leverkusen Fall To Defeat

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A 10-man Bayern Munich got away with a shock 3-2 home defeat to Bochum on Saturday after title chasers Bayer Leverkusen were beaten 2-0 by Werder Bremen. Despite the loss, just Bayern’s second of the season, the Bavarians still hold an eight-point lead over defending champions Leverkusen with nine games to play. Leverkusen’s woes were deepened with an injury to star midfielder Florian Wirtz, who limped off after a rough challenge having played just 14 second-half minutes. With an eye on Tuesday’s return leg in the Champions League last 16 against Leverkusen, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany named a heavily changed XI, including leaving striker Harry Kane on the bench. Bayern midfielder Raphael Guerreiro‘s 14th minute goal, when the Portuguese hammered a loose ball into the net, had Bayern on track before Serge Gnabry missed a 21st-minute penalty. With Kane, who has converted his past 30 penalties in a row, sitting on the bench, Gnabry stepped up but hit the ball against the post. Guerreiro however scored again with a rare header on the …