Ribery now facing German investigation in under-age sex probe
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 10:58.
Munich, July 23 : German prosecutors are considering opening an investigation into allegations that French footballer Franck Ribery had sex with an under-age prostitute in Munich. Read more »
Bayern Munich defeat Hoffenheim to top Bundesliga
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Sat, 01/16/2010 - 08:07.Munich, Jan 16 - Bayern Munich moved to the top of the Bundesliga for the first time in a year courtesy a 2-0 victory over Hoffenheim as the German league returned from its winter break. Read more »
Goktan let go by 1860 Munich for cocaine abuse
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Tue, 10/21/2008 - 13:09.Munich - Berkant Goktan has been sacked with immediate notice by his club 1860 Munich after testing positive for cocaine, the German club confirmed Tuesday.
The second division club said it had offered to help Goktan overcome his problems as well as giving the 27-year-old striker the opportunity of letting his contract lapse, but the two sides were unable to reach an agreement.
Goktan, who joined 1860 Munich in August 2006 on a five-year deal, previously had spells with Kaiserslautern, Besiktas, Galatasaray and Bayern Munich. (dpa)
Bayern's Toni still a doubt for Fiorentina match
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Mon, 10/20/2008 - 18:20.Munich - Bayern Munich coach Juergen Klinsmann will wait as long as possible before deciding whether striker Luca Toni is fit enough to play against former club Fiorentina in Tuesday's Champions League clash.
Toni is suffering with a rib injury and club doctors will make the final decision within the next 24 hours.
"If we get the green light from the doctors and they give the go ahead then he'll play from the start," said Klinsmann Monday. Read more »
Bayern's Toni still a doubt for Fiorentina match
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Mon, 10/20/2008 - 14:31.Munich - Bayern Munich coach Juergen Klinsmann will wait as long as possible before deciding whether striker Luca Toni is fit enough to play against former club Fiorentina in Tuesday's Champions League clash.
Toni is suffering with a rib injury and club doctors will make the final decision within the next 24 hours.
"If we get the green light from the doctors and they give the go ahead then he'll play from the start," said Klinsmann Monday. Read more »
Hoeness sees German Bundesliga holding firm against global crisis
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Fri, 10/10/2008 - 12:15.Munich - Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness sees the German Bundesliga holding firm against the global economic crisis.
Hoeness was quoted in Friday's edition of the Bild newspaper as saying that German football is well off even though income may drop.
"I believe that German football has less to worry than other countries," said Hoeness.
"The big question, however, is if we are moving into a recession where the advertising spendings drops and companies are less inclined to pay money for sponsorship." Read more »
Munich chairman Rummenigge calls for patience with coach Klinsmann
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Tue, 10/07/2008 - 11:30.Munich - Juergen Klinsmann's job as Bayern Munich coach is not endangered by the latest poor results, chairman Karl-heinz Rummenigge said.
Defying mounting criticism on the former Germany helmsman Klinsmann, Rummenigge insisted in Tuesday's edition of the Bild daily that the club is ready to be patient with Klinsmann after a major structural overhaul.
"We are convinced by Juergen and his philosophy. He is the right coach for us. He is is doing everything right in general, only the results are not the right ones," said Rummenigge. Read more »
Klinsmann gives skipper van Bommel his backing
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Fri, 09/26/2008 - 15:25.Munich - Bayern Munich coach Juergen Klinsmann Friday gave captain Mark van Bommel a vote of confidence following media reports that his standing in the side is suffering from a rotation policy.
"Mark is our captain and has our complete confidence. He enjoys the team's respect and full recognition," Klinsmann said.
The Dutch midfielder, was appointed captain by Klinsmann at the beginning for the season, but has twice been left out of the side. Read more »
Bayern's Rummenigge expects England to dominate, warns Bundesliga
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:00.Munich - Bayern Munich's Chief Executive Officer Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said Monday he again expects English clubs to dominate the Champions League, which is starting this week.
He also voiced fears that the Bundesliga would slip further behind.
"The English are, at the moment, ahead of the rest of Europe. Against teams like Manchester, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal the Bundesliga is far behind," he told the German TV station Premiere. Read more »
Villa redeems penalty miss with winning goal
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Sat, 09/06/2008 - 22:00.
Murcia, Spain - European champions Spain made a sound start to their 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign on Saturday, beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 in the eastern town of Murcia.
Spain picked up from where they left off at Euro 2008, with another slick display of possession football and precise passing. Read more »
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