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Hat-trick hero Robert Lewandowski paces Bayern to blowout German Cup victory

Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac says he’s proud his club does things different from Premier League clubs as transfer fees keep rising.

Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben has praised the intensity of the training brought in by new head coach Niko Kovac.
Bayern Munich cruised to a third consecutive DFL Super Cup success with a comfortable 5-0 win in Niko Kovac’s first game in charge against his former club Eintracht Frankfurt. Goals from Thiago Alcantara, substitute Kingsley Coman and a clinical Robert Lewandowski hat trick lifted the German champions to their first trophy of the season.
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Bayern’s stocks are already flying high ahead of new season after sealing a leisurely opening victory in Germany’s financial capital in a game which saw…

Jann-Fiete Arp staying at Hamburg, stunning Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had some strong words for the DFB, German football’s governing body.
KLAGENFURT, Germany — After months of speculation linking him with Bayern Munich, Jann-Fiete Arp has signed a new contract at Hamburg until 2020.
Arp, 18, reportedly caught the eye of a host of top clubs including Bayern, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus after scoring two hat tricks and another goal for Germany in five matches at the European Under-17 Championship in May 2017.
But Arp then signed a contract with Hamburg through to 2019, saying at the time it “doesn’t make any sense…

Bayern chief rubbishes reports of James Rodriguez’s return to Real Madrid

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had some strong words for the DFB, German football’s governing body.

Bayern Munich’s Niko Kovac refuses to comment on reports linking the club with France’s Benjamin Pavard.
KLAGENFURT — Bayern Munich CEO Karl Heinz Rummenigge has rubbished reports in Spain that James Rodriguez is set to return to Real Madrid.
Several outlets, including Marca and La Sexta, reported that James is seeking a return to Madrid, midway through his two-year loan to the German champions.
James, 27, joined Bayern after falling out of favour with former Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane, but the appointment of Julen Lopetegui after Zidane’s resignation in May has led to heightened speculation that…

Bayern Munich planning to keep Thiago Alcantara – Hasan Salihamidzic

Bayern Munich stalwarts Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben will figure in Niko Kovac’s plans, despite their restricted playing time.
Bayern Munich plan to keep Thiago Alcantara but he will face strong competition for a midfield place, sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has said.
Spain international Thiago, 27, signed from Barcelona in 2013 and has won five Bundesliga titles and two DFB Pokal crowns.
“Of course we are planning with him,” Salihamidzic told Suddeutsche Zeitung. “It will be an interesting battle for places with nine midfielders.”
Sport Bild reported last month that Thiago was keen on a return to his old club but,…

Stuttgart determined not to sell France hero Benjamin Pavard this summer – sporting director

France fans in Noisy-Le Grand jumped to their feet following Benjamin Pavard’s world-class strike which brought the French level.

Benjamin Pavard scored the goal of his life against Argentina, igniting France’s come-from-behind win to send Les Blues to the quarterfinals.

World Cup: Benjamin Pavard (57′) France 2-2 Argentina
Stuttgart are prepared to knock back any approaches this summer for defender Benjamin Pavard amid reports Bayern Munich will trigger the France international’s €35 million release clause in 2019.
Currently impressing in defence for his country at the World Cup, Pavard, 22, is contracted until 2021 at the Bundesliga club. He scored a brilliant equaliser for France in their 4-3 round-of-16 victory over Argentina on Saturday.
“We make no secret of the fact that Benjamin has a release clause…

Arsenal was difficult but trophies with Bayern Munich the aim – Serge Gnabry

The FC crew answer your pressing Twitter questions regarding Bayern’s summer plans, whether Guti is a good fit for Real Madrid and more. MUNICH — Serge Gnabry has said he wants to put his struggles at Arsenal behind him and win as many trophies as possible at Bayern Munich. 
Gnabry, 22, joined Bayern from Werder Bremen last summer and spent last season on loan at Hoffenheim, scoring 10 goals as they qualified directly for the Champions League group stages for the first time.
Gnabry started his career at Stuttgart before joining Arsenal, but struggled to break through at the Gunners.
“I have a lot of passion and desire — in…

Bayern coach Niko Kovac eager to work with Robert Lewandowski

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is tight-lipped on rumours he wants to leave the club this summer.

With rumours swirling that Robert Lewandowski wants out at Bayern, Steve Nicol explains why Real Madrid is the perfect fit for the Poland striker.

The FC crew answer your pressing Twitter questions regarding Bayern’s summer plans, whether Guti is a good fit for Real Madrid and more.

Former Gunner Paul Mariner sifts through an Arsenal-heavy transfer rater, including Marouane Fellaini, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Jack Wilshere. MUNICH — New Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac says he is looking forward to working with Robert Lewandowski and Jerome Boateng, both of whom have been strongly linked with moves away from the Bundesliga champions.
Kovac, 46, spent just under two-and-a-half seasons in charge of Eintracht Frankfurt and joined Bayern on a three-year contract after succeeding Jupp Heynckes, 73, who retired at the end of the season.
Last month, Lewandowski’s agent Pini Zahavi said his client is seeking “a new challenge,”…

Bayern coach Niko Kovac eager to work with Robert Lewandowksi

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is tight-lipped on rumours he wants to leave the club this summer.

With rumours swirling that Robert Lewandowski wants out at Bayern, Steve Nicol explains why Real Madrid is the perfect fit for the Poland striker.

The FC crew answer your pressing Twitter questions regarding Bayern’s summer plans, whether Guti is a good fit for Real Madrid and more.

Former Gunner Paul Mariner sifts through an Arsenal-heavy transfer rater, including Marouane Fellaini, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Jack Wilshere. MUNICH — New Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac says he is looking forward to working with Robert Lewandowski and Jerome Boateng, both of whom have been strongly linked with moves away from the Bundesliga champions.
Kovac, 46, spent just under two-and-a-half seasons in charge of Eintracht Frankfurt and joined Bayern on a three-year contract after succeeding Jupp Heynckes, 73, who retired at the end of the season.
Earlier this month, Lewandowski’s agent Pini Zahavi said his client is seeking “a new challenge,”…

Germany must make clear changes after World Cup flop – Joachim Low

The FC crew continue their probe into Germany’s humiliating elimination from the World Cup and deliver their stance on Jogi Low.

Raf Honigstein and the FC crew examine what went wrong for Germany at the World Cup and discuss what lies ahead for the reigning world champions.

The FC crew answer your tweets on whether Brazil’s 7-1 defeat was worse than Germany’s group stage failure and predict the next World Cup surprise.
Germany coach Joachim Low has said “far-reaching measures and clear changes are needed” after the World Cup holders’ shock group stage exit.
Low’s side finished bottom of their group after a 2-0 loss to South Korea and, although Low signed a contract until 2022 before the tournament, Germany’s earliest exit since 1938 has sparked speculation that he could step down.
“After the pain and huge disappointment of our exit, we need a bit of time to somehow digest it and consider the consequences,” Low…

Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski hopes to play outside the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is tight-lipped on rumours he wants to leave the club this summer.

With rumours swirling that Robert Lewandowski wants out at Bayern, Steve Nicol explains why Real Madrid is the perfect fit for the Poland striker.

From his Berlin roots to the Bayern hot seat, get the lowdown on incoming boss and 2018 DFB Pokal winner Niko Kovac.
Robert Lewandowski has again said he does not want to end his career with Bayern Munich.
Lewandowski signed for Bayern on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund, where he played for four seasons under Jurgen Klopp, in 2014.
“I am now 29 years old and think that I can still play for many years yet if I don’t get injured,” Lewandowski told Players Tribune.
“We will see. I know that I have been in Germany for eight years and I remember saying a few years ago that I will not stay my whole career in…

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