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Boateng should leave Bayern Munich – Hoeness

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Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has told defender Jerome Boateng the best option would be to leave the club.
Boateng joined Bayern from Manchester City in 2011 and was heavily linked with a move away from Allianz Arena. He was an unused sub during the 3-0 DFB Pokal victory over RB Leipzig on Saturday and did not join in the post-match celebrations.
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“He must seek a new challenge, it’s better for him,” Hoeness said. “I’d advise Boateng to…

Bayern question ‘timing’ of Muller, Hummels, Boateng exclusion from Germany squad

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Jurgen Klopp failed to get one over on former foe Bayern Munich as Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their second round Champions League tie at Anfield.
Bayern Munich have released a statement, questioning the “timing and circumstances” following Germany boss Joachim Low’s decision not to select Thomas Muller, Mats Hummels and Jerome Boateng.
Low said on Tuesday that the World Cup winning-trio will no longer be considered for international selection.
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“As a matter of principle, we do not comment on the sporting decisions of the national coach as the selection of the national team squad is solely the responsibility of Joachim Low,” 

Muller, Boateng and Hummels will no longer play for Germany – Low

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Germany coach Joachim Low has told Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels and Thomas Muller they will not be considered for future international selection.
Low, along with assistant coach Marcus Sorg and national team manager Oliver Bierhoff, travelled to Munich to inform Bayern players Boateng, Hummels and Muller — all part of the squad that won the 2014 World Cup — of his decision.
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Defenders Boateng and Hummels, both 30, and 29-year-old forward Muller had been mainstays of the setup under Low, but the…

Bayern without defender Boateng for Liverpool clash, Ribery to fly out later

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop delves into Bayern Munich’s continued struggles in the Bundesliga and feels it’ll be more of the same against Liverpool in the Champions League.
Bayern Munich will be without Germany defender Jerome Boateng when they face Liverpool in the Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday.
Winger Franck Ribery will join his teammates in England later after his wife gave birth early on Monday, coach Niko Kovac said.
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Kovac, who has a 21-man squad for the round-of-16 first-leg match, said: “Jerome Boateng is absent because of a stomach bug.
“Franck Ribery became a father again tonight. He will fly out this afternoon.”
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Bayern Munich boss Kovac says Liverpool toughest UCL round-of-16 foe

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop delves into Bayern Munich’s continued struggles in the Bundesliga and feels it’ll be more of the same against Liverpool in the Champions League.
LIVERPOOL, England — Niko Kovac believes his Bayern Munich side were paired with the toughest opponents in the Champions League as they prepare to face Liverpool in the last 16.
The two-legged tie begins on Tuesday evening as the reigning Bundesliga champions travel to Anfield.
Liverpool reached the final of the competition last season where they lost to Real Madrid and are battling Manchester City for the Premier League title this season, leaving Kovac in no doubt about the task that lies ahead.
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Germany omit Jerome Boateng and Marc-Andre ter Stegen for UEFA Nations League relegation battle

Julien Laurens speculates that Arsene Wenger’s most recent comments could mean he’s interested in replacing Joachim Low as manager of Germany.

ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens believes the only reason Joachim Low still has a job is because Germany has a lack of replacement options. Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng and Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen are not in the Germany squad to face Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League later this month.
Boateng, 30, left the Germany camp with muscular problems following last month’s 3-0 defeat to the same opponents in Amsterdam and does not return for the rematch in Gelsenkirchen on Nov. 19 or the friendly against Russia in Leipzig four days earlier.
“I am convinced that a rest will do him good right now,” Germany coach…

Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng a ‘colourful bird’ – Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

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Bayern Munich have seven competitive games in a span of three weeks following the first international break of the season.

Niko Kovac praised his Bayern Munich side’s all-round performance in their 3-0 win at Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has described Jerome Boateng as a “colourful bird” and told the defender the door to his office is “always open.”
Boateng, 30, came close to leaving Bayern Munich this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain interested in signing him. However, the deal collapsed as both clubs were not able to agree on a transfer fee.
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Boateng was criticised by Rummenigge, with the Bayern CEO accusing the central defender of caring more about fashion than football in 2016.
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Jerome Boateng calls for Bayern Munich respect, reveals Paris Saint-Germain talks

Bayern Munich have seven competitive games in a span of three weeks following the first international break of the season.
Jerome Boateng has said he came close to leaving Bayern Munich in the summer and called for more support from the club’s hierarchy after feeling let down in the wake of criticism following Germany’s World Cup exit.
Boateng, 30, was linked with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain after looking for a new challenge having spent seven years with Bayern.
“[PSG] was a concrete option, my family also knew about it,” Boateng said. 
Calling the talks with former Borussia…

Jerome Boateng confirms Man United move was rejected in phone call to Jose Mourinho

Niko Kovac praised his Bayern Munich side’s all-round performance in their 3-0 win at Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.

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Bastian Schweinsteiger revealed it was a special occasion to play his Bayern Munich testimonial against current club Chicago Fire. Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has confirmed Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain were interested in him in the summer and that he personally spoke to Jose Mourinho in order to reject a move to Old Trafford.
Boateng, 30, considered leaving Bayern after seven years at the Allianz Arena. The Germany international thought about seeking a new challenge outside the Bundesliga, and the Bavarians were open to offers.
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Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng is staying at the club – Niko Kovac

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MUNICH — Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac has confirmed that Jerome Boateng will remain at the club but expects Juan Bernat to complete a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
German newspaper Die Welt reported that Boateng “definitely wanted a move to PSG,” who were said to have offered the previously agreed €40 million transfer fee only for Bayern to then demand €50m for the Germany international.
Bild said Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had attended training on Thursday to inform Boateng…

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