Serge Gnabry scored twice for Bayern Munich and Kingsley Coman provided the winner in extra time as Bayern defeated Hertha Berlin 3-2. After Bayern Munich had narrowly beaten Hertha BSC in the German Cup, Niko Kovac went out of his way to praise the performance of James Rodriguez. “He played really well,” said the Croatian
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Rudi Assauer was best known for his work at Schalke. Former Schalke general manager Rudi Assauer, credited as one of the key figures in German football, has died aged 74 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Assauer, a former player for Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen, was a key driving force behind Schalke’s development
From the gridiron to the pitch, the tribal belonging of Bayern Munich and Texas A&M is so magical that it should never be underestimated. Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri insists Callum Hudson-Odoi will not be joining Bayern Munich this transfer window. Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery put in extra time at training, as both are determined
Relive the top goals from Week 25 of the 2018-19 Prem season, which include Marcus Rashford’s strike for Manchester United against Leicester. Mark Ogden and the FC crew examine the top-four in the Premier League, which is heating up as Man United improve and Chelsea struggle. Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno examine the re-emergence of
11:33 AM ET Borussia Dortmund extended their lead over Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga table to nine points by hammering Hannover 5-1 with three goals in seven minutes. Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in the 24th minute to put Dortmund in control at the break, but a rapidfire triple from Marco Reus
ESPN FC’s Bundesliga correspondent Raf Honigstein weighs in on James Rodriguez’s future with Bayern following reports linking him to Arsenal and Tottenham. FIFA 19’s World Tour stops in Munich to see a few YouTubers play up against the likes of James Rodriguez, Thiago and Javi Martinez. Bayern Munich have signed American defender Chris Richards on
Julien Laurens gives the latest updates on Paris Saint-Germain’s January transfer targets. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley breaks down the latest rumours making the rounds in Transfer Rater, involving Julian Weigl, Ruben Neves and more. Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said midfielder Julian Weigl will stay in Dortmund this winter amid heavy links to Thomas
2:36 PM ET Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund narrowly beat RB Leipzig 1-0 courtesy of Axel Witsel’s first half winner, to protect their six point lead over champions Bayern Munich at the restart of the German top flight following the winter break. Dortmund were missing in-form captain Marco Reus, who suffered a ligament injury in training
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri claims Bayern Munich have acted unprofessionally as they chase the signing of Callum Hudson-Odoi. Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho has revealed he has spoken to his friend and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi about a possible move to rivals Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic admitted Bayern Munich want to sign
ESPN FC’s Raphael Honigstein asks Christian Pulisic how Borussia Dortmund made him the player that he is and what he hopes to achieve in the final half of the season. Where were we? Ah, the Bundesliga … 26 days after playing its last game of 2018, Germany’s top flight has re-emerged from hibernation just in
4:55 PM ET Leon Goretzka scored twice to give champions Bayern Munich a 3-1 victory at Hoffenheim on Friday and cut Borussia Dortmund’s lead to three points as the Bundesliga resumed after the winter break, The Germany midfielder scored both his goals in the first half and Robert Lewandowski added another in the 87th minute
With the January transfer window in full swing, take a look at whether or not Carlos Vela, Alvaro Morata and more will be making moves. James Rodriguez is staying at Bayern Munich until the end of the season “at least,” sources close to the player have told ESPN FC, with a decision to be made
History was made in Germany when kicker chose Eintracht Frankfurt’s sporting director Fredi Bobic as its Man of the Year in 2018. The famous magazine started the tradition back in 1990 but only players and coaches were elected, with the notable exception of Franz Beckenbauer, head of the 2006 World Cup organizing committee. Never before
Members of the PSG side took some time out of their Doha training camp to enjoy a camel race, with their own personalised racers. PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain are interested in both Zenit St Petersburg’s Leandro Paredes and Celta Vigo’s Stanislav Lobotka, but Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Weigl remains the priority as sporting director Antero Henrique
Gab Marcotti delves into ESPN FC’s top 50 most influential people in football, pinpointing No. 16’s “John” from Football Leaks. A Portuguese man arrested in Hungary on suspicion of extortion and secrecy violations hacked football bodies’ documents — which later appeared on the Football Leaks website — because he was “outraged” by criminality in the
Gab Marcotti explains Chelsea’s predicament with Callum Hudson-Odoi in light of Bayern Munich’s reported offer for the young forward. Alphonso Davies admits he was a bit nervous to train with his new Bayern Munich squad, as he’s watched them play throughout his early years. Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule believes his side will win the
Gab Marcotti explains Chelsea’s predicament with Callum Hudson-Odoi in light of Bayern Munich’s reported offer for the young forward. Callum Hudson-Odoi has no plans to sign a new Chelsea contract and Bayern Munich are awaiting a response to their fourth bid for the winger, believed to be £35 million, a source has told ESPN FC.
MARBELLA, Spain — The team hotel is still the same, a V-shaped block of glass and white stone that wouldn’t look out of place on the Las Vegas strip, overlooking the same glistening sea like blue foil just beyond the palm-tree lined promenade. For the third consecutive year, Borussia Dortmund have returned to this pleasing
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic admitted Bayern Munich want to sign Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi. Gab Marcotti explains Chelsea’s predicament with Callum Hudson-Odoi in light of Bayern Munich’s reported offer for the young forward. LONDON — Chelsea are prepared to file a complaint against Bayern Munich to FIFA if evidence is found of an
Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho has revealed he has spoken to his friend and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi about a possible move to rivals Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic admitted Bayern Munich want to sign Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi. LONDON — Maurizio Sarri has accused Bayern Munich of disrespecting Chelsea by publicly expressing