Bayern Munich’s defensive issues are being scrutinised now, especially after their amazing start to the season. In addition to this, Bayern Munich’s defensive issues have caused a seemingly insurmountable 11-point lead in the Bundesliga to melt away to just six within a week.
Mauricio Pochettino will have to decide sooner rather than later on his squad list for the U.S. men's soccer national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
As the German giants announced on Monday, December 15, its 39-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper and football legend Manuel Neuer tore a muscle in his right thigh during the previous day’s match against Mainz 05.
Barcelona could part ways with one or two players in January, as they seek to continue cutting down their wage bill. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is a prime candidate to move on, given that he is not in Hansi Flick’s plans for the second half of the season.
Matt Freese made three saves in the shootout and Damion Downs scored the winner in the bottom of the sixth round as the U.S. defeated Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties in Minneapolis on Sunday to advance to the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals.
A moment of uncertainty from goalkeeper Jonas Urbig allowed Benedict Hollerbach to score a late goal as Union Berlin secured a 1-1 home draw with Bayern Munich.
Domestic cups often feel like an afterthought, but not in Germany, where Leverkusen and Cologne put on an electric show in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals.
Bayern Munich struck twice in the second half to earn a 2-0 win over Cologne on Saturday and bounce back from two straight league losses ahead of their Champions League return leg against Arsenal next week.