Bayern women clinch cup, Upamecano and Olise get France call
Vincent Kompany confirms Manuel Neuer and Leon Goretzka will start against Köln. Goretzka’s inclusion is a merit reward, with a possible early change planned depending on the game state.
Max Eberl dismisses reports of talks with Al-Ittihad, calling them false. The Bayern sporting chief’s deal runs to 2027 and he is open to extending his stay in Munich.
Vincent Kompany says Bayern raise standards after sealing the title, target the double vs Stuttgart on 05-23. Bayern broke the 117-goal Bundesliga record and reached the Champions League semi-finals.
Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise are named in Didier Deschamps’ France squad for the World Cup after standout Bayern seasons, with Olise set for his first major tournament.
Bayern women thrash Wolfsburg 4-0 to lift the DFB-Pokal, sealing a second straight double. Stanway netted a penalty, Harder, Tanikawa and Caruso added goals as Mahmutovic kept a clean sheet.
Manuel Neuer, 40, has discussed a Germany comeback with Julian Nagelsmann and is on the 55-man provisional World Cup list, putting Oliver Baumann’s No 1 status under threat.
Harry Kane is learning German but not fluent, taking regular lessons and understanding dressing-room talk. His German remains a work in progress while his Bayern form leads the way.
Leak shows Bayern’s 26-27 away pre-match top and away shorts, revealing early design details ahead of future release.
Jamal Musiala says recovery has been ‘slow’, mixing good and weaker spells, but he is satisfied with progress. He targets Köln and the DFB-Pokal final before focusing on Germany’s 2026 World Cup.
Bild claim Bayern have an agreement with Anthony Gordon and talks with Newcastle have begun. Other gossip includes Barrenetxea links and Marseille not activating Pavard’s option.
Bayern intensify push for Hertha prospect Kennet Eichhorn, holding a second meeting and proposing regular minutes and a deal to 2031 amid Manchester City interest and a €10-12m clause.
Report claims Newcastle’s potential new stadium could mirror Bayern’s Allianz Arena with a bowl design and bubble-wrap facade, highlighting Munich’s ground as the reference point.
