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Liverpool sign Wirtz from Leverkusen in $134 million deal

Liverpool sign Wirtz from Leverkusen in $134 million deal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

The 22-year-old German is Liverpool's most-expensive signing ever, ahead of captain Virgil van Dijk who joined for 75 million pounds in 2017.

Bayern to sign Makaay

Bayern to sign Makaay

Rediff.com5 Aug 2003

The German champions said they had reached agreement with Deportivo Coruna and last season's Spanish first division top scorer would sign a four-year contract.

Bayern lift German Cup to keep alive treble hopes

Bayern lift German Cup to keep alive treble hopes

Rediff.com16 May 2010

German champions Bayern Munich clinched the German Cup with a crushing 4-0 win over holders Werder Bremen on Saturday to stay on track for a treble. Bayern, who face Inter Milan in the Champions League final on May 22, took the lead through Arjen Robben's first half penalty before Ivica Olic doubled their lead in the 51st minute. Franck Ribery and Bastian Schweinsteiger added two more to cap a memorable domestic season for Bayern.

Bundesliga: Lewandowski steers Bayern to 2-0 win at Schalke

Bundesliga: Lewandowski steers Bayern to 2-0 win at Schalke

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski made amends for several glaring misses when he scored a late goal and set up another as the German champions ground out a 2-0 win at battling Schalke 04 on Friday.

Soccer Transfers: Bayern sign Perisic from Inter Milan

Soccer Transfers: Bayern sign Perisic from Inter Milan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

A 2018 World Cup finalist, Perisic, who also played for Borussia Dortmund and VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga between 2011 and 2015, will play for Bayern starting on Friday.

Bundesliga: Rampant Bayern cruise past Hertha to go 11 points clear

Bundesliga: Rampant Bayern cruise past Hertha to go 11 points clear

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Unbeaten Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich opened up an 11-point gap at the top after goals from Thomas Mueller and Kingsley Coman eased them past Hertha Berlin 2-0 on Saturday, their 13th win in 14 league games.

Van Gaal's admits Bayern face 'weeks of truth'

Van Gaal's admits Bayern face 'weeks of truth'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Bayern Munich can either move closer to three titles or miss out on them completely in the coming "weeks of truth", their coach Louis van Gaal said on Monday.

Bayern shock Real Madrid, meet Chelsea in Champions final

Bayern shock Real Madrid, meet Chelsea in Champions final

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Bayern Munich ended Real Madrid's bid for a 10th European crown when they eliminated the Spaniards 3-1 on penalties in a nerve-jangling second leg semi-final at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Wolfsburg eye Arsenal's Rosicky, Bayern's Olic

Wolfsburg eye Arsenal's Rosicky, Bayern's Olic

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

VfL Wolfsburg are interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky and Bayern Munich forward Ivica Olic as they seek to turn their season around after the winter break, coach Felix Magath said on Wednesday.

Bayern held by Getafe, Zenit hit four

Bayern held by Getafe, Zenit hit four

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Getafe scored a 1-1 draw at Bayern Munich on Thursday to improve their hopes of reaching the UEFA Cup semi-finals in their debut European season. Bayer Leverkusen were routed 4-1 at home by Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg, while Fiorentina were held to a 1-1 draw at home by PSV Eindhoven and a bad-tempered clash in Glasgow ended goalless between Rangers and Sporting.

Bundesliga: Gladbach shock Bayern

Bundesliga: Gladbach shock Bayern

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

In-form Borussia Moenchengladbach struck three times in 14 minutes in the second half to floor champions Bayern Munich 3-1 on Saturday and inflict their first Bundesliga defeat of the season.

Bayern confirm deal to sign Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal

Bayern confirm deal to sign Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Bayern Munich have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Italy's Juventus to sign Chile international Arturo Vidal, the German club's CEO Karl Heinz Rummenigge said on Thursday.

Football PIX: Bayern made to sweat; Inter win

Football PIX: Bayern made to sweat; Inter win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Kingsley Coman scored one goal and set up another as Bayern Munich came from a goal behind to beat VfB Stuttgart 3-1 on Saturday and defend their top spot in the Bundesliga.

German Cup: Ribery slapped by Hamburg fan in Bayern win

German Cup: Ribery slapped by Hamburg fan in Bayern win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Holders Bayern Munich eased into the German Cup third round with a comfortable 3-1 win at Hamburg SV on Wednesday to continue their unbeaten domestic run as they prepare for Saturday's league clash against Borussia Dortmund.

PIX: Bayern thumped at home; Dortmund top Bundesliga

PIX: Bayern thumped at home; Dortmund top Bundesliga

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Borussia Dortmund stayed top of the Bundesliga by beating Augsburg 4-3, while titleholders Bayern Munich were thumped 3-0 at home by Borussia Moenchengladbach.

Real, Bayern suffer surprise defeats

Real, Bayern suffer surprise defeats

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich both had their leads cut in the Primera Liga and Bundesliga respectively after suffering away defeats.

Were Bayern robbed in Madrid?

Were Bayern robbed in Madrid?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Bayern left fuming over Champions League 'robbery'.

Ambitious Bayern hand the reins to Guardiola

Ambitious Bayern hand the reins to Guardiola

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Bayern Munich have underlined the scope of their ambition by announcing the appointment of spectacularly successful former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola to replace Jupp Heynckes from the end of this season.

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Rediff.com28 May 2023

A summary of the concluding day's action in the Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and Saudi Pro League.

Ribery and Toni help Bayern crush Werder

Ribery and Toni help Bayern crush Werder

Rediff.com18 Aug 2007

Newcomers Franck Ribery and Luca Toni were on target to help Bayern Munich to a brilliant 4-0 win at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

No Barcelona, Bayern comparisons until City win titles, says Guardiola

No Barcelona, Bayern comparisons until City win titles, says Guardiola

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Pep Guardiola is pleased with the Premier League side's improvement and form over the past two months but will not make any premature comparison with his former clubs.

Bundesliga: Lacklustre Bayern win to close in on title

Bundesliga: Lacklustre Bayern win to close in on title

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Bayern Munich scraped past Hertha Berlin 1-0 on Saturday.

Bayern crush Schalke 4-0 to go 15 points clear

Bayern crush Schalke 4-0 to go 15 points clear

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Bayern Munich demolished Schalke 04 4-0 with two goals from David Alaba to open a 15-point gap at the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday as champions Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen slipped up.

Champions League: Bayern, Real, Milan in last 16

Champions League: Bayern, Real, Milan in last 16

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Bayern Munich secured a place in the Champions League last 16 with an impressive 4-1 win at Juventus as former European champions Real Madrid and AC Milan also advanced to the knockout stage on Tuesday. Juventus were eliminated after Bayern came from behind to end the home side's 16-match unbeaten home run in Europe's premier club competition.

Bundesliga: Dortmund join Bayern on top

Bundesliga: Dortmund join Bayern on top

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Title contenders Borussia Dortmund twice hit the woodwork as they beat Freiburg 3-1 to join leaders Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga.

Bayern waste two-goal lead at home to Bochum

Bayern waste two-goal lead at home to Bochum

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Bayern Munich's Bundesliga woes continued on Saturday when they blew a two-goal lead in a 3-3 home draw with VfL Bochum while promoted Hoffenheim took over at the top. Bayern were leading 3-1 with seven minutes to go through goals from Daniel van Buyten and Ze Roberto (2) only to allow Bochum to stage a comeback with two bad defensive lapses inside three minutes.

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Scotland's Clarke names uncapped trio in Euro squad.

Bundesliga: Lewandowski treble as six-goal Bayern rout Werder

Bundesliga: Lewandowski treble as six-goal Bayern rout Werder

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick helped give coach Carlo Ancelotti a flying start to his first Bundesliga campaign as Bayern Munich cruised to an easy 6-0 win over Werder Bremen at the Allianz Arena on Friday.

Bayern's Ribery wins UEFA best player award

Bayern's Ribery wins UEFA best player award

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery won the UEFA Best Player in Europe award for 2012/13 ahead of the usual contenders Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Klopp says he turned down Bayern to stay at Liverpool

Klopp says he turned down Bayern to stay at Liverpool

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he had turned down Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich "a few times"

PIX: Haaland haunts Dortmund, Foden fires in City win

PIX: Haaland haunts Dortmund, Foden fires in City win

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland came back to haunt Borussia Dortmund with a clinical finish against his former team, while Phil Foden bagged a brilliant brace as the hosts cruised to a 4-1 win in the Champions League on Wednesday to climb to fourth.

Bayern rout India in Bhutia's farewell match

Bayern rout India in Bhutia's farewell match

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

German giants Bayern Munich expectedly thrashed the Indian national team 4-0 in Bhaichung Bhutia's farewell match, which had little in quality, in Delhi on Tuesday. Around 35,000 spectators watched the match at the floodlit Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, but the national team, led for the last time by Bhutia, was no match for the highly-fancied German side, which had overwhelming ball possession and did most of the attacking.

PICS: Bayern thump Chelsea; Barca draw at spirited Napoli

PICS: Bayern thump Chelsea; Barca draw at spirited Napoli

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Serge Gnabry scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Chelsea 3-0, while Antoine Griezmann's second-half equaliser handed Barcelona a vital away goal and earned them a 1-1 draw at Napoli in their Champions League last 16, first leg on Tuesday.

Juventus, Bayern and Ajax advance

Juventus, Bayern and Ajax advance

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Demichelis leaves Bayern for Spain's Malaga

Demichelis leaves Bayern for Spain's Malaga

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Argentine defender Martin Demichelis will go on loan to Spanish club Malaga from Germany's Bayern Munich for six months with an option to extend, he told Bild newspaper on Friday.

PHOTOS: Take a look at how Guardiola improved on Bayern's amazing season...

PHOTOS: Take a look at how Guardiola improved on Bayern's amazing season...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Bayern Munich are shattering every single record in their path, extending their unbeaten league run to 52 games with 19 straight victories.

Shaqiri, Gomez steer Bayern to Cup final

Shaqiri, Gomez steer Bayern to Cup final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Xherdan Shaqiri scored one goal and set up three and substitute Mario Gomez notched a quick hat-trick as Bayern Munich, chasing a treble of titles, crushed VfL Wolfsburg 6-1 on Tuesday to move into the German Cup final.

Bayern to go to CAS after Ribery ban confirmed

Bayern to go to CAS after Ribery ban confirmed

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Bayern Munich will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after UEFA upheld a three-match ban that will keep Franck Ribery out of the Champions League final, the German club said on Wednesday.

Champions Bayern will come back stronger: Guardiola

Champions Bayern will come back stronger: Guardiola

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola pledged his team would come back stronger next season after they lifted the league trophy in a huge post-match party following a 2-0 victory over Mainz 05 to end their Bundesliga campaign in style.