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1860 Munich: A nostalgic return to a loveable chaos club
Last weekend I finally returned to Giesing to watch my favourite club 1860 Munich. After being gone for four years I am happy to report that chaos still…
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Manuel Veth
11
Inside the Bayern Munich sacking of Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic
Moments after winning the 11th title in a row, Bayern Munich made the sacking of Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic official. Here is what happened in…
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Manuel Veth
22
All or nothing: Bayern have allowed their pursuit of Harry Kane to derail their summer transfer window
Bayern Munich begin the 2023/24 season in four days.
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Stefan Bienkowski
9
An unremarkable win over Phönix Lübeck hints at Sahin's exciting new plans for Dortmund
Saturday's 4-1 win at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion was a pedestrian start to the new season, but it also showcased what Dortmund fans can expect from…
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Stefan Bienkowski
1
Bayern Munich 4-2 Borussia Dortmund: Thomas Tuchel's side wrestle back control of Bundesliga title
Bayern Munich have a song that they play before every home game.
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Stefan Bienkowski
24
The Bundesliga is well-placed to weather the storm that is about to engulf European football
With no nefarious owners or dubious investors, German football stands alone in European football. Which is exactly why it is well-placed to see out the…
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Stefan Bienkowski
9
Hansa Rostock: The rise and long demise of an East German football institution
In 1991, Hansa Rostock became the last club to win the East German championship. Now more than 30 years later, a once proud club has been in the…
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Manuel Veth
12
Ralf Rangnick rejects Bayern Munich - What happens next?
Ralf Rangnick has rejected a move to Bayern Munich. So with Plan D also fallen through, what happens next at the Rekordmeister?
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Manuel Veth
16
Now more than ever, the Bundesliga offers a sanctuary away from the pitfalls of modern football
This season has seen English and much of European football accelerate its dependency on wealthy owners and dubious source of income as the sport…
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Stefan Bienkowski
15
Vincent Kompany isn’t Bayern’s first choice - but he may be the right one
Vincent Kompany is a bold move from Bayern Munich, but the young head coach could be exactly what the faltering German giants need right now.
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Stefan Bienkowski
20
How far could Dortmund really fall?
Nuri Sahin’s sacking may appease the angry Yellow Wall, but Dortmund’s problems go far beyond underperforming stars or misfiring tactics on the pitch.
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Stefan Bienkowski
7
Is Marcel Sabitzer the playmaker Dortmund have been looking for?
The Austrian international arrives at his new club with the unenviable task of replacing Jude Bellingham and supporting Julian Brandt in the middle of…
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Stefan Bienkowski
8
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