Bayern Munich

Lewandowski, Mueller star as Bayern go 16 points clear

Berlin - Muslimchronicle

Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller claimed goal-scoring milestones as Bayern Munich went 16 points clear in the Bundesliga on Sunday with a 4-2 victory over Werder Bremen. Mueller has now scored 100 Bundesliga goals in his career while Lewandowski has hit 94 German top-flight goals, making him the highest scoring foreigner in the club's history, following braces for both in aRead more

Ribery strikes as Bayern go 14 points clear

Paris - Muslimchronicle

Franck Ribery came off the bench to seal Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win at Cologne on Saturday, extending their Bundesliga lead to seven points. Bayern warmed up for Tuesday’s Champions League last 16 second leg at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium — holding a 5-1 first-leg lead — with their fourth big win in five games. Spain internationals Javi Martinez and Juan Bernat gaveRead more

Bayern's Heynckes rules out Vidal Chelsea move

Doha - Muslimchronicle

Jupp Heynckes said Saturday there had been no contact between Bayern Munich and Chelsea over Arturo Vidal and the Chilean international would not be sold during the January transfer window. The veteran coach was responding to media reports over a possible transfer of the midfielder, which Heynckes dismissed as "pure speculation". "Certainly, there's been no contact between the clubs," HeynckesRead more

Mohamed Salah set to become first global Arab superstar

LONDON - Muslimchronicle

When Saeed Al-Owairan slalomed through the Belgian defense at the 1994 World Cup to score one of the greatest goals in the tournament’s history, he did more than send Saudi Arabia to the knockout stage in the country’s first appearance. He made headlines around the world. Here was a player representing an Arabian country seemingly destined for global superstardom. ItRead more

Man City 'planning talks' to extend Guardiola's contract

LONDON - Muslimchronicle

Manchester City are intending discussions with administrator Pep Guardiola at the extremity of the season as the Premier association leaders desire to neckwear him to a long-term deal, documents expressed on Monday. City are 11 components clear of adjacent contestants Manchester joined, are on a record run of 16 succeeding wins in England's top flight and through to the rivalsRead more

Stoeger looks to reboot faltering Dortmund

Berlin - Muslimchronicle

Peter Stoeger starts his colossal task of arresting Borussia Dortmund's freefall down the Bundesliga table on Tuesday while former employers Cologne face a daunting trip to leaders Bayern Munich. Stoeger has had little time to assess Dortmund's problems ahead of his first match in charge, away to strugglers Mainz. "In this phase, it's about talking to the boys, finding outRead more

Vidal fires Bayern Munich eight points clear

Berlin - Muslimchronicle

Arturo Vidal's fourth goal in as many league games shot Bayern Munich to a 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt and an eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday. Bayern's win means that they cannot be caught before the winter break, which starts on December 17, and makes them 'Herbstmeister' (Autumn champions) for the seventh season in aRead more

Mueller shines on return as Bayern extend lead

Berlin - Muslimchronicle

Thomas Mueller marked his return from five weeks out with injury by creating two goals as Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich went six points clear with a 3-1 win over Hanover on Saturday. Germany forward Mueller provided the cross which Arturo Vidal headed home, then set up Kingsley Coman to put Bayern 2-1 up at the Allianz Arena after Charlison BenschopRead more

Dortmund throw away four-goal lead to draw derby

Berlin - Muslimchronicle

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich suffered their first defeat since Jupp Heynckes returned as head coach when they fell to a 2-1 loss at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday, while Borussia Dortmund blew a four-goal lead to draw the Ruhr derby with Schalke. Before losing at Gladbach, Bayern had won all nine games since Heynckes, 72, took over for his fourth stint at theRead more

Bayern down Dortmund to open four-point lead

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Bayern Munich stamped their authority on the Bundesliga on Saturday by opening a four-point lead at the top of the table as Robert Lewandowski netted an audacious goal in their commanding 3-1 win at Borussia Dortmund. A superb curling strike from Arjen Robben put Bayern ahead on 17 minutes and a cheeky backheel from Lewandowski deflected off a defender onRead more