Diaz and Olise set to stay at Bayern, says CEO By AFP July 28, 2026 11:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bayern Munich's Belgian head coach Vincent Kompany (L) greets Bayern Munich's French midfielder Mich …
… The central defender, who has made 122 appearances since arriving from RB Leipzig for £77 million ($102 million) in 2023, had been linked with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich."As soon as I knew City wanted to renew my contract, I felt straight away it was what I wanted," said the 2 …
… Before arriving at City in 2016, Guardiola enjoyed great success at Barcelona, where he won two Champions League titles and three LaLiga crowns, before adding three Bundesliga titles during his spell at Bayern Munich. …
… is a very painful defeat, and we have to live with this defeat, first and foremost, not the critics, not the experts, not our family members who suffer as well with us and want only the best for us, but it's basically us." The former Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich …
… The former Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss is already looking forward, even though England still have to face France in a third-place play-off in Miami on Saturday. …
… The former Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss is already looking forward, even though England still have to face France in a third-place play-off in Miami on Saturday. …
… "So, just gutted because we've worked so hard to be here and the lads have given every last bit of running, blood, sweat, tears." Bayern Munich forward Kane, who scored six goals during the tournament, said Thomas Tuchel's men had struggled to repel constant attacks from the defe …
Newly promoted SV Elversberg, from a village of 13,000 with no train station, became the smallest in German league history to host a top-flight side. The minnows have won two from two this season, including a 3-2 win over 2023-24 double winners Bayer Leverkusen, before hosting defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Sunday.
Newly promoted SV Elversberg, from a village of 13,000 with no train station, became the smallest in German league history to host a top-flight side. The minnows have won two from two this season, including a 3-2 win over 2023-24 double winners Bayer Leverkusen, before hosting defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Sunday.
Paris Saint-Germain, having won the Champions League in back-to-back years under Luis Enrique, are now pursuing a rare third consecutive title. Captain Marquinhos acknowledged the difficulty of the objective but said the treble is PSG's target for the campaign.
Jose Mourinho, who led Inter Milan to a Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid, is beginning his second stint at Madrid and opens the club's European campaign against Inter on Tuesday at the Bernabeu.
Police officers and youths from informal settlements in Kisumu met for a football match at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex as part of a community-policing initiative aimed at rebuilding trust and tackling insecurity in the lakeside city.
Barcelona will meet Arsenal in the league phase of the Women's Champions League after Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The reigning champions will host Arsenal, Paris FC and Servette, with away trips to Bayern Munich, Roma and HB Koge, while Arsenal face a home match against eight-time winners Lyon.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane confirmed negotiations have started on extending his deal beyond 2027. The 33-year-old said the first meeting occurred last week and expressed hope to continue at the club while noting details still need to be discussed.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is closing in on a £50 million move to Saudi side Al Hilal and will be replaced by Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson. Manager Unai Emery said Watkins's legacy should remain untarnished despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 loss to Brighton, citing a disagreement over his availability.
Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich's head coach, was named coach of the year in Germany on Sunday. Two years after joining from Burnley, Kompany has achieved domestic success while building Bayern into an attacking team and maintaining a likeable public image, with the club now targeting Champions League glory this season.
Bayern Munich, fresh off winning the double and scoring 122 Bundesliga goals in 2025-26, aim for the treble in the new season while rivals have undergone a reboot to close the gap. Kane, Olise and Diaz led Bayern's record-breaking campaign, which saw them lose just one of 40 domestic matches.
Mohamed Salah left Liverpool for Turkish club Trabzonspor in August, ending his Anfield career, while Pep Guardiola resigned after last season. Both clubs now face their first campaign without these iconic figures as the Premier League season begins.
Hansi Flick's Barcelona enter their third season aiming to maintain domestic dominance and challenge Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid while pursuing Champions League glory. The club have added Rodri from Manchester City as a significant arrival.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany confirmed Friday that the club knew about midfielder Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder, which causes treatable seizures, before it became public this week. Musiala's condition was triggered by a change in his medical treatment, Kompany revealed, and the 23-year-old will miss Saturday's season-opening Supercup match.
German club fan groups are launching widespread protests against VAR technology during the first round of German Cup matches this weekend, calling for the abolition of video assistant referee in German football. Fan groups say VAR has "destroyed the most emotional moment of the game" and want to return to football without the technology.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season. The 33-year-old said he hopes to win the Ballon d'Or after what he calls his "best season ever," during which he scored 73 goals for club and country.
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala collapsed during a pre-season friendly on August 18, 2026, marking his second on-field collapse in three days. The 23-year-old German midfielder said he has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder involving temporary seizure episodes that are treatable.
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder causing temporary absence episodes that led to on-field collapses against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim. The 23-year-old German international said the condition is treatable and he is receiving medical care.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he hopes new signings can help the club win the Champions League for the first time since 2020, after the club won the league and cup double last season but lost to Paris Saint-Germain 6-5 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
South Korean police conducted search and seizure operations at the Korea Football Association's offices, investigating allegations of "obstruction of business" in the recruitment of former coach Hong Myung-bo, who resigned in June after the national team was knocked out at the group stage of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Former South Korea men's national team coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers he took "full responsibility" for the team's failure to advance from the group stage at the 2026 World Cup, after resigning following their elimination by South Africa. Hong appeared at a parliamentary hearing on the Korea Football Association while facing criticism from fans and pundits.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, said it is "very likely" he will retire at the end of the upcoming season, citing the potential of the current squad as a reason to continue playing this year.
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said it would be "foolish" to let Luis Diaz leave and confirmed Michael Olise would stay with the Bundesliga champions next season, dismissing speculation linking both wingers with moves away from the club.
Manchester City announced that Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract, committing him to the club until 2031 with an optional additional year. The 24-year-old, who arrived from RB Leipzig for £77 million in 2023 and has made 122 appearances, was previously linked with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
The Italian Football Federation has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, according to Italian daily La Repubblica. The 47-year-old, currently in charge of Dubai United, is replacing Pep Guardiola, who rejected the approach.
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday that his players carry the "scars" of their painful World Cup exit, acknowledging there is still a gap to close to the top nations. After a 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina, England will face France in the third-place play-off on Saturday.
France and England will play for third place in the 2026 World Cup in Miami on July 18, 2026, after losing their semi-finals—France to Spain 2-0 and England to Argentina 2-1.
France and England meet in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami on July 18, 2026, after both lost their semi-finals: France fell 2-0 to Spain and England lost 2-1 to Argentina.
England's head coach Thomas Tuchel faced heavy criticism for defensive substitutions after a 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina in Atlanta, with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturning Anthony Gordon's opening goal. Tuchel is now looking ahead to a home Euros in 2028, but questions remain over whether he will need to rebuild trust with his players.
England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, with Thomas Tuchel criticized for defensive substitutions that allowed Argentina to take control. Tuchel is looking ahead to a home Euros in 2028.
France and England will compete in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday in Miami, after both suffered semi-final defeats—France losing 2-0 to Spain and England losing 2-1 to Argentina. England manager Thomas Tuchel said neither team's players wanted to play the match, preferring to have reached the final.
England's forward Harry Kane expressed disappointment after his team lost 2-1 to defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Lionel Messi set up two goals — an assist to Enzo Fernandez and a cross for Lautaro Martinez's winner in stoppage time — after Anthony Gordon had briefly put England ahead.