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Vincent Kompany is expected to see Bayern reclaim the title in Germany

Bayern in good Kompany ahead of Leverkusen title battle

Bayern Munich kick off their Bundesliga campaign at VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday with the spotlight firmly on new coach Vincent Kompany as he looks to guide the club back to the top of German football.

Soccer • 22 Aug 24

Erik ten Hag with Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui

Man United sign de Ligt and Mazraoui from Bayern

Manchester United have completed the double signing of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich for around €70 million.

Soccer • 14 Aug 24

Alan Browne has made the move to Sunderland

Transfers: Browne joins Sunderland, Palhinha to Bayern

Bayern Munich have announced the signing of Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha on a deal until 2028.

Soccer • 11 Jul 24

Michael Olise has made the move to the Bundesliga giants

Transfer round-up: Bayern secure Olise from Palace

Michael Olise has set his sights on winning silverware with Bayern Munich after completing his move from Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 07 Jul 24

Vincent Kompany has taken the untraditional route from Burnley to Bayern Munich

Kompany lands Bayern job, Flick takes over Barcelona

Bayern Munich have appointed Vincent Kompany as their new manager on a deal until June 2027 after the Belgian parted ways with Burnley following their relegation from the Premier League.

Soccer • 29 May 24

Bayern agree compensation fee to land Kompany

Bayern Munich have agreed a compensation fee of £10.2m with Burnley for Vincent Kompany to become their new manager, according to reports.

Soccer • 25 May 24

Vincent Kompany could be waving goodbye to Burnley soon

Bayern Munich set for shock Kompany appointment

Bayern Munich are close to appointing Burnley boss Vincent Kompany as their new manager, according to reports.

Soccer • 22 May 24

Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich this summer

Tuchel to leave Bayern despite new contract talks

Thomas Tuchel confirmed that he will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season after failing to reach an agreement with the club to stay on as coach after talks this week.

Soccer • 17 May 24

Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel gets into it with the linesman

Tuchel rage at Bernabeu 'betrayal' that sent Bayern out

Thomas Tuchel vented his frustration at the "disastrous decision" to rule out a potential Matthijs de Ligt equaliser after Bayern Munich missed out on the Champions League final following a 4-3 aggregate loss to Real Madrid.

Soccer • 09 May 24

Joselu celebrates scoring the decisive goal at the Bernabeu

Super-sub Joselu's late brace sparks Real joy

A dramatic late double by Joselu sent Real Madrid through to the Champions League final at Wembley after a 4-3 aggregate win over Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Soccer • 08 May 24

An exciting encounter with a twist at the finish as Madrid progressed

Champions League recap: Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3)

Real Madrid have edged Bayern Munich to secure a place in the Champions League final.

Soccer • 08 May 24

Thomas Tuchel wants his players to embrace their trip to the Bernabeu

Tuchel urges Bayern to find 'inner child' at Bernabeu

Thomas Tuchel wants his side to rediscover their 'inner child' at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night, when they face Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Soccer • 07 May 24

Harry Kane: 'It's all to play for next week'

Kane has faith Bayern can achieve Bernabeu glory

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final is "a little disappointing" but has full belief they can qualify next week.

Soccer • 30 Apr 24

Vinicius Junior tucks away a penalty to equalise for Real Madrid

Real hit back as absorbing Munich clash ends all square

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr scored twice, including an 83rd-minute penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in an entertaining Champions League semi-final, first leg.

Soccer • 01 May 24

Champions League: Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid recap

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid played out a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 30 Apr 24

Thomas Tuchel will be hoping Harry Kane can inspire his side against Real Madrid

Tuchel hoping 'tactics and luck' enough against Real

Thomas Tuchel admits Bayern Munich will need luck if they are to overcome Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final, as he encouraged his side to play with freedom in tonight's first leg at the Allianz Arena (live on RTÉ2/RTÉ Player).

Soccer • 30 Apr 24

Kylian Mbappe was rested but sent on at half-time as PSG were losing at the break

Euro wrap: PSG fail to clinch title, Kane bags brace

Paris Saint-Germain moved to the brink of another Ligue 1 title, but their celebrations were kept on ice as they had to hit back from two goals down to draw 3-3 against struggling Le Havre.

Soccer • 27 Apr 24

Harry Kane celebrating a goal during Bayern's win

Euro round-up: Kane hits 40-goal landmark in Bayern win

Harry Kane scored his 40th Bayern Munich goal of the season in a 5-1 Bundesliga thumping of Union Berlin.

Soccer • 20 Apr 24

Mikel Arteta and Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel shake hands at the final whistle

Arteta finding it hard to put Bayern loss into words

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said it was a "really gutted" Gunners dressing room after Bayern Munich ended their Champions League dream at the Allianz Arena.

Soccer • 17 Apr 24

Joshua Kimmich (c) celebrates his winning goal

Kimmich goal condemns Arsenal to Champions League exit

Arsenal's Champions League hopes were snuffed out as Joshua Kimmich's bullet header was enough to take Bayern Munich into the semi-finals after a 1-0 win at the Allianz Arena.

Soccer • 17 Apr 24

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham is challenged by Rodri (left) and Josko Gvardiol (right)

Champions League quarter-finals - recap

Manchester City have been beaten on penalties by Real Madrid, while Bayern Munich edged past Arsenal in tonight's two blockbuster Champions League quarter-final second legs. Read back on how it all unfolded.

Soccer • 17 Apr 24

Mikel Arteta is hoping to guide Arsenal to a first Champions League semi-final in 15 years

Arsenal ready to write a new story in Munich - Arteta

Mikel Arteta believes Champions League quarter-final success against Bayern Munich would take Arsenal to the next level as he told his players to "write a different story" at the Allianz Arena.

Soccer • 17 Apr 24

Harry Kane has averaged a goal per game this season but could end up with no team silverware to show for his own sterling efforts

Kane acknowledges his trophy drought could continue

Harry Kane admits the season will be a failure if Bayern Munich do not win the Champions League.

Soccer • 16 Apr 24

Harry Kane beat David Raya from the penalty spot in an entertaining draw

Kane: Pain of league failure driving Bayern in CL

Harry Kane says the bitter pill of Bayern Munich's doomed Bundesliga title defence and the prospect of a Wembley final is fuelling his desire for Champions League glory.

Soccer • 10 Apr 24

Thomas Tuchel was flabbergasted by the referee's decision

Tuchel slams ref for denying 'kid's mistake' penalty

Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel fumed at the referee's explanation for allowing Arsenal to escape punishment for a "kid's mistake" during an exhilarating Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Soccer • 10 Apr 24