10-man Bayern defeat Hoffenheim 2-1

Bayern Munich continued their good start to the season by defeating Hoffenheim 2-1 even though they had to play with a man less. Kevin Volland gave Hoffenheim the lead after less than 10 seconds, but Thomas Muller levelled before the break. The hosts missed a penalty after Jerome Boateng handled the ball inside the area, earning a second yellow card.
Manuel Neuer spared him his blushes, though, by diving the right way to save Eugen Polanski’s spot-kick. Lewandowski tested goalkeeper Oliver Baumann as Bayern continued to create the better chances, and their persistence paid off with the same striker turning in a pass from Douglas Costa.
Bayern retain their first position on the log with the victory.

Earn a place in the squad or leave – Pep Guardiola

Bayern Munich defender, Jerome Boateng has disclosed that the manager of the club, Pep Guardiola has warned the players to be ready to earn a place in the squad or leave before the end of the transfer window.
Guardiola has come under immense pressure over his inability to lead the Bundesliga champions to glory in the Champions League.
He has warned the players that anyone unwilling to fight for their place should move on this summer.
“The coach has said it several times: should someone not accept the situation, he’s at the wrong club and can leave,”
Bayern defender Jerome Boateng said in kicker.

“It does not matter who it is.
“We work as a team and have many world-class players in the squad, but we all have to pull together.”

Bayern captain Philipp Lahm, who is set to rotate between midfield and right-back, said “not all players can be satisfied” with the situation but they must prove their worth on the field.
“The coach can only field 11 players,” Lahm said. “The coach has also said that all of us have to produce performances out on the pitch. Things can go one way or the other, where a superstar finds himself on the bench.”

Wolfsburg deny Bayern the German Super Cup

Wolfsburg put up an intriguing performance to win the German Super Cup on penalties at the expense of Bayern Munich. Former Arsenal striker, Nicklas Bendtner was the hero of the night as he grabbed a late equaliser to force penalties [after Arjen Robben had given Bayern the lead]  and also scoring the decisive penalty kick that gave Wolfsburg victory.
Bayern had the better of the game, but Wolfsburg wasted some of the better chances before earning a late lifeline and then completing a hat trick of Super Cup defeats for Bayern coach Pep Guardiola.

Wolfsburg were flawless from the spot, including Bendtner, who sent his effort into the top corner to earn last season’s cup winners the trophy.

No Manchester United move for Muller

CEO of Bayern Munich, Karl – Heinz Rummenige has dismissed reports that Thomas Muller might join the English side, Manchester United. Rummenige described the reports of an €100M bid from United as a hoax saying it was a ‘flying duck over the ocean’. Manchester United who are in search of a striker was heavily linked with Thomas Muller during the week and reported to have launched a mammoth bid for the German international.

Marotta confirms Vidal's exit

Juventus director general, Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed speculations and news that midfielder Arturo Vidal will be leaving the club for Bayern Munich. Marotta told reporters that Vidal who helped Juventus win four successive Serie A titles and reach the final of the last season Champions League final has expressed a desire to embark on a different experience. The Biaconeri official also reiterated the desire of the club to reinforce the squad and maintain the winning model.
“Vidal has expressed his desire to embark on a different experience, just like [Angelo] Ogbonna, [Carlos] Tevez and [Andrea] Pirlo, It’s our duty to maintain our trend of success by reinforcing a winning model. Our aim is to a) equip the boss with a competitive squad and b) ensure the balance sheets are kept in good order.

“We’re happy that we’ve lowered the average age of the squad. We’re already a competitive side. We’ll plug the odd gap in the squad if and when the right opportunity arises.” He said.

Pep Guardiola denies Manchester City link

‎Bayern Munich manager, Pep Guardiola has put rumours of his possible move to Manchester City next season to rest. Reports of his link to the English club emanated at the weekend after he lost 3 goals in a row. 
“I’ve already said 200 million times – I’ll be here(Bayern) next season. That’s it. I have a year left on my contract.” He said in a video.

Balotelli wants those of you mocking Boateng to remember this.

The past few days have been a bit traumatic for Bayern Munich’s  Jerome Boateng after his infamous slip beside Barcelona’s Lionel Messi during the Catalans’ 3-0 first-leg Champions League victory over Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou. 
The German has been the butt of jokes and subject of comical memes of football fans worldwide. Some even recreated the video of his shocking fall and shared it to the world. His reaction to the ridicule came in form of a meme posted to his ‘haters’ few days back.
Italian international, Mario Balotelli is one of the very few people who have (un)surprisingly come to his defence.

The Italian posted the above photo on his instagram page hitting back at Boateng’s critics.

He wrote: “@jeromeboateng many people take the piss but they might have forget few months ago he won this. Keep it up bro”

 



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Bayern Munich boss, Pep Guardiola has agreed to coach Man City next season?

Bayern Munich coach, Pep Guardiola’s tenure at the German club is indeed coming to an end as he’s reportedly agreed to coach Premier League club, Manchester City next season.
It’s really been a bad week for the Spaniard. He lost 3 games in a tow, the first time the club has lost 3 without scoring in 15 years. Besides, rumour has it that his relationship with his players have gone from bad to worse.
According to reports, the former Barcelona handler has already signed a pre-contract to take over at the Etihad next season despite having one year left on his contract with Bayern.

"I will not say what I think of Messi" Pep Guardiola

Bayern Munich coach, Pep Guardiola was visibly pained yesterday after  Barcelona’s Lionel Messi caused a stir in the Champions League  match against Bayern last night by scoring two goals and setting up the third for teammate, Neymar.

He praised his team and insisted his men controlled the game well but lost their grip after the visitors’ first goal. He also commended the Blaugrana’s team efforts but did not acknowledge the brilliance of the man of the match.

” I will not say what I think of Messi. They are not just Leo, Barca are a very good team . They were very solid , in defence and attack . They have great players , Neymar , Luis Suarez . We tried to control the game so that Messi would not participate so much . We were 15 minutes away from a very good
result . ‎”

Bayern would need 4goals to knock their opponents out of the race. The Spaniard ‎who coached the spanish team for over 3 years doubts that his team will turn things around when they meet for the second leg.

“You can turn around a one or two-goal deficit, but three is tough.”‎ He added.

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