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      Cristiano Ronaldo told me quitting Liverpool for Bayern Munich was a ‘great step’, says Sadio Mane

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      SADIO MANE has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo told him that leaving Liverpool for Bayern Munich last summer was a “great step”.The Senegal superstar, 30, quit Anfield after six years in 2022 having helped the club win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Super Cup and Club World Cup.
      Sadio Mane has revealed what Cristiano Ronaldo told him after he completed a summer transfer to Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo saw Mane in Mallorca and described the transfer as a ‘great step’Credit: Getty
      He joined German champions Bayern in a £35million transfer, which he says ex-Manchester United star Ronaldo described as a “great step”.
      Mane came across Ronaldo, 38, in Mallorca before this season started.
      Speaking to BILDSport, Mane said: “That says everything about the Bundesliga and underlines what I’ve already said: I think you underestimate the Bundesliga here.
      “The recent performances in the Champions League prove that.
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      “I met Cristiano Ronaldo in Mallorca before this season after my move was completed. 
      “He congratulated me and told me: ‘A great club. This is a great step for you.'”
      Mane has had a good start to life at Bayern, scoring 11 goals in 24 appearances.
      The attacker made his return to action in the 3-0 win over title rivals Union Berlin at the weekend.
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      Mane missed last November-December’s World Cup and had missed Bayern’s last nine games due to a leg injury.
      Ronaldo meanwhile, made another career move.
      The five-time Champions League and Ballon d’Or winner left Man Utd before the World Cup after having his contract ripped up.
      Ronaldo then joined Saudi side Al Nassr, where he has scored eight goals in five games.
      The Portugal captain was also named Saudi League’s February Player of the Month. More

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      Fans convinced Marcel Sabitzer wants permanent Man Utd transfer after ‘sending message on Instagram’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left convinced Marcel Sabitzer wants to join the club permanently. It comes after the on-loan Bayern Munich star sent a “message” with his Instagram activity.
      Marcel Sabitzer joined Man Utd on loan in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      But fans are convinced they have discovered a secret message on his InstagramCredit: Alamy
      Sabitzer has impressed with his passing range since coming into the team
      Sabitzer, 28, joined Manchester United in January following Christian Eriksen’s lengthy injury.
      The Austrian has been at Bayern since the summer of 2021, but fans spotted an interesting feature on his Instagram page.
      This being the number of posts he has relating to Bayern and United.
      Sabitzer posted just three times to his Instagram while with the German champions, including two posts announcing his transfer from RB Leipzig.
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      However, since joining the Red Devils he has already posted 12 times since February 2.
      And fans are convinced they know the cryptic message behind it.
      One fan said: “No reason for us not to sign him up permanently!
      “Need to build that quality in depth he has the mentality and quality to be a united player.”
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      A second said: “He loves United more than Bayern… he knows he will just end up on the bench at Bayern.
      “A player of his calibre needs to be playing games which he will be doing at United. We need players like him. He’s a machine. ❤️❤️🔥🔥.”
      While a third wrote: “We need him permanently, we need to have a big squad with quality.”
      However, some fans noted the reason behind the number of posts could be related to United’s PR and marketing departments.
      One fan argued: “Tbf the club definitely makes our players do this – look how suddenly two or three of our players have made TikTok accounts at the same time.”
      A second user commented: “Man United have a PR team that handles Social Media for players. Bayern seem like they don’t.
      “I am pretty sure it has been mentioned that a lot of United players have contractual obligations in their contracts regarding social media as well.”
      “I mean, probably has a clause in his contract stating he has to post x-amount of posts for engagement/global branding,” added a third.
      On the subject of a permanent deal for Sabitzer and Wout Weghorst, Erik ten Hag was coy.
      He said: “I think it is much too quick [to decide]. [It is] much too soon to talk about that.
      “First, we are in this season and that is where the focus has to be.
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      “No distractions for what is coming next season. Only the season we are in.
      “We are in the right position at this moment, this is the position we want to be as we are now competing in three leagues [competitions].” More

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      Security ‘save life of Bayern fan who wore Munich kit in PSG end and got attacked by Ultras’ in Champions League tie

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      SECURITY had to save the life of a Bayern fan who was attacked by Paris Saint-Germain Ultras after making an “ignorant mistake” by wearing Munich’s jersey in the Parc des Princes home end.Bayern rocked up to the Parisians home and crashed the party on the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.
      A Bayern Munich fan showed off his signed jersey in an emotionally charged PSG home end
      The fan says 40-plus ultras attacked himCredit: EPA
      His shirt was taken and rippedCredit: EPA
      PSG academy graduate Kingsley Coman scored the only goal of the game against his former team – as he did in the 2020 Champions League final.
      But one Bayern fan decided to wear a SIGNED jersey in the home end and ended up facing severe consequences at the hands of PSG ultras.
      TikToker Chabioo says he was “jumped” by 40-plus ultras.
      They took and ripped his Bayern shirt and the man had to be rescued by security.
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      In a viral TikTok video, Chabioo showed off scratches and marks left by PSG ultras, and thanked security for “saving my life”.
      Chabioo did, however, admit he made an “ignorant mistake” by wearing Bayern’s colours in an emotionally charged home end.
      He said: “Ignorant mistake that I made and will learn from.”
      Footie fans have been far from sympathetic.
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      One said on Twitter: “He thinks the ultras have time for banter.”
      Another tweeted: “Wearing a Bayern Munich shirt next to a bunch of PSG Ultras was only going to end in one way.”
      A third sarcastically quipped: “Full of sympathy for ya mate.”
      While others said he “f***ed around and found out”.
      The Bayern fan has admitted he made a ‘ignorant mistake’
      Footie fans have been far from sympathetic to the TikTokerCredit: Chabioo/TikTok
      Visible marks were left by the attack More

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      Bayern Munich ‘to step up Harry Kane transfer chase after internal analysis reveals he’s perfect striker for the club’

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      BAYERN MUNICH remain keen on pursuing Harry Kane with internal analysis suggesting no striker would suit their club better, reports say. The England forward has long been linked with moves to the world’s biggest clubs after consistently knocking in the goals for Tottenham.

      His prolific scoring saw him break Jimmy Greaves’ long-standing goal record earlier this month when he bagged his 267th in the 1-0 win over Manchester City.
      With Kane’s contract expiring in the summer of 2024, speculation is once again mounting that he could be into his final years in North London.
      Bayern Munich are believed to have long admired the striker and Bild report that he remains in their sights.
      The German paper claims that in-club analysis has shown he would suit their team more than any other frontman in the world.
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      While it is not clear what analysis Bayern used, the German champions may need to only look at Kane’s goals numbers to tempt them into a move.
      The 29-year-old has scored at least 17 league goals in each of the last nine seasons since making his breakthrough from Spurs’ youth team.
      But his boyhood club now face a frantic fight to keep him as his contract expiration nears.
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      Manchester United are also believed to be eyeing Kane as they look for world-class options up front.
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      The Red Devils also have Napoli’s red-hot hitman Victor Osimhen in their sights. More

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      How Bayern Munich could line up with Kane and Rashford as they plot stunning swoop for Tottenham and Man Utd stars

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      BAYERN MUNICH are monitoring Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford ahead of audacious transfer swoops this summer, according to reports.The England duo are two of the most-coveted stars in the Premier League.
      Bayern are after England duo Marcus Rashford and Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      Kane has bagged 17 league goals this season, while red-hot Rashford has netted 12.
      Tottenham and Manchester United will be desperate to keep hold of their respective stars, but Bayern reckon they can prise them away.
      Kane, 29, has 18 months remaining on his Spurs contract.
      The Three Lions skipper is chasing Alan Shearer’s Prem scoring record, but Bayern think they can tempt him to ditch his pursuit to move to the Bundesliga.
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      Rashford, 24, is also only under contract at United until 2024.
      German paper Bild claim that Bayern are “monitoring” Rashford’s situation, and are hoping to pounce if he becomes available.
      Julian Nagelsmann’s side lost star striker Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona last summer, and failed to adequately replace him.
      Former Stoke flop Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has been filling the role up top, but Kane could serve as a more appropriate Lewandowski replacement.
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      How Bayern could line up next season
      Bayern deployed a 3-4-3 formation against PSG last night in the Champions League.
      But they more regularly take to the field in a 4-2-3-1 system.
      Kane up top and Rashford wide left could be joined in a star-studded attack by Leroy Sane on the right and Jamal Musiala in the No10 position.
      An all-German midfield of Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich could provide an outstanding base for Bayern’s attack to thrive.
      While Dayot Upamecano and Matthijs de Ligt are a rock solid partnership at the back – with Benjamin Pavard and Alphonso Davies providing width at full-back.
      Yann Sommer arrived last month to deputise for Manuel Neuer- although Bayern’s regular No1 should be back from his broken leg suffered in a skiing accident to resume his place next season. More

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      PSG 0 Bayern Munich 1: Messi and Co on verge of Champions League KO as Mbappe goal is ruled out in agonising VAR

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      KINGSLEY COMAN haunted Paris Saint-German for the second time in three years as Bayern Munich moved a step closer to the Champions League quarter-finals.It was the French forward, 26, who scoring the winning goal between these two teams to settle the infamous behind-closed-doors 2020 Final.
      Kingsley Coman’s weak volley made the difference between Bayern Munich and PSGCredit: Reuters
      But Coman did not celebrate owing to his former time at PSGCredit: AFP
      Kylian Mbappe thought he had scored a late equaliserCredit: Getty
      But Nuno Mendes’ knee was revealed to be offside
      And the Paris-born star was the difference tonight in this Last 16 first-leg tie – even though he refused to celebrate out of respect for his former club.
      It was a frustrating night for PSG mega-stars Lionel Messi, Neymar and injury-hit Kylian Mbappe – the most expensive attacking line-up ever assembled in club football – as their hopes of progressing lie in the balance.
      PSG have lost at this stage of the tournament four times in the previous six seasons.
      And if they forget their shooting boots for the trip to Bavaria on Wednesday March 8 they will exit early once again.
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      This tie took place the day after Uefa criticised heavy-handed Parisian coppers for their ‘defective’ handling of the 2022 Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
      French police were blamed for losing control outside the Stade de France last May and unnecessarily pepper-spraying innocent ticket-carrying Liverpool fans who had been denied entry.
      So, images of riot officers charging Bayern supporters pre-match at the Parc des Princes was not something the governing body would have wanted to witness.
      In the build-up, the Ligue 1 side had suffered two consecutive defeats and there had been an explosive dressing-room bust-up last Saturday between Neymar and a senior club official.
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      Head coach Christophe Galtier’s tenure in the French capital depends on European glory and his initial tactical decision that PSG should sit back, soak up the Bayern pressure and hit on the counter-attack was not liked by the crowd.
      Boos from the home fans began as early as the sixth minute as the German champions bossed possession.
      Yet from an attacking perspective, it was a first half devoid any real quality and neither goalkeeper was put in an uncomfortable position.
      The closest the visitors came was in the 43rd minute when a driven attempt by Bayern captain Joshua Kimmich was saved well by PSG’s No.99 Gianluigi Donnarumma.
      PSG centre-half Sergio Ramos was brilliant in the first half but like the rest of the home defence he went missing when substitute Alphonso Davies floated over a cross on 53 minutes.
      On his 50th appearance at this level, Coman provided a superb first-time finish with the inside of his right foot which squirmed underneath Donnarumma.
      Within the space of three minutes, Italian stopper Donnarumma kept the score down with two fine saves to deny Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting – the second of which he tipped on to the woodwork – as well as an exceptional reaction to stop a Benjamin Pavard header.
      Mbappe, who had been touch-and-go with a hamstring complaint, came off the bench shortly after that sucker punch and his presence lifted the entire mood of the place and added a tremendous spark.
      But the equaliser never came even though he forced one close-range save from Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer and had TWO GOALS correctly disallowed for offside.
      It was a memorable night for midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery, who at the age of 16 years and 343 days became the youngest starter ever in a Champions League knockout game.
      The English officiating team in Paris – led by the ever-reliable Premier League referee Michael Oliver – had a fairly quiet evening until stoppage time.
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      Bayern defender Benjamin Pavard was sent off for a second yellow card when he brought down Messi fractions outside the penalty area.
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      Inside Bayern Munich’s massive rift splitting German champions apart, from rows with key stars to dressing-room inquest

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      THEY call Bayern Munich “FC Hollywood”.But even Tinseltown’s finest scriptwriters would struggle to come up with the storyline ripping the German champions apart ahead of their Champions League date with PSG on Tuesday.
      Coach Julian Nagelsmann and keeper Manuel Neuer have had a falloutCredit: Reuters
      Neuer’s personal keeper coach Tony Tapalovic was sacked last monthCredit: AFP
      A massive fall-out between coach Julian Nagelsmann and keeper Manuel Neuer is at the heart of the Bavarian rift.
      Yet the finger pointing extends to a series of star players, with the impact on the pitch leaving Munich facing the first proper fight for the Bundesliga crown in years.
      The spark that fanned the dressing room flames came when Neuer – out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg in a Christmas skiing accident – saw his personal keeper coach Tony Tapalovic sacked last month for leaking player conversations.
      Neuer vented his fury internally and then, when Bayern doubled down on the decision, publicly.
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      The Germany keeper said: “It was a blow for me – when I was already on the ground. 
      “I felt like my heart was being ripped out.
      “That was the most brutal thing I’ve experienced in my career. And I’ve already experienced a lot.”
      But Nagelsmann, already under pressure after Bayern drew the first three games after the extended World Cup break to see their lead reduced to a single point over surprise challengers Union Berlin, hit back.
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      Nagelsmann, backed by the Munich hierarchy, slapped a fine on Neuer – suggested to have been as much as £1.4m – and then appeared to bury the hatchet firmly in the keeper’s back.
      The Bayern coach, who brought in Borussia Monchengladbach’s experienced Yann Sommer as a replacement first choice in the January window, said: “The bigger the club, the more sharks swim around you.
      “And it’s not bad if you’re in the middle of the shoal and there are a few pufferfish on the outside.”
      If there was any doubt, Nagelsmann “clarified” his comments, suggesting they were “ironic” but adding: “Of course it was about the interview.
      “We exchanged our opinions, but what we discussed remains internal.”
      While Bayern have won their last two games, against Bremen and Wolfsburg, to retain top spot, the performances have been poor.
      Neuer’s decision not to attend the game – the suspended Joshua Kimmich was in the Allianz Arena – added to the growing sense that his Munich days are numbered if Nagelsmann remains in charge. 
      With former Liverpool ace Sadio Mane still on the injured list, Germany widemen Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry copped the flak for their displays at the weekend.
      Gnabry was already in Munich’s bad books after flying to take part in Paris Fashion Week without permission and he turned up for the Wolfsburg win with his hair in a bizarre bun.
      Sane showed his derision when he was hauled off during the game although he promised: “Bayern has always delivered in this competition. 
      “We know our strengths and we have to call on them. We have to be there at the right time.
      “Our team consists of great footballers, we are defensively stable and ready to front up.”
      But Nagelsmann, also concerned over Thomas Muller, who limped off on Saturday, revealed he had held a dressing room inquest at half-time as he told some unwanted home truths.
      He said: “We’re not in the right flow.
      “I want us to play at full throttle. Then it’s football, that’s fun, that’s enthusiasm, and we move better too.
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      “If we play like this against PSG it won’t be enough. We have to play an outstanding game in Paris.”
      They will, to banish all the doubts swirling round. That, or hire new writers for the twisting plot. More

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      Marcel Sabitzer reveals summer transfer plans with on-loan star forced to decide between Man Utd and Bayern Munich

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      MARCEL SABITZER is open to a permanent Manchester United transfer after praising the good spirit in the squad.The midfielder arrived on loan from Bayern Munich on deadline day.
      Marcel Sabitzer refused to rule out a permanent move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      He has only been at the club for less than two weeks but he is enjoying life under Erik ten Hag.
      Sabitzer, 28, praised the manager’s tactics as well as the atmosphere he has fostered in the dressing room.
      The Austria international was thrown straight into the team following Casemiro’s suspension but he revealed he is happy to play and did not rule out a permanent stay.
      He said: “It’s a loan at the moment, that’s all I can say.
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      “I like it here. I’m feeling very good here. I like the team, I like the club, the atmosphere in Old Trafford.
      “We will see what happens in the summer.
      “It’s been a busy few days. I had to come in quickly but I enjoy it. I like it so far. The team welcome me very well.
      ” It was a bit of a cold start but I had to step in quickly because of the Casemiro suspension. I’m ready for that and happy playing.
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      “You can feel it. From the first moment on, I felt very good in the team – good spirit, good goals, we’re a good team. It’s fun.
      “The manager talking to me a lot, what he’s expecting from me. I try to fulfil that. I’m feeling good with him and his tactics and I like it so far.”
      Sabitzer’s deal did not include an obligation to buy but the Red Devils are believed to be eyeing a permanent transfer.
      Ten Hag is also said to be hoping the prospect of a permanent move incentivises Sabitzer to perform to the highest level. More