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      Real Madrid and Bayern Munich locked in transfer war over FIVE players with Man Utd target caught in the middle

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      EUROPEAN heavyweights Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are reportedly set to battle it out for several players next summer.The futures of five different stars are currently up in the air.Alphonso Davies’ contract is set to expire in JuneCredit: GettyJoshua Kimmich is also nearing the end of his contractCredit: GettyReal Madrid are allegedly interested in Jamal MusialaCredit: GettyIt could result in some of them swapping Germany for Spain.Bayern full-back Alphonso Davies has just seven months left on his current deal.As things stand, he is yet to agree terms for a new contract.Real Madrid are waiting to pounce if he does become a free agent at the end of the campaign.Read More in FootballBut they could face competition from Man Utd for his signature.Similarly, German full-back Joshua Kimmich is also edging towards the conclusion of his deal at the Allianz Arena.The future of young superstar Jamal Musiala is arguably Bayern’s most significant cause for concern.Musiala has just 19 months left on his contract with the Bundesliga giants.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFlorian Wirtz is wanted by both clubsCredit: GettyJonathan Tah has also attracted interest from several clubsCredit: GettyReal Madrid are also waiting for the right moment to launch an offer for the Germany ace.With Davies, Musiala and Kimmich potentially set to leave Munich in the near future, the Bavarians could reportedly attempt to sign Bayer Leverkusen stars Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah.Arda Guler shows his talent at Real Madrid training However, Los Blancos could prove to be a thorn in their side once again.Earlier this year it was revealed that Real Madrid chiefs wanted to add Wirtz to their ever-growing list of Galacticos.The 21-year-old is expected to cost around £125million next summer.Arsenal and Manchester City are among the other clubs understood to be interested.Meanwhile, Bayern pushed to sign Tah this summer alongside Man Utd but failed to seal a deal.This time around, however, the German giants will also have to compete with Real Madrid and Barcelona if they want to attempt another swoop. More

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      Bayern Munich star diagnosed with cancer aged 23 and out for ‘indefinite period’ as club and team-mates rally around ace

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      BAYERN MUNICH goalkeeper Mala Grohs has been diagnosed with cancer and says she will be out for an “indefinite period”.Team-mates and fans are rallying round the 23-year-old, while Bayern promptly extended her contract until June 2026.Maria Grohs won the hearts of fans with a video saying she had cancerCredit: AlamyGrohs revealed in a powerful video message she had the condition but added she was “generally very optimistic” ahead of treatment.The three-time Bundesliga Women-title winner explained: “I was diagnosed with a malignant tumour.”I’m in the very best hands with the doctors here.”The girls and everyone at the club are really supporting me in any way that they can.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe continued: “The whole thing is definitely a challenge that I never thought I would have to overcome”.And after adding a little laugh at that thought, Grohs added: “But with the help of everyone here I’ll certainly beat it.”She also said: “I’m going to try to be around the team as much as I can now to absorb the energy that the girls give and to be part of things, and then we’ll surely see each other again very soon.”The club’s director of women’s football Bianca Rech stressed: “The team, the coaching and support team and we as the entire FC Bayern family are firmly on Mala’s side.Most read in FootballGrohs is in her third season as Bayern’s first-choice stopperCredit: AP”She will receive all of our support, which is one of the things we wanted to express with the contract extension. “We wish Mala a lot of strength and the best possible recovery from the bottom of our hearts.”Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanBayern’s England Euro 2022 hero Georgia Stanway was amongst the many other well-wishers.The ex-Blackburn and Manchester City midfielder said: “We are with you!”Bayern captain Glodis Perla Viggosdottir added: “With you through it all.”The club’s Austria midfielder Sarah Zadrazil shared a post of the keeper with the words: “You got this, and we got you!” And the Bayern squad as a whole posed with her match top which had “We are with you!” printed on it.Grohs joined Bayern from VfL Bochum in 2019 as reserve stopper.She became first-choice two years ago, playing 81 senior games and also winning the German Super Cup.Grohs is confident all the support she is getting will play a part in her returning to play many more games.She said: “With the help I am now getting from all sides, I will manage it and get completely healthy again.” Messages of support flooded in from fans too.One posted: “Our angel Mala. We will win, You are not alone. We love you.”Another wrote: “I hope it is a comfort to Mala to know that even in the world of football there are players who are role models for having beaten cancer.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third insisted: “She will be back stronger.”Bayern also won widespread praise for extending Grohs’ contract. More

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      Xabi Alonso ‘to LEAVE Bayer Leverkusen at end of season’ with ex-Liverpool star’s next club ‘clear’

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      XABI ALONSO will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, according to reports.The Spaniard has been attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.Xabi Alonso will reportedly leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyHe led Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title ever, going unbeaten in all 34 games.Alonso also reached the Europa League final, losing to Atalanta, and soon after he was linked to the vacant job at Liverpool.He ruled himself out of the running for that role but he is now set to leave Leverkusen at the end of the season, report Eurosport Spain.Alonso, 42, is under contract until 2026 but could fancy a different challenge.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother former club Real Madrid has been mooted as a potential option, but Carlo Ancelotti also has a deal until 2026.Alonso was asked why he turned down Liverpool and was cagey when discussing his future, prior to his side’s 4-0 thrashing at Anfield last month.He said: “At that time I was focused, I had a big thing with the players and we were really focused on that.”Let’s talk about the game tomorrow, it’s more interesting than my future.”Most read in BundesligaBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne job that could be available in the summer is Manchester City, and the club reportedly like the look of Alonso as a successor to Pep Guardiola, whose contract expires at the end of the season.Reports have claimed Leverkusen have begun their search for a new successor with Stuttgart boss Sebastian Hoeness and Germany assistant manager Sandro Wagner being considered.Roy Keane fumes Man Utd ‘wouldn’t have tolerated’ Xabi Alonso’s behaviour More

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      Borussia Dortmund line up stunning bid for Jude Belligham’s brother Jobe but scouting mission hits stumbling block

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND want Jobe  Bellingham to follow in brother Jude’s footsteps by moving to Germany.The Bundesliga giants have stepped up interest after the 19-year-old’s displays for Championship high-fliers Sunderland.Borussia Dortmund are keeping tabs on Jude Bellingham’s brother JobeCredit: RexReal Madrid superstar Jude enjoyed a stunning career after leaving DortmundCredit: RexJude joined the Bundesliga club as a 17-year-old from Birmingham for £30million in 2020 and moved to Real Madrid in a deal worth up to £115m three years later.Dortmund were due to have scouts watching Jobe at Preston on Wednesday — but changed plans after he got a three-game ban.Sunderland would want around £20m for the midfielder and Dortmund will back their judgment with cash.This comes as Nottingham Forest are chasing Sunderland duo Chris Rigg AND new star Tommy Watson.Read More on FootballForest have tracked left-winger Watson for a while and watched him  at Preston but the 18-year-old played on the right, making it hard to judge his display.Therefore, Sunderland may be careful about letting Jobe go if they lose two key players.The playmaker would love to follow in Jude’s footsteps after his glittering three-year stint at Dortmund.The England international stood out for Real last season with a staggering 23 goals and 13 assists in 42 appearances.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, Jude has struggled this term and only just scored his first goal after a six-month drought with the reigning Spanish and European champions.The 21-year-old netted during Los Blancos’ 4-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu.How to cure England’s Bellingham, Foden and Palmer headacheJude then issued a passionate post on Twitter: “Even in s**t times, giving up is not an option.”Madridistas, thank you for your incredible support in the good moments and the bad ones.” More

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      Former international manager named as spectator who died after medical emergency at Bayern Munich vs Benfica

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      A FAN who died following a medical emergency while attending Bayern Munich’s Champions League match against Benfica has been named as a former international football manager.Romain Jean was the former manager of Luxembourg women’s national football team.Former Luxembourg women’s coach Romain Jean died after a heart attackCredit: by Roland MinyThe German club announced he died on the way to hospital after suffering a heart attack.Jean had received emergency medical treatment in the Allianz Arena shortly after kick-off, which had been delayed by 15 minutes due to a signal box malfunction at Odeonsplatz metro station.He was initially resuscitated multiple times by first aiders before being transported to the hospital under intensive care.However, one hour after the final whistle, the club were informed that Jean had passed away.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA club statement said: “In the Champions League league phase match against Benfica, FC Bayern’s 1-0 victory was overshadowed by a sad occasion. “A medical emergency in the stands of the Allianz Arena cast a shadow over the game right from the start. “Out of consideration, the Südkurve (Bayern ultras) refrained from its usual vociferous support for their team, and the club also reduced its coverage of the match.”Around an hour after the final whistle, the German record champions received the sad news that the fan had died on the way to hospital. Most read in Football”FC Bayern is in mourning side by side with the fan’s relatives.”Manager Vincent Kompany also paid tribute when speaking after the game.He said: “We didn’t celebrate much after the game,” while also revealing that players only learned of Jean’s death when returning to the dressing room.Jean served as the Luxembourg women’s team coach from 2006 to 2012.Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said: “There are definitely more important things in life than football.” More

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      Bayern Munich fan dies after medical emergency in stands during Champions League win over Benfica

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      A BAYERN Munich fan tragically passed away after a medical emergency in the crowd during their Champions League win over Benfica.The individual required medical assistance just three minutes into the match at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening.They were taken away on a stretcher around 30 minutes later and passed away while being rushed to hospital.Bayern fans in the part of the ground where the medical emergency took place – the Sudkurve – stopped singing for much of the match out of respect for the supporter.A statement from the Bundesliga club read: “In the Champions League league phase match against Benfica, FC Bayern’s 1-0 victory was overshadowed by a sad event.”A medical emergency in the stands of the Allianz Arena cast a shadow over the game right from the start.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Out of consideration, the Sudkurve refrained from its usual vociferous support for their team, and the club also reduced its coverage of the match.”Around an hour after the final whistle, the German record champions received the sad news that the fan had died on the way to hospital.”FC Bayern is in mourning side by side with the fan’s relatives.”Bayern won the game 1-0 thanks to a goal from Jamal Musiala.Most read in Champions LeagueAfter the match, Bayern manager Vincent Kompany spoke about the medical emergency.He said: “It’s difficult to talk about football at the moment.”After the game, we didn’t celebrate as much as we normally do. Of course, the boys only noticed it after the game.”We always hope that our fans and all of them go home safe and sound. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case today.”And forward Thomas Muller added: “We noticed it, how and wherefore. I think we saw right before kick-off what would have been possible in terms of atmosphere.”The whole group in the south curve was jumping. But of course, when something like that happens, it’s also a nice sign of solidarity that the fans don’t put their own party first, but show a bit of humanity.”The fan was taken away on a stretcher but died on the way to the hospitalCredit: AP More

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      How to watch Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen for FREE and why is the Champions League clash not on TNT Sports?

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      LIVERPOOL face German champions Bayer Leverkusen in a huge Champions League clash TONIGHT.The Reds are looking to secure a fourth straight win in the competition following wins over AC Milan, Bologna and RB Leipzig.Liverpool are in fine form of lateCredit: GettyLiverpool go into tonight’s European match top of the Premier League table after Saturday’s stunning comeback win over Brighton.Elsewhere, Leverkusen drew 0-0 with Stuttgart last time out and sit fourth in the Bundesliga.Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield at the helm of the German Champions for one of the standout matches in the Champions League this week – and you can catch all the action for FREE!How to watch Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League for FREEThis season’s Champions League sees a new broadcaster enter the UK scene.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAmazon Prime Video will be showing the top Tuesday match in the iconic European competition each week at no additional cost to Prime members.Should you not currently hold a subscription, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial which will give you access to all the benefits of being a Prime member.Why is Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen not on TNT Sports?TNT Sports – formerly BT Sport – have held the rights to air European football in the UK since 2015.This year, the broadcasting giants will still show 184 of the 204 matches live, but both Amazon Prime Video and the BBC now have coverage rights until 2027.Most read in Champions LeagueBBC’s coverage is restricted to highlights, but Amazon Prime Video will be exclusively showing the top Tuesday match for the next three seasons, including Liverpool’s clash with Bayer Leverkusen this evening.Who is on Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage?Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage will see Gabby Logan as the streaming giant’s lead presenter.Punditary will come from the likes of Clarence Seedorf, Daniel Sturridge, Josie Henning, Frank Lampard, Gael Clichy and Laura Georges.Jon Champion and Alan Shearer will provide live commentary of every top Tuesday Champions League fixture, with Gabriel Clarke and Alex Aljoe reporting from inside the stadium More

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      Goalkeeper ‘blames’ Harry Kane for leaving him bloodied with studs to the face during Bayern Munich clash

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      MAINZ goalkeeper Robin Zentner has called out Harry Kane after a sickening on-field collision. The 30-year-old needed treatment on the field after a challenge from the England striker on Wednesday night. Harry Kane has been called out for leaving his boot in on Mainz goalkeeper Robin ZentnerCredit: GettyThe 30-year-old required lengthy treatment during Mainz’s 4-0 loss to Bayern on WednesdayCredit: GettyZentner was able to continue following the collisionCredit: ReutersKane drew a rare blank as Bayern Munich romped to a 4-0 DFB-Pokal win at the MEWA Arena. The former Tottenham forward came close on several occasions, twice turning provider for Jamal Musiala as the youngster struck a brilliant hat-trick. But it was an incident in the 15th minute that had Mainz fans – and Zentner – incensed. Kane burst into the box with one of his trademark late runs, looking to find the opening goal.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe slid in to try and beat Zentner to the loose ball, with the goal gaping.But the goalkeeper got there first, resulting in Kane’s studs raking down the side of Zentner’s face.The game was halted for several minutes while the former Kiel keeper was attended by medical staff.He was eventually given the green light to continue with a bandage above his right eye.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollowing the loss, Zentner hit out at Kane and accused the England star of going for a ball he was never likely to make.He told Bild: “I think you can blame him. Rodri and Harry Kane lead footy stars and Wags arriving for lavish Ballon d’Or ceremony despite Real Madrid ‘boycott'”He sees relatively early on that he can’t get to the ball. “He might as well just stay away.’ Kane joined Munich in the summer of 2023 for a deal worth £104million. The veteran keeper saw out the game with a mark above his right eyeCredit: GettyHarry Kane reveals his favourite England goalsHARRY KANE is already England’s all-time record goalscorer.But the Three Lions skipper will NOT be stopping there.To mark his 100th cap for his country, Kane spoke to SunSport’s CHARLIE WYETT about some of his special England goals….FIRST ENGLAND GOAL“My debut v Lithuania. March 2015.”There was a lot of talk in the build-up to that camp because I was playing well for Spurs.“I got a great reception and within a couple of minutes I scored a goal.“I don’t think I could have dreamed it any better.“My friends and family were there. That was a really special night.”FAVOURITE ENGLAND GOAL“It’s between two, for me.“Against Germany, the one at Wembley in Euro 2020.“Also, the header against Tunisia at the World Cup in 2018.“That moment of scoring a last-minute winner at my first World Cup was special.”BEST ENGLAND GOAL“The one I scored in Poland away in a World Cup qualifier in 2021. It was from 25 yards.”(Kane picked up the ball from Kyle Walker, advanced towards goal and put his foot through it.)“It kind of drifted away and it was a good strike, probably my furthest-out goal for England.”He has since scored a remarkable 45 goals in 40 games across all competitions. So far this season, the former Spurs star has bagged nine goals in eight, as well as five assists. Bayern are setting the early pace in the Bundesliga, top of the table with 20 points from 6 games. More