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      Schalke BANISH star from squad for breaking club protocol as he releases grovelling apology

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      SCHALKE have banished Timo Baumgartl to their under-23s for breaking club protocol.The defender has since released an apology after being fined by the 2. Bundesliga side.
      Timo Baumgartl has been banished to the under-23s by SchalkeCredit: Getty
      Baumgartl was punished for breaching the club’s code of conduct following their 3-1 loss to St. Pauli on Saturday.
      The 27-year-old had a TV interview with Sky after the defeat, in which he criticised the team and manager Thomas Reis.
      In response, Schalke have fined Baumgartl and demoted him to their under-23s following a meeting with Reis and sporting director Andre Hechelmann.
      The club confirmed on Sunday that he will spend the week training away from the first-team squad.
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      Baumgartl also issued an apology for his comments in Schalke’s statement.
      “What I triggered with my statements was not my intention and should not happen to a player with my experience,” he explained.
      “That’s why I asked Thomas Reis and André Hechelmann to apologise and I’m very happy that they accepted it. I know that I am now challenged.”
      The former Germany under-21 international only joined Schalke this summer, signing from PSV on a free transfer in July.
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      Baumgartl has also been fined for comments he made in a TV interviewCredit: Getty
      He has since made seven appearances for the club so far this season.
      Saturday’s defeat leaves Schalke 15th in the 2. Bundesliga, although they could drop into the relegation play-off spot after Sunday’s matches. More

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      Harry Kane discovers his first Bundesliga hat-trick DOESN’T COUNT… thanks to bizarre German rule

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      HARRY KANE scored his first Bundesliga hat-trick for Bayern Munich – but it will not officially count due to a bizarre German rule. The England captain helped Bayern with three goals in their 7-0 hammering at home against Vfl Bochum.
      Harry Kane got his first Bayern Munich hat-trick but it won’t officially countCredit: Getty
      Kane scored his first on 12 minutes then added to his tally with two in the second half.
      There were two scorers between his first and second goal, and one between his second and third.
      Because of this, his hat-trick is not recognised in Germany.
      That is because all three goals needs to be in the same half and scored consecutively, with nobody netting in between.
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      Despite the rule, Kane beamed after the drubbing and posed with the match ball which was signed.
      He tweeted: “A new one for the collection! What a team performance.”
      Kane, 30, left boyhood club Tottenham for Bayern in a £104million move this summer.
      He has fitted in well to the Bundesliga kings and named Jamal Musiala and Thomas Muller as two stars who have impressed him in particular.
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      Kane told TNT Sports: “Jamal has been fantastic.
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      “There’s been a lot of talk about how good he is and how young he is.
      “He’s been great to watch in training and in tight areas how he moves and how he plays forwards. He’s been fantastic to play with so far.”
      He added: “Thomas Muller, how intelligent he is.
      “People from the outside sometimes don’t appreciate these types of players who are just one step ahead in the brain compared to the rest of the team.
      “Overall I think we’ve got fantastic players all around the pitch and that’s the exciting thing being at a club like this.”
      Kane left Spurs for Bayern this summerCredit: Getty More

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      Harry Kane scores HAT-TRICK as England star breaks Bundesliga record in first five games

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      HARRY KANE scored his first Bayern Munich hat-trick as the German giants routed VfL Bochum 7-0.In doing so, the England captain became the first player in history to score six or more goals in their first five Bundesliga matches.
      Harry Kane bagged a hat-trick against VfL BochumCredit: Getty
      Kane, 30, grabbed his first Bundesliga match ballCredit: Getty
      The England captain was on target from the spotCredit: AP
      The former Tottenham man went into today’s match having scored four times in four German top flight games – in addition to a further Champions League strike against Manchester United.
      He then ran riot against lowly Bochum, putting them to the sword in clinical fashion.
      Bayern went 1-0 up via Kane’s strike partner Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on just four minutes.
      The 30-year-old didn’t take long to get his name on the scoresheet, making it 2-0 with a low shot after 12 minutes.
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      He could have added another just moments later, but horribly miscued a shot over the bar.
      It wasn’t to matter, however, with Matthijs de Ligt and Leroy Sane efforts making it 4-0 by half-time.
      Kane grabbed his second just nine minutes into the second half, sweeping home a 54th minute penalty in trademark fashion.
      Wonderkid Mathys Tel made it 6-0 with nine minutes remaining, before Kane’s close range finish sealed his hat-trick and made it seven late on.
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      Earlier this week, Thomas Tuchel gushed over the impact of his new signing.
      He said: “It’s a big thing, we took the skipper of England out of England.
      “Anyone looking for a No9 would’ve been happy to have Harry in the team.
      “He makes the team better and gives you what you want from a man.
      “He can drop deep, turn, use speed of players around him, he can arrive in the box at the right time, he’s an excellent finisher and good penalty taker.
      “I’m not sure what’s going on at other clubs but we’re more than happy that he finally took the decision and came to make us better.”
      Thomas Tuchel raved about his new No9Credit: Getty More

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      Germany CONFIRM Julian Nagelsmann as new manager with ex-Bayern Munich chief targeting ‘special’ Euro 2024 campaign

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      JULIAN NAGELSMANN has been confirmed as the new German national team coach and is now preparing for a “special” Euro 2024.The 36-year-old was sacked from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich just six months ago.
      Julian Nagelsmann has been confirmed as the new German national team head coachCredit: Getty
      The former Bayern manager has been out of work since last season as he was replaced by ex-Chelsea and PSG coach Thomas Tuchel.
      The 36-year-old signed a contract for the German national team until 31 July 2024 at the DFB Campus in Frankfurt.
      A statement released by the German FA confirmed the news: “Julian Nagelsmann will lead the senior men’s national team as national coach to next year’s European Championships in Germany.”
      Nagelsmann takes over the national team as successor to Hansi Flick, who was relieved of his duties on September 10th.
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      The German boss opened up about his new role and his plans for the squad.
      He told DFB said: “We have a European Championship in our own country. This is something special – something that happens once every few decades.
      “I subordinate everything to this fact of having a great tournament in a great country. I have a great desire to take on this challenge.
      “The performance in Dortmund was the beginning. We’re going to be a tight-knit bunch in the coming year.”
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      Germany will host the Euro 2024 and aim to redeem themselves after suffering some huge losses in the last few years.
      The 2014 World Cup champions suffered two group-stage exits at the last two World Cups and crashed out of Euro 2020 in the last 16 to England.
      They have recorded just three wins from their last 12 fixtures – beating Oman, Costa Rica and Peru.
      The German FAsporting director Rudi Völler said: “Julian Nagelsmann was our preferred candidate as national coach when the search began.
      “He is not only an absolute football expert, but has already proven at all his clubs, at a very young age for a head coach, he can motivate and inspire a team and the entire environment.
      “His passion for football is palpable and contagious.”  More

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      Harry Kane reveals the two Bayern Munich stars who have impressed him most… and one could have been an England team-mate

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      HARRY KANE has revealed which TWO Bayern Munich have impressed him most since his arrival – and one could have been an England team-mate.The 30-year-old England captain, 30, left boyhood club Spurs for Bayern Munich in a £104m move last month.
      Harry Kane has revealed which two Bayern Munich stars have impressed him mostCredit: Getty
      He has gone on to score five goals in six appearances since, including a penalty in last night’s 4-3 Champions League win over Manchester United.
      Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry and Mathys Tel were also on target yesterday for Thomas Tuchel’s team.
      However, it was two other players in the star-studded squad that have blown Kane away.
      Speaking to TNT Sports, the striker said: “Jamal [Musiala] has been fantastic.
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      “There’s been a lot of talk about how good he is and how young he is.
      “He’s been great to watch in training and in tight areas how he moves and how he plays forwards. He’s been fantastic to play with so far.”
      Winger Musiala moved to Bayern from Chelsea in 2019 and has gone on to become a key man for the Bundesliga giants.
      And his talents have not gone unnoticed on the international stage.
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      The 20-year-old represented England all the way up to Under-21 level, but the German-born ace switched allegiance in February 2021.
      He has gone on to represent Germany 23 times so far at senior level, scoring once.
      Kane then went for a much more experienced player when speaking about who else has caught his eye.
      He added: “Thomas Muller, how intelligent he is.
      “People from the outside sometimes don’t appreciate these types of players who are just one step ahead in the brain compared to the rest of the team.
      “Overall I think we’ve got fantastic players all around the pitch and that’s the exciting thing being at a club like this.”
      The 34-year-old Muller has achieved legendary status for both Bayern and Germany.
      The forward lifted the World Cup with his country in 2014 and has also won every major honour with his club, including the Champions League twice.
      Muller has also scored 235 goals in 671 appearances for Bayern since progressing from their academy into the first-team.
      The striker has been impressed by both Jamal Musiala and Thomas MullerCredit: Reuters More

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      Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel ‘slapped with strict warning at secret meeting with club annoyed by negative ex-Chelsea chief’

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has reportedly been slapped with a strict warning at a secret meeting with Bayern Munich board members.The Bayern boss has been informed about his negative behaviour in recent months.
      Thomas Tuchel has been slapped with a strict warning from Bayern chiefsCredit: Getty
      According to German outlet Bild, Bayern chiefs have been unimpressed by Tuchel’s “erratic” conduct following the club’s failed transfers during the summer window.
      Bild claims there was a secret meeting held earlier this month while the players were away on international duty to discuss the matter.
      The 50-year-old was told to be less negative and emotional when talking about his squad in public.
      Bayern bosses are also said to be concerned about his comments upsetting players and have given a strict warning that his attitude needs to change.
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      The ex-Chelsea chief arrived at the Bundesliga side less than six months ago when he replaced Julian Nagelsmann – and he reportedly tested the bosses’ patience during the summer transfer window.
      Although the German giants managed to sign Harry Kane for £100m, Tuchel also wanted Declan Rice, Kyle Walker and Joao Palhinha – and was frustrated when the club missed out on their signatures.
      Tuchel has endured a difficult start to his management at the Allianz Arena.
      He arrived having a potential Treble on the cards in the latter stages of the season.
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      But they were knocked out of the German Cup, then lost to Man City in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and nearly blew the Bundesliga title before snatching it on the last day from Borussia Dortmund.
      Meanwhile, Bayern had a strong start to this season, thrashing Werder Bremen 4-0 in their Bundesliga campaign opener.
      But they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bayer Leverkusen last Friday.
      Tuchel’s squad return to the Champions League tonight where they will host Manchester United.
      The Bayern boss will not be on the sidelines however as he serves a one-match suspension.
      The German coach was sent to the stands during Bayern’s 1-1 second-leg draw with City in April, and was handed the punishment of watching tonight’s game away from the dugout. More

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      Man Utd fans say ‘finally some good news’ as FOUR injured stars return to training ahead of Bayern Munich test

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have rejoiced at the news that FOUR stars have returned to training ahead of tomorrow’s game against Bayern Munich.Manager Erik Ten Hag had preached patience to fans wanting the injured stars to return for the Bayern Munich game, saying they were more likely to make the squad for next week’s trip to Burnley.
      Mason Mount returned to training in a major boost for Erik Ten HagCredit: PA
      Raphael Varane also took part in the sessionCredit: PA
      Amrabat returned but did not train with the main group
      He said after Saturday’s defeat to Brighton: “Maybe, maybe one player, but I think Munich is a little bit too short. But I think, when we go to Burnley in the week after, I think players will return, yes.”
      But United fans have in fact been handed a huge boost with Mason Mount, Raphael Varane, Sofyan Amrabat and Kobbie Mainoo all returning.
      Varane missed the last two United matches with an unspecified muscle problem and Mount has missed the last three.
      The pair trained alongside the main group and should be available for selection against Bayern Munich.
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      Sofyan Amrabat meanwhile is continuing to train away from the main group as he looks to regain fitness before making his United debut.
      The midfielder was set to play a part for Morocco during the international break but picked up a minor tweak, meaning he’ll have to continue to wait to make his debut for United.
      In another boost for United, Kobbie Mainoo has finally returned to training after picking up an injury against Real Madrid in pre-season.
      The 18-year-old was one of United’s highlights of the pre-season but a tackle from Madrid winger Rodrygo ruled him out for months.
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      Mainoo took part in individual trainingCredit: twitter @UtdPlug
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      Like Amrabat, he did not take part in full training.
      Anticipation for his return will be high as Ten Hag continues to tinker to try and find his strongest possible midfield.
      United fans on Twitter were buzzing with the injury boost after a testing opening period of the season.
      Reacting to the return of the four, one fan on Twitter said “Finally, some good news for United. Will the presence of Varane and Mount be sufficient to inspire a positive result for them at Bayern tho? I highly doubt it.”
      Another wrote: “Great to see Mason Mount and Raphael Varane back in action for Manchester United! The team is looking stronger than ever!”
      A third wrote: “Good news. They’ll be back to their winning form.”
      United face Bayern Munich at The Allianz Arena tomorrow at 8pm in what will be Harry Kane’s Champions League debut for the Bundesliga side.
      Earlier today, reports emerged that Kane had his heart set on a move to United, not Bayern, this summer but United opted to sign Rasmus Hojlund instead.
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      Julian Nagelsmann ‘confirmed as new Germany coach for Euro 2024’ just six months after Bayern Munich sacking

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      JULIAN NAGELSMANN has been appointed as the new German national team coach for Euro 2024, according to reports.The 36-year-old was sacked from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich just six months ago.
      Julian Nagelsmann has been appointed as the new Germany managerCredit: Getty
      The former Bayern manager has been out of work since last season as he was replaced by ex-Chelsea and PSG coach Thomas Tuchel.
      Nagelsmann had been linked to the then-vacant role at PSG, only for Luis Enrique to be named the new manager in the French capital. 
      Now he is set for a return to the dugout for the national team, according to German outlet Bild. 
      Germany will host the Euro 2024 and the national team has been without a manager after sacking Hansi Flick last week.
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      Despite not being a manager at the Bundesliga side anymore Nagelsmann was still under contract until 2026.
      Bayern thought they would be able to demand a fee for any side willing to take him.
      But the Bundesliga side recognises the importance of him leading Germany into next summer’s home European Championships.
      The 2014 World Cup champions suffered two group-stage exits at the last two World Cups and crashed out of Euro 2020 in the last 16 to England.
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      They have recorded just three wins from their last 12 fixtures – beating Oman, Costa Rica and Peru.
      For this reason, they are not demanding a fee from the German FA in order to release Nagelsmann.
      This will be Nagelsmann’s second time replacing Flick as he took over his role at Bayern in 2021. More