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      Manuel Neuer’s leg ‘held together by ski boot after horror injury with Germany icon lucky a rescue helicopter was near’

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      MANUEL NEUER is “lucky” his skiing accident did not have far worse consequences, it has been claimed. Germany icon Neuer had an accident while skiing last month following his nation’s early elimination from the World Cup.
      Manuel Neuer was ruled out for the season following his injuryCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_DMxLILNZ/
      But it has been revealed that the boot he wore proved pivotal in avoiding an even worse situationCredit: Getty
      It left him with a broken leg which has ruled him out for the rest of the season.
      However, the consequences of the trip could have been far worse if the emergency services were not on hand close by.
      BILD report that had a “rescue helicopter” not been nearby when the accident happened then he would have been out for far longer.
      Neuer’s ski boot has also been credited as holding his foot together, with the compression the boot provided limiting the swelling around the injury on his leg caused by severe bleeding.
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      Had the boot and swift services not been factors, the swelling around the leg would have meant doctors could not operate straight away.
      Fortunately, Neuer was able to undergo surgery straight away and immediately start the recovery process.
      Furthermore, doctors are expecting “no further complications” following the surgery.
      The Bayern Munich captain’s recovery will see him not allowed to “move his leg until the end of February” at the earliest.
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      The German champions’ will take care of his rehab girlfriend Anika Bissel helps out by driving him to and from the training ground.
      Neuer had played 16 times for the Bavarians this season before the World Cup break.
      However, the Bundesliga champions have a number of talented players to make up for Neuer’s loss, including Joshua Kimmich, who scored a screamer against Cologne. More

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      Watch Joshua Kimmich fire goal-of-the-season candidate STUNNER to rescue Bayern vs Koln… and toast it with Rashford cele

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      JOSHUA KIMMICH scored a goal-of-the-season contender to rescue a point for Bayern Munich against Koln.The midfielder is not known for his goalscoring prowess, having scored just 49 goals in 439 career appearances, but he stunned fans with a rocket from long range.

      Joshua Kimmich emulated Marcus Rashford’s new trademark celebrationCredit: Getty
      Rashford came up with the celebration as an ode to his clearer thinkingCredit: PA
      Bukayo Saka copied the celebration against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      With Bayern pushing for an equaliser in the 90th minute Kimmich received the ball from Dayot Upamecano and turned to face goal.
      And he only had one thing on his mind, firing in a shot from around 35 yards out that nestled in the top corner.
      Kimmich celebrated by pointing at his head – emulating the celebration made famous by Marcus Rashford.
      The Manchester United striker did the same thing when he scored his own brilliant goal at Arsenal on Sunday.
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      And it has become something of a trend with Bukayo Saka also doing the same when he scored in the same game.
      Tammy Abraham and Danny Welbeck have also celebrated in that fashion in recent weeks.

      Rashford has scored nine goals in nine games and points to his temple afterwards as an ode to his clearer head space under Ten Hag’s regime at United.
      He said: “It’s a complete different energy around the club and the training ground.
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      “That puts me in a better headspace and I just feel really motivated now. That’s the area I was struggling in.
      “I was struggling at times with more mental things. It wasn’t really my own performance but other things off the pitch. That’s the biggest difference from last season.
      “Too often last season, I wasn’t in the right headspace for games. I wasn’t surprised by some of the stuff that was happening.” More

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      Manuel Neuer’s goalkeeping coach and best man at his wedding SACKED by Bayern after ‘leaking chats to players’

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      MANUEL NEUER’S goalkeeping coach and close friend Toni Tapalovic has been SACKED by Bayern Munich.Tapalovic, 42, had worked for the German giants since 2011.
      Toni Tapalovic worked with Manuel Neuer for 12 yearsCredit: Getty
      The former goalkeeper, who had his playing career cruelly cut short by an ACL injury, was best man at Neuer’s wedding.
      Bayern recently confirmed his departure, vaguely citing “differences in the way we work together”.
      But according to German paper Bild, there was more to it than that.
      They allege that Tapalovic fell out with Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann.
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      It’s claimed that their falling out was due to Tapalovic allegedly “leaking” private conversations between coaching staff to Neuer.
      The report added that Neuer, 36, would then relay information to other senior figures within the playing squad.
      Following Tapalovic’s exit, the Germany goalkeeper posted an emotional farewell on Instagram.
      He wrote: “Dear Toni, today is the end of an era at FC Bayern Munich.
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      Julian Nagelsmann was reportedly unhappy with ‘leaks’Credit: Getty
      “With you after 11.5 years, not only an absolute pioneer of the modern goalkeeping game, but above all a great person is leaving the club.
      “Everyone, not only in Munich, knows that all these achievements would never have been possible without you!
      “Last but not least, you shaped and lifted me and my goalkeeping game to a new level. I will miss you!”
      Neuer’s post received heart emoji comments from former Bayern stars David Alaba and Franck Ribery.
      Tapalovic was best man in 2017, when Neuer married ex-wife Nina Weiss.
      The goalkeeper walked down the aisle on crutches after suffering an injury in the Champions League while playing for Bayern that year.
      Neuer was ruled out for the rest of the current season after breaking his leg in a skiing accident last month.
      Bayern have since moved to sign Swiss No1 Yann Sommer to deputise.
      Tapalovic briefly worked with Yann SommerCredit: AP More

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      Watch Man Utd and Liverpool transfer target Bellingham score wondergoal in first game back for Dortmund after World Cup

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM scored a brilliant goal for Borussia Dortmund in his first match since the World Cup.The England international, 19, has been enjoying some downtime following the Three Lions’ quarter-final exit in Qatar last month.
      Jude Bellingham’s strike put Borussia Dortmund in front on SundayCredit: Getty

      Bellingham has now scored 10 goals for Dortmund this seasonCredit: AP
      Unlike English football, domestic action in Germany did not return until this weekend.
      And Bellingham’s first game back for Dortmund came against 15th place Augsburg on Sunday.
      It was thrilling encounter which ended with the Champions League outfit winning 4-3 in a topsy-turvy clash.
      But it was Bellingham who caught the eye once more when he broke the deadlock in the 29th minute.
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      The superstar midfielder, who SunSport exclusively revealed is set to snub a new deal with Dortmund, clipped a delightful pass with the outside of his boot onto the chest of Karim Adeyemi.
      Adeyemi then played a neat one-two and laid it into the path of Bellingham, before the ex-Birmingham man feinted to go one way, went the other, and found the bottom corner from the edge of the area.
      Reacting on social media, one person said: “That drop of the shoulder was special”.
      Another added: “This Bellingham goal is worth watching solely for the noise it makes 😍. Words cannot describe his footballing ability”.
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      A third said: “Liverpool need a player who can score this type of goal”.
      And a fourth replied: “What a goal from Bellingham, the trivela pass, the body feint, the finish, MODRIC-ESQUE 🎩”.
      Bellingham now has 10 goals for Dortmund this season, along with three assists.
      Despite his youthfulness, he has already been handed the armband by the German giants.
      And his superb performances – for both club and country – have seen him attract interest from Europe’s biggest sides including Man Utd, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Man City and Paris Saint-Germain. More

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      ‘F*** cancer’ – Dortmund hero Sebastien Haller shows off his incredible new boots after battling testicular tumour

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      SEBASTIEN HALLER showed off his incredible new “f*** cancer” football boots ahead of his official Borussia Dortmund debut. The Ivory Coast striker signed for the Bundesliga club last summer but two weeks later a testicular tumour was diagnosed.
      Sebastien Haller looks set to make his official Borussia Dortmund debutCredit: Instagram @pumafootball
      The striker will be wearing his customised orange Puma bootsCredit: Instagram @pumafootball
      He now has the all clear, though, and is ready to make his long-awaited bow for his new club.
      And when he does take to the field, the 28-year-old will do so wearing his customised cleats with a very personal message.
      Haller and sponsors Puma shared an Instagram post of the forward at Signal Iduna Park and sliding his foot into his bright orange Ultra Ultimates.
      And on the side, the words “F*** CANCER” have been printed in silver, with the “u” replaced by a lightning bolt.
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      Puma wrote: “The best comeback of the year already.”
      Haller’s wife Priscilla commented in the replies with three fire emojis.
      The former West Ham was signed as Erling Haaland’s Dortmund replacement but the tragic news has ruled him out of action since his £28million arrival.
      Haller returned to Dortmund training at the beginning of January following four rounds of chemotherapy and two operations.
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      He came on for his debut in a friendly a week later and then scored a stunning seven-minute hat-trick against FC Basel on his first start.
      But with the Bundesliga returning after the World Cup and winter break this weekend, Haller finally looks on course to make a competitive appearance for Die Borussen when they host Augsburg on Sunday.
      Haller impressed with a hat-trick in a friendly against FC BaselCredit: Getty More

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      Jude Bellingham transfer blow for Liverpool, Man City and Real Madrid as Dortmund announce plan to keep star for a year

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      DORTMUND have attempted to scupper the hopes of a host of Europe’s top clubs by announcing they plan to keep Jude Bellingham for another year.The England World Cup star, 19, is one of the most in-demand players in world football.
      Dortmund have revealed they want to keep Jude Bellingham this summerCredit: Getty
      Liverpool and Real Madrid are believed to be leading the chase for the midfielder, who is under contract until 2025.
      And the ex-Birmingham City ace is also on the wanted lists of Manchester City, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
      It was reported earlier this week that Bellingham was in talks with both Madrid and Jurgen Klopp’s Reds over a summer transfer.
      The Bundesliga club have sold Jadon Sancho to Manchester United and Erling Haaland to City over the last couple of years.
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      They are desperate to avoid losing another key asset in Bellingham.
      And Dortmund boss Edin Terzic has urged his teenage ace to reject a switch to the Bernabeu or Anfield to stay with them next season and continue his development.
      He told The Athletic: “I believe that we need to work on keeping these young guys one year longer.
      “In my first season [as interim manager], I was able to put Jadon, Jude and Erling on the pitch, but that was their only year together.
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      “That was also partly due to Covid-19 and empty stadiums, there were financial considerations.
      “But if we can get to the point where it’s two or three years of such a trio, maybe we can break the mould.”
      Bellingham has been in top form for both club and country this term.
      He has nine goals and three assists in 22 appearances for Dortmund and has captained them three times also.
      The youngster also scored England’s opening World Cup goal in the 6-2 thrashing over Iran.
      Bellingham will be back in action for his club for the first time since the World Cup this weekend as the Bundesliga resumes following the winter break. More

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      Kasper Schmeichel ‘agreed shock Bayern Munich transfer before club moved for Yann Sommer’

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL was reportedly lined-up to make a shock move to Bayern Munich – before the German giants landed Yann Sommer. The Leicester title-winning keeper was apparently close to the biggest move of his career as the Bundesliga champions lined up different options.
      Kasper Schmeichel spent over a decade at Leicester before heading to NiceCredit: AFP
      They have had to dive into the January market after Manuel Neuer broke his leg on a skiing trip last month.
      With negotiations over Sommer stalling, Bayern turned to Nice to enquire over Schmeichel, according to Foot Mercato.
      The Danish keeper has only been in France since August after his shock departure from Leicester City.
      He has been a regular with Nice ever since his transfer but they reportedly allowed Bayern to begin negotiations.
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      Schmeichel is reported to have agreed personal terms “with ease”.
      But the deal never materialised with Sommer successfully negotiating his exit from Borussia Monchengladbach.
      He was thrown into the starting line-up for Bayern’s first game back in the Bundesliga against title rivals RB Leipzig.
      Manchester United had been repeatedly linked to Sommer as they ponder the future of David de Gea and their no.1 jersey.
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      Schmeichel has featured in 17 of Nice’s 19 games this season with the French side sat in 10th at halfway stage.
      They have conceded 20 goals in their matches so far.
      But the 36-year-old has not always enjoyed the best of times at the club and he was booed by his own fans back in October when his name was ready out before a home match. More

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      Chelsea and Newcastle transfer blow as ‘Youssoufa Moukoko ends Dortmund contract stand-off by signing three-year deal’

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      CHELSEA and Newcastle target Youssoufa Moukoko has decided to sign a new contract at Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.The wonderkid striker’s current deal is set to expire at the end of this season.
      Youssoufa Moukoko has decided to stay at Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      Moukoko and BVB have been in a stand-off, with the 18-year-old receiving plenty of interest from the Prem.
      But according to Bild, he has opted to pen a three-year extension with Dortmund.
      They add that the deal will see him pocket around £100,000 a week.
      Moukoko could have earned far more had he moved to England.
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      It’s claimed that, had he run down his contract at Dortmund, he could have pocketed around £170k a week with Chelsea or Newcastle.
      And reports even add that he could have been awarded an eye-watering signing on fee worth north of £26million.
      Ultimately, Moukoko and his team decided that his development would be best served by staying at Dortmund.
      He has made 14 Bundesliga appearances this season, scoring six times in the German top flight.
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      The 5ft 10in forward has also gained Champions League experience with BVB.
      His form during the opening months of this season earned him a place in Germany’s 26-man World Cup squad.
      And he was recently warned against moving by German legend Lothar Matthaus.
      He told Sky in Germany: “If Moukoko is all about the money, I might recommend him to join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
      “But if he wants to further expand his still young and very promising career and wants to become a great footballer, then there is no better place for him to start than with Borussia Dortmund.
      “There’s nothing he can’t get there. Fantastic fans, a healthy club, bosses and coaches who trust him and certainly a decent salary.
      I think it would be a mistake if he left BVBLothar Matthaus
      “What does he want after a few good months in the Bundesliga at Chelsea, Newcastle or anywhere else abroad at the age of 18?
      “The competition is tough there. The clubs, fans and everyone else won’t have nearly as much patience or attention for him.
      “If he doesn’t score in three games there, he’s on the bench. The competition is huge and the country and people are strange at first.
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      “I think it would be a mistake if he left BVB for the money now.”
      Dortmund have lost wonderkids Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho in recent summers, while Jude Bellingham is being heavily linked with an exit.
      Dortmund have lost plenty of top talent in recent seasonsCredit: EPA More