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    Germany star Max Kruse’s £260k Lamborghini is stolen and wrecked but tells distraught Wag ‘it’s not that bad’

    MAX KRUSE’S £260,000 Lamborghini was stolen and wrecked by thugs as his wife Dilara went shopping.The 14-cap Germany striker revealed that his Urus motor was taken by thieves before eventually turning up with £35,000 worth of damage two days later.
    Max Kruse runs a YouTube channel with wife DilaraCredit: Instagram @maxkruse10
    Their Lamborghini Urus was completely smashedCredit: Instagram @maxkruse10
    Around £35,000 worth of damage was doneCredit: Youtube Die Kruses
    Kruse, now of Wolfsburg, runs a YouTube channel with Dilara.
    The couple used the platform to explain their recent ordeal – and how Max initially didn’t believe it to be true.
    Recounting what happened, Dilara said: “First I went shopping and then to the lawyer and then the car was gone.”
    Kruse then butted in: “You often think the car is gone.
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    “You’ve been looking for the car for two hours because you just parked down the street, so I thought, come on, I was very tired, the car will be back in an hour.”
    But Dilara insisted it had vanished, with Kruse adding: “Then I said: ‘Okay, I’ll come there with my scooter’, then the car was really gone.”
    Dilara continued: “Then I went completely crazy. My nerves were gone, I cried.”
    Attempting to make his wife feel better, the striker said: “Come on dear, it’s not that bad, it happened, it’s insured.
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    “The main thing is that we’re fine.”
    Explaining the extent of the damage when the car did eventually turn up two streets away 48 hours later, Kruse added: “They copied the key. Then they have automatic access.
    “They broke the window from the inside. The seats need to be replaced.”
    According to Capology, Kruse pockets £64,000 a week in Germany.
    The 34-year-old is a self-confessed petrolhead – and even runs his own racing team.
    Speaking about how he balances his Max Kruse Racing team with his football career, he said last year: “Training is three to four hours a day. So if you leave the house at 9am you are back by the afternoon.
    “My clubs always know about what I’m doing outside of football and talked about it when I had my first meetings with them.
    “Of course football is my passion and my job, but I also have to do some things on the side. I have my racing team, I like poker. They knew what was coming when they signed me.
    “If you can win you can do whatever you want. My performances were always good so I’ve never had problems with my team-mates or manager or anything.
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    “I try to go to my team’s races whenever I can, though I cannot be there all three days of a race weekend as I usually play on a weekend.
    “I know after my career I will do something with racing and sit behind the wheel, I’m 100 per cent sure.”
    The Wolfsburg striker has plenty of repair work to doCredit: Youtube Die Kruses
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    Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Bundesliga clash

    BORUSSIA DORTMUND host rivals Bayern Munich in Bundesliga action on Saturday, and what a game it should be.Both sides come into the match off the back of impressive victories in the Champions League as Bayern Munich thrashed Viktoria Plzen 5-0 at the Allianz.
    Jude Bellingham and his Borussia Dortmund teammates celebrating against SevillaCredit: EPA
    Sadio Mane celebrates with his Bayern Munich teammates after goal against Viktoria PlzenCredit: EPA
    Dortmund, on the other hand, travelled to Seville and came out 4-1 victors over the La Liga side, leading to the dismissal of Julen Lopetegui, the favourite for the Wolves job.
    The Yellow Submarine will be hoping to overcome their rivals Bayern Munich as they face off in the league, with both teams sitting on 15 points, two behind leaders Union Berlin.
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    What time does Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich kick off?

    Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich takes place on Saturday, 8 October.
    The match will start from 5:30pm UK time.
    Borussia Dortmund host Bayern Munich at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.

    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

    Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
    You can live stream the action from Dortmund on the Sky Go app, which can be downloaded on your mobile or tablet device.

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    Borussia Dortmund had a whole range of absentees when they faced Sevilla in midweek.
    Marius Wolf, Mats Hummels, Giovanni Reyna, Marco Reus, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Mateo Morey, Mahmoud Dahoud, Nico Schulz and Sebastian Haller were all absent from their squad and a large selection of these could miss Saturday’s clash too.
    Bayern Munich were without both Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich against Viktoria Plzen after the pair tested positive for COVID.
    It remains to be seen as to whether they will recover in time, with the clash against Dortmund upcoming.
    Odds
    Borussia Dortmund – 7/2
    Draw – 18/5
    Bayern Munich – 13/20
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    How clever Borussia Dortmund replaced £51m Erling Haaland with nine transfers for just £82m including Haller and Sule

    BORUSSIA DORTMUND are famed for their savvy transfer business – and the past summer was no different. The Bundesliga outfit acted fast after losing Erling Haaland to Manchester City for just £51million.
    Borussia Dortmund made nine signings this summer for £82m
    Sebastien Haller will replace Erling Haaland at Dortmund, when he regains fitness after surgery to remove a testicular tumourCredit: https://www.instagram.com/bvb09/
    NINE new arrivals were recruited so far, and there has been a change in the dugout too with Edin Terzic replacing Marco Rose as boss.
    While losing Haaland, 21, was a blow, Dortmund managed to recruit a direct replacement in Sebastien Haller.
    However, they were dealt a blow when the former West Ham star was diagnosed with a testicular tumour and had to undergo surgery.
    They added Koln striker Anthony Modeste to their ranks, until Haller regains fitness.
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    On top of that seven others have joined for just an extra £26m on top of the £51m banked through selling Haaland.
    Dortmund face off against Bayern Munich on Saturday level on points with their bitter rivals in a top of the table Bundesliga clash.
    Sebastien Haller
    Haller excelled after joining Ajax in January last year.
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    The 28-year-old scored 34 goals in just 42 games last season, including an incredible 11 strikes in eight Champions League outings.
    His form earned him a £29.9m move to Dortmund this summer, where he has been set the daunting task of filling the void left by Haaland.
    He is currently recovering from an operation to remove a testicular tumour, but it expected to be back to full fitness soon.
    Karim Adeyemi
    Adeyemi is perhaps more of a long-term replacement for Haaland, with the forward just 20 years old.
    He was recruited for a bargain £27m after netting 23 goals in 42 games for Austrian outfit in the most recent campaign.
    Adeyemi’s agent confirmed Manchester United had been keen on signing the youngster but he only had eyes for Dortmund.
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    Karim Adeyemi snubbed a move to Manchester United in favour of joining DortmundCredit: Getty
    Nico Schlotterbeck
    Rated as one of the most promising centre-backs in the Bundesliga, Dortmund picked up Schlotterbeck from Freiburg for just £18m.
    The 22-year-old has been capped five times by Germany and played against England twice already in the Nations League.
    Nico Schlotterbeck is one of Germany’s most promising young defendersCredit: AP
    Niklas Sule
    Another centre-back, Dortmund managed to convince Sule to join from champions Bayern Munich when his contract expired this summer.
    The 27-year-old giant has spent the last five years with Bayern, winning the Bundesliga in every season he was at the Allianz.
    Sule had also been linked with a Premier League switch before joining Dortmund, with both Chelsea and Newcastle rumoured to have been interested.
    Niklas Sule swapped Bayern Munich for Borussia DortmundCredit: AFP
    Anthony Modeste
    The experienced 34-year-old French striker was a £4.6m buy from Koln.
    A seasoned pro, Modeste has scored almost 100 goals in the Bundesliga for clubs including Hoffenheim and Koln.
    He was snapped up soon after Haller’s diagnosis to provide cover.
    Anthony Modeste poses with Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl after signingCredit: Getty
    Salih Ozcan
    Turkish international Ozcan, 24, cost Dortmund just £4.5m from fellow Bundesliga side FC Koln.
    Ozcan was an ever-present last season in midfield, playing 34 games in all competitions, and looks like another smart piece of business.
    Jude Bellingham will be pleased with the signing after Ozcan ripped his boot in half in a nasty challenge earlier this year.
    Turkish international Salih Ozcan cost Dortmund just £4.5mCredit: AFP – Getty
    Alexander Meyer
    Goalkeeper Meyer is another free signing after joining from second tier outfit SSV Jahn Regensburg.
    The 31-year-old will be backup between the sticks to No1 choice Gregor Kobel.
    Alexander Meyer has been recruited as backup stopperCredit: Getty
    Marcel Lotka
    Lotka is also a goalkeeper signed on a free transfer.
    However the stopper is just 21 years old and has represented Poland at every youth level from U16 to U21.
    Lotka signed from Bundesliga rivals Hertha Berlin and could be one for the future.
    Marcel Lotka is the second keeper signed for free this summerCredit: Getty
    Jayden Braaf
    Last but not least Dortmund snapped up teenage winger Braaf for nothing from Manchester City’s U23s.
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    The 19-year-old scored nine goals in 18 games for City U23s in the last campaign and can play either on the left or the right hand side.
    He chose not to extend his contract at the Etihad in order to join Dortmund.
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    Bayer Leverkusen announce Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso as new boss as Spaniard takes first senior manager role

    LIVERPOOL legend Xabi Alonso has been confirmed as the new manager of Bayer Leverkusen.The Bundesliga outfit announced on Wednesday they had parted ways with head coach Gerardo Seoane.
    Alonso is set to embark on his first senior managerial roleCredit: PA
    And Alonso, who had been in charge of Real Sociedad’s B team up to now, will succeed the Swiss manager at the German club after penning a deal until 2024.
    Speaking about taking the job, Alonso told the club website: “I know Leverkusen from my time in Germany as an excellent club.
    “Bayer 04 have always had great players, and I see a lot of quality in the current squad too.
    “In my discussions with the club, it quickly became clear that, despite the currently difficult situation, ambitious goals are still being pursued in principle.
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    “I am very excited about this task and I am sure that we will live up to this claim.”
    Leverkusen currently sit 17th in the Bundesliga table with just one win from their opening eight matches.
    Ex-Liverpool midfielder Alonso had been managing Sociedad’s second team for three years.
    And prior to that, he had a brief spell in charge of Real Madrid’s U14s.
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    His coaching career began in 2018 following his retirement from football the previous year.
    He is no stranger to German football having enjoyed three seasons with Bayern Munich before hanging up his boots.
    Alonso played 117 times for Bayern, winning three Bundesliga titles and the DFB-Pokal.
    Prior to that, he spent six years at Real Madrid where he claimed the LaLiga title, Champions League and two Copa del Reys.
    But it was at Liverpool where he really announced himself to the world after coming through at Real Sociedad.
    Alonso was an Anfield favourite during his five-year stint from 2004 to 2009.
    He made 210 appearances and scored 19 goals, with his crowning achievement coming in helping Liverpool to win the 2005 Champions League final.
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    The Spaniard also won the 2006 FA Cup final with Liverpool.
    And he was capped an incredible 114 times by his country, triumphing with Spain at the 2010 World Cup. More

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    Chelsea line up Gvardiol in double transfer swoop on Red Bull Leipzig after verbally agreeing Nkunku deal

    CHELSEA are lining up a double swoop on Red Bull Leipzig having already verbally agreed to sign France striker Christopher Nkunku next summer.The Blues made a £80m bid for his team-mate Josko Gvardiol during the last transfer window but were told to wait 12 months to clinch a deal.
    Christopher Nkunku, front, celebrates alongside Josko Gvardiol, leftCredit: Getty
    Nkunku, 24, will cost around £53m and underwent a medical in Germany last month as part of the future arrangements.
    Chelsea boss Graham Potter and chairman Todd Boehly are mindful that experienced centre-half Thiago Silva is now 38 and that this area of the team requires strengthening.
    Silva, who was controversially allowed to stay on the pitch after a handball against Crystal Palace, joined Chelsea in 2020 but now has less than one year left on his contract.
    He has played in both games under Potter so far, picking up an assist in the 2-1 win over Palace at the weekend.
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    But Gvardiol, 20, is being earmarked by Chelsea as the long-term solution to replace Silva.
    The Blues spent a massive amount on new defenders this summer, bringing in Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella.
    However, with the likes of Cesar Azpilicueta and Silva still regular picks at the club, Potter is set to sanction an overhaul of the defence.
    Gvardiol has been a mainstay in the Leipzig starting xi since his move to the club last summer.
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    But the Croatian has opened the door to a move to Stamford Bridge as early as January, despite signing a new five-year deal with the club last month.
    Potter’s side will be back in action in the Champions League on Tuesday, where they will face group leaders AC Milan in desperate need of a win after failing to win either of their first two games. More

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    Thomas Tuchel snubs first management job offer since Chelsea sacking as he turns down approach from Bayer Leverkusen

    FORMER Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has rejected an offer to take over at Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports.The German was sacked by the Blues back in September after a slow start to the season and with new owner Todd Boehly wanting to appoint his own man in Graham Potter.
    Thomas Tuchel has said no to Bayer LeverkusenCredit: AFP
    Tuchel has reportedly since been contacted by Leveruksen but he has turned down the approach.
    The club are yet to part ways current boss Gerardo Seoane but he is under pressure with the team second bottom of the league.
    He faces must win games in his next two matches against Porto in the Champions League and Schalke in the Bundesliga, claim Sport1.
    Seoane has received public support from CEO Fernando Carro however he has stressed that the club are not unprepared for a change in manager.
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    Last season the club finished third in the Bundesliga but this campaign has been disastrous in comparison taking only five points from eight matches.
    It is unknown whether the club’s perilous position or if Tuchel wants to take a break from the dugout is the reason why he is reportedly ‘not interested’ in Leverkusen.
    Tuchel, 49, had a great spell at Chelsea before his sacking winning the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup.
    SunSport had exclusively revealed he was brutally dismissed by Boehly in a short meeting after pleading for more time.
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    He spent around £275million on transfers in the summer but was given few matches to embed all his new players.
    His pedigree remains high though as his Chelsea stint follows his time at Paris Saint-Germain where he lifted two league titles and made the final of the Champions League.
    Tuchel has not managed in his homeland since his first senior job at Mainz before taking charge of Borussia Dortmund for two seasons.
    With Julian Nagelsmann under pressure at Bayern Munich he has also been rumoured to be a candidate for that role. More

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    Watch incredible moment Bundesliga fan balances SEVEN pints of beer on his head during game

    A SCHALKE fan was up to his old tricks as he incredibly balanced seven pints of beer on his head during a Bundesliga game.Schalke’s struggles on the pitch might have continued as they lost 3-2 to Augsburg on Sunday.
    The Schalke fan managed to balance seven pints on his head at onceCredit: ESPN
    But the supporter showed off his own skills in the stands by resting SEVEN cold pints on his head at the same time.
    This isn’t the first time we’ve seen this, though.
    In fact, it’s not even the second.
    The well-known punter first showed off his talent during a Champions League tie against Manchester City back in 2019.
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    On that occasion, he managed one beer, before going two better when celebrating Schalke’s promotion back to the Bundesliga back in May.
    This time around, the famous fan went all out and raised the bar once more.
    He managed to balance SEVEN cups of beer on his head with minimum fuss.
    Fellow supporters were clearly impressed with his efforts and took to Twitter to express their delight.
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    One said: “This might be the only thing more impressive than Haaland at the moment.”
    A second joked: “More entertaining than the game.”
    One win from eight top-flight games mean that Schalke’s stay in the Bundesliga might be a brief one, but they’ll always be able to call upon this supporter for some entertainment. More

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    Erling Haaland ‘tells Jude Bellingham to join Man City’ but Liverpool and Real Madrid lead transfer battle

    MANCHESTER CITY star Erling Haaland has told Jude Bellingham to join him at the club, according to reports.The pair played together at Borussia Dortmund and the Norwegian goal machine is keen for Bellingham to follow him and sign for the Premier League champions.
    Jude Bellingham has some of Europe’s top clubs fighting for his signatureCredit: Getty
    Erling Haaland will hope to convince Jude Bellingham to follow in his footsteps and join Pep Guardiola’s sideCredit: EPA
    The 19-year-old midfielder is attracting interest from a number of clubs as well as City including Real Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United.
    Reports suggest that Haaland is trying to do his bit to convince the English midfielder to make the move but he is keeping his options open.
    Real Madrid are confident they will sign him for less than £100million and they lead the race with Liverpool, claims journalist Ben Jacobs.
    SunSport have exclusively revealed he could be available for just £83million in the summer if the fee is paid up front.
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    Reports also say that Chelsea are keeping tabs on Bellingham and could offer a deal that Dortmund would be on board with from a financial perspective.
    As for Man Utd, a deal is likely to only happen if they are in the Champions League.
    Rumours state however that Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl is ready to offer him a new contract after the World Cup to deflect interest.
    Despite his age he is one of the most important parts of the team for the Bundesliga club – playing 90 minutes in all of their 11 matches this season in all competitions.
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    The ex-Birmingham youngster has featured 101 times for Dortmund scoring 13 times.
    He also became the club’s and league’s youngest ever captain wearing the armband for the first time at the weekend.
    Bellingham is also integral for England and is expected to start at the World Cup having won 17 caps already. More