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Bayern Munich have touched down in Cyprus ahead of their game with FC Pafos, but the fixture is far from a guaranteed win as Vincent Kompany explained in his press conference. “It’s a completely normal game for us; it’s the Champions League. That always brings a special feeling, with big respect for the opponent – it hasn’t been an easy …

Bayer Leverkusen’s ship appears to have been steadied by coach Kasper Hjulmand in recent weeks as they prepare to host PSV Eindhoven on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League. Wednesday night’s kick-off is set for 21:00 CET at the BayArena.  Despite being under the cosh for vast swathes of their opening game in the league phase against FC Copenhagen, …

UEFA Champions League action returns for Matchday 2 as Borussia Dortmund host Athletic Bilbao in their first European fixture at the Westfalenstadion this season. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET on Wednesday evening.  The club from the famous Basque region in Spain endured a difficult start to the league phase. Despite playing well for much of their opening fixture, they …

1.FSV Mainz 05 will be without Robin Zentner for the next two upcoming Bundesliga matches, the club has confirmed. In the 67th-minute of Mainz’s 2-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund, he collided with Karim Adeyemi and denied a goal-scoring opportunity. As a result, the 30-year-old will miss their fixtures against Hamburger SV next Sunday and Bayer 04 Leverkusen on October 18. …

A report emerging from Kicker.de suggests that Hamburger SV midfielder Fábio Vieira’s injury is not as bad as first feared. In a 98th-minute duel for the ball with 1.FC Union Berlin’s Leopold Querfeld, the Portuguese star refused to hold back.  Although red carded for catching Querfeld with a raised boot, Vieira writhed in pain as he came off worse in …

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, Pafos FC head coach Juan Carlos Carcedo has expressed his delight to be in competition with the seven-time champions of Europe.  “Playing this big game is a dream come true for us,” said Carcedo, who took over at the Cypriot club in 2023, before winning …

Jonas Urbig completed his first training exercises this morning, September 29, on a side pitch at Säbener Straße. The 22-year-old goalkeeper suffered a torn muscle fiber in his adductor muscles during training last week. It was initially assumed that he would be out for three weeks, however updates suggest this period could now be shortened. Urbig could return to the …

As Bayern Munich prepare to jet off to Cyprus for a meeting with Pafos FC tomorrow night, Max Eberl discussed contract talks with BILD regarding Harry Kane and Dayot Upamecano. “Harry is an exceptional player for us, a true leader. He underscored his desire to join Bayern. He also said it’s great to play with us and win titles. “We …

Eintracht Frankfurt will aim to build on their impressive 5-1 victory over Galatasaray in their Champions League opener when they visit Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Dino Toppmöller’s side surprisingly fell 4-3 to Union Berlin following their European triumph, but they bounced back at the weekend with a 6-4 demolition of Borussia Mönchengladbach, at one point leading 6-0. Now, they face …

Having won all eight of their games so far this season across all competitions, Bayern Munich will be determined to extend their impressive streak when they visit Cypriotic side Pafos FC in their second Champions League game this season on Tuesday. Fresh off a dominant 4-0 Bundesliga victory over Werder Bremen, the German champions head into the clash as heavy …

With the fifth matchday of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season in the books, Bulinews Editor-in-Chief Rune Gjerulff has selected his Team of the Week: Helped HSV secure a clean sheet against Union Berlin with some crucial saves, including a penalty stop from Andrej Ilic. Working tirelessly up the right flank, Coufal provided the assist for Hoffenheim’s goal and showcased his defensive …

There are few mascots in world football as instantly recognisable as Mefi – the eagle of OGC Nice, who mirrors the club’s crest and performs a dramatic flight around the Allianz Riviera before kick-off. The spectacle was once again on show ahead of Nice’s Europa League clash with AS Roma on Thursday, but what was supposed to be a display …

Nike’s revival of the iconic Total 90 aesthetic has reached South America, with Brazilian giants Corinthians dropping a striking new third kit for the 2025/26 season. Branded under the campaign “Total Corinthians”, the jersey features a clean black base with subtle striping, brought to life by bold orange detailing. The Nike swoosh, club badge, and the trademark Total 90 circular …

With four goals and three assists in eight games for Bayern Munich so far, Luis Diaz has hit the ground running following his summer move from Liverpool. In an interview with Bild, Diaz singled out one player who has particularly impressed him at the Bavarian club. “Harry Kane! From my time at Liverpool, when he was still at Tottenham, I …

Rouven Kasper has been named Bayern Munich’s new board member for marketing and sales. The 43-year-old, who currently serves as Stuttgart’s chief marketing officer, will join the German champions on January 1. Kasper is no stranger to Munich, having worked as Bayern’s global sports director from the summer of 2016 until January 2022. “We are delighted to welcome such a …