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Preview:Bayern Munich vs Club Brugge - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Club Brugge, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 20, 18:48
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Liverpool transfer news: Nico Schlotterbeck 'truth' revealed as Arne Slot learns possible Dayot Upamecano impact
Liverpool reportedly have no 'concrete plans' to sign a rumoured Bundesliga defensive target either in the January or summer transfer windows, but their stance could work in their favour.Oct 17, 17:49
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Real Madrid, Barcelona transfer battle: Latest as 'turning point' reached for Bayern Munich star linked to Premier League
Real Madrid and Barcelona will reportedly battle for the signature of a Bayern Munich star in the summer, though a Premier League club are said to also hold interest.Oct 16, 00:20
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Liverpool transfer news: Nico Schlotterbeck latest as Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano linked to Arne Slot's Reds
Liverpool are linked to Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck, as well as Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano, though they may hold more interest in one of the two stars.Oct 14, 11:50
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Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos eyeing '€60m-rated' Nottingham Forest star who has been linked with Chelsea
Real Madrid reportedly identify a Nottingham Forest star as a potential transfer target amid rival interest from Chelsea.Oct 13, 23:48
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Liverpool: How Dayot Upamecano compares to Ibrahima Konate as Arne Slot weighs up transfer 'approach'
Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate compares to Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano amid the possibility that the Reds could replace the Frenchman with his compatriot.Oct 13, 10:26
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Liverpool transfer news: Marc Guehi latest as club have 'no advantage', with Premier League rivals set to join race
Liverpool will reportedly have to battle it out with Premier League rivals for the signature of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi in the coming transfer windows.Oct 13, 00:19
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds have held 'positive' talks to bring Borussia Dortmund star to Anfield
Liverpool are reportedly showing interest in signing Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck in the January window, but they have other targets in mind.Oct 11, 18:24
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds ready to make 'formal approach' for Bayern Munich star
Liverpool are reportedly ready to make a formal offer in the January transfer window to sign Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano.Oct 11, 17:42
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Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano's stance 'revealed' amid Man United, Liverpool, Barcelona speculation
Bayern Munich centre-back Dayot Upamecano is reportedly not planning to make any 'concessions' to the Bundesliga champions in terms of his contract situation.Oct 11, 16:51
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'set sight' on £56.5m PSG defender
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a blockbuster move for Paris Saint-Germain defender Willian Pacho, especially if they fail to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.Oct 10, 20:14
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils learn asking price for 'standout' La Liga star
Manchester United are reportedly informed that they will need to come up with an offer of at least £21.7m to sign Elche's David Affengruber.Oct 8, 17:59
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Man United transfer news: Ruben Amorim's side could make 'spectacular' free agent signing in 2026
Manchester United are reportedly firmly in the race for Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano on a free transfer next year.Oct 8, 14:40
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot blow as Euro club 'reach agreement' on base salary with defender
Liverpool may have reportedly suffered a blow in the race to sign Dayot Upamecano, with Bayern Munich getting closer to securing an agreement for him.Oct 6, 19:18
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Liverpool make Ibrahima Konate January 'decision' amid contract uncertainty
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will decide his future amid growing concerns about his poor form recently, but the Reds reportedly want to keep him.Oct 4, 15:15
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Preview:Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 2, 16:42
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Liverpool transfer news: Bayern Munich do 'homework' on Marc Guehi deal in possible Reds blow
Bayern Munich have reportedly done their homework to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who was close to joining Liverpool in the summer window.Sep 30, 19:26
Liverpool transfer news: Reds suffer blow in pursuit of Marc Guehi alternative following director comments
Bayern Munich are willing to hand a new contract to Liverpool-linked defender Dayot Upamecano, whose current deal is set to expire next year.Sep 30, 12:45
Liverpool in 'fierce' transfer battle with Real Madrid to sign £43m Bayern Munich defender
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano next summer but face fierce competition from Real Madrid.Sep 25, 19:26
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Preview:Bayern Munich vs Werder Bremen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 24, 11:12
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'could move' for Bayern Munich defender next summer
Liverpool could reportedly move for Bayern Munich centre-back Dayot Upamecano, who is set to become a free agent next summer.Sep 20, 17:40
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Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants planning 'sensational' double deal for Bayern Munich duo
Barcelona are reportedly planning to move for Bayern Munich duo Harry Kane and Dayot Upamecano next summer.Sep 19, 08:04
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Preview:Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 18, 21:41
Man United transfer news: Red Devils want Bayern Munich centre-back as 'Harry Maguire replacement'
Manchester United reportedly join the race for Dayot Upamecano, with the Bayern Munich centre-back potentially available on a free transfer next summer.Sep 13, 18:02
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France lineup vs. Iceland: Predicted XI for World Cup qualifier as Desire Doue injury gives Didier Deschamps team dilemma
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Iceland.Sep 7, 21:54
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Preview:France vs Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between France and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 15:49
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France lineup vs Ukraine: Predicted XI for Friday's World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole looks at how France could line up for their opening 2026 World Cup qualifier against Ukraine in Wroclaw on Friday.Sep 3, 12:03
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Summer transfer window: 10 players out of contract in 2026 who could shake up the market
Sports Mole looks at 10 players who could become free agents in 2026 following the closure of the 2025 summer transfer window.Sep 2, 15:42
Preview:Augsburg vs Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Augsburg and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 28, 22:05
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Preview:Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 20, 11:03
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Preview:Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's DFL-Supercup clash between Stuttgart and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 14, 20:03
Real Madrid transfer news: Centre-back that 'excites' Xabi Alonso on list of targets as 'clear priority' revealed
Real Madrid reportedly make a list of three centre-back targets for the summer of 2026, with a standout candidate emerging from the trio.Aug 10, 18:10
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Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich: Where does he rank among the club’s top 10 most expensive signings?
Sports Mole looks at Bayern’s top 10 most expensive signings of all time — and where Luis Diaz fits in.Jul 30, 16:11
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Bayern Munich lineup vs. Paris Saint-Germain: Predicted XI for Club World Cup quarter-final clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bayern Munich could line up for Saturday’s FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain.Jul 3, 17:23
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Flamengo 2-4 Bayern Munich: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Harry Kane brace leads Bayern to the quarters
Bayern Munich defeat Flamengo 4-2 in a thrilling six-goal encounter on Sunday night in the Club World Cup, securing their place in the quarter-finals.Jun 29, 20:47
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Bayern Munich predicted XI vs. Boca Juniors: Possible starting lineup in Club World Cup clash
Sports Mole looks at how Bayern Munich could line up for their Club World Cup clash against Boca Juniors on Saturday.Jun 18, 21:46
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Preview:Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Club World Cup clash between Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 18, 20:44
Preview:Bayern Munich vs Auckland City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Club World Cup clash between Bayern Munich and Auckland City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 13, 19:34
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2026 World Cup: One year to go - the top 10 finals of all time
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest World Cup finals of all time, one year out from the start of the 2026 edition.Jun 11, 16:54
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Preview:Germany vs France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash between Germany and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 6, 15:22
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