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Ottmar Hitzfeld: 'Bayern Munich not backing Mario Gotze after Douglas Costa buy'
Former Bayer Munich boss Ottmar Hitzfeld argues that the club's purchase of Douglas Costa shows that the German champions do not have full faith in youngster Mario Gotze.Aug 17, 10:35
Bayern Munich begin title defence with Hamburger SV victory
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich begin their season with a thumping victory over Hamburger SV.Aug 14, 20:21
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 5-0 Hamburger SV - as it happened
Follow live action of the Bundesliga opener with Sports Mole as Bayern Munich host Hamburger SV.Aug 14, 17:58
Team News: Arturo Vidal, Douglas Costa to make Bundesliga debuts for Bayern Munich
Arturo Vidal and Douglas Costa are set to make their first Bundesliga appearances for Bayern Munich, while Emir Spahic and Albin Ekdal will start for Hamburger SV.Aug 14, 17:42
Preview:Bayern Munich vs. Hamburger SV
Sports Mole looks ahead to opening 2015-16 Bundesliga clash between champions Bayern Munich and Hamburger SV at the Allianz Arena.Aug 12, 16:04
Bayern Munich down Real Madrid to claim Audi Cup
Robert Lewandowski scores a late winner as Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid in the Audi Cup.Aug 5, 20:38
Bayern Munich beat AC Milan comfortably in Audi Cup
Goals from Juan Bernat, Mario Gotze and Robert Lewandowski send Bayern Munich into the Audi Cup final thanks to a win over AC Milan.Aug 4, 20:37
Half-Time Report: Bayern Munich lead AC Milan thanks to Juan Bernat goal
Juan Bernet gives Bayern Munich a 1-0 half-time lead over AC Milan in the Audi Cup.Aug 4, 19:35
Wolfsburg beat Bayern Munich to win DFL-Supercup
Nicklas Bendtner nets a late equaliser before Wolfsburg beat Bayern Munich on penalties to win the DFL-Supercup.Aug 1, 20:41
Rafinha: 'Douglas Costa needs time'
Rafinha believes that new Bayern Munich signing Douglas Costa will need time to find his best form after arriving from Shakhtar Donetsk.Jul 7, 11:23
Matthias Sammer: 'Douglas Costa is not a replacement for Franck Ribery'
Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer insists that new signing Douglas Costa is not a replacement for Franck Ribery.Jul 2, 01:07
Douglas Costa "proud" to join Bayern Munich
Douglas Costa says that he cannot wait to get started at Bayern Munich after joining the German champions from Shakhtar Donetsk.Jul 1, 13:37
Bayern Munich complete Douglas Costa signing
Bayern Munich sign Douglas Costa from Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk.Jul 1, 11:39
Douglas Costa: 'I have not joined Bayern Munich'
Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa refutes recent speculation that he has already signed for Bayern Munich. Jun 28, 22:07
Paraguay stun Brazil to reach Copa America semi-finals
Paraguay beat Brazil in a penalty shootout to secure a place in the Copa America semi-finals.Jun 27, 23:38
Shakhtar Donetsk confirm Douglas Costa move to Bayern Munich
Shakhtar Donetsk manager Mircea Lucescu says that Brazil international Douglas Costa will move to Bayern Munich, as he is unable to develop any further with the Ukrainians.Jun 26, 17:43
Bayern Munich reach Douglas Costa agreement?
Shakhtar Donetsk reportedly accept a £25m offer from Bayern Munich for their Brazilian international Douglas Costa.Jun 25, 11:55
Preview:Brazil vs. Venezuela
Sports Mole gazes ahead to the Copa America clash between Brazil and Venezuela, with Group C all to play for ahead of Sunday's final fixtures.Jun 19, 19:05
Preview:Peru vs. Venezuela
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Copa America group encounter between Peru and Venezuela at the Estadio Elias Figueroa.Jun 16, 10:20
Neymar proud of Brazil response
Neymar admits that it was pleasing to overcome such a difficult test following Brazil's 2-1 victory over Peru in Group C.Jun 15, 11:51
Late Douglas Costa winner spares Brazil blushes
Douglas Costa scores in the 92nd minute as Brazil beat Peru 2-1 in their Copa America curtain raiser in Temuco. Jun 14, 23:33
Live Commentary: Brazil 2-1 Peru - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Dunga's unbeaten Brazil claim a slender 2-1 victory over Peru in Group C of the Copa America in Chile.Jun 14, 20:59
Chelsea to bid £20m for Douglas Costa?
Chelsea are preparing to offer £20m to finally sign Douglas Costa from Shakhtar Donetsk this summer, according to reports.Apr 1, 02:37
Roberto Firmino scores second-half winner as Brazil beat Chile
Roberto Firmino comes off the bench to score the winner as Brazil beat Chile in a friendly at the Emirates.Mar 29, 15:51
Half-Time Report: Brazil, Chile remain goalless after lacklustre first half
Douglas Costa and Neymar come close to scoring, but Brazil and Chile remain goalless at half time at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.Mar 29, 14:47
Preview:Brazil vs. Chile
Sports Mole previews the friendly between Brazil and Chile at the Emirates Stadium.Mar 27, 16:15
Report: Chelsea agree deal in principle for Douglas Costa
Chelsea reportedly agree an £18m deal in principle with Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk for Brazilian international Douglas Costa.Mar 15, 16:51
Report: Barcelona to move for Douglas Costa
A report claims that Barcelona are interested in signing Shakhtar Donetsk attacker Douglas Costa.Mar 11, 12:13
Douglas Costa: 'I could have joined Chelsea in January'
Douglas Costa reveals that he was in contact with Chelsea during the January transfer window.Feb 28, 16:01
Match Analysis: Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0 Bayern Munich
Sports Mole takes a look at the performances of both sides following the 0-0 draw between Shakhtar Donetsk and Bayern Munich in the Champions League.Feb 17, 22:20
Shakhtar Donetsk encourage Chelsea Douglas Costa move
Shakhtar Donetsk want Chelsea to lodge a suitable offer for Douglas Costa before the transfer window closes.Feb 2, 17:13
Report: Chelsea to make £21m Enner Valencia bid
West Ham United striker Enner Valencia emerges as a £21m target for Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, with reports suggesting that a move could be pushed through soon.Jan 30, 07:47
Douglas Costa desperate to work with Jose Mourinho
Douglas Costa reiterates his desire to swap Shakhtar Donetsk for Chelsea and says that Jose Mourinho's presence is a prime factor behind his "dream" move.Jan 25, 23:45
Jose Mourinho still not tempted to spend
Jose Mourinho insists that Chelsea's shock defeat to Bradford will not lure him into the transfer market.Jan 25, 23:18
Vincenzo Montella offers Chelsea ultimatum over Juan Cuadrado signing
Juan Cuadrado could be a Chelsea player by the end of the month if the club agree to pay his release clause in full, Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Montella admits.Jan 25, 08:32
Jose Mourinho "happy" to learn of Douglas Costa's Chelsea interest
Jose Mourinho admits that he is "happy" to hear of Douglas Costa's "dream" of playing for Chelsea, having been strongly linked with a move for the Brazilian.Jan 24, 08:22
Jose Mourinho expecting quiet window
Jose Mourinho says that Chelsea will not be active in the winter transfer window amid speculation of incomings and outgoings at Stamford Bridge.Jan 24, 04:49
Vincenzo Montella 'to quit Fiorentina if Juan Cuadrado joins Chelsea'
Fiorentina manager Vincenzo Montella reportedly threatens to quit if Juan Cuadrado is allowed to join Chelsea.Jan 23, 23:49
Douglas Costa: 'Joining Chelsea would be a dream'
Douglas Costa reveals that he will "try to negotiate" a move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea in order to seal a "dream" switch to Stamford Bridge.Jan 23, 07:59
Report: Chelsea make £16m Douglas Costa bid
Shakhtar Donetsk forward Douglas Costa is reported to be the subject of a £16m bid from Chelsea.Jan 22, 12:15
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