Also known as: German champions Bayern Munich
Bundesliga club that won the German Supercup and defeated Stuttgart 5-1 to start the 2026 season as defending champions.
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The Namibian
Harry Kane plays for Bayern Munich
“The Bayern Munich star headed a superb equaliser from Anthony Gordon's cross in the 75th minute and thumped home the winner with four minutes remaining.”
Harry Kane: England’s World Cup saviourThe Namibian
Bayern Munich won German Cup final 3-0 over Stuttgart for 21st cup success
“Bayern Munich powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Harry Kane the "best transfer we've ever made" after the England captain's hat-trick handed them a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart to win the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday.”
Bayern salute ‘best transfer ever’ Kane after 21st German Cup triumphThe Namibian
Bayern Munich won the German Cup with a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart
“Harry Kane's hat-trick gave Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich a 3-0 victory over holders Stuttgart to win the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday.”
Kane hat trick seals double as Bayern claim 21st German CupThe Namibian
Bayern Munich sealed a 14th league and cup double and 21st cup success
“Victory sealed a 14th league and cup double for Bayern and 21st cup success, while ending their longest drought in the competition this century.”
Kane hat trick seals double as Bayern claim 21st German CupThe Namibian
Bayern Munich were eliminated from the Champions League by holders Paris Saint Germain
“Already fighting to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg on Saturday host a Bayern Munich side still smarting from their Champions League elimination by holders Paris Saint Germain.”
Wobbling Wolfsburg face uphill battle against BayernThe Namibian
Bayern Munich was eliminated from the Champions League semi-finals by Paris Saint-Germain on a 6-5 aggregate score
“Coach Vincent Kompany said he was "already motivated" for a tilt at next season's Champions League as he digested Bayern Munich's narrow semi-final elimination at the hands of holders Paris Saint-Germain.”
Bruised Bayern ‘already motivated’ for next Champions League tiltThe Namibian
Bayern Munich have not reached final since beating PSG in 2020 showpiece
“The six-time European champions have still not reached the final since beating PSG in the 2020 showpiece in Lisbon.”
Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich to reach Champions League finalThe Namibian
Bayern Munich have scored 116 goals in 32 Bundesliga games
“Already Bundesliga champions, Bayern have scored 116 goals in 32 games — a record in the league and among the best anywhere in Europe.”
Bayern’s Kompany promises repeat fireworks in PSG Champions League semiThe Namibian
Bayern Munich have already clinched the Bundesliga title
“With Bayern Munich having already clinched the Bundesliga title, Borussia Dortmund last week became the second side to ensure Champions League qualification.”
Leipzig can book return to Champions League as Bundesliga top four rivalsThe Namibian
Bayern Munich lost to Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 in Champions League semi-final first leg
“Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, an extraordinary encounter becoming the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition.”
PSG edge Bayern in nine goal Champions League semi final epicBayern Munich drew 2-2 away at Augsburg after Manuel Neuer gifted the home side a goal after 8.4 seconds, the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, before two Harry Kane assists helped the visitors recover. Bayern remain two points behind Borussia Dortmund in second place.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich drew 2-2 away at Augsburg after Manuel Neuer gifted the home side a goal after 8.4 seconds, the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, before two Harry Kane assists helped the visitors recover. Bayern remain two points behind Borussia Dortmund in second place.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Werder Bremen twice scored late to draw 2-2 against Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund on Friday, with Niclas Fuellkrug heading a stoppage-time equaliser on his first visit to Dortmund since joining West Ham in 2024. All four goals came in the last 10 minutes.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, with France scoring four times in the final 13 minutes to keep coach Zinedine Zidane's unbeaten record intact. Italy also won against Turkey as France edged closer to a place in the quarter-finals.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Jurgen Klopp secured his first win as Germany manager with a 2-0 victory over Serbia in UEFA Nations League play, easing pressure after an opening draw with the Netherlands and a loss to Greece. The team fielded an entirely new starting eleven, including three debutants.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored France's only goal in a 1-0 UEFA Nations League win over Turkey in Zinedine Zidane's first game as coach on Friday, but suffered a left knee injury and was substituted. Zidane said Mbappe overextended his knee while shooting and will likely return to Real Madrid for treatment.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 win over Union Berlin on Friday, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals in just 98 domestic games, breaking the previous record by 31 games.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
As voting closes in less than two weeks, candidates for football's top individual honour are campaigning actively. The award, presented on October 26, has become increasingly valuable to players and clubs due to sponsorship opportunities and merchandise sales, even though it carries no cash prize itself.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored with 18 minutes remaining to help Bayern Munich edge promoted Elversberg 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday, breaking a 1-1 deadlock. It was Kane's first goal of the season after drawing a blank in his first two matches.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Jose Mourinho, now beginning his second stint at Real Madrid, faces his former club Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday at the Bernabeu. Mourinho led Inter to Champions League glory in 2010 before joining Madrid, but neither he nor Inter have replicated that European success since.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain bid to join a small group of clubs to have won the UEFA Champions League three years running, after winning back-to-back titles by defeating Arsenal on penalties last season and winning for the first time in their history 12 months before that. Real Madrid (2016–18), Ajax (1971–73), and Bayern Munich (1974–76) are the only other teams to achieve three consecutive titles.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Stuttgart bounced back from a 5-1 opening-day defeat to Bayern Munich by defeating Cologne 4-1 at home in a Bundesliga match. Goals from Bilal El Khannouss, Josha Vagnoman, Grischa Proemel, and Ermedin Demirovic drove Stuttgart's dominant performance.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored twice to help Bayern Munich recover from an early deficit and win 4-1 against second-division Osnabrueck in their German Cup opener. Bischof and Olise also scored as the 21-time Cup holders bounced back after Robin Meissner's early strike for the hosts.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg, from a town of 13,000, defeated defending champions Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 at home in their first top-flight game. Dortmund also won 2-0 against Hamburg in Saturday's late match, though Greece midfielder Giannis Konstantelias suffered a potentially serious injury.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 5-1 in Friday's Bundesliga opener, with Michael Olise and Luis Diaz among five goal scorers, extending the defending champions' unbeaten run in league openers to 15 seasons.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Michael Olise scored and created a goal as Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the German Supercup on Saturday, securing Bayern's 12th trophy of that name and their second consecutive win since it was renamed after Franz Beckenbauer in 2025.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Hansi Flick begins his third season at Barcelona after winning back-to-back La Liga titles, with the club aiming for domestic dominance and Champions League success. Barcelona have acquired Rodri from Manchester City while losing Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, reshaping the attacking unit as they look to address defensive vulnerabilities.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season, with 36 in 31 Bundesliga games. Kane said his "best season ever" — during which he scored 73 goals for club and country — positions him to compete for the Ballon d'Or.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Luis Diaz scored a spectacular goal to help Bayern Munich defeat Aston Villa 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday. Kim Min-jae opened the scoring for Bayern before Diaz added a dipping shot off the crossbar, with Joao Gomes pulling one back for Villa late in the match.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifa president Gianni Infantino defended a proposal to create a private subsidiary to exploit World Cup commercial benefits, calling it "an opportunity but not an obligation" and saying it would unlock previously uncaptured value to benefit member associations, though the proposal sparked global outrage after being revealed.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, with Lionel Messi setting up both Argentina goals in a second-half turnaround after Anthony Gordon had put England ahead. Captain Harry Kane said the team were "gutted" after working hard to reach the semi-finals.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France and Spain meet in a World Cup semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France's potent attacking force led by Kylian Mbappe—who has scored eight goals in six games—pitted against Spain's possession-based, collective style under Luis de la Fuente.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday with Kane and Haaland as their leading scorers; the winners will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 on Saturday in Houston to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with goals from Azzedine Ounahi (twice) and Soufiane Rahimi. Canada, the first co-host to exit the tournament, fell despite a strong first-half performance and will not advance past the last 16.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane says he feels "as good as ever" as he pursues more World Cup goals for England; the captain has scored 72 goals for club and country in the 2025/26 campaign, second only to Lionel Messi's 82-goal haul in 2011/12, and has five goals at the World Cup so far.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned on Friday, four days after Germany's last-32 exit to Paraguay. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, was offered a severance package of seven million euros to cut short his contract.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored two goals in England's 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32, bringing his tournament total to five goals and moving him to sixth on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring list.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time goal gave Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the first knockout match, sending Canada to the last 16 for the first time in their history. Canada will face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on July 4.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Morocco defeated Haiti 4–2 in a World Cup group match but finished second in Group C to Brazil on goal difference. Haiti, playing their first World Cup since 1974, scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years but were eliminated without a point.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in a dramatic comeback, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice including an injury-time winner, to reach the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Cristiano Ronaldo is making a record sixth World Cup appearance with Portugal, who face DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K. At 41, Ronaldo has not scored in his last nine World Cup and Euro matches combined, though manager Roberto Martinez has kept faith in him after his recent success in the Nations League.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →