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
Bayern Munich swept aside Atalanta 6-1 in Champions League first leg
“Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a powerful demonstration of why the German giants are one of the favourites to win the competition.”
Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after smashing six past AtalantaThe Namibian
Bayern Munich won 4-1 over Borussia Moenchengladbach
“Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-1 win over a struggling Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday, barely missing the absent Harry Kane as they continued their relentless march towards another Bundesliga title.”
Kane less Bayern brush aside Gladbach to continue title marchThe Namibian
Bayern Munich won 3-2 at Borussia Dortmund and moved 11 points clear
“Harry Kane scored twice and Joshua Kimmich bagged a late winner as Bayern Munich came back to win 3-2 at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and move 11 points clear in the Bundesliga.”
Kane bags brace as Bayern end Dortmund's title hopesNew Era
Bayern Munich was where Gerd 'Der Bomber' Müller won three-time European Cup gold medals
“Patrick was a modern day forward whose overall style of play was reminiscent of Germany's 1974 World Cup winner, European champion 1972 and three-time European Cup gold medalist with Bayern Munich, Gerd 'Der Bomber' Müller.”
Tales of the Legends – Paying dignified homage to beloved ‘Mini MuffinThe Namibian
Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2
“Harry Kane scored his third straight Bundesliga brace as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 on Saturday to move nine points clear of chasers Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table.”
Kane nets double as Bundesliga leaders Bayern beat FrankfurtThe Namibian
Bayern Munich were 11 points clear of Dortmund at Christmas
“Bayern, who play at struggling Werder Bremen on Saturday, were 11 points clear of Dortmund at Christmas having played the best opening half to a season in Bundesliga history.”
Dortmund thump Mainz to close in on BayernThe Namibian
Bayern Munich thrashed 10-man Hoffenheim 5-1 to restore six-point lead
“Luis Diaz hit a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrashed 10-man Hoffenheim 5-1 on Sunday to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga.”
Diaz treble helps Bayern crush Hoffenheim and go six clearThe Namibian
Bayern Munich are winless in their last two games
“After a record-breaking start to the season, the champions are winless in their last two games, giving Dortmund the chance to dream of a first title since 2012 with 13 games to go.”
Late Guirassy winner for Dortmund trims Bayern's lead atop BundesligaThe Namibian
Bayern Munich suffered a shock home loss to Augsburg, their first league defeat in 10 months
“But Bayern's shock home loss to Augsburg — their first league defeat in 10 months — along with a hard-fought draw in Hamburg last Saturday have allowed Niko Kovac's Dortmund to edge closer.”
Dortmund dare to dream as Bayern's title march faltersThe Namibian
Bayern Munich remain eight points clear of Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga
“Bayern remain eight points clear of Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga but will still be stinging from a shock 2-1 home loss to Augsburg last week, their first league defeat of the season.”
Winter signing' Musiala returns to boost weary BayernBayern 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 →