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Do You Remember: Italy v Germany – World Cup 2006

Do You Remember: Italy v Germany - World Cup 2006

Nearly everyone in the world of football will remember Zinedine Zidane’s infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup Final in Berlin. The Frenchman, arguably the world’s best player at the time, finished his career in spectacular fashion, sending Materazzi to the pitch with a powerful headbutt to the Italian’s chest. The Italians [...]

Comparing Robert Lewandowski to the Rest of Europe’s Top Strikers

Comparing Robert Lewandowski to the Rest of Europe’s Top Strikers

As if Robert Lewandowski wasn’t already one of the main spotlights for the summer transfer window before Borussia Dortmund’s midweek demolition of Real Madrid, the Polish International only raised his stock with his four goal performance against the the Spanish giants. His agent has already stated that he’s on his way out of Dortmund, but [...]

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund Deny Lewandowski Deal

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund Deny Lewandowski Deal

Robert Lewandowski’s future still remains up in the air, with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund denying reports that a deal has been completed for the striker’s signature. The 24 year old has long been linked with a move to the German powerhouse, and appears set to move on from his current club, Borussia Dortmund, in [...]

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Borussia Dortmund Should be Fan Favorites to Win the Champions League

Borussia Dortmund Should be Fan Favorites to Win the Champions League

Around this time in most knockout competitions, supporters from all of the remaining clubs start making their claims for why their team deserves the trophy more than the others. But, with the massive squads and budgets at Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, it is probably safe to say that no team currently in the [...]

Lewandowski Fires Dortmund Into Prime Position

Lewandowski Fires Dortmund Into Prime Position

Robert Lewandowski’s super-human, four-goal performance has Borussia Dortmund on the cusp of a Champions League final berth. The match at Wembley looks to be an all-German affair unless one of the Spanish sides remaining can pull off a miracle. Dortmund beat Madrid 4-1 at home on Wednesday where Bayern Munich went one better blanking Messi [...]

Robert Lewandowski’s Agent Claims the Striker Will Leave Borussia Dortmund this Summer

Robert Lewandowski’s Agent Claims the Striker Will Leave Borussia Dortmund this Summer

Only a day after a magnificent four goal performance against Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski’s agent has indicated via Sky Sports that the frontman will be leaving Signal Iduna Park this summer. The rumors circulating around Lewandowski have become increasingly more popular as the summer window approaches, and even more so as the [...]

Champions League: Barcelona Thrashing Proves Bayern Munich’s Ascension to the Top

Champions League: Barcelona Thrashing Proves Bayern Munich’s Ascension to the Top

No one can dispute Barcelona’s dominance this season.  Domestically, they are dominating Real Madrid and the rest of their La Liga rivals with 84 points.  And, Barca have a real possibility of achieving a rare “100 point season”  with six games remaining. Despite their dominance against league opponents this season, however, their Champions League semifinal [...]

The Significance of Mario Gotze’s Transfer to Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund

The Significance of Mario Gotze’s Transfer to Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund

BBC Sport has reported that Bayern Munich are primed to make a huge splash before the transfer window after they agreed to a €37 million transfer for Borussia Dortmund superstar Mario Gotze. The German will arrive in Munich on July 1, and his signing represents the first big transfer of the Pep Guardiola era. Gotze [...]

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Bayern Munich Not Getting Ahead of Themselves

Bayern Munich Not Getting Ahead of Themselves

Despite the impressive 4-0 win over Barcelona on Monday, Bayern Munich’s management and players realize they need to remain focused on the task at hand and not look ahead to the Champions League final. Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes has been particularly grounded when asked about his clubs fine showing on Monday and was fully [...]

Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid Highlights: Lewandowski Shines

Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid Highlights: Lewandowski Shines

It was all about Polish star Robert Lewandowski on Wednesday evening as Dortmund thrashed Real Madrid 4-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final. Dortmund’s main man scored all four of his side’s goals and only needed eight minutes to get the home side on the score sheet. Madrid leveled things through [...]

Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund Live Match Commentary

Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund Live Match Commentary

Borussia Dortmund host Real Madrid in what should be an absolute thriller at Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday evening. A coveted spot in the UEFA Champions League Final awaits the winner of this two leg series, and both teams will be looking to book their trip to Wembley. Join us here today for our Real Madrid [...]

Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid: Dortmund’s Keys to Victory

Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid: Dortmund’s Keys to Victory

As German giants Bayern Munich took one huge step towards the UEFA Champions League final by beating Barcelona 4-0, it is now Borussia Dortmund’s time to do the same. The German team will have a tough task against a well managed Real Madrid side. Dortmund will play the first leg at home in a place [...]

Chelsea Man Waits on Dortmund to Come Calling

Chelsea Man Waits on Dortmund to Come Calling

Chelsea have been in talks with Bayer Leverkusen officials over the possible transfer of Andre Schurrle for a few weeks now. However, the talks have not progressed in recent weeks as Chelsea would have wanted. The German club have slapped a £25 million pricetag on the player, which has forced the Chelsea into offering one [...]

Barcelona v Bayern Munich Highlights: Germans Run Spaniards Out of Munich

Barcelona v Bayern Munich Highlights: Germans Run Spaniards Out of Munich

Bayern Munich hosted Barcelona on Tuesday evening in Munich, and the home side put on an absolute show for their fans. After a rather nervy start, Munich took the lead through Thomas Muller in the 25th minute. Mario Gomez doubled the home team’s lead after the break before Arjen Robben made it three. Muller then [...]

Bayern vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups and Preview

Bayern vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups and Preview

There has been a lot of talk about an El Clasico in the final of the Champions League, but Barcelona have the small matter of getting past Bayern Munich in the semifinals. Real Madrid also have a difficult tie against Borussia Dortmund, but Barcelona would not have wanted Bayern in the semifinals. The German club [...]

Mario Goetze’s Move to Bayern Munich from Dortmund Confirmed

Mario Goetze’s Move to Bayern Munich from Dortmund Confirmed

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Goetze will be moving to archrivals Bayern Munich in the summer according to an official statement released by the club. The 20-year-old has been regarded as one of the best young midfielders in the world. He joined Dortmund as an eight-year-old, and Dortmund fans have celebrated him. Now, it remains to [...]