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Tuesday, September 16, 2014
The Champions League returns
Just four months after Cristiano Ronaldo & co. were holding aloft the giant trophy in Benfica's Stadium of Light, the Champions League is back as the group stages kick-off on Tuesday night.
Holders Real Madrid are in action against Basel and will be eager to kick-start their season, having so far struggled domestically, while Italian champions Juventus will be looking for a longer-lasting European adventure this time around - and have been handed an easier draw, beginning against Malmo.
The Premier League is well represented too, with Arsenal travelling to Dortmund looking to repeat the victory they recorded last term, while Liverpool's absence from Europe's premier club competition is finally over as they begin against Ludogorets.
As ever, you can follow all the action as it unfolds LIVE with Goal.
Holders Real Madrid are in action against Basel and will be eager to kick-start their season, having so far struggled domestically, while Italian champions Juventus will be looking for a longer-lasting European adventure this time around - and have been handed an easier draw, beginning against Malmo.
The Premier League is well represented too, with Arsenal travelling to Dortmund looking to repeat the victory they recorded last term, while Liverpool's absence from Europe's premier club competition is finally over as they begin against Ludogorets.
As ever, you can follow all the action as it unfolds LIVE with Goal.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 11:30
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Friday, August 29, 2014
Chelsea can sleep easy after Champions League draw
The Champions League draw has created a tricky group for some teams but Chelsea will be confident of progressing as they share Group G with Schalke, Sporting and Maribor.
Liverpool, who are back after a five-year absence, will meet Real Madrid, along with Basel and Ludogorets.
Arsenal have been drawn with Borussia Dortmund for the third time in four seasons, while Arsene Wenger’s men will also face Galatasaray and Anderlecht.
Meanwhile, will once again face Manchester City and CSKA Moscow, while Manuel Pellegrini’s men will also play Roma.
Liverpool, who are back after a five-year absence, will meet Real Madrid, along with Basel and Ludogorets.
Arsenal have been drawn with Borussia Dortmund for the third time in four seasons, while Arsene Wenger’s men will also face Galatasaray and Anderlecht.
Meanwhile, will once again face Manchester City and CSKA Moscow, while Manuel Pellegrini’s men will also play Roma.
Friday, August 29, 2014 12:00
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Friday, August 22, 2014
Barca on the prowl for players ahead of transfer ban
Player valuations are set to rocket following Fifa’s confirmation that Barcelona will not be able to sign anyone until 2016.
The Spanish side, who are banned from signing anyone in the next two transfer windows, have only 11 days to cram in their business, while clubs across Europe will be looking to hide their prized assets.
The Spanish side, who are banned from signing anyone in the next two transfer windows, have only 11 days to cram in their business, while clubs across Europe will be looking to hide their prized assets.
Thursday, August 21, 2014 12:00
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Friday, April 25, 2014
Klopp and his 1000 reasons to avoid Manchester United job
Jurgen Klopp has already denied interest in the vacant Manchester United managerial position and seems set on emphasizing it as much as humanly possible.
The Borussia Dortmund boss said on Thursday that "There are about 1000 reasons why I am super happy to work with this club," seemingly ending all hope of the Red Devils tempting one of Europe's most sought-after managers to Old Trafford.
The Borussia Dortmund boss said on Thursday that "There are about 1000 reasons why I am super happy to work with this club," seemingly ending all hope of the Red Devils tempting one of Europe's most sought-after managers to Old Trafford.
Friday, April 25, 2014 12:42
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Friday, March 7, 2014
Bayern to continue Dortmund raid
They signed Mario Gotze for €37 million [£30m] and have already secured the services of Robert Lewandowski for next season, but Bayern Munich are not ready to call time on the pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's top stars.
Ilkay Gundogan is the latest Dortmund player to be linked with Bayern, with the midfielder reportedly targeted as a replacement for Toni Kroos, who could leave the Champions League holders this summer.
And Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has indicated the Bundesliga giants will not stop raiding their rivals.
"We would never make a senseless decision to no longer sign players from Dortmund," he told ZDF.
"We have a good relationship with Dortmund. I met with their CEO last summer and any bad feelings were cleared up then."
Ilkay Gundogan is the latest Dortmund player to be linked with Bayern, with the midfielder reportedly targeted as a replacement for Toni Kroos, who could leave the Champions League holders this summer.
And Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has indicated the Bundesliga giants will not stop raiding their rivals.
"We would never make a senseless decision to no longer sign players from Dortmund," he told ZDF.
"We have a good relationship with Dortmund. I met with their CEO last summer and any bad feelings were cleared up then."
Tuesday, 4 March 2014 11:00
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Saturday, January 18, 2014
Love is in the air for Ibrahimovic & Klopp
The strong bond between Jurgen Klopp and Zlatan Ibrahimovic continues as the Dortmund boss claims he adores the striker's "antics".
The Paris Saint-Germain forward had previously joked to Klopp at the Ballon d'Or ceremony that he would join the German club for free, although the Dortmund coach concedes, in reality, such a transfer is unlikely to happen.
"I like it, I love his antics, he is an extraordinary player. However, there is no option of recruiting a player of that level," Klopp told DPA.
"He told me that I should let everyone at Dortmund know that he enjoys watching us play football.
"There were years in which he probably did not even know there was a football club in Dortmund. Now he knows and likes us - that says it all."
The Paris Saint-Germain forward had previously joked to Klopp at the Ballon d'Or ceremony that he would join the German club for free, although the Dortmund coach concedes, in reality, such a transfer is unlikely to happen.
"I like it, I love his antics, he is an extraordinary player. However, there is no option of recruiting a player of that level," Klopp told DPA.
"He told me that I should let everyone at Dortmund know that he enjoys watching us play football.
"There were years in which he probably did not even know there was a football club in Dortmund. Now he knows and likes us - that says it all."
Friday, 17 January 2014 12:00
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Happy New Year from Goal!
It's the end of the calendar year and spirits are in the sky... footballers and managers across the world have much to reflect on - and look forward to - as we head into 2014.
It's been a great year for Pep Guardiola, who took over from Jupp Heynckes at the helm of treble winners Bayern Munich, while Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery fight it out for the Balon d'Or. Gareth Bale got his big-money move to Real Madrid, though it's time for Sir Alex Ferguson and David Beckham to leavethe party.
Jurgen Klopp is left to drown his sorrows after losing the Champions League final and dropping out of the Bundesliga title race, Jose Mourinho is back with Chelsea, Arsene Wenger is top of the pile and Luis Suarez is in and out of the dog house.
All that's left to say is Happy New Year to all our readers!
It's been a great year for Pep Guardiola, who took over from Jupp Heynckes at the helm of treble winners Bayern Munich, while Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery fight it out for the Balon d'Or. Gareth Bale got his big-money move to Real Madrid, though it's time for Sir Alex Ferguson and David Beckham to leavethe party.
Jurgen Klopp is left to drown his sorrows after losing the Champions League final and dropping out of the Bundesliga title race, Jose Mourinho is back with Chelsea, Arsene Wenger is top of the pile and Luis Suarez is in and out of the dog house.
All that's left to say is Happy New Year to all our readers!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:30
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Bayern on top of the World
Bayern Munich brought their sensational 2013 to a spectacular end with victory at the Club World Cup on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola's side, who won the Bundesliga and Champions League last season, beat Raja Casablanca 2-0 in the final of the competition in Marrakesh.
Bayern wasted no time in establishing a hold on the game, scoring in the seventh minute through defender Dante, before Thiago Alcantara found the back of the net shortly after.
The victory leaves Bayern boasting an impressive trophy haul as the New Year approaches, and having shot to the top of the table in Germany heading into the winter break, there could be plenty more to come for Guardiola and Co.
Pep Guardiola's side, who won the Bundesliga and Champions League last season, beat Raja Casablanca 2-0 in the final of the competition in Marrakesh.
Bayern wasted no time in establishing a hold on the game, scoring in the seventh minute through defender Dante, before Thiago Alcantara found the back of the net shortly after.
The victory leaves Bayern boasting an impressive trophy haul as the New Year approaches, and having shot to the top of the table in Germany heading into the winter break, there could be plenty more to come for Guardiola and Co.
Sunday, December 22, 2013 12:00
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Friday, December 13, 2013
Higuain in tears as Napoli miss out on last 16
Napoli agonisingly missed out on a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Despite beating Arsenal 2-0 with goals from Gonzalo Higuain and Jose Callejon, the Italian side were eliminated after Borussia Dortmund defeated Marseille, meaning the Bundesliga outfit progressed top of Group F, with the Gunners finishing second by virtue of a superior goal difference.
And it was all too much for goal scorer Higuain, who could not hide is disappointment after the game.
"Not going through is incredible," he said. "It is an injustice, really.
"Going out with 12 points – winning four games in such an immensely difficult group with two sides as strong as Arsenal and Dortmund - when you see teams going through with only one or two wins, with six or seven points, it's disappointing.
"It cannot be anything else but bad luck because to win four games out of six and be eliminated is not something that happens often."
Despite beating Arsenal 2-0 with goals from Gonzalo Higuain and Jose Callejon, the Italian side were eliminated after Borussia Dortmund defeated Marseille, meaning the Bundesliga outfit progressed top of Group F, with the Gunners finishing second by virtue of a superior goal difference.
And it was all too much for goal scorer Higuain, who could not hide is disappointment after the game.
"Not going through is incredible," he said. "It is an injustice, really.
"Going out with 12 points – winning four games in such an immensely difficult group with two sides as strong as Arsenal and Dortmund - when you see teams going through with only one or two wins, with six or seven points, it's disappointing.
"It cannot be anything else but bad luck because to win four games out of six and be eliminated is not something that happens often."
Thursday, December 12, 2013 12:00
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Klopp, Wenger & Benitez struggle with Group of Death permutations
The final round of group fixtures in Champions League Group F sees Arsenal, Napoli and Borussia Dortmund all still in with a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.
Arsene Wenger’s men lead the way with 12 points following their 2-0 defeat of Marseille and travel to Italy in their final game to take on Rafael Benitez’s Napoli.
Dortmund lie second on nine points, and face Marseille, yet to score a single point, in their fixture making them heavy favourites to progress.
Yet Napoli also have nine points and know that a three-goal victory over Arsenal will also send them through with a nerve-jangling night of action in prospect.
Arsene Wenger’s men lead the way with 12 points following their 2-0 defeat of Marseille and travel to Italy in their final game to take on Rafael Benitez’s Napoli.
Dortmund lie second on nine points, and face Marseille, yet to score a single point, in their fixture making them heavy favourites to progress.
Yet Napoli also have nine points and know that a three-goal victory over Arsenal will also send them through with a nerve-jangling night of action in prospect.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 09:29
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Sunday, November 24, 2013
Gotze leaves jilted bride Klopp in tears
After leaving Borussia Dortmund for Bundesliga title rivals Bayern Munich in the summer, it was almost inevitable that the Germany international would eventually come back to haunt his old club.
And, just over four months after moving the the Allianz Arena, Gotze made a telling contribution on his return to Signal-Iduna Park.
The 21-year-old came off the bench to a chorus of boos and broke the deadlock shortly after, firing past Roman Weidenfeller.
Bayern completed a 3-0 win thanks to Thomas Muller and Arjen Robben, but it was Gotze who Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp believed to have changed the game.
"I do not care how badly we lost," he said. "The second and the third goal do not represent this match.
"Bayern played differently. They played many long balls and they were very patient. We had the bigger chances until the 1-0 and we had a huge chance for the 1-1.
"But you have to convert these chances. After the second goal you could see the team had a crack. I don't care about the third goal."
And, just over four months after moving the the Allianz Arena, Gotze made a telling contribution on his return to Signal-Iduna Park.
The 21-year-old came off the bench to a chorus of boos and broke the deadlock shortly after, firing past Roman Weidenfeller.
Bayern completed a 3-0 win thanks to Thomas Muller and Arjen Robben, but it was Gotze who Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp believed to have changed the game.
"I do not care how badly we lost," he said. "The second and the third goal do not represent this match.
"Bayern played differently. They played many long balls and they were very patient. We had the bigger chances until the 1-0 and we had a huge chance for the 1-1.
"But you have to convert these chances. After the second goal you could see the team had a crack. I don't care about the third goal."
Sunday, November 24, 2013 12:30
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Arsenal rock Dortmund & hit the perfect note
It had been billed as the clash between Jurgen Klopp's heavy metal brand of football and Arsene Wenger's orchestra but when it was all said and done only one team was left singing the blues.
Aaron Ramsey's 11th goal of a superb campaign gave the Gunners a marvellous 1-0 win at Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday night, pushing Arsene Wenger's side to the summit of their Champions League group.
Aaron Ramsey's 11th goal of a superb campaign gave the Gunners a marvellous 1-0 win at Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday night, pushing Arsene Wenger's side to the summit of their Champions League group.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 11:01
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Jurgen's Kloppstars host Wenger's orchestra
Borussia Dortmund host Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday night with both sides looking to gain an advantage in a hugely competitive group.
But will the 80,000 supporters in the Signal Iduna Park be taking in a football match or a battle of the bands?
Jurgen Klopp compared the two club's contrasting styles as he spoke about Wenger. "He likes having the ball, playing football, passes... it’s like an orchestra," Klopp said, miming playing a violin.
"But it is a silent song. I like heavy metal more. I always want it loud."
No matter the football on show, one thing you can be certain of in a raucous Westfalenstadion is noise.
But will the 80,000 supporters in the Signal Iduna Park be taking in a football match or a battle of the bands?
Jurgen Klopp compared the two club's contrasting styles as he spoke about Wenger. "He likes having the ball, playing football, passes... it’s like an orchestra," Klopp said, miming playing a violin.
"But it is a silent song. I like heavy metal more. I always want it loud."
No matter the football on show, one thing you can be certain of in a raucous Westfalenstadion is noise.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 10:34
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Wenger set for Champions League scrap
After watching his team ease through their Champions League play-off tie against Fenerbahce, Arsene Wenger will now be reacquainted with the edgier side of Europe's elite competition.
In order to reach the round of 16, Arsenal will have to navigate their way past three tricky opponents in Borussia Dortmund, Napoli and Marseille.
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Lewandowski trapped as Dortmund refuse to budge
Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski’s future remains the topic
of fierce speculation as BVB attempt to hold onto the Poland
international.
The 24-year-old enjoyed a stellar season last time out scoring 36 times in all competitions for Dortmund to become one of Europe’s hottest properties.
Dortmund have recently insisted they will not allow the striker to move to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich this summer, although they have stopped short of ruling out at summer exit entirely.
Real Madrid, Manchester City and Manchester United have all been linked with Lewandowski but for the moment at least, the striker seems to be going nowhere.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Can Dortmund stop the Bayern Munich juggernaut?
The Champions League final at Wembley Stadium is just a day away, and the big question is: can Borussia Dortmund stop the Bayern Munich juggernaut?
Jupp Heynckes' side has been simply unstoppable this season, romping to the Bundesliga title with a record points tally, booking a place in the DFB Pokal final against Stuttgart and demolishing the mighty Barcelona over two legs on their way to the final.
Dortmund, meanwhile, surprised many by negotiating their way out of a group featuring Manchester City, Ajax and Real Madrid, before eliminating the Spanish giants in the knockout stages.
Jurgen Klopp's men finished a staggering 24 points behind Bayern in second place in the league, but both domestic meetings between the two have ended as 1-1 draws.
Can Klopp mastermind a victory over the German powerhouse, even without the injured Mario Gotze?
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Bayern & Dortmund given licence to thrill
There are only three days until the Champions League final, with two excellent German teams ready to take the field in London.
With Bayern's buying up of star players - including Dortmund's main-man Mario Gotze - one could be forgiven for seeing the Bundesliga champions as some sort of supervillain.
Will Dortmund, led by "Klopp... Jurgen Klopp..." be ready to shoot down Jupp Henyckes' side? Or, after being defeated in the final in two of the previous three years, is it a case of 'You Only Lose Twice' for Bayern?
One thing is for sure: both teams have a licence to thrill!
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Heynckes and Klopp play Guess Who
Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich faced off in a Bundesliga dead
rubber on Saturday afternoon in a dress rehearsal for the Champions
League final later this month.
But both BVB boss Jurgen Klopp and die Roten manager Jupp Heynckes played around with their team selections, carefully avoiding giving too much away ahead of their European encounter.
Star players such as Mats Hummels, Lukasz Piszczek, Marco Reus and Sven Bender were rested for the home side, while Bayern made eight changes from the team that beat Barcelona in midweek.
And so with both managers keeping their cards extremely close to their chest, who knows how the teams will line up at Wembley...
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But both BVB boss Jurgen Klopp and die Roten manager Jupp Heynckes played around with their team selections, carefully avoiding giving too much away ahead of their European encounter.
Star players such as Mats Hummels, Lukasz Piszczek, Marco Reus and Sven Bender were rested for the home side, while Bayern made eight changes from the team that beat Barcelona in midweek.
And so with both managers keeping their cards extremely close to their chest, who knows how the teams will line up at Wembley...
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