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/ 628 days agoBayern and Leverkusen shared spoils after first-half screamers
Defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Bayern Munich on Saturday. Whilst many were predicting a Bundesliga classic in the days prior to kick-off, the match itself failed to live up to expectations. There were few goal-scoring opportunities at either end, with both teams engaging in a far more tactical […]

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/ 757 days agoAtalanta wins Europa League, ends Leverkusen's unbeaten run
For the first time this season, Bayer Leverkusen lost a game. Atalanta collected its first international trophy by defeating the German side in the Europa League Final on Wednesday. Leverkusen, which already secured the Bundesliga and can still win the DFB-Pokal Final, will not be the second German side to win a treble. Instead, it […]

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/ 782 days agoBayern want Leverkusen standout with eye on 2025 transfer
Bayern Munich have often been accused of cherry-picking talents from Bundesliga rivals, and there now appears to be serious interest in a 2025 transfer for Bayer Leverkusen starlet, Florian Wirtz. Wirtz's rise from promising youth to legendary status at Bayer Leverkusen was not without its share of obstacles. In March of 2022, he experienced a […]

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/ 794 days agoWill Leverkusen title win help Bundesliga growth in USA?
Bayer Leverkusen broke its dud by winning the Bundesliga for the first time in its history this weekend. An undefeated season under Xabi Alonso has the German outfit playing as one of the best soccer teams in the world, let alone Germany. While adding the Meisterschale is great for the club, the Bundesliga is hoping […]

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/ 798 days agoHow Wrexham and Leverkusen can win riches this weekend
Although champions of many top European leagues are not decided until May each year, one club can collect a major title this coming weekend. Bayer Leverkusen currently leads the Bundesliga standings by an incredible 16 points. The surprise team in all of Europe is looking for its first-ever German top-flight championship. Bayern Munich has dominated […]

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/ 803 days agoHighly-sought boss makes waves among Real Madrid players
Everything seems to fall into place for Xabi Alonso to be the next Real Madrid boss from the summer of 2025. Several top European teams have been keeping tabs on Alonso recently, thanks to his excellent play for Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen have gone undefeated in all competitions this season under the guidance of the Spaniard. […]

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/ 810 days agoTop club plan future with Xabi Alonso from 2025 after Bayer stay
Over the last several months, a lot of talk has revolved around Xabi Alonso and his future. Bayern and Liverpool have both shown interest in recruiting the 42-year-old, who is having fantastic success at Bayer Leverkusen at the moment. Still, the Spaniard confirmed on Friday that he will stay as Black and Reds' head coach […]

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/ 811 days agoLiverpool looks to plan B as Alonso announces Leverkusen stay
Xabi Alonso has dealt a significant blow to Bayern Munich and Liverpool by declaring that he will remain with Bayer Leverkusen. The former midfielder has been heavily linked with a summer move to either side in recent months. Nevertheless, the Spaniard has resisted jumping ship and is set to continue with the Bundesliga leaders. The […]

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/ 828 days agoReturning Liverpool executive could help beat Bayern for Alonso
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the American conglomerate currently owning Liverpool, announced a new hire with Michael Edwards as chief executive of football. Edwards previously worked with the Premier League team as a sporting director. The exec initially joined the Reds in 2011 and then subsequently departed the club in 2022. Nevertheless, Edwards is now back […]

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/ 831 days ago'Reject Liverpool': Xabi Alonso advised to wait for only one club
While he figures out his next step on the career ladder, Xabi Alonso is entangled in a power struggle between Liverpool and Bayern Munich. After the season ends, Klopp will leave Liverpool. Thus, Alonso is now widely considered the favorite to replace him as manager at Anfield. Speculation has circulated that the 42-year-old will return […]

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/ 835 days agoBayern 'optimistic' on Alonso as club opens talks with Leverkusen
Bayern Munich has reportedly opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen regarding a move for Xabi Alonso. The reigning Bundesliga champions previously revealed that current head coach Thomas Tuchel would depart the club after the season. Tuchel has struggled in his first full season at the helm and the German giants sit in an unfamiliar second place […]

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/ 836 days agoBayern Munich wants Feyenoord's Arne Slot if Alonso deal fails
Bayern Munich is lining up a managerial move for Arne Slot, the boss at Feyenoord, if its bid for Xabi Alonso does not come to fruition. Bayern Munich is looking at a trophyless season after falling 10 points behind Bayer Leverkusen. Consequently, Bayern is going to move on from Thomas Tuchel after just over a […]

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/ 848 days agoBayern bizarrely allows Tuchel to stay with club for season
Bayern Munich has officially announced that Thomas Tuchel will depart the club after the current campaign. The manager previously joined the club back in March of last year and signed a deal until June of 2025. Tuchel, however, will now not see out his contract due to a "sporting realignment" within the club. "In a […]

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/ 850 days agoBayern Munich eyes Xabi Alonso as Thomas Tuchel replacement
Bayern Munich may not look far this summer, as Xabi Alonso would be a natural replacement for Thomas Tuchel if the German giant parts ways with the coach. Tuchel is under mounting pressure with Bayern due to a noted lack of form. Currently, Bayern Munich is second in the Bundesliga table. However, it is a […]

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/ 856 days agoUnited eyeing star Leverkusen duo in summer window
Manchester United will reportedly continue to monitor Bayer Leverkusen duo Edmond Tapsoba and Jeremie Frimpong. The defenders are currently mainstays in the German club's squad under Xabi Alonso. The former midfield star has guided Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga table. Not only has Die Werkself stunned German soccer fans by leading the league, […]