Kylian Mbappe faces three weeks out with a thigh injury and will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich on February 14, his club announced Thursday.

The France star was hurt during the first half of Wednesday's 3-1 win at Montpellier in Ligue 1 having earlier had two penalties saved.

PSG coach Christophe Galtier had initially suggested Mbappe had suffered a knock to the back of the knee rather than a muscle injury, but tests have since confirmed the true extent of the problem.

"After undergoing tests, Kylian Mbappe suffered an injury to the left thigh at the level of the femoral biceps," said a club statement.

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If he misses three weeks as expected, Mbappe can also expect to sit out next midweek's French Cup last-16 tie against Marseille and faces a race against time to return for a potentially pivotal Ligue 1 game away to the same opponents at the end of this month.

However, PSG will hope that Mbappe, who has scored 25 goals in 26 appearances for his club this season, will be fit for the second leg against Bayern in Germany on March 8.

The news is a bitter blow for the French giants, who are desperate to avoid a repeat of what happened last season when they were knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16 by Real Madrid.

The Qatar-owned club have become used to injury crises involving their star players ahead of key Champions League games in recent years.

A fractured metatarsal prevented Neymar from playing a full part in a last-16 defeat to Madrid in 2018 and a similar problem ruled him out of their loss to Manchester United at the same stage a year later.

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PSG are hoping to win European club football's most prestigious competition for the first time after over a decade of trying since the Qatari takeover of 2011.

They have been eliminated in the last 16 in four of the last six seasons, although they reached the final in 2020, losing to Bayern in Lisbon, and were beaten semi-finalists a year later.

PSG convinced Mbappe to stay at the club last year and sign a new contract despite interest in him from Real as they hoped he would lead them to glory in Europe.

Mbappe's injury comes just over a month after he starred at the World Cup in Qatar, finishing as the tournament's top scorer with eight goals including a hat-trick in the final, which France lost on penalties to Argentina.

The timing is even more of a blow for PSG after they endured a frustrating end to the January transfer window on Tuesday when they failed to process the paperwork to complete the loan signing of Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea.

The Moroccan winger had already passed a medical and was set to add an extra option in attack for Galtier after the departure of another forward, Pablo Sarabia, to Wolverhampton Wanderers.&nbsp;

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Kylian Mbappe faces three weeks out with a thigh injury and will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich on February 14, his club announced Thursday.

Kylian Mbappe faces three weeks out with a thigh injury and will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich on February 14, his club announced Thursday. The France star was hurt during the first half of Wednesday's 3-1 win at Montpellier in Ligue 1 having earlier had two penalties saved. PSG coach Christophe Galtier had initially suggested Mbappe had suffered a knock to the back of the knee rather than a muscle injury, but tests have since confirmed the true extent of the problem. "After undergoing tests, Kylian Mbappe suffered an injury to the left thigh at the level of the femoral biceps," said a club statement. Read more: Lionel Messi scores, Kylian Mbappe misses penalty, comes off injured in PSG win If he misses three weeks as expected, Mbappe can also expect to sit out next midweek's French Cup last-16 tie against Marseille and faces a race against time to return for a potentially pivotal Ligue 1 game away to the same opponents at the end of this month. However, PSG will hope that Mbappe, who has scored 25 goals in 26 appearances for his club this season, will be fit for the second leg against Bayern in Germany on March 8. The news is a bitter blow for the French giants, who are desperate to avoid a repeat of what happened last season when they were knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16 by Real Madrid. The Qatar-owned club have become used to injury crises involving their star players ahead of key Champions League games in recent years. A fractured metatarsal prevented Neymar from playing a full part in a last-16 defeat to Madrid in 2018 and a similar problem ruled him out of their loss to Manchester United at the same stage a year later. WATCH | Gravitas: The death of possession football? × PSG are hoping to win European club football's most prestigious competition for the first time after over a decade of trying since the Qatari takeover of 2011. They have been eliminated in the last 16 in four of the last six seasons, although they reached the final in 2020, losing to Bayern in Lisbon, and were beaten semi-finalists a year later. PSG convinced Mbappe to stay at the club last year and sign a new contract despite interest in him from Real as they hoped he would lead them to glory in Europe. Mbappe's injury comes just over a month after he starred at the World Cup in Qatar, finishing as the tournament's top scorer with eight goals including a hat-trick in the final, which France lost on penalties to Argentina. The timing is even more of a blow for PSG after they endured a frustrating end to the January transfer window on Tuesday when they failed to process the paperwork to complete the loan signing of Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea. The Moroccan winger had already passed a medical and was set to add an extra option in attack for Galtier after the departure of another forward, Pablo Sarabia, to Wolverhampton Wanderers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

PSG star Kylian Mbappe ruled out of UCL tie against Bayern Munich

Winter deadline day transfer deals have changed the dynamics of a league on many occasions, and this time, it’s no different. Every club regardless of it being a mid-table or a topper are in race to sign their dream players as the transfer window closes tonight. In the latest developments, Manchester City’s wingback Joao Cancelo has joined German giants Bayern Munich on a loan deal with an option to buy in the following summer. Whereas, Premier League table toppers Arsenal have also landed Italy and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in a £12 million deal.

Joao heads to Germany

Unlike many other top clubs across Europe, Bayern did some good business in this transfer window by landing some promising talents, and in Joao, an experienced player. Cancelo’s loan move with an option to buy surprised a lot of City or even football fans in general.

For the defending champions, Cancelo made 16 league starts this season but was&nbsp;nowhere to be seen following a defeat against rivals Manchester United, missing next three games. With the emergence of young Nathan Ake and 18-year-old Rico Lewis in the fullback area, Joao started in just three out of ten games since the end of FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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As reported by the Reuters, Cancelo, in the latest news conference said, "My decision had to do with the playing time that had been little in recent weeks. There was speculation that my relationship with (Manchester City coach) Pep (Guardiola) was not the best but fact is I wanted to play more.

"I wanted to start this new adventure as soon as possible," Cancelo added. "I enjoyed my time at City and I am still under contract with the club so I don't see it as a final departure. I will now focus only on my five months and see what happens then."

Gunners gunning ahead with Jorginho deal

Meanwhile, on the other hand, Premier League leaders Arsenal are closing in on completing a deal with Chelsea for midfielder Jorginho worth £12m, as reported by famous Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. As per him, the personal terms have been agreed and the contract until 2024 with option of another year is also signed. The 31-year-old would have become a free agent in the summer as his contract with Chelsea was about to be expired.

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Winter deadline day transfer deals have changed the dynamics of a league on many occasions, and this time, it’s no different. Every club regardless of it being a mid-table or a topper are in race to sign their dream players as the transfer window closes tonight.

Winter deadline day transfer deals have changed the dynamics of a league on many occasions, and this time, it’s no different. Every club regardless of it being a mid-table or a topper are in race to sign their dream players as the transfer window closes tonight. In the latest developments, Manchester City’s wingback Joao Cancelo has joined German giants Bayern Munich on a loan deal with an option to buy in the following summer. Whereas, Premier League table toppers Arsenal have also landed Italy and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in a £12 million deal. Joao heads to Germany Unlike many other top clubs across Europe, Bayern did some good business in this transfer window by landing some promising talents, and in Joao, an experienced player. Cancelo’s loan move with an option to buy surprised a lot of City or even football fans in general. For the defending champions, Cancelo made 16 league starts this season but was nowhere to be seen following a defeat against rivals Manchester United, missing next three games. With the emergence of young Nathan Ake and 18-year-old Rico Lewis in the fullback area, Joao started in just three out of ten games since the end of FIFA World Cup in Qatar. ALSO READ: 'Would've liked Maradona to hand me the WC trophy': Messi on his unfulfilled dream Official, completed. João Cancelo has joined FC Bayern on loan deal from Manchester City. 🚨🔴 #DeadlineDay Buy option clause: €70m.pic.twitter.com/IrPvzX0gm7 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2023 × As reported by the Reuters, Cancelo, in the latest news conference said, "My decision had to do with the playing time that had been little in recent weeks. There was speculation that my relationship with (Manchester City coach) Pep (Guardiola) was not the best but fact is I wanted to play more. "I wanted to start this new adventure as soon as possible," Cancelo added. "I enjoyed my time at City and I am still under contract with the club so I don't see it as a final departure. I will now focus only on my five months and see what happens then." Gunners gunning ahead with Jorginho deal Meanwhile, on the other hand, Premier League leaders Arsenal are closing in on completing a deal with Chelsea for midfielder Jorginho worth £12m, as reported by famous Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. As per him, the personal terms have been agreed and the contract until 2024 with option of another year is also signed. The 31-year-old would have become a free agent in the summer as his contract with Chelsea was about to be expired. Jorginho to Arsenal, here we go! Deal agreed on £12m fee, Chelsea accept conditions and documents are being prepared 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC Personal terms agreed, contract until 2024 with option further year. First contact revealed yesterday night — medical booked. Arteta, key factor. pic.twitter.com/JHm1rMTzxw — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2023 ×

Deadline Day Transfer: Bayern Munich lands Joao Cancelo, PL table toppers Arsenal close on Jorginho deal

Bayern Munich want to sign a goalkeeper following the injury to Germany captain Manuel Neuer but the options on the transfer market in the winter period are limited, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Thursday. Speaking in Doha, Qatar, at the end of a one-week training camp ahead of the Bundesliga season restart next week, Nagelsmann said that, while 34-year-old Sven Ulreich was ready to step in to replace Neuer, the club still needed another keeper.

"Our job is to look at the market, although it's difficult in the winter (transfer window) to find goalkeepers as there are not that many options on the market that make sense for us," Nagelsmann told a news conference.

"It is a complex market, the one for goalkeepers. We are trying to do something. Ulreich has done it well in training here but we are obliged to bring in another keeper, irrespective of who is number one and two."

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Neuer was ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a broken bone following a skiing accident. The keeper, who was part of the Germany team that crashed out of the World Cup in the first round, suffered a lower leg fracture.

Nagelsmann said the choices behind Ulreich were limited to younger keepers, including 19-year-old Johannes Schenk, with no experience of top league matches. Bayern, top of the Bundesliga, resume their hunt for a record-extending 11th straight league crown against RB Leipzig on Jan. 20. Their only warm-up match is against Austria's Salzburg on Friday.

"We want to put ourselves on track for the big match against top league rival Leipzig next week," he said. "We plan it as a full match for those most likely to be in the starting 11."

Bayern, who are four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and six ahead of third-placed Leipzig, face Paris St Germain in the Champions League round of 16 next month.

Bayern Munich want to sign a goalkeeper following the injury to Germany captain Manuel Neuer but the options on the transfer market in the winter period are limited, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Thursday.

Bayern Munich want to sign a goalkeeper following the injury to Germany captain Manuel Neuer but the options on the transfer market in the winter period are limited, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Thursday. Speaking in Doha, Qatar, at the end of a one-week training camp ahead of the Bundesliga season restart next week, Nagelsmann said that, while 34-year-old Sven Ulreich was ready to step in to replace Neuer, the club still needed another keeper. "Our job is to look at the market, although it's difficult in the winter (transfer window) to find goalkeepers as there are not that many options on the market that make sense for us," Nagelsmann told a news conference. "It is a complex market, the one for goalkeepers. We are trying to do something. Ulreich has done it well in training here but we are obliged to bring in another keeper, irrespective of who is number one and two." ALSO READ: Al Hilal, rival club of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, aims to sign Lionel Messi for $300 million - Reports Neuer was ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a broken bone following a skiing accident. The keeper, who was part of the Germany team that crashed out of the World Cup in the first round, suffered a lower leg fracture. Nagelsmann said the choices behind Ulreich were limited to younger keepers, including 19-year-old Johannes Schenk, with no experience of top league matches. Bayern, top of the Bundesliga, resume their hunt for a record-extending 11th straight league crown against RB Leipzig on Jan. 20. Their only warm-up match is against Austria's Salzburg on Friday. "We want to put ourselves on track for the big match against top league rival Leipzig next week," he said. "We plan it as a full match for those most likely to be in the starting 11." Bayern, who are four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and six ahead of third-placed Leipzig, face Paris St Germain in the Champions League round of 16 next month.

Difficult to find injured Manuel Neuer's replacement, rues Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann

A day after Bayern Munich came out in support of its winger Kingsley Coman who was subjected to racial abuse, the French Football Federation (FFF) has also released a condemnation statement.

A day after Bayern Munich came out in support of its winger Kingsley Coman who was subjected to racial abuse, the French Football Federation (FFF) has also released a condemnation statement. Coman was subjected to racial abuse after he missed a penalty against France in the final of the FIFA World Cup. "Following the World Cup final, several players from the French team were the subject of unacceptable racist and hateful remarks on social media. The FFF condemns them and will file a complaint against those responsible," read the statement released by FFF. Following the World Cup final, several players from the French team were the subject of unacceptable racist and hateful remarks on social media. The FFF condemns them and will file a complaint against those responsible. pic.twitter.com/Y4TG65vPJ8 — French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) December 20, 2022 × Previously, Bayern Munich had taken to Twitter to share a message of support for Coman, who has been at the club since 2015. "FC Bayern strongly condemn the racist comments made towards Kingsley Coman. The FC Bayern family is behind you, King. Racism has no place in sport or our society." FC Bayern strongly condemn the racist comments made towards Kingsley Coman. The FC Bayern family is behind you, King. Racism has no place in sport or our society. pic.twitter.com/9Mvhrt0Zc9 — FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) December 19, 2022 × France were caught napping in the final against Argentina for the better part of the first 70 minutes. However, after Coman was substituted for Antonie Griezmann in the 71st minute, the tide suddenly changed. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Mesmerising Messi’s Argentina fulfill the dream by beating France on penalties in final Coman with his extra set of lungs bombed forward at every chance he got and managed to sway some of the momentum France's way. It was his monstrous 1vs1 duels that troubled the Argentinian defence the most. His effective cameo was one of the reasons why France managed to claw their back into the match. However, after the match ended all square at the end of extra time, Coman was called upon to take the penalty kick after Kylian Mbappe. Coman went for placement but goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez guessed right to deny him. This is not the first time that players of colour have received racial, hateful messages after missing a penalty on the global stage. After last year's Euro 2020 final, England youngsters Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford found themselves as the target of racial bigots who hurled extremely vile statements at them. Read more; Man jailed for racially abusing Marcus Rashford, Sancho and Bukayo Saka after Euro 2020 final (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FIFA World Cup 2022: Bayern Munich and French Football Federation condemn racial abuse against Kingsley Coman

Former German goalkeeper and current CEO of Bayern Munich Oliver Kahn said Manuel Neuer suffered a season-ending injury because he 'never listens to anyone'. “Manuel decided to take a little break from the tournament.

Former German goalkeeper and current CEO of Bayern Munich Oliver Kahn said Manuel Neuer suffered a season-ending injury because he 'never listens to anyone'. “Manuel decided to take a little break from the tournament. He needed rest after such stress. Neuer is a big fan of alpine skiing and went to the slopes," Kahn was quoted as saying by RG. "I know that he was warned several times that there was very little snow, stones were sticking out everywhere and it was dangerous to ride, but Neuer never listens to anyone." Kahn, a winner of eight Bundesliga titles added that Bayern Munich had a problem to solve and that is to find Neuer's replacement for the season. "We've lost our goalkeeper before the end of the season. It's terrible because he is one of the best in the world. A very serious loss for the team. But we believe that the recovery will go well and his return too, but for now, we have to solve the problem of a replacement. But this is temporary. Manuel will be back.” Read more: Germany captain Manuel Neuer breaks leg while skiing, ruled out for remainder of Bundesliga season Notably, after Germany suffered another shock exit from the World Cup, Neuer headed to the Alps to ski and clear his mind. Neuer took to Instagram last week to share the news of the accident and the subsequent successful surgery. "Hey guys, what can I say, the end of the year could have definitely gone better," read the Instagram post. "While I was trying to get my head clear while ski touring, I suffered a lower leg fracture. Yesterday's surgery went well. Many thanks to the doctors! However, it hurts to know that the current season is over for me. Take care! Your Manuel." The accident could have been avoided if Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann had not given extended time off to the players who were still reeling from the repercussions of an early World Cup exit. Bayern Munich currently sit atop the Bundesliga table with 34 points from 15 matches. However, with Freiburg and Salzburg breathing down the neck of the Munich-based club, Neuer's clutch ability to perform outrageous saves will be missed. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

‘Neuer never listens...': Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn on the skiing accident

The veteran German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer broke his leg while skiing during the ‘extra vacation’ time handed to him by the Bayer chiefs following Germany’s failed World Cup campaign in Qatar. In a big blow to Bayern’s remaining 2022/23 campaign, Neuer is all but ruled out for the season. Neuer shared the news on his social media handle after going under the knife.

In a post on social media, Neuer said, 'Hey guys, what can I say, the end of the year could have definitely gone better.

'While I was trying to get my head clear while ski touring, I suffered a lower leg fracture. Yesterday's surgery went well. Many thanks to the doctors! However, it hurts to know that the current season is over for me. Take care! Your Manuel.'

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Germany suffered poor fate for the second time in two successive World Cups as they got knocked out in Qatar after they stood 3rd in Group E. The four-time winners lost their opening game to Japan in a World Cup shocker while they played a 1-1 draw against Spain in their next game. In Germany’s final group stage game, they defeated Croatia 4-2, but because Japan beat Spain in its final match also, they stood second in the group and Germany got knocked out.

While each of Bayern players who were part of the World Cup team were supposed to train at Säbener Straße this week before Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann granted everyone with an extra time-off period. Enjoying while being on a vacation, Neuer also shared some snaps of him doing skiing as well.

With the injury of his coming at this time, Neuer is unfortunate to be spending this season on the bench.

The veteran German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer broke his leg while skiing during the ‘extra vacation’ time handed to him by the Bayer chiefs following Germany’s failed World Cup campaign in Qatar.

The veteran German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer broke his leg while skiing during the ‘extra vacation’ time handed to him by the Bayer chiefs following Germany’s failed World Cup campaign in Qatar. In a big blow to Bayern’s remaining 2022/23 campaign, Neuer is all but ruled out for the season. Neuer shared the news on his social media handle after going under the knife. In a post on social media, Neuer said, 'Hey guys, what can I say, the end of the year could have definitely gone better. 'While I was trying to get my head clear while ski touring, I suffered a lower leg fracture. Yesterday's surgery went well. Many thanks to the doctors! However, it hurts to know that the current season is over for me. Take care! Your Manuel.' ALSO READ: 'I wanted him to stay', reveals Erik ten Hag after Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United exit View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manuel Neuer (@manuelneuer) × Germany suffered poor fate for the second time in two successive World Cups as they got knocked out in Qatar after they stood 3rd in Group E. The four-time winners lost their opening game to Japan in a World Cup shocker while they played a 1-1 draw against Spain in their next game. In Germany’s final group stage game, they defeated Croatia 4-2, but because Japan beat Spain in its final match also, they stood second in the group and Germany got knocked out. While each of Bayern players who were part of the World Cup team were supposed to train at Säbener Straße this week before Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann granted everyone with an extra time-off period. Enjoying while being on a vacation, Neuer also shared some snaps of him doing skiing as well. With the injury of his coming at this time, Neuer is unfortunate to be spending this season on the bench.

Germany captain Manuel Neuer breaks leg while skiing, ruled out for remainder of Bundesliga season

Rumours of a rift in the German dressing room continue to grow. According to German outlet Bild, the team is divided into two factions - the Bayern Munich camp and the rest of the squad. Coach Hansi Flick has been accused of harbouring a Bayern Munich bias.&nbsp;

The publication said that problems started before the Japan game. Senior players such as Manuel Neuer and Leon Goretzka were in favour of 'covering-the-mouth' to protest against FIFA banning the 'One love' armbands. However, other players did not want to take part in the demonstration.&nbsp;

The situation was aggravated after Flick made some 'not-so-clever' substitution calls.&nbsp;

"During the Japan game, many couldn’t understand Flick’s decision to sub-Goretzka on for Gündogan, which ultimately led to a loss of control and balance. Internally, it was criticized as a ‘harmony substitution’ to keep Goretzka happy. Gündogan was furious," reported Bild.&nbsp;

Flick, as Bayern Munch manager had coached the likes of&nbsp;&nbsp;Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sane. The German national team also had the core of Bayern Munich, which could have added to the feeling of alienation, the report claimed.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rift-emerges-in-german-dressing-room-after-world-cup-mouth-covering-protest-reports-540172">Read more:&nbsp;Rift emerges in German dressing room after World Cup mouth-covering protest: Reports</a>

Notably, after the group exit from the World Cup, German Football Association (DFB) on Monday sacked sporting director Oliver Bierhoff.&nbsp;

Bierhoff's sacking came a day after reports first emerged of a rift&nbsp;in the German dressing room. TV host Esther Sedlaczek was the first to report the rumours of the dressing room rift when she interviewed Bierhoff.

"Would you say that the One-Love armband could have been handled better? The fact is, according to our sources, not every player was OK with the gesture before the Japan game and they worried that it would cause issues in the team," she asked Bierhoff.&nbsp;

Annoyed at the question, Bierhoff said, “You can certainly discuss that at some point. But after three games that have taken place on the pitch, do you think that One Love armband has played such a big role?”

He later admitted that the armband controversy could have been handled better.&nbsp;

“We could have done it better without a doubt. Whether that is decisive for the elimination is another matter.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/germany-fire-team-director-oliver-bierhoff-after-disastrous-world-cup-campaign-540498">Read more:&nbsp;Germany fire team director Oliver Bierhoff after disastrous World Cup campaign</a>

Flick is now expected to meet DFB president and decide the future course of action regarding his tenure as the head coach.&nbsp;

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Rumours of a rift in the German dressing room continue to grow. According to German outlet Bild, the team is divided into two factions - the Bayern Munich camp and the rest of the squad.

Rumours of a rift in the German dressing room continue to grow. According to German outlet Bild, the team is divided into two factions - the Bayern Munich camp and the rest of the squad. Coach Hansi Flick has been accused of harbouring a Bayern Munich bias. The publication said that problems started before the Japan game. Senior players such as Manuel Neuer and Leon Goretzka were in favour of 'covering-the-mouth' to protest against FIFA banning the 'One love' armbands. However, other players did not want to take part in the demonstration. The situation was aggravated after Flick made some 'not-so-clever' substitution calls. "During the Japan game, many couldn’t understand Flick’s decision to sub-Goretzka on for Gündogan, which ultimately led to a loss of control and balance. Internally, it was criticized as a ‘harmony substitution’ to keep Goretzka happy. Gündogan was furious," reported Bild. Flick, as Bayern Munch manager had coached the likes of Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sane. The German national team also had the core of Bayern Munich, which could have added to the feeling of alienation, the report claimed. Read more: Rift emerges in German dressing room after World Cup mouth-covering protest: Reports Notably, after the group exit from the World Cup, German Football Association (DFB) on Monday sacked sporting director Oliver Bierhoff. Bierhoff's sacking came a day after reports first emerged of a rift in the German dressing room. TV host Esther Sedlaczek was the first to report the rumours of the dressing room rift when she interviewed Bierhoff. "Would you say that the One-Love armband could have been handled better? The fact is, according to our sources, not every player was OK with the gesture before the Japan game and they worried that it would cause issues in the team," she asked Bierhoff. Annoyed at the question, Bierhoff said, “You can certainly discuss that at some point. But after three games that have taken place on the pitch, do you think that One Love armband has played such a big role?” He later admitted that the armband controversy could have been handled better. “We could have done it better without a doubt. Whether that is decisive for the elimination is another matter.” Read more: Germany fire team director Oliver Bierhoff after disastrous World Cup campaign Flick is now expected to meet DFB president and decide the future course of action regarding his tenure as the head coach. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Bayern Munich bias in the German dressing room as rift rumours gather pace

The Round of 16 draw for the ongoing Champions League 2022-23 season concluded on Monday (November 07) with a host of mouth-watering clashes lined up for fans. Defending champions Real Madrid will take on Liverpool while Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have been drawn against Bayern Munich.

Liverpool have not enjoyed the best of form this season but Jurgen Klopp's men remain a dangerous prospect to face for any team in the Champions League knockout stages. The Reds will also have revenge on their mind having lost the 2018 final against the La Liga giants.

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have been handed a relatively comfortable draw as they will be facing Bundesliga side, RB Leipzig, in the Last 16. Antonio Conte's Tottenham Hotspur will be up against AC Milan while Chelse will take on Borussia Dortmund in the Last 16.

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PSG have been handed a tough test against Bayern Munich, who have not been at their best so far this season but can beat any team on their day. Inter Milan will be up against FC Porto while Napoli will take on German side Eintracht Frankfurt.

Here is the complete Champions League last 16 draw:

RB Leipzig v Manchester City

Club Brugge v Benfica

&nbsp;Liverpool v Real Madrid

&nbsp;AC Milan v Tottenham Hotspur

&nbsp;Frankfurt v Napoli

&nbsp;Dortmund v Chelsea

&nbsp;Inter Milan v Porto

&nbsp;PSG v Bayern Munich

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It will be a repeat of 2018 final when Liverpool lock horns with holders Real Madrid. While Madrid have had a fantastic start to the season, Liverpool have struggled for consistency in the Premier League but the epic clash promises to be a cracking affair.

The first leg of the Round of 16 clashes will kick off on February 14 before the second leg starts on March 07. The final will be played in Istanbul on June 10.

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The Round of 16 draw for the ongoing Champions League 2022-23 season concluded on Monday (November 07) with a host of mouth-watering clashes lined up for fans. Defending champions Real Madrid will take on Liverpool while Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have been drawn against Bayern Munich.

The Round of 16 draw for the ongoing Champions League 2022-23 season concluded on Monday (November 07) with a host of mouth-watering clashes lined up for fans. Defending champions Real Madrid will take on Liverpool while Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have been drawn against Bayern Munich. Liverpool have not enjoyed the best of form this season but Jurgen Klopp's men remain a dangerous prospect to face for any team in the Champions League knockout stages. The Reds will also have revenge on their mind having lost the 2018 final against the La Liga giants. Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have been handed a relatively comfortable draw as they will be facing Bundesliga side, RB Leipzig, in the Last 16. Antonio Conte's Tottenham Hotspur will be up against AC Milan while Chelse will take on Borussia Dortmund in the Last 16. Also Read: 'I felt liberated': Barcelona defender Gerard Pique on decision to retire from football PSG have been handed a tough test against Bayern Munich, who have not been at their best so far this season but can beat any team on their day. Inter Milan will be up against FC Porto while Napoli will take on German side Eintracht Frankfurt. Here is the complete Champions League last 16 draw: RB Leipzig v Manchester City Club Brugge v Benfica Liverpool v Real Madrid AC Milan v Tottenham Hotspur Frankfurt v Napoli Dortmund v Chelsea Inter Milan v Porto PSG v Bayern Munich Also Read: Premier League: Arsenal back on top with impressive win as Chelsea crash again It will be a repeat of 2018 final when Liverpool lock horns with holders Real Madrid. While Madrid have had a fantastic start to the season, Liverpool have struggled for consistency in the Premier League but the epic clash promises to be a cracking affair. The first leg of the Round of 16 clashes will kick off on February 14 before the second leg starts on March 07. The final will be played in Istanbul on June 10. ×

Champions League last 16 complete fixtures: Liverpool to face Real Madrid, PSG up against Bayern Munich

Goals by Sadio Mane, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Benjamin Pavard earned Bayern Munich a 3-0 win at already-eliminated&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;on Wednesday as the German giants clinched a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as group winners.

Bayern top Group C on 15 points, five ahead of Inter Milan who also reached the knockout stage after a 4-0 win against Viktoria Plzen earlier on Wednesday, a result that eliminated&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;in the group stage for the second year in a row. With&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;having nothing riding on their game, it did not take long for Bayern to open the scoring through Mane 10 minutes into the first half after receiving a brilliant long pass from Serge Gnabry.

Mane beat Spanish defender Hector Bellerin in a 50-metre race and scored with a tidy finish. Bayern doubled their lead in similar fashion 21 minutes later, catching the Barca defence sleeping and out of position.

Joshua Kimmich passed to Gnabry who, from the edge of the box, set up Choupo-Moting to score his sixth goal in the Champions League this season.

Barca thought they had a penalty after a clash between Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt and Polish striker Robert Lewandowski but the referee, after a VAR check, ruled that there had been no foul. Bayern took their foot off the gas after the break and had a Gnabry goal ruled out for offside in the 56th minute.

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Pavard scored the third goal in the very last play of the game, with a close-range strike from a corner. "The way we won gives us a lot of energy. I don't think Barca were expecting us to be so bold. But you have to do that when you play against&nbsp;Barcelona," Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann told DAZN.

"We scored two lovely goals and added a third at the end. We defended with so much passion. The team made a statement tonight."

Barcelona&nbsp;looked stale and went the full 90 minutes without a single strike on target. "We have to face our new reality, today we didn't even have the level to compete," Barca manager Xavi told Movistar Plus.

"I believe today the psychological side weighed on us, going into the game knowing that we were already out. "We started the season with very high expectations but ended up in a very complicated group and didn't manage to be at the necessary level to compete with them. It's a huge disappointment."

Since winning the Champions League title for the last time in 2015, Barca have reached the semi-finals only once, in 2019. They lost 8-2 to Bayern in the 2020 quarter-finals, were knocked out in the round of 16 by PSG in 2021, and failed to make it past the group stage in the last two editions.

Last year, Barca's exit at the group stage came after the departure of Lionel Messi to Paris St Germain and the financial crisis that led to the resignation of the entire club board.

This season, however, following the big-money signings of Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde, a better outcome had been expected. They have won only one of their five games in the group so far and will go into the second-tier Europa League after ending up third in the group for the second year in a row.

Goals by Sadio Mane, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Benjamin Pavard earned Bayern Munich a 3-0 win at already-eliminated Barcelona on Wednesday as the German giants clinched a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as group winners.

Goals by Sadio Mane, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Benjamin Pavard earned Bayern Munich a 3-0 win at already-eliminated Barcelona on Wednesday as the German giants clinched a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as group winners. Bayern top Group C on 15 points, five ahead of Inter Milan who also reached the knockout stage after a 4-0 win against Viktoria Plzen earlier on Wednesday, a result that eliminated Barcelona in the group stage for the second year in a row. With Barcelona having nothing riding on their game, it did not take long for Bayern to open the scoring through Mane 10 minutes into the first half after receiving a brilliant long pass from Serge Gnabry. Mane beat Spanish defender Hector Bellerin in a 50-metre race and scored with a tidy finish. Bayern doubled their lead in similar fashion 21 minutes later, catching the Barca defence sleeping and out of position. Joshua Kimmich passed to Gnabry who, from the edge of the box, set up Choupo-Moting to score his sixth goal in the Champions League this season. Barca thought they had a penalty after a clash between Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt and Polish striker Robert Lewandowski but the referee, after a VAR check, ruled that there had been no foul. Bayern took their foot off the gas after the break and had a Gnabry goal ruled out for offside in the 56th minute. ALSO READ | Australian players call out Qatar's human rights record before FIFA World Cup Pavard scored the third goal in the very last play of the game, with a close-range strike from a corner. "The way we won gives us a lot of energy. I don't think Barca were expecting us to be so bold. But you have to do that when you play against Barcelona," Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann told DAZN. "We scored two lovely goals and added a third at the end. We defended with so much passion. The team made a statement tonight." Barcelona looked stale and went the full 90 minutes without a single strike on target. "We have to face our new reality, today we didn't even have the level to compete," Barca manager Xavi told Movistar Plus. "I believe today the psychological side weighed on us, going into the game knowing that we were already out. "We started the season with very high expectations but ended up in a very complicated group and didn't manage to be at the necessary level to compete with them. It's a huge disappointment." Since winning the Champions League title for the last time in 2015, Barca have reached the semi-finals only once, in 2019. They lost 8-2 to Bayern in the 2020 quarter-finals, were knocked out in the round of 16 by PSG in 2021, and failed to make it past the group stage in the last two editions. Last year, Barca's exit at the group stage came after the departure of Lionel Messi to Paris St Germain and the financial crisis that led to the resignation of the entire club board. This season, however, following the big-money signings of Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde, a better outcome had been expected. They have won only one of their five games in the group so far and will go into the second-tier Europa League after ending up third in the group for the second year in a row.

Barcelona exit UCL after Inter Milan beat Viktoria Plzen, later get thrashed by Bayern Munich

Barcelona will be eager to show everyone that they are better than rivals Bayern Munich when the two teams face off in the Champions League on Wednesday, manager Xavi Hernandez said.

Barcelona were beaten 2-0 by Bayern in last month's Group C fixture, a result that Xavi said was not a true reflection of the team's talent.

But having won only one of their four matches in Europe this season, Xavi wants his team to show their true worth at Camp Nou on Wednesday.

"We have to show ourselves that even if we are knocked out (of the Champions League) we are a good team and we can compete against the best teams out there," Xavi told a news conference on Tuesday.

"That game in Munich was a disgrace because we deserved much more. That was an accident because we lacked the final touch.

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Even though Barcelona had more possession than Bayern and outshot them 18-13, the German side scored twice in four minutes against the run of play to secure the win.

Barca's indifferent form in the competition has left them in danger of being eliminated early in the competition as they are third in the standings with four points, eight points behind leaders Bayern and three behind second-placed Inter Milan with two group matches remaining.

Inter host bottom-placed Viktoria Plzen, who have yet to score a point, in the other group fixture on Wednesday.

If the Italians win, they would qualify for the last 16 and knock out Barca thanks to a better head-to-head record. Bayern have already secured their place in the next round.

"Regardless of what happens in Milan, we have to win. We have to play as if only our game matters, to show that we are better than Bayern," said Xavi.

"I don't like to talk about miracles... we have a small hope. Though we are in a very uncomfortable situation.

"The numbers are all against us. But ... unexpected things can happen."

Barcelona, who also exited the tournament following the group stage last season, suffered another setback when they were handed a 3-1 defeat by Real Madrid in this month's El Clasico.

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Xavi said that he and his players will watch the Inter game together in the changing room, but refused to send a message to the Viktoria Plzen players ahead of the match.

"I already have too much in hand to start playing the coach of other teams," Xavi laughed.

"We have not been at the level that we wanted in some games. I have the feeling that we (at times we) had it in our hands and now it is not up to us. So we are facing this situation only because of our own mistakes."

Barcelona will be eager to show everyone that they are better than rivals Bayern Munich when the two teams face off in the Champions League on Wednesday, manager Xavi Hernandez said.

Barcelona will be eager to show everyone that they are better than rivals Bayern Munich when the two teams face off in the Champions League on Wednesday, manager Xavi Hernandez said. Barcelona were beaten 2-0 by Bayern in last month's Group C fixture, a result that Xavi said was not a true reflection of the team's talent. But having won only one of their four matches in Europe this season, Xavi wants his team to show their true worth at Camp Nou on Wednesday. "We have to show ourselves that even if we are knocked out (of the Champions League) we are a good team and we can compete against the best teams out there," Xavi told a news conference on Tuesday. "That game in Munich was a disgrace because we deserved much more. That was an accident because we lacked the final touch. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo returns to first-team training after serving punishment for Tottenham Hotspur walkout Even though Barcelona had more possession than Bayern and outshot them 18-13, the German side scored twice in four minutes against the run of play to secure the win. Barca's indifferent form in the competition has left them in danger of being eliminated early in the competition as they are third in the standings with four points, eight points behind leaders Bayern and three behind second-placed Inter Milan with two group matches remaining. Inter host bottom-placed Viktoria Plzen, who have yet to score a point, in the other group fixture on Wednesday. If the Italians win, they would qualify for the last 16 and knock out Barca thanks to a better head-to-head record. Bayern have already secured their place in the next round. "Regardless of what happens in Milan, we have to win. We have to play as if only our game matters, to show that we are better than Bayern," said Xavi. "I don't like to talk about miracles... we have a small hope. Though we are in a very uncomfortable situation. "The numbers are all against us. But ... unexpected things can happen." Barcelona, who also exited the tournament following the group stage last season, suffered another setback when they were handed a 3-1 defeat by Real Madrid in this month's El Clasico. Also Read: Man City boss Pep Guardiola warns Erling Haaland to lay off the carbs during World Cup break Xavi said that he and his players will watch the Inter game together in the changing room, but refused to send a message to the Viktoria Plzen players ahead of the match. "I already have too much in hand to start playing the coach of other teams," Xavi laughed. "We have not been at the level that we wanted in some games. I have the feeling that we (at times we) had it in our hands and now it is not up to us. So we are facing this situation only because of our own mistakes."

Champions League: Barcelona out to prove they are better than Bayern Munich, says head coach Xavi

Borussia Dortmund's Anthony Modeste headed in a last-gasp equaliser to complete a sensational two-goal comeback and snatch a 2-2 draw against visitors Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga's Der Klassiker on Saturday.&nbsp;

The 34-year-old Modeste, who had faced massive criticism after netting just once in the league following his arrival this season, headed in at the far post with the last touch of the game after also setting up their first goal, to rescue a point and keep Bayern off top spot.

He also snapped Dortmund's eight-game losing run to Bayern in all competitions as the Bavarians ended the match with 10 men after Kingsley Coman was sent off in the 90th minute for a second booking.

Bayern, who face Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League on Wednesday, are on 16 points as many as Dortmund, with Union Berlin and Freiburg, both on 17, in action on Sunday.

"Had we scored that third goal then the game would have been over," Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said.

"But then we concede a goal out of a not-so-dangerous situation. We definitely should have defended better. The last two or three minutes, with a player less, it was an open game. It is frustrating for us but that's the way it is. Overall it's a fair result."

Goretzka threaded a low shot through a crowded box to open the scoring with Bayern's first chance of the game in a high-intensity encounter in front of a sold-out 81,000 crowd at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.

Dortmund, who host Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday, were equally aggressive but also had only few shots on target in the entire first half, including a clever Raphael Guerreiro effort that tested keeper Manuel Neuer.

The visitors shot out of the blocks after the break and Sadio Mane should have done better with a diving header in front of an empty goal from close range in the 49th.

Leroy Sane quickly made amends in the 53rd for his teammate's miss, unleashing a fierce shot with Dortmund keeper Alexander Meyer getting a hand on the ball but unable to turn it wide.

With Bayern thinking they had done enough to win, 17-year-old Youssoufa Moukoko set up a dramatic finale when he picked up a Modeste pass to beat keeper Neuer and become the youngest scorer in the history of Der Klassiker.

Neuer managed to claw away a Modeste effort on the line in the 83rd but was beaten when the French striker headed in deep in stoppage time.

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Borussia Dortmund's Anthony Modeste headed in a last-gasp equaliser to complete a sensational two-goal comeback and snatch a 2-2 draw against visitors Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga's Der Klassiker on Saturday.

Borussia Dortmund's Anthony Modeste headed in a last-gasp equaliser to complete a sensational two-goal comeback and snatch a 2-2 draw against visitors Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga's Der Klassiker on Saturday. The 34-year-old Modeste, who had faced massive criticism after netting just once in the league following his arrival this season, headed in at the far post with the last touch of the game after also setting up their first goal, to rescue a point and keep Bayern off top spot. He also snapped Dortmund's eight-game losing run to Bayern in all competitions as the Bavarians ended the match with 10 men after Kingsley Coman was sent off in the 90th minute for a second booking. Bayern, who face Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League on Wednesday, are on 16 points as many as Dortmund, with Union Berlin and Freiburg, both on 17, in action on Sunday. "Had we scored that third goal then the game would have been over," Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said. "But then we concede a goal out of a not-so-dangerous situation. We definitely should have defended better. The last two or three minutes, with a player less, it was an open game. It is frustrating for us but that's the way it is. Overall it's a fair result." Goretzka threaded a low shot through a crowded box to open the scoring with Bayern's first chance of the game in a high-intensity encounter in front of a sold-out 81,000 crowd at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. Dortmund, who host Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday, were equally aggressive but also had only few shots on target in the entire first half, including a clever Raphael Guerreiro effort that tested keeper Manuel Neuer. The visitors shot out of the blocks after the break and Sadio Mane should have done better with a diving header in front of an empty goal from close range in the 49th. Leroy Sane quickly made amends in the 53rd for his teammate's miss, unleashing a fierce shot with Dortmund keeper Alexander Meyer getting a hand on the ball but unable to turn it wide. With Bayern thinking they had done enough to win, 17-year-old Youssoufa Moukoko set up a dramatic finale when he picked up a Modeste pass to beat keeper Neuer and become the youngest scorer in the history of Der Klassiker. Neuer managed to claw away a Modeste effort on the line in the 83rd but was beaten when the French striker headed in deep in stoppage time. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Der Klassiker ends level as Dortmund's Modeste snatches an equaliser at death

Liverpool eased to a comfortable 2-0 win in the 'Battle of Britain' against Rangers in the Champions League group games on Tuesday while Napoli underlined their credentials with an impressive 6-1 thrashing of Ajax in Amsterdam.&nbsp;

On a night when a minute's silence was held before every match in tribute to the 131 victims of the Indonesia stadium tragedy, Bayern Munich and Club Brugge also made it three wins from three while Inter edged Barcelona in a tight contest in Milan.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool went into their Group A game against the Scottish champions on the back of just three wins in their first nine Premier League and Champions League games of the season.

But they settled quickly when Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a sublime free-kick to put the home side ahead after just seven minutes. Rangers' 40-year-old goalkeeper Allan McGregor produced some fine saves, including four to deny Darwin Nunez his first goal for Liverpool, to keep his side in the hunt at half-time.

Seven minutes into the second half, however, Leon King's challenge caught the legs of Luis Díaz to give away a penalty. Mohamed Salah stepped up and struck the ball down the middle as McGregor was unable to repeat the penalty-saving heroics he produced against Napoli.

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"It was exactly what we needed. It was a super, solid performance," said Klopp, who switched from his usual 4-3-3 formation to a 4-2-3-1.

"Sometimes you have to change things."

Napoli stay top of Group A after another impressive victory, coming from behind to hammer Ajax 6-1 to take their tally of goals to 13 from three matches.&nbsp;

Mohammed Kudus put the home side ahead in the ninth minute but Luciano Spalletti's side bounced back with first-half goals from Giacomo Raspadori, Giovanni Di Lorenzo&nbsp;and Piotr Zielinski.

Raspadori added his second two minutes after the restart and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added the fifth just after the hour.&nbsp;Ajax's night was made worse when captain Dusan Tadic was sent off after collecting a second yellow card and Giovanni Simeone closed out the win.

Bayern moved to the edge of qualification with a third successive win, thrashing Viktoria Plzen 5-0 in Group C.&nbsp;

"We were calm, we dominated and we were in total control," said Bayern captain and Manuel Neuer.

"When everything is going well, we're almost unstoppable."

German international Leroy Sane struck twice, opening the scoring from distance after seven minutes and adding a second five minutes after the break.&nbsp;Between Sane's two goals, Serge Gnabry added a second on 13 minutes before Sadio Mane posted his first Champions League goal for Bayern with number three after 21 minutes.

Substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting came off the bench at half time and added the fifth just before the hour mark.

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Hakan Calhanoglu fired Inter Milan to a 1-0 win over Barcelona at the San Siro which took the Italians into second spot in Group C, three points behind Bayern.&nbsp;Inter had lost five of the previous 10 matches in all competitions but Turkey midfielder Calhanoglu ended the crisis talk when he lashed in the only goal of the game on the stroke of half-time.

"It was very important today for us, to show something to our fans who are always with us. We showed that we deserved it," said Calhanoglu.

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez, however, was left fuming after two key handball decisions went against his team. The first saw an equaliser ruled out following a pitch review by referee Slavko Vincic for Ansu Fati's handball just before the ball dropped to Pedri to tuck home.

Barca were then denied a stoppage-time penalty after VAR officials ruled that Denzel Dumfries did not commit a handball offence despite touching the ball in a very similar way to Fati.

"If you ask me I’m outraged... the word is outrage because it makes no sense, it's an injustice," Xavi told reporters.

"I think it's an injustice, I just can't hide it."

Club Brugge also claimed a third successive win to continue their surprise charge towards the next round.&nbsp;

Kamal Sowah and Ferran Jutgla were on target as the Belgian side made short work of Atletico Madrid in Group B.&nbsp;Atletico had their chances with Antoine Griezmann crashing a penalty off the crossbar. They also had a goal ruled out for offside which added to their frustration.

"It's a very tight group and we will have to fight because we won't get anything for free," said Atletico captain Koke.

Club Brugge top Group B, three points ahead of the other three teams after Porto beat Bayern Leverkusen 2-0 with second-half goals from Zaidu and Galeno.

Sporting Lisbon's march in Group D came to a shuddering halt in Marseille where the home side came from a goal down to win 4-1 and get their first win under their belt.&nbsp;Lisbon still top the group with six points, two ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur who played out a goalless draw in Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Liverpool eased to a comfortable 2-0 win in the 'Battle of Britain' against Rangers in the Champions League group games on Tuesday while Napoli underlined their credentials with an impressive 6-1 thrashing of Ajax in Amsterdam.

Liverpool eased to a comfortable 2-0 win in the 'Battle of Britain' against Rangers in the Champions League group games on Tuesday while Napoli underlined their credentials with an impressive 6-1 thrashing of Ajax in Amsterdam. On a night when a minute's silence was held before every match in tribute to the 131 victims of the Indonesia stadium tragedy, Bayern Munich and Club Brugge also made it three wins from three while Inter edged Barcelona in a tight contest in Milan. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool went into their Group A game against the Scottish champions on the back of just three wins in their first nine Premier League and Champions League games of the season. But they settled quickly when Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a sublime free-kick to put the home side ahead after just seven minutes. Rangers' 40-year-old goalkeeper Allan McGregor produced some fine saves, including four to deny Darwin Nunez his first goal for Liverpool, to keep his side in the hunt at half-time. Seven minutes into the second half, however, Leon King's challenge caught the legs of Luis Díaz to give away a penalty. Mohamed Salah stepped up and struck the ball down the middle as McGregor was unable to repeat the penalty-saving heroics he produced against Napoli. Also Read: Minute's silence at European matches for Indonesia stadium victims, reveals UEFA "It was exactly what we needed. It was a super, solid performance," said Klopp, who switched from his usual 4-3-3 formation to a 4-2-3-1. "Sometimes you have to change things." Napoli stay top of Group A after another impressive victory, coming from behind to hammer Ajax 6-1 to take their tally of goals to 13 from three matches. Mohammed Kudus put the home side ahead in the ninth minute but Luciano Spalletti's side bounced back with first-half goals from Giacomo Raspadori, Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Piotr Zielinski. Raspadori added his second two minutes after the restart and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added the fifth just after the hour. Ajax's night was made worse when captain Dusan Tadic was sent off after collecting a second yellow card and Giovanni Simeone closed out the win. Bayern moved to the edge of qualification with a third successive win, thrashing Viktoria Plzen 5-0 in Group C. "We were calm, we dominated and we were in total control," said Bayern captain and Manuel Neuer. "When everything is going well, we're almost unstoppable." German international Leroy Sane struck twice, opening the scoring from distance after seven minutes and adding a second five minutes after the break. Between Sane's two goals, Serge Gnabry added a second on 13 minutes before Sadio Mane posted his first Champions League goal for Bayern with number three after 21 minutes. Substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting came off the bench at half time and added the fifth just before the hour mark. Also Read: Shocking! Exit gates were closed during deadly stadium stampede, says Indonesia football association Hakan Calhanoglu fired Inter Milan to a 1-0 win over Barcelona at the San Siro which took the Italians into second spot in Group C, three points behind Bayern. Inter had lost five of the previous 10 matches in all competitions but Turkey midfielder Calhanoglu ended the crisis talk when he lashed in the only goal of the game on the stroke of half-time. "It was very important today for us, to show something to our fans who are always with us. We showed that we deserved it," said Calhanoglu. Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez, however, was left fuming after two key handball decisions went against his team. The first saw an equaliser ruled out following a pitch review by referee Slavko Vincic for Ansu Fati's handball just before the ball dropped to Pedri to tuck home. Barca were then denied a stoppage-time penalty after VAR officials ruled that Denzel Dumfries did not commit a handball offence despite touching the ball in a very similar way to Fati. "If you ask me I’m outraged... the word is outrage because it makes no sense, it's an injustice," Xavi told reporters. "I think it's an injustice, I just can't hide it." Club Brugge also claimed a third successive win to continue their surprise charge towards the next round. Kamal Sowah and Ferran Jutgla were on target as the Belgian side made short work of Atletico Madrid in Group B. Atletico had their chances with Antoine Griezmann crashing a penalty off the crossbar. They also had a goal ruled out for offside which added to their frustration. "It's a very tight group and we will have to fight because we won't get anything for free," said Atletico captain Koke. Club Brugge top Group B, three points ahead of the other three teams after Porto beat Bayern Leverkusen 2-0 with second-half goals from Zaidu and Galeno. Sporting Lisbon's march in Group D came to a shuddering halt in Marseille where the home side came from a goal down to win 4-1 and get their first win under their belt. Lisbon still top the group with six points, two ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur who played out a goalless draw in Germany.

Champions League: Liverpool edge Rangers as Bayern Munich, Napoli earn dominant victories

On Tuesday, Bayern Munich locked horns with Barcelona in the marquee clash at the UEFA Champions League (UCL) where the Germans scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, courtesy of&nbsp;Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat the Spanish club&nbsp;2-0 in their&nbsp;Group C face-off.&nbsp;

After the end of proceedings, Barcelona's Spainish manager Xavi reacted to his side's defeat. Without mincing his words, Xavi Hernandes fumed in the press conference and said, "I'm p*ssed off. I'm p*ssed off. I don't like to lose - and we didn't deserve it. I think we were better, we dominated them. We were better. But this is the Champions League."

"The process was good, but the result was bad. It was a golden opportunity to win at this stadium, and we leave with a defeat. I'm p*ssed off," he asserted.

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While Barca competed very well and were ahead in some parts of the way, they failed to seize control and left with a defeat. Following the loss versus Bayern -- who have emerged on top of the Spanish club if one looks at the recent face-off between the two heavyweights -- Barca's chances of making it to the Champions League Round of 16 is now tougher. They now have same number of wins as Inter Milan in the group whereas Bayern need a couple of more victories under their belt to go ahead.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, Bayern Munich locked horns with Barcelona in the marquee clash at the UEFA Champions League (UCL) where the Germans scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, courtesy of Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat the Spanish club 2-0 in their Group C face-off.

On Tuesday, Bayern Munich locked horns with Barcelona in the marquee clash at the UEFA Champions League (UCL) where the Germans scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, courtesy of Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat the Spanish club 2-0 in their Group C face-off. After the end of proceedings, Barcelona's Spainish manager Xavi reacted to his side's defeat. Without mincing his words, Xavi Hernandes fumed in the press conference and said, "I'm p*ssed off. I'm p*ssed off. I don't like to lose - and we didn't deserve it. I think we were better, we dominated them. We were better. But this is the Champions League." "The process was good, but the result was bad. It was a golden opportunity to win at this stadium, and we leave with a defeat. I'm p*ssed off," he asserted. ALSO READ | Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 2-0 to spoil Robert Lewandowski's return to Munich While Barca competed very well and were ahead in some parts of the way, they failed to seize control and left with a defeat. Following the loss versus Bayern -- who have emerged on top of the Spanish club if one looks at the recent face-off between the two heavyweights -- Barca's chances of making it to the Champions League Round of 16 is now tougher. They now have same number of wins as Inter Milan in the group whereas Bayern need a couple of more victories under their belt to go ahead.

'I'm p*ssed off' - Xavi reacts as Barcelona lose to Bayern Munich in UCL, says 'we were better'

Bayern Munich scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, through Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat Barcelona 2-0 in their Champions League Group C match on Tuesday.&nbsp;

It was an unhappy return to Munich for Barca striker Robert Lewandowski, the Bavarians' second-highest all-time scorer who left in the summer after eight years, with the Germans now top of their group on six points from two matches.&nbsp;

For Bayern the win could not have come at a better time, following three consecutive draws in the Bundesliga.&nbsp;

"Barca had the better chances in the first half. We had to rely on (keeper) Manuel (Neuer)," Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said. "After the break we were more aggressive. We quickly scored two goals. We basically won because of higher efficiency.&nbsp;

"From our side I am also happy Lewandowski did not score against us tonight," Nagelsmann added.&nbsp;

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Barcelona are on three points, along with Inter. Viktoria Plzen are in last place.&nbsp;

Barca enjoyed a dream start, boxing the Germans in their own half with relentless pressing and carving out several early scoring chances.&nbsp;

Pedri's shot was blocked by Neuer before Lewandowski fired a volley over the bar in the 17th.&nbsp;

The Pole, who scored 344 goals for Bayern in 375 games, came close again four minutes later, heading on to Neuer from close range.&nbsp;

The visitors did not give Bayern a look-in during the first half, with a hard-working Barca backline double-teaming every Bayern player when they had possession, nipping any planned move in the bud.&nbsp;

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"We made six or seven big goal chances but missed them and Bayern took their opportunity," Barcelona coach Xavi said. "We competed, we played very well and had we scored it would have been a completely different match.&nbsp;

"This is the Champions League though, you need to compete and you try to avoid the marking error at the corner which let them go 1-0 up."&nbsp;

After the break Bayern brought on Leon Goretzka and scored against the run of play with Hernandez beating keeper Marc Andre ter Stegen at the near post from a Joshua Kimmich corner.&nbsp;

Bayern doubled their lead four minutes later when Sane charged into the box and slipped the ball past Ter Stegen after combining with Jamal Musiala.&nbsp;

Pedri hit the post in the 63rd as Barca tried to bounce back but the Germans comfortably held on to get the three points and offer Nagelsmann some relief following their run of draws in the Bundesligathat saw them drop to third place.&nbsp;

They host Czech side Plzen in the Champions League on Oct. 4.&nbsp;

Bayern Munich scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, through Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat Barcelona 2-0 in their Champions League Group C match on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, through Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat Barcelona 2-0 in their Champions League Group C match on Tuesday. It was an unhappy return to Munich for Barca striker Robert Lewandowski, the Bavarians' second-highest all-time scorer who left in the summer after eight years, with the Germans now top of their group on six points from two matches. For Bayern the win could not have come at a better time, following three consecutive draws in the Bundesliga. "Barca had the better chances in the first half. We had to rely on (keeper) Manuel (Neuer)," Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said. "After the break we were more aggressive. We quickly scored two goals. We basically won because of higher efficiency. "From our side I am also happy Lewandowski did not score against us tonight," Nagelsmann added. Also read | Vinesh Phogat suffers shocking exit from World Championships 2022 Barcelona are on three points, along with Inter. Viktoria Plzen are in last place. Barca enjoyed a dream start, boxing the Germans in their own half with relentless pressing and carving out several early scoring chances. Pedri's shot was blocked by Neuer before Lewandowski fired a volley over the bar in the 17th. The Pole, who scored 344 goals for Bayern in 375 games, came close again four minutes later, heading on to Neuer from close range. The visitors did not give Bayern a look-in during the first half, with a hard-working Barca backline double-teaming every Bayern player when they had possession, nipping any planned move in the bud. Also read | Alcaraz becomes youngest world no.1 in men's tennis after US Open triumph "We made six or seven big goal chances but missed them and Bayern took their opportunity," Barcelona coach Xavi said. "We competed, we played very well and had we scored it would have been a completely different match. "This is the Champions League though, you need to compete and you try to avoid the marking error at the corner which let them go 1-0 up." After the break Bayern brought on Leon Goretzka and scored against the run of play with Hernandez beating keeper Marc Andre ter Stegen at the near post from a Joshua Kimmich corner. Bayern doubled their lead four minutes later when Sane charged into the box and slipped the ball past Ter Stegen after combining with Jamal Musiala. Pedri hit the post in the 63rd as Barca tried to bounce back but the Germans comfortably held on to get the three points and offer Nagelsmann some relief following their run of draws in the Bundesligathat saw them drop to third place. They host Czech side Plzen in the Champions League on Oct. 4.

Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 2-0 to spoil Robert Lewandowski's return to Munich

Chaos ensued both on and off the pitch during the most recent UEFA Champions League matchday, with fans indulging in a number of indelicate demonstrations across the world in their respective stadiums.&nbsp;

Olympique de Marseille's Group D fixture saw them&nbsp;lock horns with&nbsp;Eintracht Frankfurt at The Stade Vélodrome. The fast-paced affair saw the local heroes suffer a one-goal loss at the hands of the visiting team.

However, it was the fans in attendance at the Orange Vélodrome who managed to steal the headlines for all the wrong reasons. A faction&nbsp;of visiting supporters was seen making obscene gestures during the game, including the Nazi salute. Footage of this incident saw one of the fans sporting an&nbsp;Eintracht Frankfurt logo on his person.&nbsp;

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In response to these insensitive actions, the club was forced to issue an immediate statement, distancing itself from any and all anti-semitic sentiments that were presented by the supporters.

"The club dissociates itself completely and utterly from the one isolated incident that occurred during the run-up to the UEFA Champions League match between Olympique de Marseille and Eintracht Frankfurt, where a gesture resembling a Nazi salute was made. Anti-Semitic ideas are totally opposed to the club’s categoric and immutable values and roots,” read the statement.

On the other hand, the Group C clash between Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona, which took place at the iconic Allianz Arena, saw fans holding a banner at one end of the stadium. The banner in question referenced neither team present on the field at the time.&nbsp;

“Last Minute Match Delays And Bans Because Of A Royal’s Death – Respect Fans,” read the banner.

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This was reportedly referring to the scheduling issues that fans faced after the match between&nbsp;Rangers and Napoli in Glasgow was delayed by 24 hours due to policing issues and the problems that the visiting&nbsp;fans faced while making their way to the&nbsp;Ibrox Stadium to watch the action unfold in the rescheduled match.

UEFA subsequently released a statement addressing this matter, claiming that the organizational conundrum took place due to the 'ongoing events surrounding the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.'

Chaos ensued both on and off the pitch during the most recent UEFA Champions League matchday, with fans indulging in a number of indelicate demonstrations across the world in their respective stadiums.

Chaos ensued both on and off the pitch during the most recent UEFA Champions League matchday, with fans indulging in a number of indelicate demonstrations across the world in their respective stadiums. Olympique de Marseille's Group D fixture saw them lock horns with Eintracht Frankfurt at The Stade Vélodrome. The fast-paced affair saw the local heroes suffer a one-goal loss at the hands of the visiting team. However, it was the fans in attendance at the Orange Vélodrome who managed to steal the headlines for all the wrong reasons. A faction of visiting supporters was seen making obscene gestures during the game, including the Nazi salute. Footage of this incident saw one of the fans sporting an Eintracht Frankfurt logo on his person. ALSO READ: Late winner from Joel Matip gives Liverpool UEFA Champions League lift off Here is footage of Nazi salutes being made from the away end in Marseille: pic.twitter.com/6CHKJaGhfi — Get French Football News (@GFFN) September 13, 2022 × In response to these insensitive actions, the club was forced to issue an immediate statement, distancing itself from any and all anti-semitic sentiments that were presented by the supporters. "The club dissociates itself completely and utterly from the one isolated incident that occurred during the run-up to the UEFA Champions League match between Olympique de Marseille and Eintracht Frankfurt, where a gesture resembling a Nazi salute was made. Anti-Semitic ideas are totally opposed to the club’s categoric and immutable values and roots,” read the statement. On the other hand, the Group C clash between Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona, which took place at the iconic Allianz Arena, saw fans holding a banner at one end of the stadium. The banner in question referenced neither team present on the field at the time. “Last Minute Match Delays And Bans Because Of A Royal’s Death – Respect Fans,” read the banner. Bayern fans protesting against impact of Queen’s death on fixtures — Rangers v Napoli games seem to be central to this one pic.twitter.com/G9vqjPbmAu — Mark Ogden (@MarkOgden_) September 13, 2022 × ALSO READ: 'I'm p*ssed off' - Xavi reacts as Barcelona lose to Bayern Munich in UCL, says 'we were better' This was reportedly referring to the scheduling issues that fans faced after the match between Rangers and Napoli in Glasgow was delayed by 24 hours due to policing issues and the problems that the visiting fans faced while making their way to the Ibrox Stadium to watch the action unfold in the rescheduled match. UEFA subsequently released a statement addressing this matter, claiming that the organizational conundrum took place due to the 'ongoing events surrounding the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.'

Champions League matchday 2 marred by Nazi salutes and protests against delaying fixtures over Queen's death

Robert&nbsp;Lewandowski will be in focus as Barcelona will take on Bayern Munich in the high-voltage UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday (September 13). The rivalry between both sides have given plenty to cheer for the fans and even though the Germans have had the edge over the Spanish&nbsp;giants, the&nbsp;Catalans will not be taken lightly as they are one of the best in the world.&nbsp;

With Lewandowski joining Barca, the clash is eagerly awaited and he will generate a lot of eyeballs, without a doubt, after having spent as many as eight years with the Bavarians. Talking about both sides' campaigns so far, Bayern and Barcelona have had contrasting starts. Barca are placed second in the La Liga standings with four&nbsp;wins in five matches, on the other hand, Bayern are placed third in the Bundesliga after having drawn&nbsp;their last three matches. Overall, it promises to be an enthralling battle between the two heavyweights.

All you need to know about Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match:

When and at what time will the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League face-off begin?

The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League game will get underway at 12:30 AM IST (Wednesday) on September 14.

Where will the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match be played?

The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

Which channel will telecast the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UCL Champions League fixture on TV?

The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match's live telecast will be aired on the Sony Ten Network.

How to watch the live streaming of Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League game?

The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match's live streaming will be available on Sony Liv.

Robert Lewandowski will be in focus as Barcelona will take on Bayern Munich in the high-voltage UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday (September 13). The rivalry between both sides have given plenty to cheer for the fans and even though the Germans have had the edge over the Spanish giants, the Catalans will not be taken lightly as they are one of the best in the world.

Robert Lewandowski will be in focus as Barcelona will take on Bayern Munich in the high-voltage UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday (September 13). The rivalry between both sides have given plenty to cheer for the fans and even though the Germans have had the edge over the Spanish giants, the Catalans will not be taken lightly as they are one of the best in the world. With Lewandowski joining Barca, the clash is eagerly awaited and he will generate a lot of eyeballs, without a doubt, after having spent as many as eight years with the Bavarians. Talking about both sides' campaigns so far, Bayern and Barcelona have had contrasting starts. Barca are placed second in the La Liga standings with four wins in five matches, on the other hand, Bayern are placed third in the Bundesliga after having drawn their last three matches. Overall, it promises to be an enthralling battle between the two heavyweights. All you need to know about Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match: When and at what time will the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League face-off begin? The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League game will get underway at 12:30 AM IST (Wednesday) on September 14. Where will the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match be played? The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Which channel will telecast the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UCL Champions League fixture on TV? The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match's live telecast will be aired on the Sony Ten Network. How to watch the live streaming of Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League game? The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match's live streaming will be available on Sony Liv.

Bayern vs Barcelona, UEFA Champions League: When and where to watch live streaming of marquee clash?

Bayern Munich will welcome Robert Lewandowski's Barcelona to the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, hoping to jolt themselves out of a poor run of Bundesliga form. Despite Wednesday's impressive 2-0 win at Inter Milan, Bayern have drawn three games in a row and sit in the unfamiliar position of third place after six matches.&nbsp;

While Bayern have not struggled to find the back of the net this season with 31 goals in nine games, they have missed Lewandowski's penetration at crucial moments in recent weeks.&nbsp;Lewandowski has had a dominant start to life in Spain, scoring six times in five La Liga matches for Barcelona to sit in his usual spot atop the goalscoring charts.&nbsp;

With four wins and a draw, Barcelona are unbeaten in the league and sit second behind Real Madrid.&nbsp;In the Champions League, Lewandowski opened his account with a hat-trick in Barcelona's 5-1 home win against Viktoria Plzen.&nbsp;

Speaking directly after their 2-2 home draw with Stuttgart on Saturday, Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said his team knew better than most the kind of damage Lewandowski could inflict.&nbsp;

"We have been warned," Salihamidzic said about his former striker's form for his new club.&nbsp;

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Bayern have a strong recent Champions League record against Barcelona, with two 3-0 wins last season along with an 8-2 quarter-final thumping on the way to winning the 2020 title.&nbsp;

The six-time European champions are however fully aware that this Barcelona side is stronger than some of the recent incarnations.

"Worried? I don't know (about that)," Salihamidzic said on Saturday when asked if his side were fearful ahead of Barca's visit.&nbsp;

"We have to shift up two gears, even three against Barcelona.

"Barcelona have top players, play good football (and) 'Lewa' is up front, he uses every opportunity."&nbsp;

Manager Julian Nagelsmann said his side's Bundesliga form will not change the preparation for Tuesday's game.&nbsp;

"I approach the week the way I would have done it if we had won," Nagelsmann said on Saturday.&nbsp;

"We're trying to come up with a good idea for Barcelona, which will be difficult.&nbsp;

"I would have done the same thing if we had won 4-0 today."

After his side's 2-0 win over Inter, Nagelsmann said his side were "looking forward" to taking on the man who scored 344 goals in 375 Bayern appearances.

"I am looking forward to it (the reunion with Lewandowski). Not so much as an opponent because he's very dangerous, but as a person I will be pleased to see him."

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Nagelsmann said he hoped fans would welcome Lewandowski back warmly, despite the acrimonious nature of his departure.

"I hope the fans will honour that too, regardless of how things were with his departure."

Bayern forward Thomas Mueller, who said he was "mad at ourselves for the first time this season" after the draw with Stuttgart, said he was happy for the focus to shift away from his side's domestic problems.&nbsp;

"We're really looking forward to the duel - not just because of Robert," Mueller said.&nbsp;

"It's a meeting at the summit in the group."

Bayern Munich will welcome Robert Lewandowski's Barcelona to the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, hoping to jolt themselves out of a poor run of Bundesliga form. Despite Wednesday's impressive 2-0 win at Inter Milan, Bayern have drawn three games in a row and sit in the unfamiliar position of third place after six matches.

Bayern Munich will welcome Robert Lewandowski's Barcelona to the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, hoping to jolt themselves out of a poor run of Bundesliga form. Despite Wednesday's impressive 2-0 win at Inter Milan, Bayern have drawn three games in a row and sit in the unfamiliar position of third place after six matches. While Bayern have not struggled to find the back of the net this season with 31 goals in nine games, they have missed Lewandowski's penetration at crucial moments in recent weeks. Lewandowski has had a dominant start to life in Spain, scoring six times in five La Liga matches for Barcelona to sit in his usual spot atop the goalscoring charts. With four wins and a draw, Barcelona are unbeaten in the league and sit second behind Real Madrid. In the Champions League, Lewandowski opened his account with a hat-trick in Barcelona's 5-1 home win against Viktoria Plzen. Speaking directly after their 2-2 home draw with Stuttgart on Saturday, Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said his team knew better than most the kind of damage Lewandowski could inflict. "We have been warned," Salihamidzic said about his former striker's form for his new club. Also Read: Real Madrid come from behind to beat Mallorca 4-1 to return atop Bayern have a strong recent Champions League record against Barcelona, with two 3-0 wins last season along with an 8-2 quarter-final thumping on the way to winning the 2020 title. The six-time European champions are however fully aware that this Barcelona side is stronger than some of the recent incarnations. "Worried? I don't know (about that)," Salihamidzic said on Saturday when asked if his side were fearful ahead of Barca's visit. "We have to shift up two gears, even three against Barcelona. "Barcelona have top players, play good football (and) 'Lewa' is up front, he uses every opportunity." Manager Julian Nagelsmann said his side's Bundesliga form will not change the preparation for Tuesday's game. "I approach the week the way I would have done it if we had won," Nagelsmann said on Saturday. "We're trying to come up with a good idea for Barcelona, which will be difficult. "I would have done the same thing if we had won 4-0 today." After his side's 2-0 win over Inter, Nagelsmann said his side were "looking forward" to taking on the man who scored 344 goals in 375 Bayern appearances. "I am looking forward to it (the reunion with Lewandowski). Not so much as an opponent because he's very dangerous, but as a person I will be pleased to see him." Also Read: 'Devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end'- Thomas Tuchel reacts after being sacked Nagelsmann said he hoped fans would welcome Lewandowski back warmly, despite the acrimonious nature of his departure. "I hope the fans will honour that too, regardless of how things were with his departure." Bayern forward Thomas Mueller, who said he was "mad at ourselves for the first time this season" after the draw with Stuttgart, said he was happy for the focus to shift away from his side's domestic problems. "We're really looking forward to the duel - not just because of Robert," Mueller said. "It's a meeting at the summit in the group."

'We've been warned': Bayern Munich wary ahead of Lewandowski reunion in Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to stay at Manchester United after the Portuguese forward failed to get a move away from the club before the transfer window shut on Friday (September 02). Ronaldo had made his desire to leave United clear after the club's failure to secure Champions League football last season.

The Portuguese icon wanted to join a club competing in the Champions League to still be fighting for major trophies in what are the final few years of his career. However, none of the top&nbsp; European clubs showcased any interest in landing the 37-year-old despite his agent Jorge Mendes' continuous attempts to find a new club for his client.

The likes of Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, and Napoli among others were all contacted by Mendes to secure Ronaldo's move away from United. However, no move materialised for the Portuguese, who will be competing in the Europa League for the first time in his career this season.

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Bayern Munich's sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic revealed the club was contacted by Ronaldo's agent in the summer and they held talks over a potential move for the Manchester United star. However, the club felt the deal was not an option.

"He's an incredibly big personality. A big player who has made his mark on the world of football in recent years. It wasn't an option for us because we were doing other things. But you don't have to feel sorry for him. He's a great footballer who has achieved great things in recent years,"&nbsp;Salihamidzic told Sky Sports Germany.

Ronaldo returned to Manchester United from Juventus last summer and was the club's top-scorer in the Premier League with 18 goals. However, despite his heroics, United endured a horrible season and failed to finish inside the top four. United sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer midway through their campaign before parting ways with interim manager Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season.

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After the arrival of current manager Erik Ten Hag, Ronaldo made his desire to leave clear to the United board. However, despite his agent's efforts, no top clubs presented an offer to sign the Portuguese from United. Ronaldo is yet to start a game for United so far this season.

He was brought on as a substitute in United's last two wins against Southampton and Leicester City in the Premier League. However, the Portuguese superstar has looked in great shape and is expected to soon make his first start of the season.

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Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to stay at Manchester United after the Portuguese forward failed to get a move away from the club before the transfer window shut on Friday (September 02).

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to stay at Manchester United after the Portuguese forward failed to get a move away from the club before the transfer window shut on Friday (September 02). Ronaldo had made his desire to leave United clear after the club's failure to secure Champions League football last season. The Portuguese icon wanted to join a club competing in the Champions League to still be fighting for major trophies in what are the final few years of his career. However, none of the top European clubs showcased any interest in landing the 37-year-old despite his agent Jorge Mendes' continuous attempts to find a new club for his client. The likes of Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, and Napoli among others were all contacted by Mendes to secure Ronaldo's move away from United. However, no move materialised for the Portuguese, who will be competing in the Europa League for the first time in his career this season. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo's UCL dreams dashed as AC Milan reject Chelsea's offer for Rafael Leao: Reports Bayern Munich's sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic revealed the club was contacted by Ronaldo's agent in the summer and they held talks over a potential move for the Manchester United star. However, the club felt the deal was not an option. "He's an incredibly big personality. A big player who has made his mark on the world of football in recent years. It wasn't an option for us because we were doing other things. But you don't have to feel sorry for him. He's a great footballer who has achieved great things in recent years," Salihamidzic told Sky Sports Germany. Ronaldo returned to Manchester United from Juventus last summer and was the club's top-scorer in the Premier League with 18 goals. However, despite his heroics, United endured a horrible season and failed to finish inside the top four. United sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer midway through their campaign before parting ways with interim manager Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season. Also Read: Chelsea agree to a £10M swap deal with Barcelona as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns to London After the arrival of current manager Erik Ten Hag, Ronaldo made his desire to leave clear to the United board. However, despite his agent's efforts, no top clubs presented an offer to sign the Portuguese from United. Ronaldo is yet to start a game for United so far this season. He was brought on as a substitute in United's last two wins against Southampton and Leicester City in the Premier League. However, the Portuguese superstar has looked in great shape and is expected to soon make his first start of the season.

Bayern Munich held talks with Cristiano Ronaldo's agent over potential transfer but deal was 'not an option'

The Champions League group stage draw got underway in Istanbul, Turkey, with some of the most successful European teams going up against equally formidable opponents for the pleasure of fans all over the world.&nbsp;

The reigning champions Real Madrid found themselves in Group F among the likes of Shakhtar Donetsk, Celtic and RB Leipzig. Last year's finalists Liverpool, on the other hand, joined Ajax, Napoli and Rangers in Group A.

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Group B featured Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Club Brugge and FC Porto. While Group D will see&nbsp;Eintracht Frankfurt, Tottenham Hotspur,&nbsp;Sporting Lisbon and&nbsp;Marseille lock horns with each other on the football pitch.

Group E will witness Chelsea, AC Milan,&nbsp;Salzburg and&nbsp;Dinamo Zagreb go toe-to-toe against each other. Group G houses the Premier League kingpins Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and&nbsp;Copenhagen. The final group in the tournament will see PSG, Benfica, Juventus and&nbsp;Maccabi Haifa.

In addition to the group stage draws, UEFA also went on to honour players and managers with awards, recognizing their performances over the course of the last season.

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Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois and Karim Benzema were nominated for the title of UEFA Men's Player of the Year. However, it was the Real Madrid striker who walked away with the title. The title of the Women's Player of the Year, on the other hand, was conferred upon&nbsp;Barcelona's Alexia Putellas.

Carlos Ancelloti, who led Real Madrid's charge to La Liga and Champions League glory, was honoured with the title of UEFA Men's Coach of the Year. The Women's Coach of the Year accolade was picked up by&nbsp;Sarina Wiegman, who spearheaded England's Euro 2022 win.

The Champions League group stage draw got underway in Istanbul, Turkey, with some of the most successful European teams going up against equally formidable opponents for the pleasure of fans all over the world.

The Champions League group stage draw got underway in Istanbul, Turkey, with some of the most successful European teams going up against equally formidable opponents for the pleasure of fans all over the world. The reigning champions Real Madrid found themselves in Group F among the likes of Shakhtar Donetsk, Celtic and RB Leipzig. Last year's finalists Liverpool, on the other hand, joined Ajax, Napoli and Rangers in Group A. ALSO READ: 'Will never...': Former Liverpool star lashes out at Cristiano Ronaldo for brutally ignoring Jamie Carragher Group B featured Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Club Brugge and FC Porto. While Group D will see Eintracht Frankfurt, Tottenham Hotspur, Sporting Lisbon and Marseille lock horns with each other on the football pitch. Group E will witness Chelsea, AC Milan, Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb go toe-to-toe against each other. Group G houses the Premier League kingpins Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and Copenhagen. The final group in the tournament will see PSG, Benfica, Juventus and Maccabi Haifa. In addition to the group stage draws, UEFA also went on to honour players and managers with awards, recognizing their performances over the course of the last season. ALSO READ: 'How many stories do you have?': Man City's Benjamin Mendy asked police after being arrested for rape Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois and Karim Benzema were nominated for the title of UEFA Men's Player of the Year. However, it was the Real Madrid striker who walked away with the title. The title of the Women's Player of the Year, on the other hand, was conferred upon Barcelona's Alexia Putellas. Carlos Ancelloti, who led Real Madrid's charge to La Liga and Champions League glory, was honoured with the title of UEFA Men's Coach of the Year. The Women's Coach of the Year accolade was picked up by Sarina Wiegman, who spearheaded England's Euro 2022 win.

UEFA Champions League: Group stage draws revealed, Manchester City  take on Borussia Dortmund and more

In the wake of the completion of the Champions League play-off ties, UEFA has announced the pots for the 2022/23 Champions League group stage draw. The draw is set to take place on Thursday at 17:00 BST in Istanbul.

The reigning UCL&nbsp;champions Real Madrid find themselves in Pot 1 with the likes of&nbsp;Eintracht Frankfurt,&nbsp;Manchester City,&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain,&nbsp;AC Milan,&nbsp;Bayern Munich,&nbsp;Ajax, and Porto.&nbsp;

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The second pot will feature last year's finalists, Liverpool alongside some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including Liverpool, Barcelona,&nbsp;Sevilla,&nbsp;Juventus,&nbsp;Chelsea,&nbsp;Atletico Madrid,&nbsp;RB Leipzig, and Tottenham.

The third pot houses clubs like&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund,&nbsp;RB Salzburg,&nbsp;Shakhtar Donetsk, Inter, Bayer Leverkusen, Napoli, Sporting CP, and Benfica.

While the fourth pot will see the likes of&nbsp;Club Brugge,&nbsp;Celtic,&nbsp;Maccabi Haifa,&nbsp;Viktoria Plzen,&nbsp;Marseille,&nbsp;Rangers,&nbsp;FC Copenhagen, and Dinamo Zagreb.

The Champions League group stage matches are all set to go down&nbsp;on September 6th and will come to an end on November 2nd.

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The schedule of the tournament has been adjusted according to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which is set to kick off later this year. The Champions League is slated to start early in September and will end 5 weeks ahead of schedule in early November.

The initial six rounds of the tournament will be played up until November before the footballing community will leap headfirst into a short hiatus prompted by the first World Cup being held outside the European summer. The Champions League final is all set to take place at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium on June 10th.

In the wake of the completion of the Champions League play-off ties, UEFA has announced the pots for the 2022/23 Champions League group stage draw. The draw is set to take place on Thursday at 17:00 BST in Istanbul.

In the wake of the completion of the Champions League play-off ties, UEFA has announced the pots for the 2022/23 Champions League group stage draw. The draw is set to take place on Thursday at 17:00 BST in Istanbul. The reigning UCL champions Real Madrid find themselves in Pot 1 with the likes of Eintracht Frankfurt, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Ajax, and Porto. ALSO READ: Barcelona vs Manchester City live streaming: When & where to watch the friendly match in India? The second pot will feature last year's finalists, Liverpool alongside some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including Liverpool, Barcelona, Sevilla, Juventus, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig, and Tottenham. The third pot houses clubs like Borussia Dortmund, RB Salzburg, Shakhtar Donetsk, Inter, Bayer Leverkusen, Napoli, Sporting CP, and Benfica. While the fourth pot will see the likes of Club Brugge, Celtic, Maccabi Haifa, Viktoria Plzen, Marseille, Rangers, FC Copenhagen, and Dinamo Zagreb. The Champions League group stage matches are all set to go down on September 6th and will come to an end on November 2nd. ALSO READ: Man United's Cristiano Ronaldo was open to take pay cut to be part of Borussia Dortmund: Report The schedule of the tournament has been adjusted according to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which is set to kick off later this year. The Champions League is slated to start early in September and will end 5 weeks ahead of schedule in early November. The initial six rounds of the tournament will be played up until November before the footballing community will leap headfirst into a short hiatus prompted by the first World Cup being held outside the European summer. The Champions League final is all set to take place at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium on June 10th.

UEFA confirms Champions League group stage draw pots for the upcoming season

Former Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has slammed the Bundesliga giants for 'lying' to the fans over his exit terms this summer. Lewandowski, who enjoyed a stunning 8-year spell at Bayern, left the German club this summer to secure a switch to Barcelona in a deal worth around 50 million euros.&nbsp;

Lewandowski had made it clear to Bayern this summer that he wanted to leave the club with FC Barcelona interested in his services. The Polish striker, who had one year left on his contract, was not willing to sign an extension and remained firm on leaving despite Bayern publically claiming he was not for sale.

The Polish striker, who played an instrumental role in Bayern Munich's success over the last few years, recently opened up on his move to Barcelona and denied the reports that he wanted to leave due to Erlin Haaland's potential arrival at the club. Norweigan striker Haaland was heavily linked with Bayern before completing a move to Manchester City earlier this summer.&nbsp;

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"(My exit)&nbsp;had nothing to do with Erling [Haaland]," Lewandowski told ESPN when asked if Haaland's potential arrival was one of the reasons behind his departure from Bayern.&nbsp;

"I am the guy who even if something's not good for me -- truth is more important. I don't want to speak about what happened exactly. But if the question is if the decision to move was because of him, no, I didn't see the problem if he joined Bayern Munich," he added.

Lewandowski then went on to slam Bayern Munich for internal politics at the club and feeding wrong information to the fans about his move to Barcelona. The 33-year-old striker, who was one of the favourites to win the Ballon d'Or in 2020, said a lot of 'bullsh*t' was spoken about him by the club before his transfer to Barcelona.

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"But some kind of people doesn't say to me the truth, say something different. And for me it was always important to be clear, to stay true, and maybe for a few people that was the problem. And in the end I know that something doesn't work well with my person as well and I knew that, OK I see and I feel that maybe it's a good time to move out of Bayern Munich and join Barcelona," Lewandowski told ESPN about his move.

"I had a very good relationship with my teammates, with the staff, with the coach, and these are all things I'm going to miss because I spent a beautiful time there. And we were not only friends from the pitch but also something more. But in the end this chapter is over and I open a new chapter in my life and a new chapter in my career.

"So I feel that I'm in the right position, right place. So everything that's happened in the last maybe few weeks before I left Bayern Munich, that was also of course a lot of politics. The club tried to find an argument why they can sell me to another club because before it was difficult to explain maybe to the fans. And I had to accept that even though it was a lot of bullsh*t, a lot of sh*t said about me. Not true, but in the end I knew that the fans, even in this period, still support me a lot," he added.

Former Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has slammed the Bundesliga giants for 'lying' to the fans over his exit terms this summer. Lewandowski, who enjoyed a stunning 8-year spell at Bayern, left the German club this summer to secure a switch to Barcelona in a deal worth around 50 million euros.

Former Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has slammed the Bundesliga giants for 'lying' to the fans over his exit terms this summer. Lewandowski, who enjoyed a stunning 8-year spell at Bayern, left the German club this summer to secure a switch to Barcelona in a deal worth around 50 million euros. Lewandowski had made it clear to Bayern this summer that he wanted to leave the club with FC Barcelona interested in his services. The Polish striker, who had one year left on his contract, was not willing to sign an extension and remained firm on leaving despite Bayern publically claiming he was not for sale. The Polish striker, who played an instrumental role in Bayern Munich's success over the last few years, recently opened up on his move to Barcelona and denied the reports that he wanted to leave due to Erlin Haaland's potential arrival at the club. Norweigan striker Haaland was heavily linked with Bayern before completing a move to Manchester City earlier this summer. Also Read: Wagatha libel case: Coleen Rooney triumphs vs fellow England football wife Rebekah Vardy "(My exit) had nothing to do with Erling [Haaland]," Lewandowski told ESPN when asked if Haaland's potential arrival was one of the reasons behind his departure from Bayern. "I am the guy who even if something's not good for me -- truth is more important. I don't want to speak about what happened exactly. But if the question is if the decision to move was because of him, no, I didn't see the problem if he joined Bayern Munich," he added. Lewandowski then went on to slam Bayern Munich for internal politics at the club and feeding wrong information to the fans about his move to Barcelona. The 33-year-old striker, who was one of the favourites to win the Ballon d'Or in 2020, said a lot of 'bullsh*t' was spoken about him by the club before his transfer to Barcelona. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo eager to exit Man Utd to not lose UCL record to arch-rival Lionel Messi: Report "But some kind of people doesn't say to me the truth, say something different. And for me it was always important to be clear, to stay true, and maybe for a few people that was the problem. And in the end I know that something doesn't work well with my person as well and I knew that, OK I see and I feel that maybe it's a good time to move out of Bayern Munich and join Barcelona," Lewandowski told ESPN about his move. "I had a very good relationship with my teammates, with the staff, with the coach, and these are all things I'm going to miss because I spent a beautiful time there. And we were not only friends from the pitch but also something more. But in the end this chapter is over and I open a new chapter in my life and a new chapter in my career. "So I feel that I'm in the right position, right place. So everything that's happened in the last maybe few weeks before I left Bayern Munich, that was also of course a lot of politics. The club tried to find an argument why they can sell me to another club because before it was difficult to explain maybe to the fans. And I had to accept that even though it was a lot of bullsh*t, a lot of sh*t said about me. Not true, but in the end I knew that the fans, even in this period, still support me a lot," he added.

'A lot of sh*t was said about me': Robert Lewandowski lashes out at Bayern Munich after joining Barcelona

On Tuesday (July 25), Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Carrington and joined the Manchester United camp for training ahead of the new EPL season. Ronaldo was set to have a discussion with new manager Erik ten Hag regarding his future at the club. Despite the talk, it seems Ronaldo is still keen to leave Man United and start afresh in a new club.

Ronaldo remains adamant to leave the Red Devils and join a club where he can compete for major titles. With United finishing sixth in the last EPL season, he will miss Champions League football as well for the 2022/23 season. Earlier, the Portuguese captain had missed the club's&nbsp;pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia, for personal reasons, which raised speculations of his exit.

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Hence, Ronaldo and Erik had a discussion but it seems there hasn't been any change of plans from the former's end, as per a report in English media. Despite him not being willing to stay back at Man United, he trained professionally as ever and the team environment also remains positive. Nonetheless, the superstar footballer's keenness to join somewhere else remains the biggest roadblock. Thus, his agent Jorge Mendes is still on his toes to find a new club for Ronaldo.

While many top clubs have not shown much interest, due to financial constraints or other factors, it seems Ronaldo has no choice but to play the waiting game for now.

On Tuesday (July 25), Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Carrington and joined the Manchester United camp for training ahead of the new EPL season. Ronaldo was set to have a discussion with new manager Erik ten Hag regarding his future at the club.

On Tuesday (July 25), Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Carrington and joined the Manchester United camp for training ahead of the new EPL season. Ronaldo was set to have a discussion with new manager Erik ten Hag regarding his future at the club. Despite the talk, it seems Ronaldo is still keen to leave Man United and start afresh in a new club. Ronaldo remains adamant to leave the Red Devils and join a club where he can compete for major titles. With United finishing sixth in the last EPL season, he will miss Champions League football as well for the 2022/23 season. Earlier, the Portuguese captain had missed the club's pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia, for personal reasons, which raised speculations of his exit. No changes yet for Cristiano Ronaldo situation. Manchester United insist he’s not for sale, Cristiano told ten Hag in the last 24h that he still wants to leave. 🚨🔴 #MUFC His agent Jorge Mendes will try again to find a solution. Waiting strategy on, as last year with Juventus. pic.twitter.com/6CjzS8WSdA — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 27, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'We discussed the issue': Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn explains why club won't sign Cristiano Ronaldo Hence, Ronaldo and Erik had a discussion but it seems there hasn't been any change of plans from the former's end, as per a report in English media. Despite him not being willing to stay back at Man United, he trained professionally as ever and the team environment also remains positive. Nonetheless, the superstar footballer's keenness to join somewhere else remains the biggest roadblock. Thus, his agent Jorge Mendes is still on his toes to find a new club for Ronaldo. While many top clubs have not shown much interest, due to financial constraints or other factors, it seems Ronaldo has no choice but to play the waiting game for now.

Cristiano Ronaldo keen to exit Manchester United, club maintains he is not for sale: Report

Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a move to several top European clubs this summer after expressing his desire to leave Manchester United. Ronaldo returned to United last year from Juventus and enjoyed a prolific season with the club, scoring 18 goals in the Premier League. However, United endured a disastrous campaign and finished 6th in the league to miss out on Champions League football.

Ronaldo reportedly wants to spend the final few years of his career playing for a club competing in the Champions League and believes United do not have the quality in their squad required to challenge for titles. Hence, he has informed the club about his desire to leave in search of a fresh challenge.

Ronaldo has been linked with a move to top clubs like Chelsea, PSG and Bayern Munich among others. However, none of them have shown concrete interest in signing the 37-year-old, who is regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Both Ronaldo's age and his playing style is a concern for clubs, who believe Ronaldo won't fit into their playing style.

Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn recently explained why Bayern don't want to make a move for Ronaldo this summer despite him scoring a total of 24 goals for United across competitions last season. Kahn said he personally regards Ronaldo as one of the greatest footballers of all time but he doesn't fit the club's philosophy.

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"We discussed this issue because otherwise, we would not be doing our job properly. I personally consider Cristiano Ronaldo one of the greatest footballers ever on this planet," Kahn told Germany's SportBild magazine.

"But we came to the conclusion that despite all the appreciation for Cristiano, he would not have fit in our philosophy in the current situation," he added.

Bayern are in desperate need of striking reinforcements ahead of the new season after Polis striker Robert Lewandowski joined FC Barcelona this summer. Nonetheless, Bayern have signed Senegalese forward Sadio Mane from Liverpool and would expect him to shoulder goal-scoring responsibilities in Lewandowski's absence.

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Meanwhile, Ronaldo was present at Manchester United's training ground Carrington on Tuesday (July 26) to speak with Erik Ten Hag and decide his future at the club. Ronaldo has one year remaining on his contract at United and is keen to leave but the Premier League giants wants the Portuguese forward to stay as his departure would leave them thin on the attacking front in the new season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a move to several top European clubs this summer after expressing his desire to leave Manchester United. Ronaldo returned to United last year from Juventus and enjoyed a prolific season with the club, scoring 18 goals in the Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a move to several top European clubs this summer after expressing his desire to leave Manchester United. Ronaldo returned to United last year from Juventus and enjoyed a prolific season with the club, scoring 18 goals in the Premier League. However, United endured a disastrous campaign and finished 6th in the league to miss out on Champions League football. Ronaldo reportedly wants to spend the final few years of his career playing for a club competing in the Champions League and believes United do not have the quality in their squad required to challenge for titles. Hence, he has informed the club about his desire to leave in search of a fresh challenge. Ronaldo has been linked with a move to top clubs like Chelsea, PSG and Bayern Munich among others. However, none of them have shown concrete interest in signing the 37-year-old, who is regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Both Ronaldo's age and his playing style is a concern for clubs, who believe Ronaldo won't fit into their playing style. Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn recently explained why Bayern don't want to make a move for Ronaldo this summer despite him scoring a total of 24 goals for United across competitions last season. Kahn said he personally regards Ronaldo as one of the greatest footballers of all time but he doesn't fit the club's philosophy. Also Read: Trouble for Neymar as PSG star set to face trial over irregularities in Barcelona transfer "We discussed this issue because otherwise, we would not be doing our job properly. I personally consider Cristiano Ronaldo one of the greatest footballers ever on this planet," Kahn told Germany's SportBild magazine. "But we came to the conclusion that despite all the appreciation for Cristiano, he would not have fit in our philosophy in the current situation," he added. Bayern are in desperate need of striking reinforcements ahead of the new season after Polis striker Robert Lewandowski joined FC Barcelona this summer. Nonetheless, Bayern have signed Senegalese forward Sadio Mane from Liverpool and would expect him to shoulder goal-scoring responsibilities in Lewandowski's absence. Also Read: Was Alex Ferguson part of Ronaldo's meeting with Ten Hag over his Man UTD future? Here's the truth Meanwhile, Ronaldo was present at Manchester United's training ground Carrington on Tuesday (July 26) to speak with Erik Ten Hag and decide his future at the club. Ronaldo has one year remaining on his contract at United and is keen to leave but the Premier League giants wants the Portuguese forward to stay as his departure would leave them thin on the attacking front in the new season.

'We discussed the issue': Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn explains why club won't sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Manchester and joined the Manchester United camp on Tuesday (July 26). The superstar footballer touched down in Manchester along with his superagent&nbsp;Jorge Mendes to hold talks with new manager Erik ten Hag regarding his future with the Red Devils, ahead of the commencement of the new EPL season.

As per various reports, Ronaldo is eager to cut short his stay at the premier club -- with one year still remaining in his contract -- after the Red Devils failed to make a mark in the last EPL season, ending sixth and missing out on Champions League football for the 2022/23 season. Thus, Ronaldo is eager to be associated with a club where he can compete in the Champions League and, hence, the 37-year-old isn't happy with how things have panned out for him in his ongoing second innings at the club. Thus, reports suggest that the Portuguese captain has&nbsp;handed in a transfer request. His absence from Man United's pre-season tour of Bangkok and Australia for personal reasons&nbsp;further raised speculations of his exit.

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On Tuesday, Ronaldo held his future talks with Erik and it was rumoured that Sir Alex Ferguson, former boss of Man United, was also part of the meeting. However,&nbsp;here's the truth behind all such claims.

CEO Richard Arnold and Sir Ferguson were present&nbsp;at Carrington but for different reasons.&nbsp;The Manchester Evening News reveals that&nbsp;Arnold's visit was a pre-planned affair and had nothing to do with being part of the meeting involving Ronaldo. On the other hand, Ferguson was present for a football board meeting.&nbsp;

Ferguson had played a part in convincing Ronaldo to return to the Old Trafford club last year, when there were speculations of him joining Manchester City from Juventus. Ever since Ronaldo's transfer saga started making the headlines, many clubs such as Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Athletico Madrid, PSG, etc. have been reported to have held talks with his agent. However, there is no strong taker for Ronaldo till now due to financial constraints or other reasons.

Will Ronaldo stay firm at Man United? Only time will tell...&nbsp;

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Manchester and joined the Manchester United camp on Tuesday (July 26). The superstar footballer touched down in Manchester along with his superagent Jorge Mendes to hold talks with new manager Erik ten Hag regarding his future with the Red Devils, ahead of the commencement of the new EPL season.

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Manchester and joined the Manchester United camp on Tuesday (July 26). The superstar footballer touched down in Manchester along with his superagent Jorge Mendes to hold talks with new manager Erik ten Hag regarding his future with the Red Devils, ahead of the commencement of the new EPL season. As per various reports, Ronaldo is eager to cut short his stay at the premier club -- with one year still remaining in his contract -- after the Red Devils failed to make a mark in the last EPL season, ending sixth and missing out on Champions League football for the 2022/23 season. Thus, Ronaldo is eager to be associated with a club where he can compete in the Champions League and, hence, the 37-year-old isn't happy with how things have panned out for him in his ongoing second innings at the club. Thus, reports suggest that the Portuguese captain has handed in a transfer request. His absence from Man United's pre-season tour of Bangkok and Australia for personal reasons further raised speculations of his exit. ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga: Striker reaches England, likely to hold talks with Man United over his future On Tuesday, Ronaldo held his future talks with Erik and it was rumoured that Sir Alex Ferguson, former boss of Man United, was also part of the meeting. However, here's the truth behind all such claims. CEO Richard Arnold and Sir Ferguson were present at Carrington but for different reasons. The Manchester Evening News reveals that Arnold's visit was a pre-planned affair and had nothing to do with being part of the meeting involving Ronaldo. On the other hand, Ferguson was present for a football board meeting. Ferguson had played a part in convincing Ronaldo to return to the Old Trafford club last year, when there were speculations of him joining Manchester City from Juventus. Ever since Ronaldo's transfer saga started making the headlines, many clubs such as Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Athletico Madrid, PSG, etc. have been reported to have held talks with his agent. However, there is no strong taker for Ronaldo till now due to financial constraints or other reasons. Will Ronaldo stay firm at Man United? Only time will tell...

Was Alex Ferguson part of Ronaldo's meeting with Ten Hag over his Man UTD future? Here's the truth

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