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Straits Times
2 days ago
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Mbappe and Olise earn France third place in Nations League
Soccer Football - Nations League - Third Place Play Off Match - Germany v France - MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany - June 8, 2025 France's Randal Kolo Muani in action with Germany's David Raum REUTERS/Heiko Becker Soccer Football - Nations League - Third Place Play Off Match - Germany v France - MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany - June 8, 2025 France's Aurelien Tchouameni in action with Germany's Niclas Fullkrug REUTERS/Heiko Becker Soccer Football - Nations League - Third Place Play Off Match - Germany v France - MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany - June 8, 2025 Germany's Jonathan Tah in action with France's Marcus Thuram and Rayan Cherki REUTERS/Heiko Becker Soccer Football - Nations League - Third Place Play Off Match - Germany v France - MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany - June 8, 2025 France's Desire Doue in action with Germany's Florian Wirtz REUTERS/Heiko Becker Soccer Football - Nations League - Third Place Play Off Match - Germany v France - MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany - June 8, 2025 France's Kylian Mbappe scores their first goal REUTERS/Heiko Becker STUTTGART, Germany - Goals from captain Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise earned France a 2-0 victory over Germany in Stuttgart on Sunday, a success that means they finish third in this season's Nations League. Hosts of the Nations League finals, Germany were looking to bounce back from defeat in the last four against Portugal but fell behind on the stroke of halftime after Real Madrid striker Mbappe controlled and finished well. Germany thought they had levelled through Deniz Undav early in the second half, but the VfB Stuttgart forward's finish was ruled out following a VAR review. France did, however, remain in control and should have made the result more comfortable before Mbappe squared for Olise late on to secure third spot, with Iberian neighbours Portugal and Spain facing off in the final later on Sunday. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
22-05-2025
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- The Star
Soccer-Heidenheim battle back for 2-2 draw with Elversberg in relegation playoff
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bundesliga - Relegation Playoff - First Leg - 1. FC Heidenheim v SV Elversberg - Voith-Arena, Heidenheim, Germany - May 22, 2025 1. FC Heidenheim's Mathias Honsak scores their second goal REUTERS/Heiko Becker HEIDENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Bundesliga club Heidenheim scored twice in three minutes in the second half to come from two goals down and snatch a 2-2 draw against visitors Elversberg in the relegation playoff first leg on Thursday. Elversberg, third in the second division, stunned Heidenheim to go 2-0 up by halftime thanks to goals from Lukas Petkov in the 18th minute and Fisnik Asllani, the team's top scorer this season. Heidenheim, who finished in 16th place in the Bundesliga, had a goal disallowed on the stroke of halftime and hit the woodwork early in the second half before Tim Siersleben pulled one back in the 62nd. Just two minutes later Mathias Honsak drew Heidenheim level, scoring on the rebound as the hosts got 14 efforts towards goal in a strong second half. The return leg in Elversberg is on Monday. VfL Bochum and Holstein Kiel were relegated from the Bundesliga while Cologne and Hamburg SV won automatic promotion to the top division. (Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; editing by Clare Fallon)
Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Heidenheim battle back for 2-2 draw with Elversberg in relegation playoff
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bundesliga - Relegation Playoff - First Leg - 1. FC Heidenheim v SV Elversberg - Voith-Arena, Heidenheim, Germany - May 22, 2025 1. FC Heidenheim's Mathias Honsak scores their second goal REUTERS/Heiko Becker HEIDENHEIM, Germany - Bundesliga club Heidenheim scored twice in three minutes in the second half to come from two goals down and snatch a 2-2 draw against visitors Elversberg in the relegation playoff first leg on Thursday. Elversberg, third in the second division, stunned Heidenheim to go 2-0 up by halftime thanks to goals from Lukas Petkov in the 18th minute and Fisnik Asllani, the team's top scorer this season. Heidenheim, who finished in 16th place in the Bundesliga, had a goal disallowed on the stroke of halftime and hit the woodwork early in the second half before Tim Siersleben pulled one back in the 62nd. Just two minutes later Mathias Honsak drew Heidenheim level, scoring on the rebound as the hosts got 14 efforts towards goal in a strong second half. The return leg in Elversberg is on Monday. VfL Bochum and Holstein Kiel were relegated from the Bundesliga while Cologne and Hamburg SV won automatic promotion to the top division. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
17-05-2025
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- The Star
Soccer-Champions Bayern end season with 4-0 win at Hoffenheim, Kane crowned top scorer
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - TSG 1899 Hoffenheim v Bayern Munich - PreZero Arena, Sinsheim, Germany - May 17, 2025 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates after the match REUTERS/Heiko Becker SINSHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Champions Bayern Munich crushed hosts Hoffenheim 4-0 in the Bundesliga finale on Saturday as record-breaking Harry Kane was crowned the league's top striker for a second straight season. Bayern had already secured the title two weeks ago but were ready to finish their title-winning season in style when Michael Olise whipped in a fierce free kick for a 33rd minute lead. He then turned provider, feeding Joshua Kimmich to power in their second goal eight minutes after the restart. Kane was initially on the bench but hit the post in the second half before providing Serge Gnabry with an assist for Bayern's third goal. The England captain, who won the first major title of his career with the Bundesliga trophy this season, did find the target in the 86th minute, slotting in from close range for his 26th league goal of the season. He became the first player in Bundesliga history to be crowned top scorer in both his first two seasons. (Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Champions Bayern end season with 4-0 win at Hoffenheim, Kane crowned top scorer
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - TSG 1899 Hoffenheim v Bayern Munich - PreZero Arena, Sinsheim, Germany - May 17, 2025 Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scores their first goal from a free kick REUTERS/Heiko Becker Soccer Football - Bundesliga - TSG 1899 Hoffenheim v Bayern Munich - PreZero Arena, Sinsheim, Germany - May 17, 2025 Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller celebrates with Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich after he played his last Bundesliga match for Bayern Munich REUTERS/Heiko Becker SINSHEIM, Germany - Champions Bayern Munich crushed hosts Hoffenheim 4-0 in the Bundesliga finale on Saturday as record-breaking Harry Kane was crowned the league's top striker for a second straight season. Bayern had already secured the title two weeks ago but were ready to finish their title-winning season in style when Michael Olise whipped in a fierce free kick for a 33rd minute lead. He then turned provider, feeding Joshua Kimmich to power in their second goal eight minutes after the restart. Kane was initially on the bench but hit the post in the second half before providing Serge Gnabry with an assist for Bayern's third goal. The England captain, who won the first major title of his career with the Bundesliga trophy this season, did find the target in the 86th minute, slotting in from close range for his 26th league goal of the season. He became the first player in Bundesliga history to be crowned top scorer in both his first two seasons. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
