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Dubai Eye
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
France secure third place in UEFA Nations League
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 Mbappe controlled and finished well to score his 50th international goal. 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. Cristiano Ronaldo's winner ensured Germany tasted defeat for the first time since last year's European Championship on Wednesday. They did start well against a France team who were beaten in a thrilling semi-final by Spain, with Florian Wirtz seeing one first-half slotted effort clip the post. Mbappe, however, made no mistake after collecting Aurelien Tchouameni's long pass. The 26-year-old now sits just one goal behind second-placed Thierry Henry in France's all-time top goalscoring charts. Undav's fine finish seemingly restored parity early in the second half, but Niclas Fuellkrug was penalised for a foul in the build-up. Had it not been for Manuel Neuer and the woodwork, France would have been out of sight long before Bayern Munich's Olise tapped home to secure victory that ends their season on a high.
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Mbappe on target as France see off Germany to secure third spot in 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 Mbappe controlled and finished well to score his 50th international goal. 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. Germany did start well against a France team who were beaten in a thrilling semi-final by Spain, with Florian Wirtz seeing one first-half slotted effort clip the post. Mbappe, however, made no mistake after collecting Aurelien Tchouameni's long pass. The 26-year-old now sits just one goal behind second-placed Thierry Henry in France's all-time top goalscoring charts. Undav's fine finish seemingly restored parity early in the second half, but Niclas Fuellkrug was penalised for a foul in the build-up. Had it not been for Manuel Neuer and the woodwork, France would have been out of sight long before Bayern Munich's Olise tapped home to secure victory that ends their season on a high.
Metro
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Tottenham 'confident' of beating Arsenal and Chelsea to sign £54m winger
Tottenham are growing confident of beating Arsenal and Chelsea to sign Leroy Sane on a free transfer from Bayern Munich this summer, according to reports. Sane looked on course to sign a new contract with Bayern this month before he opted to switch his representation to Pini Zahavi's agency. The Germany international's salary demands have now increased and Bayern have been unable to reach an agreement with the winger. Bayern now face the prospect of losing their £54.8 million signing from Manchester City on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June. Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all in the running to sign Sane if he rejects Bayern and decides to leave the Bundesliga champions as a free agent this summer. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. But according to FootMercato, Spurs are 'growing in confidence' that they will win the race to sign Sane. The report adds that Sane also has offers from Turkey and the Saudi Pro League and he has not made a decision over his future at Bayern. Speaking this week, Germany's World Cup and European Championship winner, Lothar Matthaus, urged Bayern not to let Sane go 'under any circumstances'. 'There's no need for a spectacular new signing just because Florian Wirtz's transfer didn't work out,' Matthaus told SportBild. More Trending 'For the spectacle, you have Olise on the right, and Musiala at number 10. And on the left, I'd plan on Sane. For me, he's a player I wouldn't let go under any circumstances. 'When a player leaves on a free transfer, then – to put it bluntly – it really annoys Bayern. 'But that's not the only reason I'd extend his contract. It's because of Leroy's quality. He also has good contact with Kompany and is in the same league as Olise, Davies, and Musiala. That atmosphere in a team is important. 'Whether he then works more or less backward is not crucial. I would extend Sane's contract. There's no need for a top signing on the wing if Sane extends.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Barcelona reveal transfer stance on £58million Arsenal and Chelsea target MORE: Antony sends emotional message to Real Betis as Man Utd return looms MORE: Chelsea and Arsenal target Rodrygo makes decision after Xabi Alonso message
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Winners: Bundesliga Player of the Season, Coach of the Season and More
With the Bundesliga now reaching its conclusion with Bayern Munich crowned as champions after reclaiming their crown from Bayer Leverkusen, Get German Football News unveils the winners of our annual awards. GGFN Bundesliga Player of the Season – Michael Olise Michael Olise has been a revelation at Bayern Munich. From swapping South London to Munich, a mid-table Premier League team to a European giant, the Frenchman certainly had to hit the ground running. After his €53m move from Crystal Palace, few could have predicted the impact that the 23-year-old would have in his maiden Bundesliga campaign. Advertisement With 30 goal contributions (12 goals and 18 assists) in 34 Bundesliga games, Olise has moulded himself into one of Europe's leading players. No player made more passes into the penalty area than Olise (111) across Europe's Top 5 Leagues this season, nor had a higher Expected Assists (12.5). The Frenchman – who predominately operated on the right flank – also registered 169 Shot-Creating Actions and 90 Key Passes, the most of any Bundesliga player. A standout performer, Olise also ranked high in Progressive Passes (98th percentile), Shot-Creating Actions (98th percentile) and aways made himself available, again ranking in the 98th percentile, for Progressive Passes Received. As Bayern dominate the Bundesliga, Olise has soon established himself as a leading player for Germany's giant. Daniel Pinder GGFN Bundesliga Young Player of the Season – Hugo Ekitiké If Omar Marmoush had never left Eintracht Frankfurt in the winter, this could have been a very different story. However, after the Egyptian departed, Ekitiké became the man for die Adler. The Frenchman was already having a good season, but the spotlight was now on him as he was the club's sole striker, and he thrived. Advertisement The striker joined Frankfurt 18 months ago and struggled in his first six months at the club as he found his feet after struggling at PSG, but this season, he has begun to deliver on the promise he held while at Reims. Ekitiké is a unique striker who combines a physical presence with great technical ability. The 22-year-old finished the season with 15 goals and eight assists in 33 games and was the driving force behind Frankfurt's Champions League qualification. Ekitiké will be the next striker that Frankfurt sell for a nearly triple-digit million fee, whether that be this summer or next, following in the footsteps of Luka Jovic, Randal Kolo Muani, Sebastien Haller and Marmoush. All signs point towards him following his former teammate to the Premier League. Jack Meenan GGFN Bundesliga Coach of the Season – Vincent Kompany Vincent Kompany arrived at Bayern Munich with a monumental task on his hands. After the Rekordmeister failed to secure the 2023/24 Bundesliga title, losing out to Bayer Leverkusen, it was imperative that the Belgian brought the Meisterschale back to Bavaria. Upon his appointment, many questioned his pedigree as a manager. Sure, he earned promotion with Burnley but they finished 19th in the Premier League the following season with just five wins in 38 games, and he hadn't won anything in 90 games at Anderlecht, averaging just 1.7 PPM. Advertisement But he hit the ground running in Germany. Playing 4-2-3-1 in all but one Bundesliga game, Bayern Munich didn't suffer a league defeat until matchday 14, against Mainz 05. Bayern's 82 points after 34 games was the most the Rekordmeister had recorded since the 2017/18 season, and they were just one goal shy of 100 league goals this season, while boasting the best defence with just 32 goals conceded despite defensive injuries and a change of goalkeepers. The difference from Kompany's first couple of months in charge to the latter games of the season is certainly noticeable too. Not only has his players developed but so has the Belgian. Kompany and Bayern now have a clear philosophy, and his inspiration and drive transpires to his players. Bayern have been a force to be reckoned with this season and no team has gotten close. DP GGFN Bundesliga Signing of the Season – Michael Olise Olise's season is best summed up by the fact that he also scooped up the GGFN Player of the Season award. The Frenchman ended the season with 12 goals and 18 assists, and with key injuries to Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane in Bayern's attack, Olise showed how important he is going forward. Advertisement A year on after Bayern spent €50m for the 23-year-old, it already looks like a bargain. JM GGFN Best German Abroad – Yann Aurel Bisseck Bisseck has rarely featured in the Bundesliga during his short career. The former Köln player developed in Denmark at Aarhus before moving to Inter Milan in 2023 After a slow start in his first season in Milan, Bisseck has now played his way into being an integral part of the Inter defence that has seen them reach the Champions League final and fighting Napoli to the very end for the Serie A title. The 24-year old's performances this season even saw him earn a call up to the German national team back in March where he made a 13 minute cameo against Italy. Advertisement Bisseck has shown moments of still being raw this season, but he is overall on course to develop into a potential starter for Germany in the future. JM GGFN Moment of the Season – Arminia Bielefeld reaching the DFB Pokal final The great thing about this moment is that it can get even better. The fact that Bielefeld are in the final is already a monumental occasion, but the fact that they could possibly win it could take the whole thing up a level. How Bielefeld even reached this point is remarkable. In each round, they faced teams in leagues above them, beating Hannover, Union Berlin, Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen. The game against the defending champions was the standout, as it wasn't a case of simply sitting back and waiting for the opportunity. Bielefeld took the game to Leverkusen and thoroughly outplayed them. Advertisement They will get their big moment in Berlin this Saturday, and considering Stuttgart's recent form, there is a real chance that Bielefeld could make the impossible possible and put the city on the map. JM GGFN Bundesliga Team of the Season Robin Zenter – Rasmus Kristensen, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck, Alphonso Davies – Joshua Kimmich, Angelo Stiller – Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz – Harry Kane >> READ: Our full Bundesliga Team of the Season profile piece GGFN | News Desk
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Crystal Palace academy talent Michael Olise wins Bundesliga Rookie of the Year for 2025
Image Source: Getty Michael Olise , a young star from Crystal Palace's academy, has won the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award for 2025. His fantastic first season with Bayern Munich has excited everyone. After a big 4-0 win against Hoffenheim, Olise's talent has made him a favorite. Michael Olise's sensational debut earns Bundesliga Rookie award Michael Olise shined in his opening season for Bayern Munich, winning the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award. With 12 goals and 18 assists in 34 games, the 23-year-old wing player has clearly shown what a talented player he is. Olise took a stunning shot from a free-kick and helped Kimmich to score the fourth goal in Bayern's 4-0 win. His easy and smart way of playing makes fans at Säbener Straße love him. Bayern's sporting director, Christoph Freund, said Olise plays calmly but works hard for the team. Coach Vincent Kompany called him a very important player, which is special for someone new to the Bundesliga. This award shows Olise fits well in a tough league. His journey from Crystal Palace's academy to Munich proves that he works hard and has a lot of talent. Olise's success shows that Crystal Palace's academy makes excellent players. Young footballers look up to him as an example. Also Read: Premier League: Michael Olise's late penalty rocks Man City as Crystal Palace hold champions From Crystal Palace to Bayern Munich: A meteoric rise Michael Olise began at Crystal Palace's academy and quickly established himself as someone special before moving to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024. Olise easily transitioned, becoming a star for Vincent Kompany's team in a new league, scoring 12 goals while providing 18 assists. His game against Hoffenheim showed he can do big things. Kompany trusts Olise to play freely but stay clever, making him a key part of Bayern. Christoph Freund believes Olise will help Bayern win more in Germany and Europe. His kind and hardworking attitude makes teammates and fans like him a lot. Olise will do even more as the season progresses, especially in the UEFA Champions League. Crystal Palace is proud that its academy helped make such a great player. Fans can't wait to see what Olise does next. His story inspires kids who dream of playing football at the top level. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
