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CNN
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain face off in Champions League final: Live updates
Update: Date: 8 min ago Title: CNN Sports back in Munich's Allianz Arena after 2014 trip Content: I'm not saying it's a long time since I last visited the Allianz, but… anyone remember the fringe?! It was January 2014 when Bayern was the defending European champion – having beaten German rival Dortmund in the 2013 final at Wembley. I spoke to Jérôme Boateng, Thiago Alcântara, Manuel Neuer and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge at the time – the headline on CNN at the time: 'How Bayern Munich became the world's best team.' Well, it wasn't quite to be this year in what was meant to be the Bayern Munich final – as far as fans here in the city were concerned. It was set to be a fairytale moment for Harry Kane to celebrate his first piece of European silverware and Thomas Müller's final fling in a Bayern shirt at the German giant's home stadium. It proved, though, a step too far for Vincent Kompany's side – relatively comfortably knocked out by Inter in the quarterfinal. In truth, history was never on its side – no team has ever lifted Ol' Big Ears at their home ground. Update: Date: 12 min ago Title: Inter fans all over the city, but many don't have tickets Content: There are definitely more Inter fans in Munich than there are allocated seats in the stadium, with many planning on watching the match at the Fan Festivals around the city. Martin and Lorenzo are just two Inter supporters who made the journey just to be in the same city as the match. Both spoke to CNN Sports while waiting outside a hotel which was rumored to be hosting some legends from the game. 'It is really, really exciting. We are from Italy and took a bus for seven hours to be here just for the match. We are going back home tonight. We are really, really excited for this,' Martin, 21, told CNN Sports. 'We arrived and saw Inter fans singing and screaming so it was amazing.' Both friends are predicting an Inter win, with Lorenzo – apparently the bigger fan out of the two – hoping for a 2-1 victory. Update: Date: 9 min ago Title: CNN Sports has just about arrived at the Allianz Arena Content: It feels like the entire city is currently traveling to the stadium at once, with roads almost at a standstill around the Allianz Arena. Despite being more than two hours from kickoff, many fans are ditching their taxis to walk (and I did the same). Despite the chaos, it all feels well managed and the mood among fans is good as they make their way up the long walkway to the arena. The sun is shining, the supporters are singing and the stage is almost set. Update: Date: 17 min ago Title: PSG fans travel far and wide to be in Munich Content: While Inter fans occupied Munich's Old Town, thousands of PSG supporters were just a short walk away in the club's fanzone. The Parisian side organized a day of festivities, including the chance to hear from former players and meet each other before the big game. Over 50 different PSG fan clubs from across the world were in attendance, with one supporter coming from as far as Costa Rica. 'It's insane, we still don't really understand what is happening. It's crazy!' giddy PSG fan Clement told CNN Sports from inside the festival when asked how it feels to be in Munich. He and his two friends, Thomas and Ludovic, are all predicting a PSG win. But, of course, they are… Meanwhile, friends Antoine and Yanis are both enjoying the 'great energy' inside the city despite not having a ticket for the game itself. Yanis has lived in Germany for the last two months and invited his friend Antoine to the city as soon as PSG won the semifinals. 'I think it's going to be an open game, with a lot of action, but hopefully, our team is going to win,' Yanis, 23, told CNN Sports. Update: Date: 17 min ago Title: A walk through Munich on the morning of this year's Champions League final Content: It's a glorious day here in Germany, with the sun beating down on the beautiful city of Munich. The streets were packed with Inter and PSG fans this morning, all eager to soak up the atmosphere ahead of tonight's big game. The beer, unsurprisingly, was flowing earlier than normal with groups of fans gathering around bars to serenade the passing crowds with their club's respective anthems. Walk around Munich's Old Town and you'd think you'd stumbled into Milan given the sheer numbers of supporters who have traveled to watch their side. The PSG faithful are doing their bit though, with fans of each team singing and taking photos with each other. Spare a thought, though, for the tourists who perhaps didn't realize there was the final being held today – it's hard to learn about Bavarian history when a giant Inter flag has been unfurled in your face. Update: Date: 18 min ago Title: How PSG earned its way to the Allianz Arena Content: It all turned out pretty well for Paris Saint-Germain despite a less than impressive start to this year's Champions League campaign. The French side looked to struggle with the new league stage format in the early going, losing three out of its first five matches. But three wins in Les Parisiens' remaining group games meant PSG qualified for the play-ins, where the team thrashed French side Brest 10-0 on aggregate over two legs. The squad then started to grow in the knockout stages, first beating tournament favorite Liverpool on penalties, before dispatching Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate in the quarterfinals. Then came yet another English Premier League side in Arsenal but PSG made light work of the north London club, winning both legs to secure a 3-1 aggregate win. Now, just Inter Milan stands between PSG and the club's first ever European Cup. Update: Date: 18 min ago Title: It's game day! CNN Sports has all you need for the Champions League final Content: We are finally here, the day of the men's Champions League final. It's the place every soccer star wants to be but only a select few ever experience. It's now time to decide this year's winner. History awaits Paris-Saint Germain as its players look to secure the club's first ever European Cup – something which has been an obsession for the current ownership and the team's supporters. For three-time winner Inter Milan, it's another chance to crown itself the king of European soccer and to write another chapter in the Italian club's storied history. CNN Sports has been in Munich for the past few days and witnessed the atmosphere building. It's now just three hours until kickoff in arguably the biggest match in the sport. Tune in to World Sport at 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Munich to get all the latest in the build-up from SJA Broadcast Journalist of the Year Amanda Davies, who has been speaking to Italian soccer expert James Horncastle and French soccer expert Julien Laurens on where they think the game will be won and lost. You'll also hear from two previous Champions League winners in Rio Ferdinand and Steve McManaman on their first-hand experiences of playing in and winning the final. Stick with us throughout the day, for everything you need to know.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
As expected, Bayern Munich closes deal with new striker
On Tuesday, word broke that Bayern Munich was on the verge of signing Sandhausen striker Richard Meier and by Wednesday the deal was made official. 'When I received the request, I didn't have to think twice. I've been a Bayern fan since childhood; my first jersey was from Thomas Müller, and my bed linen was from Luca Toni . It was always my big dream to one day play for my favorite club. I can hardly wait to get started on Säbener Straße in the coming weeks,' Meier told 'I've been a Bayern fan since childhood. My first jersey was from Thomas Müller, and my bed linens were from Luca Toni. It was always my big dream to one day play for my favorite club. Advertisement As far as to who he might be comparable to, Meier identified a familiar face. 'Maybe with Niclas Füllkrug: I like to control the ball, I'm strong in the air, a classic box player, you could say. I don't waste time in the box and I'm quick to score. I'm also very ambitious. I want to take responsibility and subordinate everything to the team's success,' said Meier. 'I want to help the team with my qualities, score many goals, and thus contribute to the best possible sporting success. But my initial goal is to settle into the team as quickly as possible and get to know everyone.' The move will be an adjustment, though, as Meier is not familiar with any of his new teammates. 'No, not yet. Of course, that's a bit challenging, since I don't have a traditional support person yet. But I'm a very open and communicative person, so I'm not worried about that. I'm sure the team and the coaching staff will make it very easy for me,' Meier remarked. Looking for some final thoughts on the Florian Wirtz saga? What about a conversation with one of our BPW staffers who actually spoke to Wirtz? We have all of that, plus some thoughts on if — or maybe when — Bayern Munich should make a move for VfB Stuttgart attacker Nick Woltemade on the Bavarian Podcast Works Show on Patreon, Spotify, or below: Also, be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @enadmo1135, @TommyAdams71 and more. Advertisement More from
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bayern eye up Rodrygo to boost attack, reports Bild 🗞️
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. The German newspaper Bild revealed on Monday that Bayern Munich has Brazilian Rodrygo, from Real Madrid, as a priority on the list of reinforcements for the attack. After failing to close a deal with Florian Wirtz, who is leaving Bayer Leverkusen for Liverpool, the current German champion turned its attention to the player. This is especially true since they lost Thomas Müller and may be without Coman and Sané. Rodrygo ended the season injured and in decline at Real. With the change in command from Carlo Ancelotti to Xabi Alonso, his future in Spain became uncertain. In addition to the Brazilian, Bayern has three other options on the list to strengthen the attack on the wings: Japanese Kaoru Mitoma, from Brighton, Nigerian Eberechi Eze, from Crystal Palace, and Portuguese Rafael Leão, from Milan. 📸 Florencia Tan Jun - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Daily BPW Show — May 23rd, 2025
Bayern Munich is off on break but silly season is in swing! Rumors related to Florian Wirtz continue to circulate. In this episode we talk about the following: Is Bayern's squad size too big? Thoughts on the dire Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur A wonderful relegation playoff between Heidenheim and SV Elversberg What should Bayern do with loanees Paul Wanner, Frans Krätzig and Mathys Tel? Should Harry Kane have been awarded the Bundesliga player of the season award? Where does Florian Wirtz really want to go? What is going on regarding Leon Goretzka? Samrin forgets what day of the week it is — blame it on Bayern (and Vincent Kompany) Why Thomas Müller is unique among legends leaving their clubs Also, be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. More from
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LA Galaxy's Reus woos Müller over possible US move
Marco Reus has expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of Thomas Müller moving to Major League Soccer in the United States and admits they have talked. "I would love to see him in the league. Maybe it will happen, maybe not," Reus, Müller's former Germany team-mate, told reporters following his Los Angeles Galaxy team drawing 2-2 against Los Angeles FC on Sunday. Advertisement Reus scored both goals in the derby. LAFC are the team most frequently linked in the media with Müller since the announcement of his Bayern Munich exit after the Club World Cup. When asked how the MLS could benefit from the arrival of a player like Müller, Reus responded: "A lot. Thomas is a great guy with a good character. Always smiling. We'll see. Hopefully, he has many offers. He said ... he wants to keep playing football. In the end, it's his decision." Reus, who has been in the US since leaving Borussia Dortmund last year, revealed that he has been in direct contact with the 2014 World Cup winner - but not about the MLS. "Yes, we had a bit of contact. But not about coming here at all – I just congratulated him on his incredible career in Munich," he said. "It's unbelievable what the lad has achieved with his easy-going nature. He has always stayed the same." Advertisement At Bayern's Bundesliga title party at the Munich city hall on Sunday, Müller, 35, said: "I have, of course, enjoyed all the special moments, but now that we have two weeks off, I'll have time to let it all sink in. "We are excited to be part of the Club World Cup (from June 14) and, of course, we want to win it." What lies ahead for him personally after that remains uncertain. "His only wish is for us to win this Club World Cup. That is the sole focus," said coach Vincent Kompany.
