Bayern Munich in crisis, 4 Bundesliga games without a win
BERLIN: Munich’s Oktoberfest is in full swing but Germany’s most successful soccer club is in no mood to party.
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Dortmund advance in German Cup after shootout win at Frankfurt
FRANKFURT, Germany :Borussia Dortmund beat hosts Eintracht Frankfurt 4-2 on penalties in the German Cup second round on Tuesday after coming from a goal down to draw 1-1 after extra time.
Norris held accountable for McLaren’s scrap in Singapore that tightened up F1 title chase
AUSTIN, Texas: McLaren’s scrap in Singapore has been settled. It’s time to get the drivers back to chasing a Formula 1 championship. Lando Norris said Thursday that the team determined he bore responsibility and the consequences for bumping into teammate Oscar Piastri at the start of the last race in Singapore two weeks ago. The aggressive incident allowed Norris to snatch the early position and finish ahead of his teammate.
Saudi’s Al-Dawsari, Takahashi from Japan win Asian player awards
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Salem Al-Dawsari has been named Asian Player of the Year for the second time, with Japan’s Hana Takahashi claiming the women’s award at a gala ceremony in Riyadh on Thursday. Al-Dawsari, who helped his nation secure qualification for a third consecutive World Cup on Tuesday, reclaimed the award he previously won in 2022 ahead of fellow nominees Akram Afif of Qatar and Malaysia’s Arif Aiman. “I’m grateful to win this award,” said the Al-Hilal playmaker. Winning it for a second time is special because it came after a huge effort.
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from Europa League game at Aston Villa for security reasons
BIRMINGHAM: Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans won’t be allowed to attend a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month because of security concerns, the English club said Thursday. Villa said in a statement that their local police force advised “they have public safety concerns outside the stadium bowl and the ability to deal with any potential protests on the night.” “The club are in continuous dialogue with Maccabi Tel Aviv and the local authorities throughout this ongoing process,” Villa said, “with the safety of supporters attending the match and the safety of local residents at the forefront of any decision.” Maccabi Tel Aviv visit Villa Park on Nov. 6.
Juventus under investigation by UEFA over financial fair play
ROME: Serie A club Juventus said on Thursday it was under investigation by the European governing body UEFA for possible breaches of its financial rules. The Turin-based club made the announcement in its financial statements to be presented at its annual shareholders’ meeting on November 7. Juventus said that UEFA had informed the club on September 18 that proceedings had been opened to investigate possible breaches of the governing body’s football earnings rule between 2022 and 2025, with a verdict expected in the spring of next year. The club said this could result in “a possible economic sanction ... and possible sporting restrictions.” UEFA’s football earnings rule limits clubs to 60 million euros ($70.14 million) in losses over a three-year period. This can be raised by 10 million euros per year if clubs meet four conditions that UEFA considers representative of “good financial health.” Juventus, fifth in the Serie A standings with 12 points from six matches, made a modest start to the season with three wins and three draws.
Unbeaten Dortmund confident ahead of trip to ‘unique’ Bayern, says Kovac
BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund’s undefeated run has filled the team with confidence ahead of Der Klassiker at champions Bayern Munich on Saturday despite the hosts’ impressive 10-match winning streak in all competitions, coach Niko Kovac said on Thursday. Kovac, who took over in the middle of last season, has seen Dortmund go unbeaten in Germany and Europe this term. They sit second in the Bundesliga, four points behind Bayern. “We are solid at the moment and that is the basis if you want to have any success. Of course we know the form of Bayern — 10 wins from 10 games (across all competitions),” Kovac told a press conference in Dortmund. “We are on 2.3 points per game (on average) which is pretty good but they are on three points.
Unbeaten Dortmund confident ahead of trip to 'unique' Bayern, says Kovac
BERLIN :Borussia Dortmund's undefeated run has filled the team with confidence ahead of Der Klassiker at champions Bayern Munich on Saturday despite the hosts' impressive 10-match winning streak in all competitions, coach Niko Kovac said on Thursday.
Bayern put perfect record to the test against unbeaten Dortmund
MUNICH, Germany :Bayern Munich's perfect run in the Bundesliga faces its toughest test of the season so far when unbeaten Borussia Dortmund visit the champions on Saturday in 'Der Klassiker'.