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The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Bayern's Musiala injured again in Club World Cup win
BAYERN MUNICH are once again fretting over star playmaker Jamal Musiala, who limped off in the 2-1 Club World Cup win over Boca Juniors on Friday, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. Bayern's progression to the last 16 was marred by the Germany international, who had only just returned from a hamstring problem, going off with an apparent calf injury. The 22-year-old came on as a second-half substitute but only lasted 25 minutes. 'I definitely want to speak to the doctors first,' coach Vincent Kompany told reporters. 'We're flying to Orlando first and then we will know more.' Kompany said he spoke briefly with Musiala after the match. 'I hope it's nothing serious,' the coach said, adding that he was 'reasonably relaxed, although I don't know what the doctors will say.' After the final whistle, Musiala still joined his team-mates in celebrating with the Bayern fans in the stands. Musiala had been sidelined for two months ahead of the Club World Cup. Following his spectacular three-goal comeback as a substitute in the 10-0 win against Auckland City, he was supposed to gain more match practice against Boca Juniors to be ready for the starting line-up in the knockout phase. This plan now looks in jeopardy. Bayern face second-placed Benfica in the final group stage match in Charlotte on Tuesday to determine the Group C winner.
The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Bayern hope new Musiala injury not serious after last 16 reached
BAYERN MUNICH are once again fretting over star playmaker Jamal Musiala, who limped off in the 2-1 Club World Cup win over Boca Juniors on Friday, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. Bayern's progression to the last 16 was marred by the Germany international, who had only just returned from a hamstring problem, going off with an apparent calf injury. The 22-year-old came on as a second-half substitute but only lasted 25 minutes. 'I definitely want to speak to the doctors first,' coach Vincent Kompany told reporters. 'We're flying to Orlando first and then we will know more.' Kompany said he spoke briefly with Musiala after the match. 'I hope it's nothing serious,' the coach said, adding that he was 'reasonably relaxed, although I don't know what the doctors will say.' After the final whistle, Musiala still joined his team-mates in celebrating with the Bayern fans in the stands. Musiala had been sidelined for two months ahead of the Club World Cup. Following his spectacular three-goal comeback as a substitute in the 10-0 win against Auckland City, he was supposed to gain more match practice against Boca Juniors to be ready for the starting line-up in the knockout phase. This plan now looks in jeopardy. Bayern face second-placed Benfica in the final group stage match in Charlotte on Tuesday to determine the Group C winner.
Malaysian Reserve
a day ago
- Sport
- Malaysian Reserve
Bayern overcome battling Boca to reach Club World Cup last 16
BAYERN MUNICH booked their place in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with Harry Kane and Michael Olise on target in a hard-fought 2-1 win over Argentina's Boca Juniors on Friday. After defeats for Paris Saint-Germain against Botofogo and Chelsea against Flamengo, Bayern bucked the trend of European teams falling to South American opponents with an accomplished victory in the Group C encounter. Hard Rock Stadium was packed to the rafters with Boca fans who once again brought incredible passion and noise to the NFL stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins. But Bayern soon set about quieting the 63,587 crowd with Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka taking charge of central midfield and the movement of Bayern's frontline stretching the Boca defence. The German side thought they had the lead in the eighth minute when a corner from Olise passed untouched through a crowded six-yard box and into the net. But the referee was called to the monitor for a VAR review where he was able to clearly see that Serge Gnabry had blocked and tangled with Boca goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin, and the effort was ruled out. Ten minutes later, however, Bayern had the breakthrough when Boca were unable to fully clear a ball into the box and Kane pounced with a clinical left-foot shot into the bottom corner. Bayern smelled blood and pushed for a second – Olise found Gnabry on the right and his low ball across the face of the goal was just inches away from the sliding Kingsley Coman. Boca desperately needed to find a foothold in the game and they came close when a thundering free-kick from Kevin Zenon was punched out by Manuel Neuer. Moments later Zenon tested the Bayern keeper again with another fierce strike which Neuer punched away with his right hand. But for all the signs of life from Boca, Bayern looked in comfortable charge of the game and Kane was close to making it 2-0 with a dangerous free-kick which dipped just too late and flashed over the bar. Bayern continued to look for a second after the interval and the busy Olise should have done better from close range but couldn't connect properly with an off-balance shot. Boca never gave up harrying and grafting though and their reward came in the 66th minute. On a turnover in midfield, Alan Velasco found Miguel Merentiel down the right and he powered goalwards, skipping around Josip Stanisic before producing a brilliant, confident finish past the helpless Neuer. It looked like South American clubs' unbeaten record in the tournament so far was going to hold, but with six minutes remaining Olise provided the decisive blow. After a scramble on the edge of the box, Kane found the France international with a delicate lay-off with the outside of his foot and Olise provided precision control with a superb side-foot finish into the corner. Konrad Laimer thought he had wrapped up the win with a third moments later but he was ruled offside. It was the first loss for a South American side in the competition and it leaves Boca with just one point going into their final game in the group. Bayern have the maximum six points after crushing Auckland City 10-0 in their opening game with Portugal's Benfica in second place on four points. — AFP
The Irish Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Bayern Munich's Club World Cup rivals missing several players as they didn't have enough annual leave left from day jobs
BAYERN MUNICH's opening Club World Cup opponents are facing a major crisis after several of their players failed to get holidays to play in the tournament. The 2024/25 Bundesliga champions will face amateur New Zealand side Auckland City in Cincinnati on Sunday evening. 4 Amateu side Auckland City are without several players for the Club World Cup as they were denied annual leave Credit: GETTY 4 Auckland's players have full-time jobs, with Conor Terry being a forklift operator Credit: CONOR TERY 4 Skipper Mario Ilich is a salesman for Coca-Cola Credit: MARIO ILICH Auckland have been drawn in a group of death along with Bayern, And their slim chances of making the last 16 have been rocked by several of their players not being able to travel to America due to their job requirements back home. Interim head coach Paul Posa said: "All of the players have other jobs alongside their football commitments. "However, they have an extraordinary dedication to their football outside of their working hours. READ MORE CLUB WORLD CUP NEWS "Players have had to take annual leave from their jobs. "Indeed, some of the players were unable to take time to attend both the OFC Champions League competition and the Club World Cup." Auckland's squad is made up of forklift drivers, a fizzy drink salesman, real estate agents and a warehouse manager. Reflecting on Auckland's group of death, Posa added: "It's quite possibly the toughest group we could have drawn. Most read in Football "We have two traditional European powerhouses in JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 The odds may be stacked against Auckland, but Posa, who is in temporary charge of the side due to Albert Riera's absence, has a history of Club World Cup upsets. During his first stint with the club, Posa guided Auckland to a fifth-placed finish in the 2009 Club World Cup. Chelsea finally discover Club World Cup opponents as former star, 38, assists dramatic winner to set up reunion Posa would love nothing more than to repeat his success, but is a realist when it comes to his side's chances of doing so. "It's nice to dream we could be that competitive again," he said. "However, we're realistic about the challenge ."
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Bayern Munich wonderkid forced to pull out of Club World Cup squad to finish his school exams
BAYERN MUNICH youngster Wisdom Mike has been forced to withdraw from the Club World Cup - to complete his exams. The 16-year-old was initially due to represent Advertisement 1 Wisdom Mike will miss the Club World Cup to complete school Credit: Getty But he will now have to stay behind in order to finish school. Four other academy players will travel to the United States for the tournament. Leon Klanac, Cassiano Kiala, Jonah Kusi-Asare and David Santos Daiber are among the players involved. Mike is yet to make his first team debut for Bayern Munich, having joined the club's academy three years ago. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL He scored 22 goals and provided eight assists in 23 appearances for Bayern's youth teams this season. Bayern kick off their Club World Cup campaign on Sunday against Auckland City. The Bundesliga giants also face Bayern Munich have signed two players ahead of the competition. Advertisement Most read in Football Jonathan Tah has joined in a free transfer from Max Eberl, the club's director of sport, announced this week: "We're happy we could reach agreements with Leverkusen and Hoffenheim, and that both Jonathan and Tom are now part of our squad. Dazn unveil brilliant Club World Cup promo video with legendary boxing announcer drafted in to ring bell on tournament "Both will expand our options at the Club World Cup. Advertisement "We're all very excited for this new tournament in the USA, where we want to have a say in the title." Club World Cup 2025 Guide SOME of the world's biggest clubs are heading Stateside for a MAMMOTH Club World Cup. Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Man City, and Inter Miami are among the 32 teams taking part in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane will be showing their skills to packed crowds across the US. Los Blancos are favourites to lift the trophy in New York but will face stiff competition from around the globe. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the tournament... INFO Everything you need to know ahead of the Club World Cup LATEST NEWS & FEATURES
