The Local Germany

Bayern bounce back after last week's defeat

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 09:20:00 +0100

Bayern Munich set a new German league record on Saturday, having won all five of their away league games with a 15-0 goal record – and, according to Bayern’s Bastian Schweinsteiger, laid to rest doubts following a recent shock defeat.

France using Ribery as 'scapegoat,' Bayern Munich boss says

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:37:00 +0200

French authorities are hounding Franck Ribery over under-age sex allegations because of France's awful World Cup performance, the chairman of the midfielder's German club Bayern Munich said Thursday.

Ribery signs to remain with Bayern Munich until 2015

Sun, 23 May 2010 14:16:00 +0200

Bayern Munich playmaker Franck Ribery has extended his contract with the German champions until 2015, the club announced on Sunday.

Bayern set to pay Ribery club's highest salary ever

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:27:00 +0200

Bayern Munich playmaker Franck Ribery will sign a three-year contract extension that will make him the club's highest ever earner and keep him with the German champions until 2015, it was reported Friday.

Ribery banned from Champions League final

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:53:00 +0200

Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery will miss next month's Champions League final after UEFA banned him for three matches for a serious foul in the semis.

Bayern wins 1-0 in Champs League semi

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:07:00 +0200

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal praised his side for their 1-0 win over Lyon in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, first-leg, as both sides finished with ten-men.

Bayern Munich's Ribery faces probe over prostitution scandal

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:40:00 +0200

One of Bayern Munich’s star footballers, Frenchman Franck Ribery, may be charged over alleged relations with an underage call girl, but says he did not know she was a minor, a judicial official said on Monday.

Bayern Munich back on top of Bundesliga

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:24:00 +0100

German giants Bayern Munich this weekend went top of the Bundesliga for the first time since winning the title in 2008 - back where they belong, trainer Louis van Gaal said.

Bayern Munich plans player salary reductions

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:41:00 +0100

Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich plans to cut player salaries in the future despite making a sizeable profit last year, football magazine kicker reported on Monday.

Ribery's injury prevents joining start to Bundesliga season

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:00:00 +0200

Bayern Munich's French star Franck Ribery is injured and will more than likely miss his team's start in the new Bundesliga season, the home fixture on August 8 at the Allianz Arena against Hoffenheim.

Bayern Munich try to hold Ribery as Real Madrid salivate

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:31:00 +0200

Real Madrid are ready to shell out another €55 million ($76 million) for French star Franck Ribery, although his club Bayern Munich have again insisted the playmaker is not for sale.

Manchester United offer Bayern €70 million for Ribéry

Tue, 05 May 2009 17:46:00 +0200

Manchester United have launched a massive €70 million-bid for FC Bayern Munich’s French midfielder Franck Ribéry, UK daily The Guardian reported on Tuesday.

Bayern's Ribery fuels speculation on switch to Barcelona

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:43:00 +0200

Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery on Thursday fuelled further speculation over a switch to Barcelona after saying he understands why compatriot Thierry Henry plies his trade for the Spanish giants.

Bayern dig in for fight over Ribery

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:35:00 +0100

Bayern Munich are preparing for a "brutal fight" to stop playmaker Franck Ribery falling into the clutches of would-be suitors like super-rich Manchester City.