A look up and a precise finish with sublime skill: Michael Olise once again demonstrated his exceptional quality in FC Bayern's 5–0 win over Bodø/Glimt. In the 83rd minute of the Champions League encounter, the Frenchman picked up pace down the right flank, cut inside and curled the ball beautifully into the top corner. A goal that was the perfect way to kick off the new Champions League campaign.
The German record champions' fans were thrilled by Olise's goal and chose it as FC Bayern's Goal of the Month for September. With 43.4 per cent of the vote, the forward came out on top against Alphonso Davies, who had also scored a spectacular goal to make it 3–0 during that same 5–0 win. Davies received 20.1 per cent of the vote.
Hot on Davies' heels were Jamal Musiala with his opener against Union Berlin (16.8 per cent) and Momoko Tanikawa, who also received 16.8 per cent of the votes for her winner against SC Freiburg. Fifth place went to Bogdan Olychenko for his opener for the FC Bayern reserves against Eichstätt (2.9 per cent).
It's already Olise's second consecutive fan accolade following his Goal of the Month for August. With his stunning finish against Bodø/Glimt, the Frenchman once again demonstrated that he's set to deliver special moments on a regular basis this season too.
Olise has been shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or alongside Harry Kane, Luis Díaz and Dayot Upamecano:

#champions

Back in August, Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala collapsed on the pitch in consecutive matches only three days apart from each other. There was outside concern that his professional career might be over. He quickly attributed the issue to a change in medication for a known issue but his critics were far from convinced.
A short three weeks later, Musiala was back in the starting XI of a Champions League match. After Bodø/Glimt was forced to replace their goalkeeper at halftime, Musiala jumped on a loose ball and scored the eventual game winner.
Bayern’s 900th goal in European competition 👏 pic.twitter.com/AKNiTIBUkx
In the postgame interview (via iMiaSanMia), Vincent Kompany praised Musiala for his efforts.
"Everyone was happy for him, 75k people in the stadium and the people in front of their TVs," said Kompany. "We knew his moment would come. He scored a really important goal. It's great for Jamal, hopefully the focus now will only be on his performances. He knows how to deal with the other topic and will continue to get all support from us."

#musiala #back #three #ISSUE

Bayern Munich will face Bodo/Glimt in their first Champions League game of the new campaign on Thursday night at the Allianz Arena.
The Bavarian giants are loaded with top-class attacking talent, but they can become even stronger with Jamal Musiala returning to full fitness.
Ahead of the match, here is the latest injury update on Bayern Munich's players.
Back in August, during pre-season, Musiala complained of dizziness and circulatory problems before collapsing on the pitch.
In July, Musiala underwent a minor, planned operation after returning from the World Cup. The club removed the metal plate from his foot, and it was expected that he would be able to play without any pain.

#bodo #champions #thursday

Vincent Kompany and Bayern Munich have received a major injury boost ahead of their opening UEFA Champions League game against Bodø/Glimt on Thursday. Serge Gnabry, who hasn't played since last season's Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid in April, returned to full team training on Monday, according to Bild.
Eager to make up for lost time following his adductor tear, it's quite possible that Gnabry could return to the squad as early as Thursday, which could have consequences for summer signing Ismael Saibari. The duo will compete for the No.10 spot behind Harry Kane, a position that has also been occupied by fellow summer arrival Nathaniel Brown, in the absence of Jamal Musiala.
Kompany, therefore, has plenty of options to keep things interesting. Notably, following Bayern's 0-0 draw against Bundesliga returnees Schalke 04, Didi Hamann criticised Saibari's performance. "Saibari is a wonderful footballer," he told Sky90. "But he's too slow. He's not fast at all, he's like a poor Kane.
"They say Saibari can play four positions. I think the only position Saibari can play is behind Kane, because he's too slow on the wing. Gnabry is a class above him there."
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#kompany #league #following

Bayern Munich did not see this coming. Schalke came out with intent, and their low block was executed to perfection. A well-deserved point for the Royal Blues.
Fantastic defending, coupled with quick, incisive passing, and attacking initiative on counters meant Schalke was a thorn up Bayern's backside the entire game. Bayern were a snoozefest in the first half, and only the substitutions of Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Jamal Musiala into the game injected energy and purpose into the attack.
Tough day for the awards, but here are the standout performers from what was an absolute tussle of a game.
Karius just had the GAME OF HIS LIFE.
5 SUREFIRE goals saved. 3 high claims and 9 recoveries. There were other Schalke players having a better game up until the 60' mark, when Karius decided to single-handedly save his team on multiple occasions, denying Luis Díaz, Harry Kane, and Lennart Karl from point-blank range. Schalke have their star keeper to thank for keeping a point at home.

#royal

Bayern Munich fans turned out to be quite a handful according to a recent ******* ysis on Reddit. German sports betting portal Wettfreunde scoured Bundesliga subreddits to evaluate fan behavior. The Bavarian faithful finished second behind rivals Borussia Dortmund in profanity. On the flip side, Paderborn's fans were both the best-behaved and the most positive.
Some important snaps from are presented below (captured via iMiaSanMia):
– wettfreunde ******* yzed over 130,000 comments from Bundesliga subreddits between August 2025 and August 2026 to determine the most negative, positive, vulgar and polite fan bases over there.

9.89% of comments made by Bayern fans contained swear words (in English and German),… pic.twitter.com/g8DP5IpXoZ
Over 130,000 comments between August 2025 and August of 2026 were ******* yzed from subreddits to ******* s for vulgarity, politeness, negativity and positivity. And, the results are interesting for Bayern. Despite ranking second with nearly 10 percent of the comments containing swear words in German and English, it was negativity that took center-stage. The ******* ysis revealed a sheer lack in optimism among Bayern's fans with over 54 percent of the comments being negative in nature. Only Werder Bremen's supporters beat the Bavarians in this regard by a slim margin of 0.8 percent.
Let us cut to the chase here. Bayern has two major traumas in recent history. The first being injuries tanking the squad's ability in the business end of the season. Second being a run of premature exits from the Champions League. The number of times that Bayern has been the better side only to get shipped off due to missed chances, abysmal officiating or just poor luck has left its mark on the fans. The absence of Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies due to major injuries, Thomas Müller leaving the club and a thin squad at the start of last season did not leave much room for positivity to start with.

#bundesliga

Jamal Musiala used to be the fun, new at Bayern Munich that could do no wrong. He twisted and turned past all the defenders with his mesmerizing dribbling and dazzled the crowds with the #42 on his back.
That time is over now, though. Musiala has given up the #42 for the #10 for both club and country while becoming one of Bayern's biggest earners and most important players all at the same time. With this added pressure comes the need to perform despite that baggage.
However, Musiala has a system for dealing with this pressure. Speaking to Sport Bild (as captured by iMiaSanMia), he elaborates on what he does: "I need no pressure from outside because I put enough pressure on myself. What I say about myself carries more weight than what others say. That naturally influences your self-image. When I make a mistake and then dwell on it too much, it doesn't help me. I try to stay calm and keep a cool head."
Bayern Munich will hope Musiala can take that cool head and use it to catch fire in the 2026/27 season. Of course, the recent developments with his "neurological absences" have cause concern for fans, but Musiala appears confident that he can overcome the ailment and get back to his old self soon.
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#self

Bayern Munich prepares to host VFB Stuttgart in the opening match of the new Bundesliga season on Friday at the Allianz Arena.
Date: Friday, 28th August.
Kick-off: 7:30pm BST.
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich.
Jamal Musiala is officially ruled out for FC Bayern Munich's Bundesliga season opener.

#bayern #arena

Jamal Musiala is closing in on a return to action for Bayern Munich but will not be available for the Bundesliga season opener against VfB Stuttgart on Friday, coach Vincent Kompany said.
The 23-year-old collapsed due to absence seizures in two pre-season friendlies and is sitting out the start to the campaign while his medication is adjusted.
"Basically Jamal is doing relatively well," Kompany told a news conference on Thursday, adding that Musiala was set to take full part in Bayern's final training session. "But he will not yet be in the squad."
Musiala is still getting used "to the increase in medication." A decision on a match comeback would be made "hand in hand with the experts," Kompany said.
Winger Lennart Karl will be back in the Bayern squad for the first time since his muscle injury before the World Cup, having missed the 2-1 win against Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup last Saturday alongside Musiala.

#kompany #jamal #munich

The 2026/27 Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday night, with reigning champions Bayern Munich hosting VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena at 20:30 CEST.
Ahead of the game, it has been reported that Jamal Musiala will not be available for Bayern, with the German champions taking a cautious approach with the 23-year-old following two recent collapses caused by absence seizures linked to a neurological dysfunction.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany provided a positive update on Musiala on Friday, but confirmed that the Germany international will not be involved against Stuttgart.
"Basically, Jamal's doing pretty well. He'll take part in team training today. He won't be in the squad tomorrow. He's getting used to the increased dosage of medication. He will return to the squad at some point and we'll make the decision in close consultation with the experts. He's doing well," said Kompany.
Kompany also confirmed that 18-year-old Lennart Karl will return to the squad after recovering from the injury he picked up just before Germany's World Cup campaign.

#kompany

Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich believes that team-mate Jamal Musiala could have an impact beyond football by overcoming and dealing with an illness he recently made public.
"Jamal can be a great role model for so many people out there, showing that you can still deliver top performances and compete at the highest level. And I think that's what he'll try to show us all," Kimmich told broadcaster Sky after Bayern's 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup on Saturday.
After collapsing twice during two recent pre-season friendly matches, Musiala revealed that he was suffering from "brief, temporary - but treatable - absence seizures resulting from a neurological dysfunction" and that he was "optimistic."
According to Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl, Musiala "changed something" in his medication and that's why the episodes became visible. He wasn't included in the squad for the Super Cup match.
The club and the players have been aware of Musiala's condition for a while.

#bayern #borussia #dortmund

Jamal Musiala's return to fitness has been long and complicated.
First, Musiala endured a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle. Then, after earning valuable minutes at the World Cup, the 23-year-old suffered another unnerving setback, collapsing in Bayern's Telekom Cup clash against RB Leipzig, and again in his side's final preseason friendly against Heidenheim.
Despite overwhelming support for Musiala, rumours have started circulating linking Bayern to a replacement for Musiala after learning about his condition. However, according to Steffan **** berger of Sport1 (via iMiaSanMia), discussions about replacing the German international are a non-starter as the club plans to provide the time and support Musiala requires.
Signing a replacement for Jamal Musiala has never been up for discussion at the club. Bayern believe they're very well equipped in the position with Ismael Saibari, who was signed when Bayern were already aware of Musiala's problems, as well as Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl who can provide additional cover. In addition, the club does not want to give Musiala the feeling that they're giving up on him. The 23-year old will get all the support and time he needs, and Bayern are also relaxed because the team had already performed exceptionally well without Musiala last season. Therefore, there's no rush and no panic at the club – and Musiala can take his time and slowly regain a key role in the team.
Fans long for the day of seeing Bambi back to his brilliant best, prancing around bamboozled defenders. But some things are paramount to football.

#bayern #replacement

Ahead of tomorrow night's Supercup clash with Borussia Dortmund, Vincent Kompany has confirmed that Jamal Musiala won't feature.
"Every decision was made based on the best possible information. We know how to handle it. He'll be training individually this week.
"I spoke to Jamal and he said I can speak about that. He made a slight change to his treatment, which caused some side effects.
"It's perfectly normal to make changes to a treatment plan. Now we want to get things back to how it was before," he said at his press conference.
After adding that Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl will also be unavailable, Kompany discussed the challenge of facing Dortmund.

#dortmund #kompany #jamal #musiala

Bayern Munich players Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Díaz, Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry, Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović, Jonathan Tah, and Dayot Upamecano were all named to ESPN's Top 100 List.
On the center-forward list, Bayern Munich star Kane was rightfully ranked at No.1:
Harry Kane — Bayern Munich/England
Kylian Mbappé — Real Madrid/France
Erling Haaland — Manchester City/Norway

#kane #harry #list #michael

Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies said he was distressed by his team-mate and friend Jamal Musiala collapsing in two recent friendlies, but hopes the German champions can help rally their playmaker.
Germany's Musiala, 23, has been diagnosed with absence seizures, which are brief losses of consciousness, after slumping to the turf in friendlies against RB Leipzig on Saturday and Heidenheim on Tuesday.
Doctors say they will not prevent him playing at the top level, but whether he will feature in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday remains to be seen.
"It was heartbreaking to see Jamal like that on the pitch. But anyone who knows Jamal knows he will come back stronger," Canada's Davies told reporters at the launch of Bayern's tie-up with the NHL on Thursday.
"Of course we want to support him, not only as a player but also as a person. The doctors are trying their best to get him through this situation. We want to give him a lot of positive energy and help him fight through it."

#musiala #friendlies #want

Germany's biggest clubs Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich will kickstart their season on Saturday with the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup showdown at Signal Iduna Park (Westfalenstadion).
Once a regular fixture at this time of the year, this will be the first head-to-head meeting in the competition since 2021. Back in the days of COVID restrictions limiting attendances, the all-time top-scorer Robert Lewandowski scored a brace at his former homeground to seal a 3-1 victory for Julian Nagelsmann's side.
Bayern won the trophy for the 11th time last year with a narrow win away at Stuttgart on the occasion of the first final under the name of "Franz Beckenbauer Supercup". As for the hosts, four of their six trophies were achieved after wins over FC Bayern.
However, the Black and Yellows are unable to taste victory in this fixture since the arrival of Vincent Kompany. Both Bundesliga fixtures ended in stalemates in his first season before Bayern did the double over their biggest rivals for the first time since 2021/22.
The Rekordmeister ended their pre-season in excellent form, although Jamal Musiala's health scare dominated headlines. Meanwhile, Niko Kovac's men beat Premier League holders ***** nal before a comeback draw at home against AS Roma.

#bayern #season #supercup #fixture

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane received the European Golden Shoe in a special ceremony in Munich on Wednesday after his 37 goals in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season earned him 72 points, ahead of of Erling Haaland (Manchester City, 54 points) and Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, 50 points).
Upon receiving his second Golden Shoe, Kane said: "I'm always trying to improve and hope that I can do just that next season."
Additionally, he held Luis Díaz and Michael Olise in high praise, name-dropping Bayern's 2025/26 attack as the best he's featured in. And next season, with the addition of Ismail Saibari and, hopefully, a fully-fit Jamal Musiala, the Rekordmeister's front line only gets better.
"I would first like to thank all the Bayern players, coaches and staff, without whom I would not be standing here," thanked Kane. Handed the award by former Bayern striker Luca Toni, the Italian believes Kane is Ballon d'Or worthy: "You deserve the Ballon d'Or." And let's be honest, it's hard to disagree.
GGFN | Daniel Pinder

#season #ballon #next #d 'or

Bayern Munich ended its preseason slate of friendlies with a nice (but scary) 4-2 victory over Heidenheim.
While the play was choppy, but ultimately good enough, the story — again — revolved around the health of Jamal Musiala,who collapsed on the field for the second game in a row. While there will be plenty of focus on that for days to come, it was a strong ending to the preseason.
Aside of some early mistakes, Bayern Munich was the better, more dominant team. Let's dive into the details — here are some quick hitters on the match:
As always, let's begin with a look at the starting XI:
It was revealed right before the game that Joshua Kimmich was battling an adductor issue (there were rumors that he had picked up an injury during the World Cup…could this still be lingering?), while Tom Bischof and Manuel Neuer were held out due to load management. That all led to a very mixed bag of a lineup, especially in the central midfield. Kompany would sub pretty liberally, so it seemed as if almost everyone was on some kind of minutes restriction.

#game #kimmich

Okay…was that really necessary?
When Bayern Munich first announced an additional preseason friendly, the logic made sense. Bayern's heavy international complement had a busy summer and arrived late to season preparations after the Men's World Cup; head coach Vincent Kompany wanted more time for players who could not appear in the Asia tour.
However the way the scheduled ended up, Bayern handed itself some early match congestion before the season even began. Tuesday's match at FC Heidenheim comes just three days on the heel of the previous contest, an intense Telekom Cup bout against RB Leipzig. And it is now just four days to the next match, the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Borussia Dortmund.
The Leipzig match already had all the makings of a preview of in-season intensity — without any of the stakes. The Supercup, likewise, is an official in season competition — but not one with the weight of the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, or Champions League. These two matches together were a good way to ease into the season. So why add a third in between them?
Against Heidenheim, Bayern's big stars played…well, some of them, and not a lot. Harry Kane and Michael Olise had just 30 minutes; the likes of Luis Díaz, Ismael Saibari, and Jamal Musiala already played at the weekend. Kane's spoken already on his uncertainty of being ready for a full 90' at the Supercup, so his cameo Tuesday appears to have done little other than reduce his recovery time.

#supercup #already #bayern #leipzig

For the second time in four days, Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has collapsed during a game.
Musiala was able to walk off the field after his second collapse, which came in a friendly against Heidenheim on Tuesday, August 18.
The 23-year-old went down off the ball and Bayern medical personnel immediately rushed onto the pitch, with teammates crowding around in a worrying scene.
Musiala was eventually able to return to his feet and even managed to jog around momentarily before he was subbed out of the match.
The collapse came after a similar incident in a friendly against RB Leipzig on Saturday, August 16.

#musiala #august #able #collapse

Bayern Munich executive Max Eberl has confirmed that Jamal Musiala is recovering well following a frightening collapse on Saturday. The German international was at the center of alarming scenes during Bayern's Telekom Cup clash with RB Leipzig when he fell to the ground in the closing stages of the 3-1 victory.
Reports indicate that the sweltering heat in Bavaria was a contributing factor in the distressing moment for the 23-year-old, who was able to walk off the field following treatment. The incident unfolded in the final stages of the match, when Musiala began to stagger with no opposing players near him.
Ismael Saibari was among the first players to reach him before his Bayern teammates and medical personnel rushed to Musiala's aid. BILD reported that the midfielder suffered dizziness while competing in temperatures of around 33 degrees, resulting in circulation issues.
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#bayern #following #eberl #jamal

Jamal Musiala sparked concern during Bayern Munich's 3-1 win over RB Leipzig after going down on the pitch shortly after coming on as a substitute.
The Bayern star had only been on the pitch for around 15 minutes when he suddenly needed medical attention, leaving players and staff around him worried.
Musiala had actually provided a positive moment shortly before the incident, scoring in the 81st minute in front of the Bayern supporters.
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The German eventually managed to get back to his feet and walk off the pitch, although he appeared visibly affected by what had happened.

#shortly #getty

Bayern Munich have yet to update fans on the situation with Jamal Musiala after the playmaker appeared to faint towards the end of the 3-1 friendly win over RB Leipzig on Saturday.
The German double winners often post fitness updates the day after a match but are staying coy on Musiala, who has been battling back to fitness after a leg break just over a year ago.
"The most important thing is that he is fine," sporting director Max Eberl said long after the final whistle in the only official comment.
The heat in the Allianz Arena may have been a factor as Musiala fell to the turf late on in a game where he scored as a substitute, prompting worried team mates to quickly call for the team doctor.
There was a thumbs-up from the doctor while Musiala was able to leave the pitch himself and go down the tunnel stairs, but the 23-year-old still looked dazed.

#doctor #munich #jamal #leipzig

Friendlies are meant to test the conditions of players and give chances to those who couldn't get a lot of playing time. Misfortune seems to have beset Bayern Munich because it lost three players to injury in the Telekom Cup against RB Leipzig just before the start of the new season.
Konrad Laimer was first off when he went into a challenge with David Raum just 10 minutes into the match. Min-jae Kim was next when he exited the match during the second hydration break at 66 minutes. Jamal Musiala appeared to have collapsed from heat exhaustion just four minutes after he scored Bayern's third goal. He almost needed a stretcher for that. To add insult to injury (literally), Sacha Boey cramped up after the final whistle.
The Franz Beckenbauer Supercup is next week, and Bayern still has a friendly match against Heidenheim a few days before that. The players who got injured are all first team players, which is not something the Bavarians need before the start of the 2026/27 season. This gives Vincent Kompany a big headache, but hopefully the injuries aren't serious.

#players #bayern #season

Jamal Musiala came off the bench for Bayern Munich in the second half of the Telekom Cup on Saturday. He scored a goal in front of the Bayern ultras in the 81st minute but was unable to finish the match. He was subbed out in the 88th minute after spending some time laying on the pitch, surrounded by physios from both teams. He was able to walk off the pitch on his own but appeared to be a bit dazed as he came off.
After the match, Bayern's sporting director, Max Eberl, confirmed that Musiala is doing fine and added "The most important thing is that he's doing well" (as recorded by iMiaSanMia)
Musiala broke his leg in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and was unable to return to play until January of this year. Many hoped this season would be his chance to get back to his dominant level of play. Hopefully this incident does not cause a further setback for him.
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#musiala #unable #jamal

Friendlies are meant to test the conditions of players and give chances to those who couldn't get a lot of playing time. Misfortune seems to have beset Bayern Munich because it lost three players to injury in the Telekom Cup against RB Leipzig just before the start of the new season.
Konrad Laimer was first off when he went into a challenge with David Raum just 10 minutes into the match. Min-jae Kim was next when he exited the match during the second hydration break at 66 minutes. Jamal Musiala appeared to have collapsed from heat exhaustion just four minutes after he scored Bayern's third goal. He almost needed a stretcher for that. To add insult to injury (literally), Sacha Boey cramped up after the final whistle.
The Franz Beckenbauer Supercup is next week, and Bayern still has a friendly match against Heidenheim a few days before that. The players who got injured are all first team players, which is not something the Bavarians need before the start of the 2026/27 season. This gives Vincent Kompany a big headache, but hopefully the injuries aren't serious.

#next

An incident with Jamal Musiala overshadowed Bayern Munich's 3-1 friendly win over RB Leipzig on Saturday.
The Germany playmaker, who broke his leg in July 2025 and has struggled for full fitness since, suddenly fell to the pitch late on in the game. His team-mates urgently called for the doctors and a stretcher was brought out.
In the silent Allianz Arena, there was relieved applause afterwards when Musiala was able to leave the pitch on foot, though he appeared dazed.
Bayern had earlier celebrated the debut of new forward Ismael Saibari and a first goal for new defender Nathaniel Brown.
Next Saturday, the German double winners start their competitive season against last term's Bundesliga runners-up Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup.

#saturday #jamal

Burhan Can Terzi found himself in hot water with Turkish law enforcement after reporting that Jamal Musiala would be joining Galatasaray.
The job of a football journalist can be somewhat difficult, especially during the transfer window. With teams and players trying to move in absolute silence, reporters try to shine a light on their operations.
In trying to uncover the truth, things can go wrong for reporters, and they can get inaccurate information. But now, some reporters have to worry about legal action if they get things wrong.
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According to reporting from Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Turkish reporter Burhan Can Terzi was detained by the police for spreading misinformation.

#reporting #things

Obviously, Bayern Munich would love for Harry Kane to get the acclaim he deserves and win the Ballon d'Or, but the club does have other reasons for hoping that the Englishman can win the coveted trophy:
I heard it would be a very important thing for Harry Kane to win this year's Ballon d'Or. It would also be very important for Bayern Munich, because it would show that the club can be anything for any player and that the Bundesliga is not just a "farmer's league"; the best players can play in the German top-flight. For Kane, of course, it would be important after England's disappointing exit from the World Cup. He won the golden boot this season, the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal, so he has a very good chance. I had a look at the bookies and they have very good odds on Harry Kane. But he has, of course, competition; there's Kylian Mbappe who scored 10 goals, Lionel Messi (who's already a big name) with eight goals in the World Cup, and don't forget the world champions with Rodri and Lamine Yamal, not to mention Ousmane Dembele from PSG who helped them win the Champions League. So, it's getting difficult for Harry Kane.
Ultimately, Kane winning the Ballon d'Or would also be beneficial for Bayern's negotiations with Michael Olise, as it proves to the Frenchman that he can achieve anything he wants with the Bavarian giants. So, perhaps he doesn't need to have his head turned by Real Madrid or other European heavyweights. Bayern Munich are looking at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, and it's in London on October 26 – so, a home advantage for Harry Kane.
Bayern Munich is not in the wrong here. The Bundesliga could use a profile boost and there is no other club equipped to help provide that. Just two years ago, Jamal Musiala was being touted as a Ballon d'Or candidate. Now, with Kane and Olise, it actually does have two players who performed to the requisite level of play to be under consideration.
For this writer, Kane has the edge over Olise, but both are likely to be swallowed by the propaganda machine that is France Football. Somehow, though. Mbappé and Messi will probably garner more consideration.

#ballon #d 'or

It is easy to forget how close the fight between England and Germany was for Jamal Musiala, with the talented Bayern Munich breakout star eventually deciding on Germany. He took his role of exciting young talent into the 2021 European Championship and 2022 World Cup, but that role has evolved by 2026. Musiala now has the #10 for Germany and nears his mid-20s. Despite coming off of a big injury, he is one of the faces of the Germany team.
This conflict was brought up to Musiala by Sport Bild (as captured by iMiaSanMia), who queried Musiala on shedding his old one as exciting dribbler for his new role.
"Of course I still enjoy dribbling, and I'm getting a better feeling for it all the time. But you can't forget that coming back from an injury takes time," Musiala cautioned. "The more minutes and matches I play, the better I feel. Getting on the ball again brings me joy. But it's also true that my responsibilities for the team have increased. I take more responsibility for our attacking play and contribute more defensively as well. Winning the ball back can be fun as well."
Moving into the new era with Jürgen Klopp now at the helm will require Musiala to evolve further. Can he become the difference maker for the country that so many had been hoping for five years ago?
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#musiala #getting #injury #better