Neuer misses training with calf issue
Manuel Neuer sat out team training today with an ongoing calf problem, putting his availability for the upcoming DFB-Pokal match in serious doubt (6). No official word yet from the club on the severity, but any calf issue for a 39-year-old keeper is worrying.
It comes just as Neuer confirmed he is ending his international retirement to play in his fifth World Cup (9). The timing raises questions about workload, you do not want your number one breaking down now.
Sepp Maier unloads on Nagelsmann over Neuer
Bayern legend Sepp Maier did not hold back on national team coach Julian Nagelsmann. His target: the suggestion that Neuer might only be a "training goalkeeper" for Germany.
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"What on earth is a 'training goalkeeper'?" Maier fumed (3). He made it clear Neuer deserves better than that label. Strong words from a club icon who knows a thing or two about the position.
Goretzka to Milan: deal close
Leon Goretzka's move to AC Milan is nearly done. Reports indicate only one major hurdle remains before the transfer is finalized (8). After years of mixed form and a reduced role, a fresh start in Serie A looks imminent. Fans will have a lot to say about this one.
Bayern Frauen end season on a high
Bayern München Frauen beat Hamburger SV 1–0 thanks to a Georgia Stanway goal, capping off the most successful season in the team's history (5). A fitting finish for a side that set a new standard.
Quick hits
Tom Bischof says he is loving life as a Bundesliga champion with Bayern, showing how well the young midfielder has settled in (1).
Loanee Tarek Buchmann opened up about his injury nightmare, crediting a psychologist for helping him cope: "A psychologist is very helpful when dealing with such thoughts" (2).
A fresh transfer rumor links Bayern to a DFB player left out of the World Cup squad by Nagelsmann, one to watch as the summer window approaches (4).
Former Bayern players helped Cristiano Ronaldo finally win a title with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia (7).
Fan-reaktioner
The nostalgia is strong among your supporters. One fan admitted the 8–2 demolition of Barcelona in 2020 still lives rent free, calling it more than a game, a statement about the club's standing at the time. On the transfer front, the John Stones rumour is getting some traction, with fans debating whether the Manchester City defender would actually be a good fit in Munich. Join the conversation here.
