The royal club from Madrid have probably regretted selling excellent Dutchman Arjen Robben. The new Bayern starter had a dream debut at Allianz Arena, where he got the chance in the second half against current champions Wolfsburg and made the best possible use of it.

„Flying Dutchman" inherited the jersey with number 10 on it from his compatriot and natural-born scorer, Roy Mackay.

German giants Bayern Munich have announced that Stuttgart striker Mario Gomez will be moving to the Allianz Arena this summer. Bayern made the offer for Gomez immediately after their 2-1 win over Stuttgart on the final day of the season. Barring a few technicalities, the deal is virtually through, and it is estimated that Bayern will [.

The Audi Cup took place for the first time ever this year. Invited by AUDI AG, four teams played in a total of four games in the quest for victory, meaning that each team could be witnessed in two matches at the Allianz Arena in Munich. FC Bayern Munich and Manchester United prevailed in their respective semi-finals on 29 July.

China may have all the world's jobs, but today it was a strong Manchester United team that had all the goals. The Red Devils put on an impressive performance, and slaughtered Huangzhou with four goals in the first half. Michael Owen (two goals), Dimitar Berbatov, Zoran Tosic, Nani, and Ryan Giggs (three goals) all got their names on the scoresheet, but it was Berbatov that really shined.

Luca to Link Up With Zola – According to Toni's agent.

Gianfranco Zola's search for a new striker was boosted today with the comments made by agent of Bayern Munich and Italian forward Luca Toni. Zola has been in market for a new striker since the departures of both David Di Michele, who returned to Torino after his loan spell came to an end and Diego Tristan who left on a free transfer to sign for Cadiz of the Spanish Segunda Division.

Preview of this weekend's important Bundesliga fixtures! FC Bayern München v FC Köln This Saturday's bundesliga clash between Munich and Cologne should be an interesting one. Former FC Bayern striker Lukas Podolski will make his return to the Allianz Arena after his summer sale to FC Köln. Podolski spent three years in Munich but were [.

German hotshot declares love for Merseyside outfit.

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Germany striker Miroslav Klose has revealed that he would like to join either Liverpool or Inter Milan when he eventually leaves Bayern Munich.
The 31-year-old has scored goals consistently throughout his career, netting 44 and 53 in the league for previous clubs Kaiserslautern and Werder Bremen prior to signing on the dotted line at the Allianz Arena.

Only one current US National Team pool forward has proven he can contribute at the highest level in the World Cup. That forward is Josh Wolff often maligned but never forgotten. An attacker of rare speed and technical skill in the American setup Wolff's reunification with Curt Onalfo a longtime national team assistant in Kansas City has sparked a revival a compelling revival.

Manchester United will join Boca Juniors, AC Milan and Bayern Munich in the Audi Cup, a two-day competition held at Munich's Allianz Arena to commemorate Audi's 100 anniversary.

United will meet Boca, Carlos Tevez's former club, on July 29th. While Milan take-on Bayern the same day. The winners will play each other in the final on July 30th.

Its not going well for new coach Leonardo at AC Milan. Their torrid pre-season preparations have continued as they were thrashed by Bayern Munich in the Audi Cup.
With Leonardo employing a 4-4-2 formation, , using Ignazio Abate on the right wing with Ronaldinho supporting Pato, it was not clicking for Milan as Bayern forward Thomas Muller opened the scoring after just 12 minutes and they looked in complete control for the entire first-half.

I would have thought that Franck Ribery and Franz Beckenbauer now finally agree on something. The French sensation should have been sold. Der Kaiser has watched new manager Louis van Gaal take a measly 2 points from his first 3 matches, and, following this weekend, the kings of German football are sat in a rather peasant-like 14th in the Bundesliga.

The matches to watch after you realize Real Madrid were handing out No. 10s like a imbalanced ice cream man hands out half-melted popsicles. And Jose Mourinho doesn't seem too pleased with that.

Saturday

Chelsea v Burnley at Stamford Bridge The giant killers take on their next challenge, but this time they're facing an in-form giant and on that giant's home turf.

With the Ballon d'Or nominations finally releasing this weekend, the headlines have mostly been devoted to the fact that world champions Italy have no representation whatsoever. But why blame the press for paying excessive attention to an irrelevant detail? After all, the award itself is destined to be heading Lionel Messi's way, which means very little is there to be talked about in terms of debating the winner, right?

The UEFA Champions League continues its group stage with some key matches on Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4. Here's a list of predictions, previews, and USA/UK TV Listings for the upcoming matches.

Previews

Full previews of all the matches can be found here the UEFA's official website, here.

Sir Alex keen on Bayern Munich star.

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Manchester United are being linked with a possible January move for Bayern Munich full back Philipp Lahm.

While Bayern Munich players were trying to get used to the management style and new age thinking of Juergen Klinsmann, three other teams tried to prise away the Bundesliga title from them. These three teams were Wolfsburg, Hertha Berlin and Hoffenheim. They have succeeded, a new champion will be crowned this Saturday.

This week marks the fourth anniversary of the opening of the Allianz Arena (or Fußball Arena München for UEFA-organised matches), home to FC Bayern München and TSV 1860 München and made famous during the 2006 World Cup. A number of remarkable photos of the stadium's unique aesthetic have appeared on Flickr over the years, so today we take a look at it from up close, afar and in all its colour-shifting glory.

Bayern Munich teammates Luca Toni and Frank Ribery have a little fun at Allianz Arena. If I spoke both French and Italian, this would be a lot funnier!

Kenny Cooper netted his second goal with the Lions in spectacular fashion, however their defense was badly overrun as Karlsruhe cruised to 3-1 victory in the Allianz Arena.

Football bloggers are busy today. We have a wide array of topics on the plate, including last night's win of Arsenal over Celtic, bitter journalists, the Champions League draw, and the obsession with younger players in the football community. Take your pick!

Bird scorned
Ageing, battle scarred, chippy, inarticulate.

Done deal apparently.

Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben has confirmed he has accepted an offer to join Bayern Munich.

The Dutchman's future has been the subject of intense speculation all summer following the arrivals of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka.

A return to England has been mooted for Robben with Tottenham credited with an interest in the former Chelsea star, and in recent days Manchester United have also been linked with the player.

The matches to watch after you realize that calling him "Leonardo No Win" is almost too true and too mean to be funny...almost.

Saturday

Manchester United v Sunderland at Old Trafford United eked out a midweek Champions League win over Wolfsburg and Sunderland have shown they can be dangerous.

The matches to watch after you realize that, if for just this weekend, the suspension of Chelsea's transfer ban is far less important than the match on Sunday. And that I told you so.

Saturday

Tottenham v Sunderland at White Hart Lane Jermain Defoe returns from suspension and Aaron Lennon might appear, although this will really be Darren Bent's show as he visits his former team.

Luca Toni departed the Italian league back in 2007 but it looks as if the striker could be leaving current club Bayern Munich pretty soon.

Toni was subbed at half-time in the German giant's 1-1 draw with Schalke and reportedly opted to leave the Allianz Arena rather than watch the second-half from the bench with his team mates.

It seems that Thierry Henry might be keeping Rafa company, as it's a possibility that he won't make this match either. The team trained yesterday in the Allianz Arena where they'll be playing later tonight, but Titi couldn't join in and stayed behind at the hotel with a high temperature. It's doubtful that he'll make the match, but nothing has been announced yet.

All goals and highlights from the Bayern Munich v Barcelona UEFA Champions League second leg quarterfinal at the Allianz Arena on April 14, 2009. A quiet affair, in comparison to the other quarterfinal between Liverpool and Chelsea. Kickoff at 19.45 UK time. Full time score and final result:- Bayern Munich 1-1 Barcelona ( Franck Ribery 47′/ Seydou Keita 73′) Barcelona [.

(highlights di Bayern Monaco-Barcellona 1-1)
BAYERN (4-4-2): Butt; Lell, Lucio, Demichelis, Lahm; Ottl, Van Bommel, Ze Roberto (Hamit Haltintop), Ribery; Toni, Sosa (Borowski). All.: Klinsmann.
BARCELLONA (4-3-3): Valdes; Daniel Alves, Puyol, Piqué, Abidal; Xavi, Touré, Iniesta (Hleb); Messi, Eto'o, Keita.

It was time for the European games, and Liverpool had a mountain to climb as they took to the pitch at Stamford Bridge, without the presence of their inspirational captain Steven Gerrard, who was out through injury. To even the playing field, the Blues were missing John Terry due to suspension.

After a slightly slow start, the Reds got their act together and hammered in two before halftime, due to an intelligent free kick by Aurelio and a penalty by Xabi Alonso.

El Bayern de Múnich ha destituido a Jürgen Klinsmann como entrenador de la entidad bávara tras las humillantes derrotas recibidas en las pasadas semanas ante Wolfsburgo (5-1), Barcelona (4-0) y la del sábado contra el Schalke en el Allianz Arena, merced al tanto de Halil Altintop.

El cargo vacante lo ocupará Jupp Heynckess hasta el final de la presente Bundesliga.

Michael Bradley and Borussia Mönchengladbach head to the Allianz Arena on Saturday to take on Bayern Munich. The game is a big one for both teams - 'Gladbach are trying to jump clear of the relegation zone, while Bayern are looking to keep pace with the leaders at the top of the table. It's been a newsworthy week in Munich, with a coaching change and talk of Ribery leaving the club.

Croatian winger Danijel Pranjic has hit out at current club Heerenveen as they hold out for more cash from Bayern Munich thereby putting in jeopardy the 27-year-old's dream move to the Allianz Arena.
The free-scoring Eredivisie star could now search for other alternatives with Liverpool already known to have been monitoring his progress this term.

The once untransferable Franck Ribery is now for sale. It is just going to cost two arms and two legs to get him.

Bayern Munich President Franz Beckenbauer has touched on the Ribery transfer topic quite a bit this summer, and his latest statement claims that Ribery is available to any club willing to spend €94 million ($133.

Fergie has every right to be a happy manager following the team's latest pre-season victory which came against Boca Juniors in the Audi Cup semi-final in the Allianz Arena last night. New signing Atonio Valencia scored on his debut, the Ecuadorian's finish wasn't exactly exemplary and Abbondanzieri in Boca's goal will know he should have dealt with it, but if there was an element of good fortune

Kenny Cooper has been sold to Bundesliga II side TSV 1860 Munich. FC Dallas, Cooper's former club, announced the move to season ticket holders today. There were rumors in previous weeks linking the striker to Bristol City of the English Championship, but this interest tapered off. Following his play in the Gold Cup last month, however, Cooper has secured his return to Europe.

The matches to watch after you realize that you once again have something to do other than masturabate all day on Saturdays.

Saturday

Chelsea v Hull City at Stamford Bridge First game of the season and it's actually a rematch of the first match ever at the Bridge back in Chelsea's debut 1905 season.

FC Bayern Munchen-1 v Werder Bremen-1 FC Bayern walked into the pitch seeking revenge for their 5-2 drubbing under Werder Bremen from last season's encounter. 69,000 Munich supporters packed the Allianz Arena to witness this early season clash between two German football heavyweights. FC Bayern were clearly dominating possesion and produced more chances until the [.

The German Bundesliga continued its 2009-10 season with the 2nd week of matches. Here's a recap of all the matches on Saturday August 15, 2009 along with video highlights (click on each match or team to view highlights).

German Bundesliga Recap and Video Highlights Saturday August 15, 2009

There were several draws in the Bundesliga on Saturday as Wolfsburg won again to remain on top of the table.

The matches to watch after you realize that you've been celebrating Oktoberfest non-stop since the last one ended. And that your liver hates you.

Saturday

West Ham v Liverpool at Upton Park Perhaps the best Premier League match on a day of meh fixtures.

Wow!!!

I know that I haven't been to all of the great football stadiums of Europe, very few as a matter of fact, but I have a hard time believing that there possibly could be a better place to watch a football match in the world than Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. I was blown away.

Now, to be sure, the experience could have been much greater.

Wissen Sie, was mir so richtig gut getan hat? Als im Frühjahr beim Salvatoranstich auf dem Nockherberg der Michael Lerchenberg als Bruder Barnabas dem FC Bayern in Sachen Arena so richtig einen mitgegeben hat. Nämlich, dass die Bayern ohne den TSV 1860 immer noch in der Betonschüssel auf dem Olympiagelände spielen würden.