In this March 4, 2017 file photo Leverkusen Coach Roger Schmidt attends the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen in the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen has sacked Roger Schmidt as coach as the side labors in its worst Bundesliga season for 14 years.
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Bayer Leverkusen sacks coach Roger Schmidt after dismal run
Bayer Leverkusen has sacked Roger Schmidt as coach as the side labours in its worst Bundesliga season for 14 years. Leverkusen says in a statement that its shareholders’ committee and supervisory board decided to let Schmidt go Sunday on the recommendation of club management.
‘Leroy Sane Owes Me a 34,200’ – Man City’s…
‘Leroy Sane Owes Me 34,200’ – Man City’s Fifth And Final Goal Against Monaco Costs Unlucky Punter Small Fortune While Man City’s maddening Champions League outing against Monaco left the majority of its audience dazed, giddy and breathing slightly heavily, the final result came as exquisite heartbreak to one German punter. When John Stones put City 4-3 up in the 78th minute, Mustafa Celik was within spitting distance of landing himself a huge windfall, having also put money on Atletico Madrid to beat Bayer Leverkusen in Tuesday evening’s other last-16 tie.
Diego Simeone was pleased with Atletico Madrid’s victory
Diego Simeone felt the best team won at the BayArena as Atletico Madrid claimed a “thrilling” 4-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash. Saul Niguez and Antoine Griezmann gave Atletico a 2-0 half-time lead.
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Leverkusen proud and protective of 17-year-old jewel Havertz
In this Nov. 26, 2016 file picture Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz, foreground, and Bayern’s Thiago challenge for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen 04 in Munich, Germany. The 17-year-old Havertz has emerged as one of the Bundesliga’s brightest prospects.
Arena says Guzan could start next month, Howard could return
Brad Guzan could start for the U.S. in critical World Cup qualifiers against Honduras and Panama next month despite his lack of playing time with Middlesbrough, and Tim Howard may return from leg surgery in time to be included in the roster. U.S. coach Bruce Arena said Thursday he was impressed by recent performances of Hamburg forward Bobby Wood and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Christian Pulisic.
‘Bottom line, it is a deserved victory’ – Tuchel believes Dortmund earned shoot-out win
They needed a penalty shoot-out to see off Hertha Berlin but Thomas Tuchel felt Borussia Dortmund merited their DFB-Pokal progression. Thomas Tuchel was in no doubt Borussia Dortmund’s place in the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals was the appropriate reward for their efforts against Hertha Berlin.
Leverkusen midfielder Calhanoglu forgoing salary during ban
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu will forgo his salary and bonuses for the duration of his four-month FIFA suspension for breach of contract. Calhanoglu says ” Bayer had nothing to do with the events at the time.
Leverkusen defender Omer Toprak joining Dortmund next season
Borussia Dortmund says Turkey defender Omer Toprak is joining the side from Bundesliga rival Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. Dortmund says it is “prepared to meet the release clause in the player’s contract” and that he will sign through June 2021 with the club.
Images of the week
… Bjarnason (L) and Kristinn Jonsson (R) of Iceland during the 2017 China Cup International Championship at Guangxi Sports Center in Nanning, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) Monaco’s players celebrate at the end of the French League Cup …
Bayer Leverkusen forward ‘happy’ in Bundesliga amid Liverpool link
The former Manchester United forward has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga outfit, with Liverpool and Chelsea reportedly keen. “Why would I like to stay in the Bundesliga? Because I feel good and I’m happy,” he told bundesliga.com.
Germany midfielder on Liverpool rumours
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Julian Brandt insists he ‘would not be scared’ to turn down a move to Liverpool or Bayern Munich. The 20-year-old is reportedly being monitored by Liverpool scouts as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his attacking options in wide areas.
Why Antonis joined Wanderers
Football: Socceroo Robbie Kruse is set to be given a release from Bayer Leverkusen to take up a deal in the Chinese Super League. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 02: Terry Antonis of Sydney FC reacts after a missed shot on goal during the round four A-League match between Sydney FC and the Central Coast Mariners at Allianz Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.
Javier Hernandez: Ex-Manchester United striker on Chelsea’s radar
“Chelsea are plotting a shock move for former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez in the January transfer window, according to German newspaper Bild . The former Manchester United striker has netted a dozen times for German club Bayer Leverkusen and Mexico’s national team in this campaign.