Bayern München and Ajax drew 1-1 in UEFA Champions League. The fixture is part of the Group Stage - 2 stage in the 2018 season. Pavel Kralovec, Czech Republic officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Bayern München vs Ajax meeting in UEFA Champions League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Bayern München and Ajax. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß has conducted his first major interview ahead of the forthcoming 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. Speaking to reporters after Bayern’s 15-0 preseason friendl...
Manuel Neuer signed a contract extension with Bayern Munich to play in 2026-27, but this could be the 40-year-old's final season. The post ‘It certainly looks like I’m going to retire’ after this season, claims Neuer appeared first on SoccerNews.
After making World Cup history in the 2026 edition, Manuel Neuer revealed his plans on retiring after the 2026-27 season. Manuel Neuer has long cemented his legacy as one of the greatest goalkeepers in soccer history, anchoring the position at an elite level for more than two decades while collecting every major trophy available. Now, coming off a record-breaking campaign at the 2026 World Cup, the German legend is preparing for the 2026–27 season to be his last as a professional player. The 40-year-old shot-stopper, who turns 41 next March, earned a contract extension with Bayern Munich and a surprise return to the German national team for the 2026 World Cup. His current deal runs through June 2027, marking what he expects will be his final month between the posts. Speaking to reporters from Bayern’s preseason training camp in Tegernsee, Neuer opened up about his future: “In 85% of cases, I probably would have retired, but with this team, the staff, and the coaching staff, it’s simply a joy. We always have the opportunity to compete for every title. We are right at the top with this team.” The veteran captain emphasized that the culture inside the Bayern locker room ultimately convinced him to return for one last run. “That’s why this squad, the team, and the structure we have at the club are part of the 15% that made me say: ‘I definitely have to keep going.’ It’s simply too much fun. I’m doing it for myself because I know I am still capable of helping the team when I’m needed. And I have the full support of my family and friends,” he added. Manuel Neuer and Bayern Munich prior to the summer training camp at Stadion am Birkenmoos. (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) While young keeper Jonas Urbig was expected to gradually take over the reins, the veteran once again shouldered the bulk of the workload during the 2025-26 campaign. In a season where Bayern captured a domestic treble, winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and German Super Cup, and reached the UEFA Champions League semifinals, Neuer logged 37 appearances, conceding 40 goals while keeping 11 clean sheets. Despite maintaining his status as Bayern’s undisputed No. 1, Neuer acknowledged that he is treating the upcoming season as a farewell tour. “I don’t go into matches thinking: ‘This is my last game,’ regardless of whether it might be my final appearance in one stadium or another. But certainly this time, it really does feel like I’m going to retire,” he affirmed. Neuer’s legacy as a World Cup legend Following Euro 2024, Neuer originally stepped away from international duty, seemingly closing a storybook chapter with Die Mannschaft that peaked with a 2014 World Cup title. However, his enduring form prompted head coach Julian Nagelsmann to recall him for the 2026 tournament in North America, a stint that etched his name into the record books. By taking the field in Germany’s group-stage match against Ivory Coast, Neuer became the all-time leader for World Cup appearances by a goalkeeper with 21. That performance pushed him past former French captain Hugo Lloris, who previously held the record with 20 matches across four tournaments. He also tied Lothar Matthaus’ national record by appearing in his fifth career World Cup, spanning from 2010 to 2026. Furthermore, at 40 years and 79 days old, he surpassed Matthaus as the oldest German player ever to feature in a major international tournament. Goalkeepers with the most FIFA World Cup appearances Manuel Neuer (Germany): 21 gamesHugo Lloris (France): 20 gamesClaudio Taffarel (Brazil): 18 gamesSepp Maier (Germany): 18 gamesIker Casillas (Spain): 17 gamesPeter Shilton (England): 17 gamesFabien Barthez (France): 17 gamesDino Zoff (Italy): 17 gamesAndoni Zubizarreta (Spain): 16 gamesFernando Muslera (Uruguay): 16 games
After his outstanding performances, Luis Diaz received a contract offer worth €25M per year from Al Hilal. However, he reportedly decided to reject it, focusing on his long-term future at Bayern Munich as a central figure in the project. Luis Diaz has become one of the best players in the world. After his arrival at Bayern Munich, he has reached his best version, scoring 26 goals and providing 23 assists. In addition, the Colombian star has become Harry Kane’s best partner, making the team completely lethal. After this, he received an offer worth €25M per year from Al Hilal. However, he reportedly decided to reject it, continuing with the German side. Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Al Hilal are determined to reinforce their roster in a major way. To do this, they are fully committed to pursuing the signing of Luis Diaz. Therefore, they are open to making an offer between €125-150 million to convince Bayern Munich to let him leave. In addition, the Saudi side is looking to tempt the Colombian star with a net salary of €25M per season. However, he has decided to reject the offer. According to Florian Plettenberg, via X, Luis Diaz has informed Al Hilal of his formal rejection of their €25M-per-year salary offer. Instead, the Colombian star has decided to prioritize his stay at Bayern Munich, as he will be key for head coach Vincent Kompany. In addition, the German side continues to consider him indispensable to its sporting project, so they will not sit down to listen to any more offers for his transfer. Along with this report, Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen publicly denied the Colombian player’s departure: “We’d be stupid, wouldn’t we? We have such a fantastic squad, honestly. Let’s just get the season underway and start scoring some goals,” he said, via Kicker. With this in mind, Luis Diaz will remain as the stellar complement of Harry Kane and Michael Olise, chasing the 2027 UEFA Champions League trophy. Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammate Luis Diaz. Luis Diaz may target a historic tenure at Bayern Munich under Kompany Despite not winning the UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munich are coming off an impressive season. Under head coach Vincent Kompany, they established a brilliant style of play that dominated offensively. Therefore, Luis Diaz is facing the best opportunity of his career: To establish a historic legacy with Harry Kane and Michael Olise at the German side, while aiming to win a treble in the 2026-27 season. In case he repeats his performances in the 2026-27 season, Luis Diaz could write his name into the history of the German side. With this, he would end the club’s seven-year drought since its last UEFA Champions League title and deliver its first treble in 14 years. With a contract until 2029, the Colombian star is aiming to be a star once again, looking to become a clear Ballon d’Or candidate.
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