Person: Jerome Boateng

World Cup Diary: Germany left soul-searching after campaign of ‘disaster’

Germany defender Jerome Boateng has labelled the team’s World Cup as a “disaster” after their worst performance in 80 years.

Fri, 29 Jun, 2018

Was this the moment that changed Germany's World Cup?

Germany 2 Sweden 1

Mon, 25 Jun, 2018

Mexican quake rocks Germany's foundations

Germany 0 Mexico 1: Back in Mexico City their exploits caused what was defined as an ‘artificial earthquake’. Here in Moscow the very real aftershocks will be felt for days and potentially weeks to come.

Mon, 18 Jun, 2018

Boateng World Cup boost for Germany

Jerome Boateng has provided a boost to Germany's World Cup squad by stepping up his return to training following a hamstring injury.

Tue, 29 May, 2018

Advantage Real as Bayern blunder

Real Madrid’s bid for a third straight Champions League title remained on course after a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Bayern Munich.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2018

Bayern Munich cruise into quarter-finals after 8-1 aggregate win over Besiktas

Bayern Munich coasted into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-1 win over Besiktas in Istanbul to complete an 8-1 aggregate win.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2018

Bayern Munich thrash 10-man Besiktas to close in on Champions League last eight

Bayern Munich look assured of a Champions League quarter-final spot for a seventh straight season after thrashing 10-man Besiktas 5-0 in Germany.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2018

Five favourites and five also-rans for the World Cup in Russia

The line-up for the 2018 World Cup in Russia is close to completion after Australia became the 31st nation to book their place at the finals.

Wed, 15 Nov, 2017

Germany qualify for World Cup after ending Northern Ireland’s fine run

Northern Ireland 1 Germany 3

Fri, 06 Oct, 2017

Germany head to Russia following victory over Northern Ireland

Germany will be in Russia next summer to defend their World Cup crown having sealed their qualification by inflicting a first competitive home defeat on Northern Ireland in four years.

Thu, 05 Oct, 2017

Leipzig face key test in bid to become Bundesliga’s Leicester

For the past 20 years, Bayern Munich has enjoyed a near-monopoly of the Bundesliga title.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2016

Bayern Munich not quite the brilliant force they once were

After a lacklustre group stage the Champions League draw has pulled out a couple of plums.

Tue, 13 Dec, 2016

Manchester City v Chelsea - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

TERRACE TALK: Man City - Much to admire, but we’re still a work-in-progress

It was ultimately a disappointing first home defeat of the season, but you couldn’t accuse City of going down without a fight.  Literally, unfortunately.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2016

Northern Ireland need ‘perfect’ performance

Jonny Evans insists Northern Ireland have belief they can attain a positive result against Germany tonight, even if a “perfect” performance may be required in Hanover.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2016

Thomas Muller says Bayern Munich will be wary of FC Rostov

Thomas Muller insists Bayern Munich will not underestimate FC Rostov ahead tonight’s Champions League Group D opener at the Allianz Arena.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2016

Messi won't be the highest rated player in FIFA 17

The King is dead, long live the King! For the first time in seven years, Messi will not be the highest rated player in FIFA. This year, Cristiano Ronaldo has taken that prestigious spot, which is sure to be a subject of much debate.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2016

Antoine Griezmann named top player in Euros as Portugal dominate team of the tournament

France forward Antoine Griezmann was named player of the tournament after leading the Euro 2016 hosts to Sunday’s final where they lost to Portugal in extra-time. 

Tue, 12 Jul, 2016

Celebrating the Euro wow factor

Chris Hatherall celebrates the Euro 2016 wow factor.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2016

A night to forget as Germany and Poland in Paris stalemate

Stick up the posters and call the police: the old Germany have gone missing.

Fri, 17 Jun, 2016

Joachim Low's Germany claim win over Hungary in final warm-up for Euro 2016

An own goal from Adam Lang and a second-half effort from Thomas Muller saw a dominant Germany side defeat Hungary 2-0 at Schalke's Veltins-Arena home today.

Sat, 04 Jun, 2016

German politician in soccer star race row

A top member of a rising nationalist party has been criticised after reportedly saying many people would not want Jerome Boateng, a German international footballer whose father was born in Ghana, as their neighbour.

Mon, 30 May, 2016

Antoine Griezmann inflicts killer blow as Atletico Madrid edge Bayern Munich to reach Champions League decider

Bayern Munich 2 Atletico Madrid 1

Wed, 04 May, 2016

Diego Simeone: Atletico Madrid ready to attack in Munich

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says he will not rest on his side’s slender advantage tonight, insisting his team will be for the win in Bavaria.

Tue, 03 May, 2016

Pep Guardiola: I’ll be judged at Bayern on whether I win Champions League

Pep Guardiola accepts his three-year spell as Bayern Munich manager will be judged on whether his team can win the Champions League before he leaves this summer.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Arturo Vidal and Thomas Muller seal Bayern Munich's progress

Benfica 2 Bayern Munich 2, Bayern win 3-2 on aggregate: Arturo Vidal’s thunderbolt and Thomas Muller’s tap-in comfortably put Bayern Munich through to the Champions League semi-finals for the fifth successive season, this time with a 3-2 aggregate win over Benfica.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

Battling Benfica won’t back down to Bayern Munich

Benfica coach Rui Vitoria accepts his side will have to do it the hard way if they are to progress any further in the Champions League, but has warned quarter-final opponents Bayern Munich against writing them off.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2016

Juventus plan to exploit Bayern Munich weak points, warns Leonardo Bonucci

Bayern Munich has been relying on its fearsome attack to overcome a shortage of quality defenders. That has worked with hardly a hitch in the Bundesliga, where Bayern is rarely challenged.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

European round-up: Ronny Deila takes blame for Ross County defeat of Celtic

Celtic boss Ronny Deila took responsibility for another disappointment as Celtic were beaten 3-1 by Ross County in the Scottish League Cup semi-final, but refused to admit any concern about his job.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Pep Guardiola lays low as Manchester City talk grows

Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola pulled out of his pre-match press conference yesterday as speculation escalated he has decided to leave the club for Manchester City at the end of the season.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2015

Brilliant Bayern Munich do their bit to keep Arsenal in the running

Bayern Munich 4 Olympiacos 0: Bayern Munich booked their place in the Champions League group stage with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Olympiacos.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2015

Shane Long’s goal has changed dynamic of O’Neill tenure

Whatever about making history, Thurs- day night’s victory over Germany was the result the Republic of Ire- land have needed since the qualification for Euro 2012, and offers a real platform going forward.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

VIDEO: Shane Long’s stunner lights up Aviva

A question for the world champions: Can we play you every week?

Fri, 09 Oct, 2015

VIDEO: Martin O’Neill deserves massive credit on surreal night for Irish football

A night to rival any in Irish history, and a piece of managerial work to rival any in all of the Euro 2016 qualifiers.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2015

Luis Enrique still wary of Bayern

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has told his players they cannot relax ahead of the Champions League semi-final return leg in Munich next week despite their 3-0 first leg lead.

Fri, 08 May, 2015

Messi genius blows Bayern away

Two quick-fire moments of individual magic from Lionel Messi made the difference, and Neymar added a late added goal, as Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at the Camp Nou.

Thu, 07 May, 2015

Luis Enrique not fazed by the Pep Guardiola factor as Barca targeting treble

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique insists his side’s Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich is about far more than Pep Guardiola.

Wed, 06 May, 2015

Joy for Porto as Bayern Munich hit self-destruct button

Porto capitalised on a string of defensive mistakes to beat Bayern Munich 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final last night.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2015

Attacking Bayern hit Shakhtar for seven

Manager Pep Guardiola says he opted to play the most offensive formation of his career as Bayern Munich put seven past hapless Shakhtar Donetsk to march to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Bayern Munich survive despite Alonso dismissal

Champions League Last 16 First Leg

Wed, 18 Feb, 2015

‘Special’ Aguero comes to City’s rescue

Manchester City 3 Bayern Munich 2

Wed, 26 Nov, 2014

Hat-trick hero Aguero sinks Bayern in dramatic style

Sergio Aguero struck twice in the closing minutes to complete a hat-trick and revive Manchester City's Champions League hopes with a 3-2 win over 10-man Bayern Munich tonight.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2014

Fernandinho expects City to recover

Midfielder Fernandinho is convinced Manchester City can be competitive in the Champions League despite their opening loss at Bayern Munich.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

Boateng’s late strike gives City the blues

Bayern Munich 1 Manchester City 0

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

Boateng back to haunt City

Former Manchester City defender Jerome Boateng struck a superb late winner as Bayern Munich finally beat Joe Hart to secure a 1-0 win in their Champions League opener.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2014