Bayern won't exercise 120-million-euro option to buy Coutinho

Bayern won't exercise 120-million-euro option to buy Coutinho

MUNICH, Germany: Bayern Munich will not activate a 120-million-euro (US$130 million) option to buy on-loan Brazilian star Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona, the German champions' chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told Der Spiegel magazine on Friday (May 22).
Bayern chief Rummenigge attacks plans to expand Champions League

Bayern chief Rummenigge attacks plans to expand Champions League

Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has hit out at proposals to expand the Champions League and questioned the motives behind creating new and bigger competitions at club and international level.
Bayern CEO Rummenigge against Champions League reform

Bayern CEO Rummenigge against Champions League reform

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has slammed recent proposals to radically reform the UEFA Champions League that would greatly reduce the number of teams qualifying from domestic competitions.
Bayern star Boateng poised for PSG move, if price is right

Bayern star Boateng poised for PSG move, if price is right

Bayern Munich centre-back Jerome Boateng could join Paris Saint-Germain providing the price is right, the German giants' chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge suggested on Wednesday (Jul 25).
Bayern need 'cool heads and hot hearts' to shock Real

Bayern need 'cool heads and hot hearts' to shock Real

Bayern Munich need "cool heads and hot hearts" if they are to learn from Juventus and pull off an unlikely Champions League victory at Real Madrid, says chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.