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Bayern Munich forwards Harry Kane (left) and Thomas Mueller (right) attend a training session ahead of their team's last-16 second-leg UEFA Champions League soccer match against Lazio in Munich, on Monday.
SOCCER
Mar 5, 2024
Bayern must feel the pressure to beat Lazio for spot in last eight
The Bavarians are far from their best, having managed only one win in their last five games across all competitions.
A Ukrainian serviceman carries a Leleka reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, on Feb. 15
WORLD / Politics
Feb 19, 2024
Drone warfare and AI risks among talking points at Munich defense forum
The technologies help to partly neutralize a larger military's advantage, as seen in the Ukraine-Russian war, but they are ultimately double-edged swords.
Reims forward Keito Nakamura (second from right) celebrates after scoring his first goal for the team in its French first-division match against Lille in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Sep 27, 2023
Keito Nakamura nets first Reims goal; Taichi Fukui makes Bayern debut
Reims is fifth on 10 points after six games in the French top tier.
English striker Harry Kane makes his Bayern debut during the German Super Cup against RB Leipzig in Munich on Saturday.
SOCCER
Aug 13, 2023
Harry Kane suffers defeat in Bayern debut as silverware wait goes on
The record England goalscorer joined from Tottenham for a fee in excess of €100 million earlier Saturday.
SOCCER
Aug 11, 2023
Harry Kane reportedly agrees to leave Tottenham for Bayern
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Bayern defender Kim Min-jae (center) and Frontale forward Yusuke Segawa (right) contend for the ball during an international friendly at the National Stadium on Saturday.
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 29, 2023
Kim Min-jae makes Bayern debut in friendly win over Frontale
A second-half goal by defender Josip Stanisic was enough for the German champion to end its first visit to Japan since 2008 on a high note.
Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala (left) fights for the ball against Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson during their friendly at Tokyo's National Stadium on  Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jul 28, 2023
Germany's Jamal Musiala looking forward to chance at revenge in rematch against Japan
Jamal Musiala is hopeful an upcoming friendly against Japan can help the German men's national team get back on track.
Manchester City's Jack Grealish (right) contends for the ball with Bayern's Joshua Kimmich (center) during an international friendly at Tokyo's National Stadium on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jul 26, 2023
Manchester City delights crowd with narrow win over Bayern
Goals by James Mcatee and Aymeric Laporte were enough to see treble-winning City to victory as it swept both games of its Japan tour.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 28, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan captain Saki Kumagai to leave Bayern Munich
The defender's two seasons with Bayern followed an eight-year stint with French side Lyon that included five Champions League titles.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 28, 2023
Bayern seizes title as Dortmund collapses, but major doubts remain
Bayern and Dortmund finished the season on 71 points, the lowest points total for a champion in Germany in more than a decade.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 17, 2023
Former Japan volleyball star Tadayoshi Yokota dies at 75
The Kagawa Prefecture native was known for his powerful cross-court spikes, achieved with his 193-centimeter height.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 20, 2023
Manchester City moves past Bayern Munich to reach Champions League semifinals
City has played 15 straight games without a loss in all competitions and Pep Guardiola's team, which lost in the 2021 final, will face defending champion Real Madrid in the semifinals.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 13, 2023
Bayern's Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane reportedly fought in locker room following loss to Manchester City
Bayern Munich's Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane clashed in the dressing room after the German club's Champions league quarterfinal first-leg defeat against Manchester City, according to reports in Germany on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 20, 2022
Taichi Fukui dreaming big ahead of Bayern Munich move
The 18-year-old said his experience facing overseas players while representing Japan at the under-19 level prompted his decision to go abroad.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 14, 2022
Bayern beats Barcelona to spoil Robert Lewandowski's return to Munich
It was an unhappy return to Munich for Barca striker Robert Lewandowski, who left Bayern over the summer as the club's second-highest scorer.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 31, 2022
Bayern Munich agree to forgo gate takings in German Cup
While Bayern is by far the wealthiest club in Germany, teams in the country's third division are heavily reliant on gate receipts to balance their books.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 17, 2022
Germany may consider Olympic bid after multi-sport Munich event
The Bavarian capital is hosting the European Championships, with large crowds flocking to venues that are still in regular use after having been built for the 1972 Summer Games.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 4, 2021
Munich Olympics top basketball scorer Masatomo Taniguchi dies at 75
Masatomo Taniguchi, the highest point scorer in men's basketball at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, died of pancreatic cancer on Monday, people close to him said. He was 75.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 21, 2021
Daichi Kamada nets goal and assist in Frankfurt's win over Bayern
The Japan attacker's third goal of the season helped stretched his team's league-best unbeaten run to 11 games.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 18, 2020
Ritsu Doan nets first Bundesliga goal in Bielefeld's loss to Bayern
Midfielder Ritsu Doan opened his account for Arminia Bielefeld at home on Saturday and recorded his maiden goal in the German first division.

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