Bayern Munich coach, Jupp Heynckes has brought the club to the edge of an unprecedented treble this season – the Bundesliga title is in the bag, they have reached the DFB-Pokal final and they can be crowned kings of Europe this weekend- and claims that on tonight’s clash (Saturday, 25/05) against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley will be his last chance to win the Champions League!
The Bavarians boss will be replaced by former Barcelona trainer Pep Guardiola in the summer and as such has looked at the game in London against die Roten’s familiar German adversary as his final chance to lift the Champions League trophy.
Therefore, Heynckes stated to reporters: “Last Saturday was my last Bundesliga match as a coach and on Saturday it will be my last opportunity to hold one of these trophies in my hands!”
He believes that the final, being held at Wembley to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the FA, should be truly special and believes his Bayern side can beat Dortmund on Saturday as long as they play as a team and not as individuals. He said: “Wembley is a place with tradition in English, European and international football. And that’s a particular incentive to players to be in such a venerable location for a Champions League final. I think the atmosphere is going to be unique!”
Only to addd: “I’ve always tried to think positively – I know what my team can achieve. I said that before Juventus, and before Barcelona when we weren’t the favourites. I’ve always thought we could win this competition. We have an extraordinary team and they play as a unit. If we can draw on that on Saturday, we’re going to win the match.”
Inter sacked coach Andrea Stramaccioni after just 14 months in charge! The club’s sporting director, Marco Branca broke the news to the 37-year-old via a telephone call, following the Nerazzurri’s disappointing ninth-place finish in a campaign that included 16 league defeats! Stramaccioni, who was hired in March 2012 following the departure of Claudio Ranieri, was contracted at the Giuseppe Meazza until the summer of 2015 and both parties are currently locked in negotiations to determine the value of the severance package.
Earlier today (Saturday, 25/05), Santos has officially confirmed having accepted two offers for Neymar! The two sides to have had offers accepted are widely reported to be Barcelona and Real Madrid. The club from Brazil via its official Twitter account, stated: “Santos FC announces that it has received two proposals for Neymar. The Management Committee of the club decided to negotiate the sale of the player. Neymar and his father are expected in Belmiro to choose which proposal the player will accept.”
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