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He was one of the most iconic players of his generation, a brilliant, brazen, and belligerent Bayern Munich legend who experienced triumph and heartbreak during an inimitable 20-year career. Meet former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn. ....
After the death of legendary football commentator John Motson aged 77, we ve delved into our archives to bring you a classic Norwich City interview… ....
The tale of the team of 40-year-olds from Cork who rattled Bayern Munich Thirty years ago, the draw for the first round of the Uefa Cup paired the Bundesliga giants with Cork City. By Paul Dollery Saturday 8 May 2021, 8:00 AM 2 hours ago 11,792 Views 13 Comments THE GAME WAS only a few minutes old, but it already had the look of one that Stefan Effenberg wasn’t going to enjoy. A pass that was bound for a team-mate was sent askew by a divot in the playing surface, emitting sarcastic applause from the home supporters. “Stick to the tennis, Edberg!” recommended one of them. ....
Clean sheets: 137 Sepp Maier (c.) underpinned Bayern s first dominant era alongside record goalscorer Gerd Müller (l.) and perhaps the greatest sweeper of all time, Franz Beckenbauer (r.) - IMAGO / Fred Joch Twenty-four goalkeepers have represented Bayern since their promotion to the Bundesliga in 1965. Sepp Maier was the first. Maier made 473 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern, including a record 422 in a row, excelling as the last line of defence during the era that shaped the club s dominant destiny. Between 1969 and 1976, the Bavarians won - among others - four Bundesliga titles, four DFB and three European Cups. Maier earned the nickname the Cat from Anzing on account of his feline reflexes and the small Bavarian municipality where he spent much of his youth. In addition to his cat-like reactions, his anticipation - he would often charge off his line to snuff out danger at source - marked him out as a pioneer of modern goalkeeping. ....