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Led for the first time by new BVB captain Emre Can, the BVB first team took to the pitch at Snapdragon Stadium. New signings Felix Nmecha, who is gradually building up his fitness ahead of the season, and Marcel Sabitzer, who only arrived on Tuesday, were in the stadium, but were not in the match day squad. Injured Giovanni Reyna also put in an appearance for the fans in his home country and was happy to sign autographs and take selfies with fans even before kick-off.

Fabrizio Romano added another update from earlier this evening that indicates that Chelsea have already approached ex-FC Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann, but no talks have yet taken place between the clubs. It’s further confirmation that compensation should be on the table if Chelsea wish to make this appointment now, but Romano adds that the internal debate is ongoing.

Yet he did not only set standards as a player, but also as a coach and an official. As head coach, he steered the German national team to the title at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. And as the head of the World Cup Organising Committee in 2006, he played a major part in helping Germany enjoying a “summer fairytale” at their home tournament. However, Franz Beckenbauer was not only respected and revered worldwide as an sportsman, but above all as a person. In recent years, the Munich-born footballer, who was in poor health, has increasingly withdrawn from the public sphere. Surrounded by his family, Franz Beckenbauer passed away on Sunday (January 7) aged 78.

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“As a goalkeeper, you know how it feels,” his Bayern counterpart Yann Sommer said after the game (via @iMiaSanMia). “But these are mistakes that happen to every goalkeeper. You learn from that.”

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Following a chilly start to training this week, Atakan Karazor spoke about Monday’s session and the first competitive game of 2024.