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Gotze deal hastens one-team Bundesliga
Bayern Munich's acquisition of the Germany star from Borussia Dortmund proves that Jurgen Klopp's fears of a one-team league were entirely founded.
"I find the idea of two or three teams pulling away not good. We can't be comfortable with that."
Those were the words of the Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness only last week regarding the state of play in the Bundesliga. A German top division which parallels the Spanish Liga with Bayern and Borussia Dortmund fulfilling the roles of Barcelona and Real Madrid is not a competition in anything else but name and certainly not an entity to be greeted with much enthusiasm.
With Dortmund dominating the German landscape in recent seasons, and Bayern never far away during that period, the possibility of the Bundesliga becoming a closed-shop was palpable. The signing of Mario Gotze by Bayern from its closest rival, though, hastens Jurgen Klopp's fears - a one-team Bundesliga ruled by Bayern like Celtic rules Scotland's pitiful Premier League.
"I fear a situation like Scotland with only one team," he said ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semifinal with Real Madrid. "Next year, we will see the Bayern team and say: 'Oops! [Uli] Hoeness will not have been right about 'Spanish conditions'.
It's not Spain, it's twice as bad.
Part of Klopp's statement was designed to camouflage his side's status as a genuine contender in Germany and wider Europe, but he cannot have reasonably expected his prophecy to come to pass with such immediacy. This season Bayern is 20 points clear in the domestic league. The club has lost one league match all season, conceding, on average, about a goal every two matches. The team will score 100 before the campaign is out. To this dynamic juggernaut next season will be added the coaching and psychological nous of Pep Guardiola, heralded as the best coach in recent memory. A man whose managerial honor sheet runs longer than most clubs'.
And on Tuesday Bayern was back doing what it does best - abrasively announcing the signing of one of the Bundesliga's star players. That the academy is now one of the best in the world is no matter here. 'FC Hollywood' has a long history of hoovering up the competition's best players and, with that, distorting the very fabric of the league, by throwing the club's power, money and leverage around.
Claudio Pizarro, Michael Ballack, Lucio, Miroslav Klose and Mario Gomez are just some of the names, in recent memory, to have signed for Bayern after impressing for other clubs in Germany's top flight. Each transfer was met with a sigh of futility by the rest of the competing teams. What chance do they have when Bayern is spending sums exceeding entire club budgets on one player? Backed by south German sponsors like Audi and Adidas, there is no way Bayern can be caught in a financial and, increasingly, a sporting sense.
What followed the leaking of the news of Gotze's signing was evidence of the callous disregard in which Bayern holds its domestic competitors. It is no disaster for Bayern that Dortmund's eyes will have been taken from the prize just before a Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid. It is no disaster either that, for now, German eyes will have been taken off the stinking heap that is Hoeness' alleged tax dodge, which has led to accusations of hypocrisy.
As a European super club, Bayern is drifting back into view like an eclipse, casting a giant shadow over the rest of the domestic league. The club's two-year spell in the trophy wilderness is over. Rapidly, the league is becoming Bayern's own personal fiefdom which exists to sustain that particular club first and foremost.
Bayern Munich's acquisition of the Germany star from Borussia Dortmund proves that Jurgen Klopp's fears of a one-team league were entirely founded.
"I find the idea of two or three teams pulling away not good. We can't be comfortable with that."
Those were the words of the Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness only last week regarding the state of play in the Bundesliga. A German top division which parallels the Spanish Liga with Bayern and Borussia Dortmund fulfilling the roles of Barcelona and Real Madrid is not a competition in anything else but name and certainly not an entity to be greeted with much enthusiasm.
With Dortmund dominating the German landscape in recent seasons, and Bayern never far away during that period, the possibility of the Bundesliga becoming a closed-shop was palpable. The signing of Mario Gotze by Bayern from its closest rival, though, hastens Jurgen Klopp's fears - a one-team Bundesliga ruled by Bayern like Celtic rules Scotland's pitiful Premier League.
"I fear a situation like Scotland with only one team," he said ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semifinal with Real Madrid. "Next year, we will see the Bayern team and say: 'Oops! [Uli] Hoeness will not have been right about 'Spanish conditions'.
It's not Spain, it's twice as bad.
Part of Klopp's statement was designed to camouflage his side's status as a genuine contender in Germany and wider Europe, but he cannot have reasonably expected his prophecy to come to pass with such immediacy. This season Bayern is 20 points clear in the domestic league. The club has lost one league match all season, conceding, on average, about a goal every two matches. The team will score 100 before the campaign is out. To this dynamic juggernaut next season will be added the coaching and psychological nous of Pep Guardiola, heralded as the best coach in recent memory. A man whose managerial honor sheet runs longer than most clubs'.
And on Tuesday Bayern was back doing what it does best - abrasively announcing the signing of one of the Bundesliga's star players. That the academy is now one of the best in the world is no matter here. 'FC Hollywood' has a long history of hoovering up the competition's best players and, with that, distorting the very fabric of the league, by throwing the club's power, money and leverage around.
Claudio Pizarro, Michael Ballack, Lucio, Miroslav Klose and Mario Gomez are just some of the names, in recent memory, to have signed for Bayern after impressing for other clubs in Germany's top flight. Each transfer was met with a sigh of futility by the rest of the competing teams. What chance do they have when Bayern is spending sums exceeding entire club budgets on one player? Backed by south German sponsors like Audi and Adidas, there is no way Bayern can be caught in a financial and, increasingly, a sporting sense.
What followed the leaking of the news of Gotze's signing was evidence of the callous disregard in which Bayern holds its domestic competitors. It is no disaster for Bayern that Dortmund's eyes will have been taken from the prize just before a Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid. It is no disaster either that, for now, German eyes will have been taken off the stinking heap that is Hoeness' alleged tax dodge, which has led to accusations of hypocrisy.
As a European super club, Bayern is drifting back into view like an eclipse, casting a giant shadow over the rest of the domestic league. The club's two-year spell in the trophy wilderness is over. Rapidly, the league is becoming Bayern's own personal fiefdom which exists to sustain that particular club first and foremost.
Bayern Munich announces Gotze signing
Die Roten have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with the Germany international and will meet his buyout clause to complete the move.Bayern Munich has announced on the club's official website that the team has secured the services of Mario Gotze from Borussia Dortmund.
The 20-year-old has a contract with BVB until the summer of 2016, but the newly-crowned Bundesliga champion has made it clear that the club is ready to meet Gotze's 37 million euro buyout clause.
"Bayern Munich confirm that the club have reached an agreement with Mario Gotze ahead of a transfer on July 1, 2013. Bayern are willing to match the buyout clause agreed between Borussia Dortmund and Mario Gotze," the Bavarians announced in an official statement.
"Bayern intended to inform Dortmund about the transfer after their Champions League match against Real Madrid."
Dortmund revealed earlier on Tuesday that Gotze had informed the Schwarzgelben that he wants to leave the club for Bayern this summer, even though the Bavarians have not made an official offer as of yet.
"Germany international Mario Gotze and his agent Volker Struth have informed Borussia Dortmund that Gotze wants to use his exit clause and join Bayern Munich," a statement on the official BVB Facebook page reads.
"Sporting director Michael Zorc and head coach Jurgen Klopp ask all the BVB fans to unconditionally support Mario Gotze in the remaining games of the season, in particular in the crucial Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid.
"No official representative of Bayern Munich has contacted Borussia Dortmund about this matter up until today."
Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke has admitted that Gotze's imminent departure is a huge blow for the team, but added that the forward behaved correctly toward the club.
"We are obviously very disappointed, but want to stress that both Mario and his agent's behavior conform to the terms of his contract," commented Watzke.
Die Roten have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with the Germany international and will meet his buyout clause to complete the move.Bayern Munich has announced on the club's official website that the team has secured the services of Mario Gotze from Borussia Dortmund.
The 20-year-old has a contract with BVB until the summer of 2016, but the newly-crowned Bundesliga champion has made it clear that the club is ready to meet Gotze's 37 million euro buyout clause.
"Bayern Munich confirm that the club have reached an agreement with Mario Gotze ahead of a transfer on July 1, 2013. Bayern are willing to match the buyout clause agreed between Borussia Dortmund and Mario Gotze," the Bavarians announced in an official statement.
"Bayern intended to inform Dortmund about the transfer after their Champions League match against Real Madrid."
Dortmund revealed earlier on Tuesday that Gotze had informed the Schwarzgelben that he wants to leave the club for Bayern this summer, even though the Bavarians have not made an official offer as of yet.
"Germany international Mario Gotze and his agent Volker Struth have informed Borussia Dortmund that Gotze wants to use his exit clause and join Bayern Munich," a statement on the official BVB Facebook page reads.
"Sporting director Michael Zorc and head coach Jurgen Klopp ask all the BVB fans to unconditionally support Mario Gotze in the remaining games of the season, in particular in the crucial Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid.
"No official representative of Bayern Munich has contacted Borussia Dortmund about this matter up until today."
Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke has admitted that Gotze's imminent departure is a huge blow for the team, but added that the forward behaved correctly toward the club.
"We are obviously very disappointed, but want to stress that both Mario and his agent's behavior conform to the terms of his contract," commented Watzke.
Raiola: Ibrahimovic has not demanded a transfer
The powerful attacker has been linked with a return to Serie A, but his representative has stated that he is happy to stay put for now.Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent, Mino Raiola, has stressed that the Paris Saint-Germain striker has not instructed him to start looking for a new club.
A number of recent reports suggested that the Sweden international has set his sights on a move back to Serie A, with Juventus closely monitoring his situation in the French capital.
Nevertheless, Raiola has made it clear that his client is happy at PSG for now.
"Will Ibrahimovic stay at Paris Saint-Germain? At this moment, I'd say yes, but you never know how things look tomorrow," Raiola told France Football. "Up until now, Zlatan has not asked me to find him a new club. He wants to be part of the project at PSG. But it is my job to be ready for anything.
"There are teams out there that are interested in signing Ibahimovic, but I will not reveal the names of those clubs."
The powerful attacker has been linked with a return to Serie A, but his representative has stated that he is happy to stay put for now.Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent, Mino Raiola, has stressed that the Paris Saint-Germain striker has not instructed him to start looking for a new club.
A number of recent reports suggested that the Sweden international has set his sights on a move back to Serie A, with Juventus closely monitoring his situation in the French capital.
Nevertheless, Raiola has made it clear that his client is happy at PSG for now.
"Will Ibrahimovic stay at Paris Saint-Germain? At this moment, I'd say yes, but you never know how things look tomorrow," Raiola told France Football. "Up until now, Zlatan has not asked me to find him a new club. He wants to be part of the project at PSG. But it is my job to be ready for anything.
"There are teams out there that are interested in signing Ibahimovic, but I will not reveal the names of those clubs."
Dortmund chief Watzke: Bayern always tries to weaken rivals
The BVB chief is not impressed with the German champion's transfer strategy in the wake of the announcement that Mario Gotze will join the Roten.Borussia Dortmund general manager Hans-Joachim Watzke has hit out at Bayern Munich following the news that Mario Gotze will leave for Bayern in the summer transfer window.
The newly-crowned Bundesliga champion announced on Tuesday that the club has agreed personal terms with the Germany international and will match his 37 million euro buy-out clause to complete the deal.
Watzke is not impressed with the way Bayern has dealt with the situation, though, and has accused the club of deliberately trying to weaken its rivals.
"I believe Bayern have followed the same pattern to achieve success for quite a while and weakening their rivals is part of their strategy," Watzke told Sport Bild. "We always expect approaches from Munich for our players, regardless of their statements of solidarity.
"We try to fight them with the means we have. It's then up to the players to decide which is the more interesting prospect for them."
Gotze, 20, is a product of the Dortmund youth academy and has made over 100 official appearances for BVB so far.
The attacking midfielder's contract with the Schwarzgelben was due to expire in the summer of 2016.
The BVB chief is not impressed with the German champion's transfer strategy in the wake of the announcement that Mario Gotze will join the Roten.Borussia Dortmund general manager Hans-Joachim Watzke has hit out at Bayern Munich following the news that Mario Gotze will leave for Bayern in the summer transfer window.
The newly-crowned Bundesliga champion announced on Tuesday that the club has agreed personal terms with the Germany international and will match his 37 million euro buy-out clause to complete the deal.
Watzke is not impressed with the way Bayern has dealt with the situation, though, and has accused the club of deliberately trying to weaken its rivals.
"I believe Bayern have followed the same pattern to achieve success for quite a while and weakening their rivals is part of their strategy," Watzke told Sport Bild. "We always expect approaches from Munich for our players, regardless of their statements of solidarity.
"We try to fight them with the means we have. It's then up to the players to decide which is the more interesting prospect for them."
Gotze, 20, is a product of the Dortmund youth academy and has made over 100 official appearances for BVB so far.
The attacking midfielder's contract with the Schwarzgelben was due to expire in the summer of 2016.
Gotze deal hastens one-team Bundesliga
Bayern Munich's acquisition of the Germany star from Borussia Dortmund proves that Jurgen Klopp's fears of a one-team league were entirely founded.
"I find the idea of two or three teams pulling away not good. We can't be comfortable with that."
Those were the words of the Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness only last week regarding the state of play in the Bundesliga. A German top division which parallels the Spanish Liga with Bayern and Borussia Dortmund fulfilling the roles of Barcelona and Real Madrid is not a competition in anything else but name and certainly not an entity to be greeted with much enthusiasm.
With Dortmund dominating the German landscape in recent seasons, and Bayern never far away during that period, the possibility of the Bundesliga becoming a closed-shop was palpable. The signing of Mario Gotze by Bayern from its closest rival, though, hastens Jurgen Klopp's fears - a one-team Bundesliga ruled by Bayern like Celtic rules Scotland's pitiful Premier League.
"I fear a situation like Scotland with only one team," he said ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semifinal with Real Madrid. "Next year, we will see the Bayern team and say: 'Oops! [Uli] Hoeness will not have been right about 'Spanish conditions'.
It's not Spain, it's twice as bad.
Part of Klopp's statement was designed to camouflage his side's status as a genuine contender in Germany and wider Europe, but he cannot have reasonably expected his prophecy to come to pass with such immediacy. This season Bayern is 20 points clear in the domestic league. The club has lost one league match all season, conceding, on average, about a goal every two matches. The team will score 100 before the campaign is out. To this dynamic juggernaut next season will be added the coaching and psychological nous of Pep Guardiola, heralded as the best coach in recent memory. A man whose managerial honor sheet runs longer than most clubs'.
And on Tuesday Bayern was back doing what it does best - abrasively announcing the signing of one of the Bundesliga's star players. That the academy is now one of the best in the world is no matter here. 'FC Hollywood' has a long history of hoovering up the competition's best players and, with that, distorting the very fabric of the league, by throwing the club's power, money and leverage around.
Claudio Pizarro, Michael Ballack, Lucio, Miroslav Klose and Mario Gomez are just some of the names, in recent memory, to have signed for Bayern after impressing for other clubs in Germany's top flight. Each transfer was met with a sigh of futility by the rest of the competing teams. What chance do they have when Bayern is spending sums exceeding entire club budgets on one player? Backed by south German sponsors like Audi and Adidas, there is no way Bayern can be caught in a financial and, increasingly, a sporting sense.
What followed the leaking of the news of Gotze's signing was evidence of the callous disregard in which Bayern holds its domestic competitors. It is no disaster for Bayern that Dortmund's eyes will have been taken from the prize just before a Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid. It is no disaster either that, for now, German eyes will have been taken off the stinking heap that is Hoeness' alleged tax dodge, which has led to accusations of hypocrisy.
As a European super club, Bayern is drifting back into view like an eclipse, casting a giant shadow over the rest of the domestic league. The club's two-year spell in the trophy wilderness is over. Rapidly, the league is becoming Bayern's own personal fiefdom which exists to sustain that particular club first and foremost.
Hummels possibly go out and Gotze walks in
Kahn: Barcelona vulnerable at the back
The 43-year-old believes his former club can target the Blaugrana's defensive frailties on Tuesday night.
Former Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is confident the Bavarians can overcome Barcelona as he feels the Catalans have been vulnerable in defense this season.
The Blaugrana only just survived the quarterfinals of the competition as they beat Paris Saint-Germain on the away-goals rule and Kahn believes Bayern can take advantage of Barca's struggles at the back in order to make it to the club's third Champions League final in four years.
However, he stressed that Barcelona cannot be taken lightly as the club's star players always deliver when it matters most.
"Barcelona have shown this season how vulnerable they can be at the back. It's the moment of truth for Bayern," Kahn writes in his Bild column. "However, in the crucial moments, [Lionel] Messi, [Andres] Iniesta and Xavi have always pulled out world-class performances. In my opinion, the tie will be a very open one.
"Exiting the competition would be a huge disappointment to the Bayern fans and the players after such a dominant season."
The 43-year-old believes his former club can target the Blaugrana's defensive frailties on Tuesday night.
Former Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is confident the Bavarians can overcome Barcelona as he feels the Catalans have been vulnerable in defense this season.
The Blaugrana only just survived the quarterfinals of the competition as they beat Paris Saint-Germain on the away-goals rule and Kahn believes Bayern can take advantage of Barca's struggles at the back in order to make it to the club's third Champions League final in four years.
However, he stressed that Barcelona cannot be taken lightly as the club's star players always deliver when it matters most.
"Barcelona have shown this season how vulnerable they can be at the back. It's the moment of truth for Bayern," Kahn writes in his Bild column. "However, in the crucial moments, [Lionel] Messi, [Andres] Iniesta and Xavi have always pulled out world-class performances. In my opinion, the tie will be a very open one.
"Exiting the competition would be a huge disappointment to the Bayern fans and the players after such a dominant season."
Messi: Bayern even stronger than last year
The Argentine is aware of the Bundesliga champion's strength and is relishing the prospect of a potential final against Real Madrid Lionel Messi has stressed that Barcelona must be on top of its game against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final at Wembley.
The Argentine attacker feels Bayern has been in impressive form so far in the 2012-13 campaign and believes it is even better than last year, when it lost the final to Chelsea on penalties.
"Any opponent in these semifinals was going to be tough, but Bayern this year are very, very good. They have been playing at a very high level and scoring a lot of goals," Messi told The Times of India.
"After what happened at the end of 2012, when they lost the final at their own ground to Chelsea, I think they have even more desire to go for the title this time. And Bayern are stronger this year than last in my opinion."
The prolific attacker then went on to discuss a potential final against Real Madrid and admitted that a Clasico at Wembley would be something special.
"Right now, we do not speak of the final but only about Bayern," he said.
"And if we get to the final we do not care who we play as long as we are there again.
"But it is indisputable that a final at Wembley against Real Madrid would be a special game for many things and many people. If it is Real in the final it will be a great show, that’s for sure."
It is unsure as of yet whether Messi will be fit enough to start in Tuesday evening's first leg at the Allianz Arena. The match is scheduled to kick off at 2:45 p.m. ET.
The Argentine is aware of the Bundesliga champion's strength and is relishing the prospect of a potential final against Real Madrid Lionel Messi has stressed that Barcelona must be on top of its game against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final at Wembley.
The Argentine attacker feels Bayern has been in impressive form so far in the 2012-13 campaign and believes it is even better than last year, when it lost the final to Chelsea on penalties.
"Any opponent in these semifinals was going to be tough, but Bayern this year are very, very good. They have been playing at a very high level and scoring a lot of goals," Messi told The Times of India.
"After what happened at the end of 2012, when they lost the final at their own ground to Chelsea, I think they have even more desire to go for the title this time. And Bayern are stronger this year than last in my opinion."
The prolific attacker then went on to discuss a potential final against Real Madrid and admitted that a Clasico at Wembley would be something special.
"Right now, we do not speak of the final but only about Bayern," he said.
"And if we get to the final we do not care who we play as long as we are there again.
"But it is indisputable that a final at Wembley against Real Madrid would be a special game for many things and many people. If it is Real in the final it will be a great show, that’s for sure."
It is unsure as of yet whether Messi will be fit enough to start in Tuesday evening's first leg at the Allianz Arena. The match is scheduled to kick off at 2:45 p.m. ET.
Hart slams 'poor' Manchester City
The England goalkeeper admitted that his Manchester City side took its foot off the gas against Tottenham and urged his team to focus on its upcoming fixtures
Joe Hart has expressed his disappointment at Manchester City's second-half performance in its 3-1 loss to top four-chasing Tottenham.
The 26-year-old accused his teammates of taking their "foot off the gas" in a second period that saw Spurs score three goals in seven minutes.
Frenchman Samir Nasri had put Roberto Mancini's men ahead in the early stages, and after the match Hart rued his side's inability to kill off the game.
"We took the lead and didn't kick on from there. Second half we just kind of existed and paid the price," Hart told City TV.
"I just thought we took our foot off the gas and you can't do that. Spurs have got a lot to play for and congratulations to them but I'm not really interested in them.
"We messed up in Europe and we have had plenty of weeks rest so I don't think that is what it is down to. It was just a poor second half."
However, the England international has now urged his teammates to move on and focus on Saturday's clash against West Ham before they face Wigan in the FA Cup final."We will bounce back easily, it is what we do," he added. "We have proved that many a time. We have a big game coming up against West Ham.
"It is always good to win at home and we have got the FA Cup final that all the boys are trying to win their spots for."
The England goalkeeper admitted that his Manchester City side took its foot off the gas against Tottenham and urged his team to focus on its upcoming fixtures
Joe Hart has expressed his disappointment at Manchester City's second-half performance in its 3-1 loss to top four-chasing Tottenham.
The 26-year-old accused his teammates of taking their "foot off the gas" in a second period that saw Spurs score three goals in seven minutes.
Frenchman Samir Nasri had put Roberto Mancini's men ahead in the early stages, and after the match Hart rued his side's inability to kill off the game.
"We took the lead and didn't kick on from there. Second half we just kind of existed and paid the price," Hart told City TV.
"I just thought we took our foot off the gas and you can't do that. Spurs have got a lot to play for and congratulations to them but I'm not really interested in them.
"We messed up in Europe and we have had plenty of weeks rest so I don't think that is what it is down to. It was just a poor second half."
However, the England international has now urged his teammates to move on and focus on Saturday's clash against West Ham before they face Wigan in the FA Cup final."We will bounce back easily, it is what we do," he added. "We have proved that many a time. We have a big game coming up against West Ham.
"It is always good to win at home and we have got the FA Cup final that all the boys are trying to win their spots for."
The Dutchman is now on 24 Premier league strikes for the season after his 32-minute hat trick against Paul Lambert's side at Old Trafford Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Robin van Persie's volley against Aston Villa as "the goal of the century" as the striker's hat trick fired Manchester United to its 20th league title.
After opening the scoring in the second minute with a close-range strike, Van Persie received a raking pass from Wayne Rooney before firing first time past Brad Guzan. The 29-year-old completed his hat trick with another finish inside the box 12 minutes before halftime.
"It was goal of the century for me," Sir Alex told reporters.
"It was marvellous. The technique with his head down, over the ball and just perfect timing. It was a magnificent strike. He scored exactly the same goal against Arsenal. He is in his mature years and winning the league tonight meant a lot to him.
"He's been unbelievable. I think that he has to take a lot of the credit. I think his goals tell you that, his performance levels told you that. But I'm sure Robin would be saying what a great bunch of players he's had with him."
Van Persie is now one goal clear of Liverpool's Luis Suarez in the race for the Premier League's Golden Boot, while Sir Alex has compared the striker's impact to Eric Cantona's time at Old Trafford.
"When you identify a great player coming to the end of his contract, you go for him no matter who," he added.
"In terms of impact he has made as big an impact as any player I can imagine. [Eric] Cantona was an incredible impact player, I've had some great strikers, maybe 10 great strikers.
"We had an expectation of him. He was sensational last year, but Arsene [Wenger] said he was better than I'd think after I'd done the deal, and he was right. He has never disappointed us."
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