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• Kane misses Bayern training before Celtic clash
Harry Kane missed Bayern Munich training ahead of Champions League playoff with Celtic after suffering a facial injury in the 0-0 draw with Bayer Leverkusen....2025
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• Bayern keep 8pt lead after draw with Leverkusen
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich had to survive some relentless pressing from champions Bayer Leverkusen to escape with a 0-0 draw in their top-of-the-table clash on Saturday and maintain their eight-point advantage at the summit....2025
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• Leverkusen say Boniface will stay amid Saudi bid
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Wednesday that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to stay at the club following reports of a possible transfer to Saudi Arabia....2025
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• Frimpong sorry for kicking Atlético flower display
Bayer Leverkusen winger Jeremie Frimpong has apologised for kicking a bouquet of flowers laid ceremonially by the pitch at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano stadium, saying he got "carried away with excitement."...2025
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• Simeone sees 'special place' for Álvarez at Atleti
Diego Simeone said Julián Álvarez is destined to end up "in a special place" with Atlético Madrid after scoring twice -- including a 90th minute winner -- in their 2-1 comeback win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday....2025
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• Atlético fight back to beat Leverkusen 2-1
Atlético Madrid fought back to rescue a 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday....2025
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• Kane misses Bayern training before Celtic clash
2025

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• Neuer's 1st-ever red card sees Bayern exit Cup
Manuel Neuer was sent off for the first time and Bayern Munich crashed out of the German Cup with a third round loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday....2024
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• Kompany hopeful Kane injury 'nothing serious'
Vincent Kompany has said the injury that forced Harry Kane off in Bayern Munich's 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday is "nothing serious."...2024
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• Bremen suspend Keita for refusing to travel

Werder Bremen suspended ex-Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita until the end of season after Keita refused to play for their match at Bayer Leverkusen....2024
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• Bayern's title hopes fade with shock Bochum loss

Champions Bayern Munich crashed to a 3-2 loss at VfL Bochum on Sunday for a third straight defeat in all competitions that saw them drop eight points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen....2024
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• Kane scores again but Bayern held by Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen scored a stoppage time penalty through Exequiel Palacios to rescue a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Friday and snap their winning start....2023
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• Kevin Paredes diagnosed with thigh strain
Kevin Paredes’ role with Bundesliga side Wolfsburg has continued to increase the spring, but the American could face a short spell on the sidelines following a recent injury. Paredes was diagnosed with a thigh strain following his second-half substitution in Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Bayer Leverkusen. The 19-year-old was called on by manager Niko Kovac ... Read more...2023
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• Leverkusen stunned by third tier team in Pokal

Bayer Leverkusen crashed out of the German Cup first round on Saturday, following a shock 4-3 loss to third division's Elversberg....2022
• American Exports: Injury, personal matters keep Aron Jóhannsson out of full training with Werder Bremen
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• Leon Bailey quarantined in Jamaica after Bolt party
Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey was told to quarantine by Jamaican authorities after attending Usain Bolt's birthday party last week....2020
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2025
"Bayer Leverkusen winger Jeremie Frimpong has apologised for kicking a bouquet of flowers laid ceremonially by the pitch at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano stadium, saying he got "carried away with excitement."

2024
"Real Madrid have stepped up their tracking of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, a source has told ESPN, with concerns over Madrid's creativity following the retirement of Toni Kroos."

2023
"Manchester United have begun talks with the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen wingback Jeremie Frimpong."

2022
"Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller scored a costly own goal as the Bundesliga leaders were held 1-1 at home to third-placed Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday."

2021
"Aston Villa have announced that they have reached a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Leon Bailey."

2020
"Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey was told to quarantine by Jamaican authorities after attending Usain Bolt's birthday party last week."

2019
"Bayer Leverkusen face uphill task of upsetting Juventus"

2018
"Hernandez only joined West Ham last summer in a £16 million deal from German side Bayer Leverkusen but has struggled to make the desired impact, scoring just four goals in 21 appearances."

2017
"Major League Soccer has begun negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen and Mexico international forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez over a possible move to the U."

2016
"Respect for American soccer continues to grow across the pond as Bayer Leverkusen and Schalke prepare to take part in the Florida Cup."

2015
"AMSTERDAM – The Bundesliga shuttered its season on Saturday afternoon, with Timothy Chandler going the distance to help Eintracht Frankfurt match its second-best top flight finish of the last two decades on the strength of 2-1 closing day victory over guests Bayer Leverkusen."

• Leverkusen will be the true test of Kompany's Bayern revival
Vincent Kompany has Bayern Munich playing football worth celebrating, but Bayer Leverkusen threaten to put a damper on Oktoberfest's headline fixture....2024
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• Leverkusen sign Man United's Fosu-Mensah
Bayer Leverkusen have signed Netherlands defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah from Manchester United on a three-year contract, the Bundesliga club said...2021
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• Lampard: No Chelsea bid made for Havertz
Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard has said he admires Kai Havertz but the club are yet to table any offers for the Bayer Leverkusen forward....2020
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• Betting Tips for Today: Even contest expected as Hoffenheim host Bayer Leverkusen
The home side have become the Bundesliga's stalemate specialists and with Peter Bosz's men chasing a European spot, another draw looks worth backing...2019
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• Jermaine Jones unretires, signs with MASL side Ontario Fury

Former United States international Jermaine Jones has come out of retirement to play for Major Arena Soccer League side Ontario Fury. Jones, 37, most recently played one match for Ventura County Fusion in 2018 and last featured in MLS in 2017 with the LA Galaxy.  If you're not doing what you love, you're wasting your time. I'm back =ª...2019
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• West Ham open to offers for Mexico striker Javier Hernandez - sources

Javier Hernandez joined West Ham on a three-year contract in 2017. West Ham United are open to offers for striker Javier Hernandez during this month's transfer window, sources close to the club have told ESPN FC. Hernandez only joined West Ham last summer in a £16 million deal from German side Bayer Leverkusen but has struggled to make the desired impact, scoring just four goals in 2...2018
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• Javier Hernandez salary demands too high for MLS club LAFC - sources
The FC guys debate how believable the Chicharito link to Lyon really is and all agree they'd much prefer to see him in MLS next season. Talks to bring Bayer Leverkusen and Mexico international forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez to Major League Soccer expansion side Los Angeles FC have cooled due in large part to salary demands, multiple league sources have told ESPN FC. Hernande...2017
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• Javier Hernandez in negotiations with MLS over possible move - sources
Herculez Gomez has it in mind that Javier Hernandez will be on his way to Major League Soccer sooner rather than later. Major League Soccer has begun negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen and Mexico international forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez over a possible move to the U.S., multiple league sources told ESPN FC. One source said the aim is to bring Hernandez to MLS in the ...2017
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• Florida Cup offers Leverkusen, Schalke a glimpse at U.S. growth
2016

• Kane hat trick helps Bayern thrash Mainz 8-1

Harry Kane scored a hat trick in Bayern Munich's 8-1 demolition of Mainz on Saturday to set a Bundesliga record as the champions cut the gap on leaders Bayer Leverkusen to seven points....2024
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• Unbeaten Leverkusen go 10 clear in Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen went 10 points clear of second-placed Bayern Munich with a 2-0 Bundesliga win over struggling neighbours Cologne, who were reduced to 10-men in the first half of a hotly-contested Rhein derby on Sunday....2024
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• Kane rescues Bayern with late winner vs. Leipzig

Harry Kane struck twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to guide Bayern Munich to a 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig on Saturday, snapping a three-game losing run in all competitions and staying eight points off leaders Bayer Leverkusen....2024
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• Bayern boss Tuchel to leave at end of season

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel will leave at the end of the season, after a run of three defeats in a row left them eight points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen and with their Champions League prospects in the balance....2024
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• Bayern's title hopes fade with shock Bochum loss
2024

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• Leverkusen crush Bayern to go 5 points clear

Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen outplayed champions Bayern Munich for a 3-0 victory on Saturday that sent them five points clear at the top of the league and put them firmly in charge of the title race....2024
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• European soccer news: Bayern Munich continue in Bundesliga race, Girona drop points
Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen continue to compete for the Bundesliga title while Girona drop points at home ahead of their clash against Real Madrid next week. Here's what you missed in European soccer....2024
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• Kane scores as Bayern beat Monchengladbach

Bayern Munich came from a goal down to beat Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday and stay on the heels of leaders Bayer Leverkusen....2024
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• Kane hits 20-goal mark as Bayern rout Stuttgart

Bundesliga top scorer Harry Kane struck once in each half to steer Bayern Munich to a 3-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart on Sunday and cut the gap to leaders Bayer Leverkusen to four points with a game in hand....2023
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• Bayern Munich – Manchester United headlines This Week’s Soccer on TV
The UEFA Champions League group stage is back and two of Europe’s giants will square off to headline the return of the action. Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich hosts English Premier League club Manchester United in Group A’s first match of the UCL group stage. The defending Bundesliga champions split points with Bayer Leverkusen this past ... Read more...2023
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• Source: Madrid step up pursuit of Florian Wirtz
2024

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• Javier Hernandez in negotiations with MLS over possible move - sources
2017

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• Jermaine Jones wants young U.S. talent to try Europe over MLS

Christian Pulisic rues Dortmund's missed chances after RB Leipzig snapped their 41-game home Bundesliga unbeaten run. Jermaine Jones took to social media on Friday to share his belief that up-and-coming talent in America needs to challenge themselves by playing in Europe instead of going straight into Major League Soccer. Jones, who currently plays for LA Galaxy, has played on both sides of t...2017
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• Florida Cup offers Leverkusen, Schalke a glimpse at U.S. growth
2016
• Chicharito: MLS is more attractive than China
2017
• Bayern boss Tuchel to leave at end of season
2024

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• Villa agree deal for Leverkusen's Leon Bailey

2021

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• Leon Bailey quarantined in Jamaica after Bolt party
2020

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• Kane misses Bayern training before Celtic clash
2025

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• Leverkusen will be the true test of Kompany's Bayern revival
2024

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• Leverkusen CEO: We won't crumble if Alonso exits

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has braced himself for Xabi Alonso's departure in the summer and added that not "everything will fall apart when he's not here."...2024
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• European soccer news: Leverkusen's staggering unbeaten run, Lewandowski finds form

Bayer Leverkusen showed no signs of slowing down, Lewandowski scored a brace for Barca, and a WSL record was broken. Here's what you missed in European soccer....2024
• European review: Real Madrid send message in LaLiga title race

Real Madrid send a statement win to Girona while Bayer Leverkusen defeat Bayern Munich to continue to defy the odds in the Bundesliga. Here's what you missed in European soccer....2024
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• Leverkusen crush Bayern to go 5 points clear
2024

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• European soccer news: Bayern Munich continue in Bundesliga race, Girona drop points
2024

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• Transfer Talk: Bayern lead Madrid, City in race for Wirtz

Bayern Munich look to be the front-runner to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen but face huge competition from other clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest....2023
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• DFB Pokal final headlines This Weekend's Soccer on TV

A domestic double is on the table for Bayern Munich this weekend as the freshly re-minted Bundesliga champions look to capture the DFB Pokal. On the other side of the matchup is Bayer Leverkusen, who will (...)...2020
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• Bayern Munich 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen: Bailey double inflicts first defeat on Flick

Leon Bailey scored a first-half brace as Bayer Leverkusen beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in Saturday's Bundesliga clash at the Allianz Arena....2019
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