Many players reach star status after big-money moves from one club to another. But here are the best who came up through their club system to become elite players. Have a guess how old Donnarumma is. He made his first-team debut for Milan in 2015, almost instantly becoming a regular, so that might help you
Thomas Muller
With almost all football postponed indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic, star players have found themselves at a loose end. With many training grounds off-limits, clubs have sent footballers home, where they’re adhering to an isolation period for the next few weeks. How are they passing the time? ESPN will be keeping a daily eye
Julien Laurens explains the changes Hansi Flick has made in his time at Bayern Munich to earn an extension. Gab Marcotti explains why Manuel Neuer should not re-sign with Bayern after they signed Alexander Nubel. Thomas Muller has signed a contract extension at Bayern Munich until 2023, the club announced on Tuesday. Muller, 30, flirted
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti analyses whether “Mr. Bayern” Thomas Muller will actually leave the club in January. Ale Moreno assesses whether in-form Robert Lewandowski is valued as much as he should be at Bayern. Craig Burley feels the UCL favourites all have one thing in common — their lack of defensive structure. Bayern Munich coach
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti analyses whether “Mr. Bayern” Thomas Muller will actually leave the club in January. Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller says he’s always felt comfortable with the club amid continued rumours he’ll leave the Bavarian giants. Alexis Nunes and Gab Marcotti break down Bayern’s surprising defeat against Hoffenheim after beating Spurs 7-2. Ale Moreno
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Thomas Muller’s flying kick was possibly the most ‘on-brand’ red card ever seen in football. They may have salvaged a dramatic 3-3 draw against Ajax in their final Champions League group match, but Bayern Munich had to muddle through the final stages of the game with 10 men after losing Thomas Muller to a straight
Germany’s Manuel Neuer admits that the team needed to change a lot of things after they failed to qualify for the knockout stages at the 2018 World Cup. The ESPN FC crew come to Leroy Sane’s defence following Toni Kroos’ latest comments taking aim at the Man City midfielder’s attitude. With Leroy Sane failing to
Niko Kovac praised his Bayern Munich side’s all-round performance in their 3-0 win at Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. Bayern Munich want to dominate the Bundesliga once again after having won the last six league titles, Thomas Muller said. With two games played, Bayern are one of only three teams with a perfect record, and Muller
The FC crew break down the 1-1 draw between Germany and Spain and how both proved they are among the primary contenders for the World Cup. Thomas Muller and Rodrigo scored as Germany and Spain played to a 1-1 draw in a friendly in Düsseldorf. ESPN FC’s Raphael Honigstein assembles his ideal starting XI for
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller has again drawn inspiration from his wife’s horse stables as he cited a new-born foal as the main motivation for his brace at Freiburg. Muller scored twice as Bayern beat Freiburg 4-0 away from home on Sunday. Although his first goal of the night, a classic Muller effort, was later
Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski each scored twice as Bayern thrashed 10-man Besiktas at the Allianz Arena. Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski each scored twice as Bayern thrashed 10-man Besiktas at the Allianz Arena. Lionel Messi scored his first goal against Chelsea in his ninth match to earn a draw for Barcelona. In Germany, Bayern
Bayern Munich restored their 18-point lead atop the Bundesliga with a 2-1 win over Schalke, thanks to goals from Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller. First-half goals from Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller paved the way for a narrow 2-1 over a bright Schalke side as the champions-in-waiting maintained their 18-point lead at the top by
Bayern Munich maintained their recent dominance over Borussia Dortmund hanging on for a 2-1 win in the German Cup. Despite the final scoreline of 2-1 in Bayern’s favor, the FC guys discuss whether the second half displayed underlying flaws for Munich. Jupp Heynckes believes Bayern Munich should’ve been four or five goals up at half-time
The ESPN FC panel respond to Thomas Muller’s claim that PSG are the product of too much hype. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley is at odds with the loads of criticism heading in PSG’s direction after a loss to Bayern in the Champions League. Following a defeat to Bayern, the FC crew debate if PSG’s second
Robert Lewandowski and Bayern Munich dominated struggling rivals Dortmund, cruising to an away win in Der Klassiker. Bayern Munich duo Franck Ribery and Thomas Muller have stepped up their comebacks from injury. Ribery, 34, twisted his knee in the draw at Hertha Berlin on Oct. 1 and was reportedly facing several months on the sidelines
Corentin Tolisso’s first goal since the opening day of the season led Bayern to a 1-0 victory at 10-man Hamburg. Arjen Robben reflects on Bayern’s ‘intense’ clash at Hamburg and looks ahead to the team’s upcoming slate. Bayern Munich were made to work hard for a third straight win under Jupp Heynckes, but scraped past
Robert Lewandowski’s brace helped Bayern bounce back from last match’s disappointing loss with a 4-0 rout of Mainz. Carlo Ancelotti joked he will put on a party for his critics at the end of the season where they can discuss tactics. German champions Bayern Munich returned to winning ways with a comfortable 4-0 Bundesliga win
Bayern Munich’s Carlo Ancelotti addresses recent talks of a rift with Thomas Muller and backs Renato Sanches’ loan to Swansea. The FC crew discuss Thomas Muller’s role at Bayern Munich and whether or not his future is away from the club. Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller has told kicker he thought about moving to Manchester United
The FC crew discuss Thomas Muller’s role at Bayern Munich and whether or not his future is away from the club. Deadline day has come and gone, and all the latest deals and potential deals can be found here, but there’s plenty brewing in the market as clubs begin to look toward January. Chelsea and