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Bayern’s transfer window activity is both admirable and risky

author: Juan Pablo González   Published on: August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

We are nearing the end of the summer transfer window. Bayern seem to have completed their part in it, having spent exactly nothing. A perfectly double-edged sword. Ever since PSG …

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Why it is in Bayern’s interest to abolish the 50+1 rule

author: Michel Munger   Published on: August 6, 2018

FC Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge wants the German 50+1 ownership rule to disappear. Is that a good idea for FC Bayern and German football in general?

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The Mesut Özil debacle heralds a time of uncertainty for the DFB

author: Juan Pablo González   Published on: July 29, 2018

Mesut Özil retired from the German national team with a searing statement that threw elegant vitriol at Reinhard Grindel and the DFB in general. He opened up the can of …

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Why Bayern must react to the wave of megatransfers

author: Michel Munger   Published on: July 18, 2018

Reality sometimes defies fiction or logic, and the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer to Juventus shows us that overinflated player prices are there to stay. FC Bayern cannot sit on their hands anymore.

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Refereeing at the World Cup: is the VAR making it any better?

author: Juan Pablo González   Published on: July 9, 2018

After its introduction at the Confederations Cup last year, the VAR is one of this World Cup’s undisputed stars. Has the new system really been as beneficial as it was …

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The two Joachim Löw howlers that sunk Germany in Russia

author: Michel Munger   Published on: June 28, 2018

Joachim Löw had a lot going for him as Germany entered World Cup 2018 in Russia. Ultimately, the national team met its fate due to the Bundestrainer’s predictable mistakes.

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Looking at the struggle of the favourites at the World Cup in Russia

author: Juan Pablo González   Published on: June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

The big teams have left a questionable impression in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup. Why has this tournament been so difficult for them? It has been less …

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The formidable dragon Germany faces at the World Cup in Russia

author: Michel Munger   Published on: June 24, 2018June 24, 2018

Germany faces a formidable dragon in its attempt to defend the World Cup title in Russia. Do not let Toni Kroos’ wonder goal against Sweden fool you into thinking that the team’s problems have gone away.

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Handing you a Straight Red!

author: Michel Munger   Published on: June 24, 2018June 24, 2018

The end of Bayern Central did not mean the end of writing for two of its members. Michel Munger and Juan Pablo González are launching Straight Red. The site will focus on commentary on the beautiful game from an FC Bayern and German national team perspective.

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Michel Munger

Michel Munger

I am an observer of FC Bayern München and the German national team who founded and ran the Bayern Central blog from 2011 to 2018. Former journalist. Cyclist, beer and coffee snob.


Juan Pablo González

Juan Pablo Gonzalez

I worked as a writer and editor at Bayern Central from 2012 to 2018. Part-time musician, journalist, writer and graphic design enthusiast.


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