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not sure who i want to win :eusa_think:

i would of thought you would want to see german teams successful in europe :thumb: even if it is bayern :P

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thats very bad news for your team :thumb:

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Sagnol Still Thinking

Willy Sagnol insists it is not a foregone conclusion that he will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season.

Bayern revealed on Tuesday that Sagnol will be moving on next summer when his contract at the Allianz Arena expires.

The German champions offered the France international a four-year contract to stay in Bavaria.

Sagnol snubbed the offer and is adamant that financial factors are not the motivation behind his decision.

But the 28-year-old is refusing to completely close the door on the possibility of extending his six-year association with Bayern.

Speaking after Bayern's 1-0 UEFA Champions League win over Club Brugge on Tuesday, Sagnol admits he is willing to speak to the club again about a new deal in December.

"I told Uli Hoeness that I wanted to go," Sagnol told Premiere TV.

"It had nothing to do with money. The offer from Bayern was first class. Other things are important for me.

"The decision was final but yesterday I spoke to the manager again and he said I should think it over.

"I said 'Fine, so it's not final!' We'll speak again in December."

Hoeness admits he is prepared to be patient with the former Monaco star, saying: ''Our offer is still valid and the door is still open for him."

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Magath Admits Makaay Worry

Bayern Munich boss Felix Magath has admitted he is worried about the fitness of Roy Makaay.

Makaay started the season in blistering form scoring six goals in his first three games of the season before picking up an injury on international duty.

The Dutchman has failed to score in five games since his return to action and Magath has conceded Makaay is far from at his best, although he has backed him to come good.

"Anyone can see Roy Makaay is still not in his best form," said Magath. "But we'll see the old Roy back for the games against Juventus."

Makaay is also confident he will soon be back to his top form.

"If you have a few weeks off as a striker it's always hard to rediscover your rhythm," said Makaay.

"I just have to be patient. I'll get stronger with every match."

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an update on Lizarazu's injury :thumb:

Lizarazu Laid Low

Bayern Munich full back Bixente Lizarazu expects to be out for up to a month with a calf injury.

Lizarazu was forced off the pitch during the second half of Bayern's UEFA Champions League triumph over Club Brugge on Tuesday.

The experienced defender had produced an impressive display prior to his injury, which Lizarazu is taking on the chin.

He admits it is not a serious problem and he is already setting his sights on a return to action within the next month.

"I had great legs in the first half so it is a shame to be injured because I felt really well," said Lizarazu.

"However, I won't need a long time to recover - between three and four weeks.

"It will allow me to be perfectly recovered to be at the top until the winter break."

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Manager Hoeness extends his contract till 2011

It was speculated, that he ends his work as manager after the 06 WC
and become follower of Beckenbauer as Bayern president,
but Hoeness decided to extendhis contract till 2011,
because "he has fun doing the job".
He does the job already for 26 years,
started after he ended his football career in 1979.

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Schweinsteiger

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think you got the goals mixed up mate :beer:

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lol... so i have :P.. edited now :thumb:

and an update on the ballack situation :thumb:

Ballack To Hold More Talks

Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack will engage in more contract talks on Wednesday.

Ballack is out of contract at the end of the season and Bayern are trying to persuade their talisman to sign a new deal.

The German champions are understood to have offered Ballack a contract until 2010 in the hope of keeping him at the Allianz Arena.

Bayern are anxious to have a decision on Ballack's future by the end of October, and coach Felix Magath has expressed a fear the club could lose the 29-year-old.

Manchester United are tracking the Germany international and are rumoured to be preparing a January bid.

But Bayern will be hoping the upcoming round of negotiations with Ballack will bring a positive resolution.

Ballack has, thus far, remained coy about his future but confirmed he will speak to the club again on Wednesday.

"We'll sit down together on Wednesday and we'll see what comes from the talks," Ballack told the club's official website.

The discussions will take place after Bayern's UEFA Champions League tussle with fellow European giants Juventus on Tuesday.

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Magath Fears Ballack Exit

Bayern Munich boss Felix Magath fears Michael Ballack may leave to join Manchester United.

United are widely reported to be monitoring the German international's future at Bayern.

Ballack's current contract at the Allianz Arena expires at the end of the season, but Ballack has yet to confirm his future plans despite the offer of a new deal through to 2010.

Bayern are keen for Ballack to reveal his future plans and Magath admits the attacking midfielder may be tempted to move to England to join United.

"Ballack is a leader - to achieve that status at Manchester he will have to work his way up again," Magath told the News of the World.

"That is a challenge and maybe it is one he will look forward to.

"I am not worried that Michael may be ready to go, but I just want the decision made.

"The most important thing for me is that he makes a choice soon.

"I want to put this behind us and concentrate on football."

United could face competition for Ballack with Internazionale thought to be keen on signing him.

The Italian giants are big admirers of Ballack and could enter the race for his signature should he decide to leave Bayern.

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