Bayern Munich wins 27-0 in first preseason match

To say Bayern Munich’s opening preseason friendly was a one-sided affair would be something of an understatement.

The defending German champion beat ninth-tier RottachEgern 27-0 on Tuesday as Bayern showed no mercy against the amateur side – perhaps the team doesn’t need Harry Kane after all. The Tottenham Hotspur and England striker has been reportedly linked with a move to the Bundesliga club over the summer.

The score was already 18-0 by half time, but Rottach-Egern managed to limit the damage in the second half to just nine goals.

Jamal Musiala, Mathys Tel and Marcel Sabitzer all scored five goals each, while Serge Gnabry scored a hat-trick.

The match took place at Bayern Munich’s training camp near the town of Tegernsee, with head coach Thomas Tuchel playing two entirely different teams to start each half.

Back in 2019, Bayern beat Rottach-Egern 23-0. (CNN)

Andre Onana: Manchester United complete £47.2m deal for Inter Milan goalkeeper

Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast ready to step in as 2026 hosts, says mayor Tom Tate

Gold Coast is ready to step in to stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the state of Victoria pulled out, said mayor Tom Tate.

The coastal city - host of the 2018 Games - is in the Australian state of Queensland, which is preparing to host the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.

Tate says hosting the Commonwealth Games will help those preparations.

His rescue plan is “fully supported” by Athletics Australia - the country’s sporting governing body.

“We firmly believe the city is in a unique position to step forward,” said Athletics Australia.

“As witnessed in 2018, the Gold Coast demonstrated its remarkable ability to host a Games of exceptional quality, and one that left a profound impact on Australian sport.

“With an opportunity to make an impact on athletes aiming for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we firmly believe that the city... [can] preserve the spirit of the Commonwealth Games.”

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) struggled to find a host before Victoria stepped forward in April 2022.

A CGF spokesperson said on Thursday they had “not even begun” to explore any alternative hosting options for the 2026 Games.

“We are currently focused on our legal options and a responsible

New Zealand stun Norway in Women’s World Cup

Co-hosts New Zealand opened the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup in stunning style against Norway as they won on the global stage for the first time.

On a memorable night in Auckland, the Football Ferns produced a huge upset after Hannah Wilkinson swept home Jacqui Hand’s cross in front of an ecstatic crowd of 42,137 at Eden Park - a record for a football match in New Zealand.

Even Ria Percival’s 89th-minute missed penalty, after a handball by Tuva Hansen, failed to dampen the celebrations.

Fans turned up in their tens of thousands to cheer their side who had failed to win any of their previous 15 World Cup games. settlement to the contract [with Victoria],” a spokesperson said.

They were rewarded when Wilkinson broke the deadlock in the 48th minute to spark joyous scenes in the stands.

Norway, the 1995 world champions, should have equalised soon after Wilkinson’s goal but Arsenal’s Frida Maanum poked a glorious chance wide.

New Zealand went toe to toe with their opponents and it required a diving save by Aurora Mikalsen to prevent Ali Riley from doubling the lead.

There was a minute’s silence before kick-off for the victims of a deadly shooting in Auckland earlier on Thursday.

“We have been inspired by the huge support from around the world and it is great to see the enthusiasm that is being expressed for the Games.”

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announced on Tuesday the decision to pull out as hosts, saying the cost had tripled and become “well and truly too much” for the state to bear.

Birmingham agreed to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games after the South African city of Durban had to step down in March 2017 because of financial constraints.

(BBC)

Manchester United have completed the £47.2m (55m euro) signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan.

The Cameroon international, 27, has signed a five-year contract, with the option of a 12-month extension.

The deal is worth an initial £43.8m plus a possible £3.4m in add-ons, and the former Ajax keeper is set to join up with the United squad on their pre-season tour of the United States.

“To join Manchester United is an incredible honour,” he said.

“I have worked hard all my life to get to this moment, overcoming many obstacles along the way.”

Onana will replace David de Gea as United’s first-choice keeper, with the Spaniard having left in July when his contract expired after 12 years at the club.

“Walking out at Old Trafford to defend our goal and contribute to the team will be another amazing experience,” Onana added. “This is the start of a new journey for me, with new team-mates and new ambitions to fight for.

“Manchester United has a long history of incredible goalkeepers, and I will now give everything to create my own legacy in the coming years.

Onana played under United manager Erik ten Hag during a seven-and-a-half-year spell with Ajax, winning three league titles, and served a nine-month ban in 2021 for a doping violation.

After joining Inter on a free transfer in July 2022, Onana helped the Italians reach last season’s Champions League final, where they lost 1-0 to Premier League champions Manchester City.

“I am excited by the opportunity to work again with Erik ten Hag, and I can’t wait to play my part in the success I know he is determined to deliver at this great football club,” Onana said.