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Oct232020 by adminNo Comments

Hitler speeches sell at Munich auction despite objections

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Handwritten speech notes by Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler sold at auction in Munich despite concerns from Jewish groups they could encourage neo-NazisByThe Associated PressOctober 23, 2020, 10:06 AM• 1 min readShare to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this articleBERLIN -- Handwritten speech notes by Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler sold at auction in Munich on Friday despite concerns from Jewish groups they could encourage neo-Nazis.The Hermann Historica auction house defended the sale of the manuscripts, all dated before the outbreak of World War II, saying they were of historical significance and belong preserved in a museum.The documents all sold to anonymous bidders for well above their starting prices.A nine-page manuscript by Hitler outlining his speech to new military officers in Berlin in 193...

Sep172020 by adminNo Comments

Thiago Alcantara: Liverpool close in on £25m deal for Bayern Munich midfielder

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Liverpool are closing in on the signing of midfielder Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich for £20m, plus £5m in adds-on, on a four-year contract.The Spain international is set to wear the number six shirt at Anfield.Thiago would be the Premier League champions' second summer signing, after Greece left-back Kostas Tsimikas.When asked about a potential move for Thiago last week, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said: "I cannot end speculation as long as the transfer window is open. Did I mention that Thiago Alcantara is a really good player? Long time ago."It is nice that we are linked with him but that is pretty much it really. It is because he is a good player and Liverpool is a big club, so that is nice."Thiago started his career at Barcelona and was heavily linked with a move to Manchester...

Aug192020 by adminNo Comments

Lyon 0-3 Bayern Munich: Bayern breeze through to final showdown with PSG

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Bayern Munich's relentless march through this season's Champions League continued as they brushed aside Lyon to book an 11th appearance in the final of the competition and a showdown with Paris St-Germain.The German champions have barely had a glove laid on them in Europe this season, with this their 10th straight Champions League win - equalling the record for winning streaks in the competition set by Real Madrid in 2015 and Bayern themselves in 2013 - as part of a 28-game unbeaten run stretching back to December.And Lyon simply did not have ability or approach over the 90 minutes to buck that trend. The French side will be left to rue two missed opportunities in the opening quarter, though...

Aug92020 by adminNo Comments

Bayern Munich, Barcelona reach Champions League quarterfinals

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Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals with aggregate wins Saturday to finalize the final eight of the European soccer tournament. Bayern star striker Robert Lewandowski struck twice and set up two more goals as his side cruised past Premier League club Chelsea 4-1 to reach the next round with a 7-1 aggregate victory. Advertisement The Bavarians will be on an 18-game winning streak across all competitions entering next week's final eight in Lisbon, Portugal, where they will take on Barcelona. "We're already excited. Barca are a quality side but we want to compete with them," Bayern defender David Alaba said. "We will go to Portugal with confidence and, after the last few months, we have nothing to hide from." Bayern, who won their ei...

May72020 by adminNo Comments

Soccer: Bundesliga return includes Dortmund on May 16, Bayern Munich, May 17

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May 7 (UPI) -- The German Bundesliga released its full soccer schedule Thursday after German officials announced that the league is allowed to resume games after they were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Bundesliga season was suspended March 13. Officials said Wednesday that the league could resume as early as May 15. The league announced Thursday it has six games scheduled for May 16. Two games are scheduled for May 17. Werder Bremen will face Bayer Leverkusen May 18. Nine match days and more than 80 games remain in the Bundesliga season. Bayern Munich sit atop the Bundesliga standings, followed by Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Paderborn and Werder Bremen are at the bottom of the standings and face possible relegation. Bundesliga games will be played in empty stadiums...