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FIFA World Cup 2018: Germany boss Joachim Loew fires back at Sandro Wagner's criticism

Germany head coach Joachim Loew on Friday fired back at criticism from Sandro Wagner, who retired from international duty in mid-week after being left out of the extended World Cup squad.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich rout Borussia Moenchengladbach 5-1; Bayer Leverkusen thrash Eintracht Frankfurt

Sandro Wagner netted twice as treble-chasing Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich ran riot in a 5-1 win at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach

International friendlies: Germany prepare for World Cup defence with warm-up ties against Spain, Brazil

Joachim Loew's Germany start fine-tuning preparations for their World Cup defence in Russia with high-profile friendlies against Spain in Duesseldorf on Friday and Brazil in Berlin next Tuesday.

Bundesliga: Timo Werner helps RB Leipzig stun Bayern Munich; Michy Batshuayi's audacious goal helps Dortmund win

It was a historic night for sixth-placed RB Leipzig as they beat Bayern Munich for the first time at the fifth attempt.

Champions League: UEFA charges Besiktas after cat invades pitch during last-16 clash against Bayern Munich

UEFA said that Besiktas face action for fans throwing objects onto the pitch, blocked stairways and insufficient organisation in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Champions League: Bayern Munich wait for news on Thiago Alcantara's injury picked up in Besiktas win

Thiago's injury dampened the celebrations ahead of tough Bundesliga games against RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund in the coming weeks.

Champions League: Bayern Munich reach seventh successive quarter-final after comfortable win over Besiktas

A Thiago Alcantara strike and Sandro Wagner's first Champions League goal capped Bayern Munich's 3-1 win at Besiktas on Wednesday as the German giants cruised into the quarter-finals for the seventh year in a row.

Bundesliga: Robert Lewandowski rescues Bayern Munich against Wolfsburg; Leon Bailey stars for Bayer Leverkusen

Robert Lewandowski converted a 91st-minute penalty to rescue Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich with a 2-1 win at Wolfsburg on Saturday which took their winning streak to 13 and extended their advantage at the top of the table to 21 points.

Bundesliga: Jupp Heynckes won't extend Bayern Munich stay as manager despite efforts from president Uli Hoeness

Heynckes has turned Bayern's fortunes around, from trailing in the Bundesliga by five points when he took over in October, to their current 16-point lead.

Bundesliga: Franck Ribery helps Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen and extend lead on top to 14 points

The away victory — Bayern's first at Leverkusen since 2013 — leaves them 14 points clear and on course for a sixth straight Bundesliga title as the German league resumed after the winter break.