Bayern Munich failed to close the gap on Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen as they crumbled to a 3-2 defeat to struggling Bochum on Sunday. Jamal Musiala gave the visitors the lead with his sixth goal of the season (14) but after a lengthy fan protest delayed proceedings, Bochum levelled when Takuma Asano found the bottom corner from Anthony Losilla’s pass (38).
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Jurgen Klinsmann has been dismissed from his role as South Korea manager following his side’s Asian Cup semi-final exit on February 6. The 59-year-old has faced criticism for continuing to base himself in Los Angeles and reports of in-fighting among the squad also chipped away at his authority. Chung Mong-gyu, president of the Korean Football Association, delivered a withering assessment of the outgoing boss.
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Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is in a stable condition and having tests in hospital after being taken ill during training on Thursday, the Premier League club have confirmed. The 76-year-old was due to speak at a scheduled press conference , but members of the media waiting outside the club’s New Beckenham training ground were informed the briefing would not take place.
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Kylian Mbappe marked his return from injury with a goal as Paris St-Germain took control of their Champions League last-16 tie against Real Sociedad. The French champions have an underwhelming Champions League record and were enduring a frustrating night until Mbappe pounce with Bradley Barcola added the second.
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Bayern Munich have work to do if they are to reach the Champions League quarter-finals after Ciro Immobile’s penalty gave Lazio a 1-0 win in the first leg of their last-16 tie. Immobile converted his 69th-minute spot-kick after Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano’s clumsy challenge on Gustav Isaksen for which the France international was sent off
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