+++ Refresh page for updates, all times in CET +++ -- Dortmund without trio Dortmund's worst fears have been confirmed. Jadon Sancho will not travel to Munich, neither will Raphael Guerreiro and Gio Reyna. Sancho, who has three goals and two assists in the last five league games, failed to recover from the knock he picked up in the midweek German Cup win over Gladbach. It's safe to say Dortmund's tough task just got that bit tougher. -- Flick on Dortmund Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick said he's looking forward to this one in his press conference. He praised Dortmund but threw in a casual reference to their underwhelming league position.... "Games against Dortmund are always special for us. The games are always at a high level. Dortmund are not in the top 3 currently but they have a good team and have shown their quality again in the past few weeks. They have experienced players and talented youngsters." -- Team news Bayern are likely to welcome back Thomas … [Read more...] about Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund — live buildup
Frankfurt helsinki
Thai Airways suspends all flights, some from today
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has claimed another victim: Thai Airways, the national carrier, has announced the suspension of all operations until May 31. The struggling carrier, once considered one of Asia’s most luxurious airlines, said yesterday that the suspension is necessary “because the global pandemic has prompted many countries to impose border closures and lockdowns, forcing many Thai offices abroad to close temporarily and making it impossible to operate to those destinations.” Acting president Chakkrit Parapanthukul said in a statement that, compounded by a sharp reduction in passenger numbers, the continuation of operations would increase the airline’s already massive losses . A statement from the airline’s public relations department read: “Starting today (March 25), all Thai flights from Bangkok to Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Seoul, Phnom Penh, Vientiane, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Yangon, Singapore, Jakarta, Denpasar, Kunming, Xiamen, … [Read more...] about Thai Airways suspends all flights, some from today
Leipzig moves top of Bundesliga before Bayern-Dortmund clash
BERLIN - Leipzig increased the pressure on Bayern Munich ahead of its clash with Borussia Dortmund by moving top of the Bundesliga with a 3-0 win at Freiburg on Saturday. Goals from Christopher Nkunku, Alexander Sörloth and substitute Emil Forsberg gave the visitors their sixth straight league win to go a point ahead of Bayern before the defending champions’ late game. Nkunku scored minutes before the interval for Leipzig, taking advantage of the first lapse from Freiburg’s defence. Kevin Kampl forced Baptiste Santamaria to loose the ball and it fell to Yussuf Poulsen, who set up Nkunku to score in the 41st. French midfielder Nkunku provided the assist for Sörloth in the 64th, and Sörloth followed up by setting up Forsberg to seal the result in the 79th. A late penalty from Dodi Lukebakio earned Hertha Berlin a 2-1 win over Augsburg to end its nine-game run without a win. Patrik Schick’s 77th-minute strike on a counterattack was enough for Bayer Leverkusen to win 1-0 at … [Read more...] about Leipzig moves top of Bundesliga before Bayern-Dortmund clash
Schick goal gives Leverkusen 1-0 win at hapless Gladbach
MOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany (Reuters) - A 77th-minute goal by Patrik Schick gave Bayer Leverkusen a 1-0 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday to snap a five-game winless run and lift them back to fifth place in the Bundesliga. The result was more bad news for Gladbach, who face Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16 in 10 days. They tumbled to 10th place and have now gone six games without a win. Marco Rose's team have lost their last three league games in a row since the coach stunned fans by announcing his decision to join Borussia Dortmund next season. Neither team had any real attacking spark in the first half, with Leverkusen having a bit more possession but failing to threaten. The Foals briefly picked up the tempo after the break and came close before Flick scored on the rebound following keeper Yann Sommer's save of a Moussa Diaby shot. Leverkusen are fifth on 40 points, three behind Eintracht Frankfurt, who drew 1-1 against VfL Stuttgart. VfL … [Read more...] about Schick goal gives Leverkusen 1-0 win at hapless Gladbach
Prince George played a sheep in his school nativity play
December 06, 2017 - 13:55 GMT Sharnaz Shahid Prince George has appeared in his first school nativity play at Thomas's Battersea. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge opened up about their son on Wednesday... Prince George had a starring role in his first school nativity play! The four-year-old royal played a sheep, his father, the Duke of Cambridge , has disclosed. Appearing at BBC's Bridge House in Manchester on Wednesday, William and Kate spoke to schoolchildren about their plans for Christmas. "I went to my boy's nativity play. It was funny," William shared. "He was a sheep." The couple attended a "stepping out" session - a focus group for children to give feedback on new programmes to children's TV producers and editorial staff. Prince George has appeared in his first school nativity play STORY: Prince George will star in his favourite TV show The comment comes shortly after William gave Santa an adorable … [Read more...] about Prince George played a sheep in his school nativity play