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The story behind Bayern’s cup triumph
Stephan Lehmann made sure everyone really did leave happy. The stadium announcer reported shortly before full time that sufficient underground trains were available for the journey home. That wasn’t a given on this occasion, but rather the relieving end to a day that started with a strike on the bus, underground and tram network in Munich. It proceeded with a 2-0 win in the cup clash at home to Leipzig and finished with FC Bayern reaching the semi-finals of the DFB Cup for the first time in six years.

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych is out of the Milan Cortina Games after he refused to stop wearing a banned tribute helmet.
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Thomas Tuchel has said he has been “re-energised” by leading England [Getty Images]
Thomas Tuchel is set to extend his contract as England manager through to Euro 2028.
The German took charge in January 2025 on a deal that runs until this summer’s World Cup.
But BBC Sport understands he views leading England into a home Euros as an unprecedented opportunity and is poised to commit to two further years.
The 2028 European Championship finals are being hosted by England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.

FC Bayern Women agree partnership with Hitachi Energy
FC Bayern Women and Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader in electrification and energy infrastructure, have agreed on a long-term partnership lasting five years. Hitachi Energy will thus become the official energy infrastructure partner of FC Bayern Women. As part of the cooperation, Hitachi will be featured on the players’ sleeves in the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the DFB Cup. Under the motto ‘shape the future’, FC Bayern Women and Hitachi Energy also want to promote social issues in this partnership.

Heraskevych has had his accreditation withdrawn after continuing to wear his helmet of remembrance [Getty Images]
Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych has been banned from competing at the Winter Olympics for continuing to wear a helmet which features images of athletes killed during Russia’s invasion of his home country.

The Royals continue the never-ending away trip with stops at AFC Wimbledon and Wigan Athletic, bringing a win and a loss (not respectively). Ben and Ross debate the team changes made after the loss in Southwest London, and there’s discussion of the performances of Paudie O’Connor, Benn Ward and Joel Pereira.
The mailbag brings questions about how Royals fans are feeling about Leam Richardson three months in. Ross remarks on the similarities between Reading and Wycombe Wanderers’ seasons in the preview.

Liverpool: Salah equals Steven Gerrard, Slot praises him

Liverpool: Salah equals Steven Gerrard, Slot praises him
Mohamed Salah was once again decisive for Liverpool. In the 1-0 victory over Sunderland, the Egyptian striker delivered the match-winning assist to Virgil van Dijk from a corner in the 61st minute.
With this latest contribution, Salah reaches 92 Premier League assists for the Reds, equaling Steven Gerrard’s tally—a symbolic milestone for the club. After the match, manager Arne Slot praised his player’s performance:
He has broken many records here.

FEATURE | Is Lens’ Robin Risser the answer to France’s goalkeeper dilemma?
Eight years ago, a few days before announcing the names of the 23 players who would accompany him to Russia and become world champions three months later, France’s Didier Deschamps detailed the process he liked to use to build his team.
“I have positions to fill in every role,” he explained. “Initially, I write down four or five names in each box. By the end of my reflection, each box should contain only two names.

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Ukraine skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych says he has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics amid helmet dispute.

🥐 Peace between UEFA and Real, Copa del Rey… 5️⃣ stories to start your day
The European football scene is experiencing one of those days that marks a before and after, both in the offices and on the pitch.
After years of litigation and tensions that threatened to fracture the continent, the definitive peace between Real Madrid and UEFA represents the final closure of the Super League project, leaving a new scenario of institutional stability.