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FC Bayern München to visit Japan as part of SKY PerfecTV! Bundesliga Japan Tour 2023

• FC Bayern München will become the second Bundesliga team to take part in the ‘SKY PerfecTV! Bundesliga Japan Tour’
• The record champions will take part in two fixtures in July, with all details set to be announced in due course
• SKY PerfecTV! is the home of the Bundesliga in Japan, where fans can use the ‘Bundesliga Live’ app to curate their own viewing experience through the Interactive Feed

28 April 2023 – In partnership with Japanese broadcaster SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SPTV), the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga today announced that the second edition of the ‘SKY PerfecTV! Bundesliga Japan Tour’ will take place this summer, when reigning Bundesliga champions FC Bayern München will travel to play multiple matches in the Far East.

The Bundesliga Japan Tour was launched in November 2022 with current UEFA Europa League holders Eintracht Frankfurt, who took on two J1 League clubs; Urawa Reds, and Gamba Osaka.

The 2023 edition of the tour will again consist of two matches, this time featuring FC Bayern München, the Bundesliga’s record champion and six-time winners of the UEFA Champions League.

After a fantastic launch last year, we are delighted that FC Bayern will be the second club to travel to Japan as part of the joint initiative. Peer Naubert, CMO Bundesliga International

Details of the second match have already been confirmed, with Bayern taking on Kawasaki Frontale at the National Stadium on 29 July. More information, including the first opponent, exact timings, and information regarding ticket sales, will be announced in due course.

Bundesliga Chief Marketing Officer Peer Naubert said: “After a fantastic launch last year, we are delighted that FC Bayern will be the second club to travel to Japan as part of the joint initiative. With 16 Japanese players currently in Germany, this visit of one of the world’s biggest clubs will only add to the growing fanbase in the region. We are excited to partner with SPTV and bring the Bundesliga closer to even more fans throughout Japan.”

FC Bayern with huge fan community in Asia

Andreas Jung, FC Bayern Board Member for Marketing said: “FC Bayern has a huge fan community in Asia, which is constantly growing. We want to drive forward the great enthusiasm for our sport in the region and excite the people there with our team.”

The Bundesliga has long been the home for Japanese players in Europe. Not only has the German top-flight seen more Japanese players than any other league in Europe, but the Japan national team that travelled to the 2022 FIFA World Cup included eight players who currently ply their trade in Germany.

Alongside national team players such as Wataru Endo (VfB Stuttgart) and Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg), the Bundesliga continues to see young Japanese talent choosing Germany. In January 2023, 18-year-old Taichi Fukui joined FC Bayern and has been a regular in the club’s second team.

In 2020, SPTV signed a broadcast partnership agreement with the Bundesliga, including exclusive broadcasting and distribution rights for five seasons from the 2020-21 season, as well as a commitment to a range of joint marketing activities in Japan.

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Bayern Munich on tour in Asia: dates, matches, details

Bayern Munich were in Asia from July 24 to August 3. Thomas Tuchel's side took in Tokyo and Singapore as they played friendlies against Manchester City, Kawasaki Frontale and FC Liverpool.

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July 24: Asian tour begins with the Audi Football Summit in Tokyo.

July 26: 1-2 vs. Champions League winners Manchester City at Tokyo National Stadium

July 29: 1-0 vs. Kawasaki Frontale at the National Stadium in Tokyo

July 30: Onward journey to Singapore

August 2:  4-3 vs. Liverpool FC in the Singapore Trophy at Singapore National Stadium

August 3: Departure

Watch: Bayern in Singapore

Victory in the seven-goal thriller against Liverpool

Bayern's final match in Asia before returning to Germany to take on Monaco in Unterhaching was a fine 4-3 win over Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool at Singapore's National Stadium.

The Premier League side had raced into a 2-0 lead through Cody Gakpo (2') and Virgil van Dijk (28'), but the Bundesliga champions responded before the first half was out, with Serge Gnabry pulling one back (33') before setting up Leroy Sane for the equaliser (42').

Luis Diaz (66') and Josip Stanisic (80') then exchanged goals, before academy graduate Frans Krätzig settled the game with a stunning first-time effort in injury-time (90'+1).

How Bayern lined up: Sommer (Ulreich 46') - Pavard (Mazraoui 61'), Upamecano (Stanisic 61'), Kim (De Ligt 46'), Davies (Krätzig 61') - Kimmich (Pavlovic 69'), Laimer (Goretzka 61') - Sane (Coman 46'), Musiala (Gravenberch 61'), Gnabry (Ibrahimovic 61') - Tel (Sarr 69') Unused subs: Hülsmann, Tikvic Out: Choupo-Moting (knee), Guerreiro (calf), Müller (hip), Neuer (broken leg) Watch : Highlights of Bayern's win over Liverpool

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Bayern head coach Thomas Tuchel was enjoying his surroundings ahead of the Bavarian's meeting with Liverpool in Singapore.

"It's my third time here, the view's impressive," he said. "We had dinner with the staff. It's a nice, clean and very well-organised city. They're very friendly people who always want to help. We accept the weather conditions, they're not an excuse. It's a peaceful, clean city."

Central defender Matthijs de Ligt was also happy about the new training location, especially because of the slightly higher temperatures: "We trained here for the first time yesterday," he said. "It was extremely hot in Japan, the sun shone all day. It was a bit cooler yesterday. We're trying to train as best we can and get the best out of it." 

The trip to Asia can be the first step on a long journey towards the Champions League title, explained Tuchel: "We're at a club where it's all about winning titles. It doesn't matter what your goal is, you have to start the journey and then take it step by step. You also need luck, then everything's possible. There's no point in talking too much about the dream. We have to keep growing together, develop a team spirit."

Watch: Bayern's arrival in Asia

Bayern welcomed to Singapore

Bayern arrived at their second destination on this year's Audi Summer Tour after a five-day stay in Tokyo.

The departure from Japan was delayed due to inclement weather, which is why the Bavarians landed almost two hours late. An enthusiastic welcome nonetheless awaited the team at the hotel, with swathes of fans there to greet the players. Joshua Kimmich and Co. signed autographs and took selfies.

Watch: Kawasaki/Bayern fan crossover

Kim and De Ligt - Bayern's new dream duo?

All eyes were on new signing Kim Min-jae in the 1-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale. The former Napoli man spoke about his debut after the game and was quite self-critical: "I always tried to make the game easy, but I also made a few mistakes. The team is new, the tactics are different - I need to find my way around now."

De Ligt, the player many expect will be Kim's regular central defensive partner, is helping him settle in: "I've only been with the team for a short time and am trying to adapt as quickly as possible and get to know my teammates," Kim continued. "Matthijs de Ligt is helping me a lot with that. We talk to each other a lot and get along well."

Now that Kim has played his first game, the focus is on the start of the season and the work to be done until then: "I felt at the beginning that it wasn't easy because it's a new environment and I'm not in top form yet. I want to keep working hard to get in my best shape."

Victory over Kawasaki Frontale

Bayern rebounded from their narrow feat to continental treble winners Manchester City with a 1-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale at the National Stadium in Tokyo.

Kim Min-jae made his debut for the record German champions in front of 45,289 fans, lining up alongside Benjamin Pavard in central defence in the first half, and enjoying a 100 per cent success rate in his duels. In an exciting first half, Mathys Tel also had a number of chances but it was goalless at the break.

Thomas Tuchel made nine changes at the break, with only Tel and goalkeeper Yann Sommer staying on the field. Josip Stanisic scored what proved to be the winning goal (57'), converting after a smart one-two with Ryan Gravenberch.

How Bayern lined up: Sommer - Mazraoui (Stanisic 46'), Pavard (De Ligt 46'), Kim (Upamecano 46'), Davies (Krätzig 46') - Kimmich (Goretzka 46'), Laimer (Gravenberch 46') - Sane (Sarr 46'), Musiala (Pavlovic 46'), Gnabry (Coman 46') - Tel (Ibrahimovic 61') Unused subs:  Hülsmann, Tikvic Out:  Buchmann (fitness), Choupo-Moting (knee), Raphael Guerreiro (knee), Müller (knee), Neuer (knee), Tillman (fitness)

Watch: Highlights of Bayern's victory over Kawasaki Frontale

Tuchel praises Kim

Before the friendly against Kawasaki Frontale on 29 July, Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel praised his new central defender Kim Min-jae: "Min-jae brings a lot of quality to our squad. He can play on both sides in central defence. That gives us stability and versatility. He will play tomorrow. We hope that Matthijs de Ligt will come back too, then we have two new options." 

Meanwhile, Mathys Tel has caught a small infection and is questionable for the next game. "We have to see if it's enough. He's doing well, accelerating in training, being part of the group and fighting for his place," said Tuchel.

Serge Gnabry expressed his delight at being able to explore Japan, meanwhile: "I've wanted to come to Japan for a few years to learn about the culture. I've had a very cool time here. I've been able to train at Kawasaki, a big thanks to the club that it worked, it helped me a lot. I really liked Tokyo, I will definitely come back."

Test match defeat against Man City

Bayern lost their first friendly on the Asian tour 2-1 against Manchester City. James McAtee (22') and Mathys Tel (82') exchanged goals before Aymeric Laporte scored the winner (86') for the recent English and European champions in front of 65,049 fans in Tokyo's National Stadium.

How Bayern lined up: Sommer (Ulreich 46') - Mazraoui (Sarr 46'), Pavard (Stanisic 46'), Upamecano (Tikvic 46'), Davies (Krätzig 46') - Kimmich (c) (Goretzka 46'), Laimer (Gravenberch 46') - Coman (Wanner 46'), Musiala (Vidovic 46'), Sane (Mane 46') - Gnabry (Tel 46') Unused subs:  Hülsmann, Pavlovic, Ibrahimovic Out:  Guerreiro (calf), Müller (hip)

Watch: Highlights of Bayern's narrow defeat to Man City

Reception by the governor of Tokyo

A great honour for Bayern: As part of this year's Audi Summer Tour, the record German champions received an invitation from the governor of Tokyo Prefecture. Bayern president Herbert Hainer and vice president Professor Dr. Dieter Mayer presented Yuriko Koike with a jersey and she wished the club a successful stay in Japan. "Football is very popular here, especially among young people," she said, praising Bayern's commitment to promoting talent. On learning that Bayern had won the Bundesliga 11 times in a row she said "Bayern must be invincible."

Bayern's squad for their Asian tour

Goalkeepers: Sven Ulreich, Yann Sommer, Tom Ritzy Hülsmann

Defenders: Dayot Upamecano, Min-Jae Kim, Matthijs de Ligt, Benjamin Pavard, Alphonso Davies, Bouna Sarr, Noussair Mazraoui, Frans Krätzig, Josip Stanisic, Antonio Tikvic

Midfielders/Forwards: Joshua Kimmich, Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, Paul Wanner, Konrad Laimer, Gabriel Vidovic, Ryan Gravenberch, Mathys Tel, Jamal Musiala, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Arijon Ibrahimović

Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, Raphael Guerreiro, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (knee problems), Malik Tillman and Tarek Buchmann (both in advanced training) did not travel.

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Bayern Munich to play in Japan during summer pre-season tour

2nd May 2023

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich will embark on a pre-season tour of Japan as part of their Audi Summer Tour.

The tour will run from 24 July to 3 August and will include a friendly match against Kawasaki Frontale at the National Stadium in Tokyo on 29 July.

The team's second warm-up game is scheduled to take place on 26 July at the same venue, with details to be announced later, along with a third friendly match and the second destination of the tour.

The tour is being organised in collaboration with SPTV, the Bundesliga's Japanese media partner, and the DFL (Deutsche Fußball Liga). Bayern's CEO Oliver Kahn, said, "FC Bayern is always conscious of its roots in Bavaria and Munich, and it's part of the club's tradition that we repeatedly prepare for the new season at Tegernsee.

"At the same time, we want to regularly offer our fans around the world the opportunity to see our players live. We're looking forward to this year's Audi Summer Tour in Asia."

Andreas Jung, Bayern board member for marketing, added, "FC Bayern has a huge fan community in Asia, which is constantly growing. We want to drive forward the great enthusiasm for our sport in the region and excite the people there with our team."

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Bayern Munich has announced the information on its club website for the annual Audi Summer Tour dates and the team will travel to Japan and Singapore:

The second stop of this year’s Audi Summer Tour will see FC Bayern head to Singapore, as was announced at a press conference there today with Giovane Elber. Germany’s record champions will face Liverpool as part of the Singapore Trophy, presented by Audi, on August 2nd. The opponents for the first Audi Football Summit in Tokyo have also been confirmed as Manchester City , with the game kicking off at 19:30 local time on July 26th. In Singapore from July 30th to August 2nd FC Bayern will be in Singapore from July 30th to August 2nd before returning to Munich. The game against Liverpool at the Singapore National Stadium is scheduled for 19:30 local time. As well as the friendly against Manchester City, FC Bayern will also face Kawasaki Frontale at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo for the second Audi Football Summit at 19:00 local time on July 29th. This year’s Audi Summer Tour lasts from July 24th to August 3rd under the motto “A way to inspire.” Last summer, FC Bayern were on tour in the USA. The last time they were in Asia was in 2017 when they visited China and Singapore again.

Seeing Bayern Munich vs. the likes of Liverpool FC and Manchester City is one heck of a way to get the new season started.

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You can interact with players from FC Bayern and Inter Milan! Japan Tour Campaign" will be held!

Japan Tour Campaign" will be held in which players who participate in in-game events will be entered into a drawing for a chance to meet and greet players from the official partner clubs "FC Bayern" and "Inter" and win tickets to watch a match at the National Stadium. Campaign" will be held in the eFootball game. The "Japan Tour Campaign FC Bayern" will be held in the eFootball game from July 1, 2023 (Saturday) to July 5, 2023 (Wednesday) at 10:59 pm. The "Japan Tour Campaign Inter" will run from Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 11:00 to Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 10:59. Please note that the dates and times of the FC Bayern and Inter events are different. Participate in the in-game events and aim to complete them. For details on the FC Bayern campaign, please visit the FC Bayern campaign page , and for details on the Inter campaign, please visit the Inter campaign page .

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Inter Milan Want To Sign Bayern Star In Time For Preseason Tour Of Japan

Inter Milan want to sign Bayern Munich goalkeeper Yann Sommer in time for their preseason tour of Japan.

This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews , who report that now that Andre Onana is out the door, the Nerazzurri want to get the 34-year-old Swiss international in without haste.

Inter and Manchester United will shortly complete a deal for Andre Onana .

Now more than ever, the Cameroonian as a Nerazzurri player only in the most official of senses. He has left the club’s training ground for the last time .

The agreement is all there and the Cameroonian should complete his medicals and sign his contract at Old Trafford soon.

Now, the Nerazzurri are already hard at work on signing replacements for the Cameroonian as well as captain Samir Handanovic .

Bayern keeper Yann Sommer is top of Inter’s list in terms of an experienced keeper.

Inter Milan Want To Bring Yann Sommer In In Time For Japan Tour

It is now obvious that Onana will not be part of Inter’s squad when they depart for their preseason tour of Japan on Sunday.

Neither will Handanovic.

Therefore, Inter coach Simone Inzaghi has made one thing very clear – he wants to make absolute certain that Sommer arrives before then.

The Nerazzurri will therefore spend the next couple days pushing the process of signing the ex-Borussia Monchengladbach veteran through.

There are still details that they have to wrap up.

The Swiss has a €6 million release clause in his contract with Bayern. Inter would ideally not want to pay that whole amount, but are ready to if needs must.

A good relationship with Bayern should make a deal fairly straightforward in any event.

Moreover, the Corriere reports, the fitness of Bayern captain Manuel Neuer will have little bearing on Sommer’s situation. The Bavarians are closing in on the signing of  Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia one way or the other.

And with the player and his representatives, there are still a few things to sort out.

Sommer earns €5 million net per season at Bayern, but likely won’t Inter. The tax benefit of the Growth Decree will however aid the Nerazzurri in reaching an agreement on wages.

The 34-year-old will likely sign a two-year deal, potentially containing the option of an additional season.

In any event, Inter want to make sure the deal happens within the next couple days. There’s little time to spare before the team depart for Japan, and they want Sommer on the plane.