Bayern Munich snatch last-gasp glory before axe falls on club executives

Jamal Musiala’s late goal at Cologne secures 11th title in rowCEO Kahn and sporting director Salihamidzic then sacked

Bayern Munich snatched their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title in dramatic fashion with a final-day 2-1 win at Cologne courtesy of Jamal Musiala’s 89th-minute goal, prising the trophy from the hands of their rivals Borussia Dortmund. The success was followed by the almost immediate announcement that Oliver Kahn, the club’s CEO, who was not in Cologne, and Hasan Salihamidzic, their sporting director, would leave the club.

Dortmund had gone into the last game of the season in top spot but stumbled to a 2-2 draw against Mainz, allowing Bayern to squeeze past them in the tightest league race in years.

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