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Thursday 20th June 2013

Bayern in black

Bayern in Black : Photo courtesy FC Bayern Munich

Mark Lovell

Fri 13 Jul

Bayern Munich will don a new kit in the Champions League this season. FCB will show off the fashionable black outfit for the first time at the Allianz Arena on August 12th. The Bavarians take on current Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund in the German Super Cup in Munich.

Mark is a Bundesliga and European football writer who also likes to cast a keen eye on all sports matters, especially cricket, tennis and golf. Interact via Email or follow me on twitter @LovellLowdown

Email:		mark.lovell@themunicheye.com
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