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Bayern Munich fires executives, clinches 11th straight Bundesliga title after Dortmund stumble

  • Bayern Munich won their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title with a 2-1 victory over Cologne, narrowly beating out Borussia Dortmund on goal difference.
  • Dortmund had led Bayern by two points going into the final day but could only draw 2-2 at home against Mainz, missing the chance to win their first title since 2012.
  • Minutes after securing the title, Bayern Munich fired CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic following a disappointing season.
  • Jan-Christian Dreesen will replace Kahn as CEO, while a successor for Salihamidzic still needs to be found.
  • After half a million fans had packed into Dortmund hoping to celebrate the title, players and fans were left stunned and in tears at the missed opportunity.
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