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  "id": 16535801,
  "title": "Bayern beat Freiburg to reclaim top spot after Kompany illness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/bayern-beat-freiburg-to-reclaim-top-spot-after-kompany-illness",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T23:05:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1563524/bayern-beat-freiburg-reclaim-top-spot-after-kompany-illness"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bayern Munich claimed the top spot in the Bundesliga following a 3-1 victory over Freiburg on Sunday, just days after coach Vincent Kompany was hospitalized due to a mysterious viral illness. Bayern, though missing several key players and Kompany, dominated the match, scoring two goals in the first half and securing the win with a late goal from Michael Olise. Kompany remains hospitalized and is expected to be out for several days, according to Bayern. Assistant coach Aaron Danks expressed relief over Kompany's condition, wishing him a speedy recovery. With this win, Bayern leapfrogged Borussia Dortmund to top the league table ahead of their upcoming match in Munich.",
  "summary": "BERLIN: Bayern Munich reclaimed top spot in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win at Freiburg on Sunday, days after coach Vincent Kompany was hospitalised when he collapsed at training.",
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        "published": "2026-10-25T17:34:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Bayern Munich survive late scare to beat Freiburg 3-1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/bayern-munich-survive-late-scare-to-beat-freiburg-3-1",
        "published": "2026-10-25T19:28:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Bayern survive late scare to beat Freiburg 3-1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/bayern-survive-late-scare-to-beat-freiburg-3-1",
        "published": "2026-10-25T21:22:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}