Joshua Kimmich dedicates goal to late father in Bayern's win over Mainz

Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich scored the opening goal in a 2-1 victory against Mainz 05 on November 8, 2026. He dedicated the goal to his late father, Berthold, who passed away in October. Kimmich expressed the emotional challenge of returning to the pitch after his father's death and emphasized the bond that football created between them. Despite head coach Vincent Kompany's absence due to illness, Kimmich praised the team's unity during this tough period. He noted that while the victory wasn't Bayern's most convincing, they managed to maintain control and defend their lead.

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