Ex-Germany star Scholl to coach Bayern reserves
April 27, 2009
Former Germany midfielder Mehmet Scholl was appointed temporary coach of Bayern Munich’s reserve team on Monday as his predecessor Hermann Gerland was promoted following Jurgen Klinsmann’s sacking. Ex-Germany boss Klinsmann was sacked as head... Read more »
Klinsmann disappointed by sacking
April 27, 2009
Jurgen Klinsmann has admitted he is disappointed at being sacked from his job as Bayern Munich coach. Klinsmann was axed following weeks with poor results and a disappointing 1-0 defeat at home to Schalke at the weekend. “Of course I am very disappointed... Read more »
Bayern Munich sack Klinsmann
April 27, 2009
Jurgen Klinsmann was on Monday sacked as coach of Bayern Munich following a series of poor results, the defending Bundesliga champions announced. The 44-year-old only took charge in July 2008, but recent poor results have seen Bayern crash out of the... Read more »
Wolfsburg´s defeat throws Bundesliga wide open
April 26, 2009
Relegation-threatened Energie Cottbus threw the Bundesliga title race wide open on Sunday when the strugglers inflicted a shock 2-0 defeat on league leaders Wolfsburg. Wolfsburg were cruising towards a point before Bulgaria striker Dimitar Rangelov headed... Read more »
Wolfsburg´s shock defeat throws Bundesliga wide open
April 26, 2009
Relegation-threatened Energie Cottbus threw the Bundesliga title race wide open on Sunday when the strugglers inflicted a shock 2-0 defeat on league leaders Wolfsburg. Wolfsburg were cruising towards a point before Bulgaria striker Dimitar Rangelov headed... Read more »
Bayern, Hamburg drop further behind in title race
April 25, 2009
Both ten-man Bayern Munich and Hamburg suffered blows in the Bundesliga title race when they fell to shock defeats on Saturday to hand leaders Wolfsburg a chance to open a five-point gap on Sunday. Bayern’s 1-0 defeat at home to Schalke leaves the... Read more »
Ebert fires Berlin second
April 24, 2009
Hertha Berlin went second in the Bundesliga on Friday, behind leaders Wolfsburg, after badboy midfielder Patrick Ebert hit the first-half goal which sealed his side’s 1-0 win at Hoffenheim. The three points moves former league leaders Hertha up... Read more »
Three-star Wiese puts Bremen in German Cup final
April 23, 2009
Goalkeeper Tim Wiese held his nerve to make three consecutive saves as Werder Bremen beat 10-man Hamburg 3-1 on penalties in their German Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Goals by Bremen’s Germany defender Per Mertesacker and Hamburg’s Bayern... Read more »
Bremen main obstacle in Hamburg´s treble quest
April 22, 2009
Werder Bremen are Hamburg’s main obstacle in their quest for a rare treble of titles as the German sides prepare to meet each other in the first of four key clashes starting on Wednesday. Werder Bremen travel to Hamburg’s HSH Nordbank Arena... Read more »
Leverkusen into German Cup final
April 21, 2009
Bayer Leverkusen booked their place in the German Cup final on May 30 at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium having needed extra-time to beat second-division side Mainz 4-1 in Tuesday’s semi-final. Having last won the competition in 1993, Leverkusen... Read more »
Klinsmann ´crucifixion´ photo case dismissed
April 21, 2009
Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann had his case against a German newspaper that depicted him as Jesus Christ on the cross dismissed on Tuesday, the daily Tageszeitung announced on their website. “This type of representation is to be classed in... Read more »
Petric double keeps Hamburg in title race
April 19, 2009
Croatia striker Mladen Petric’s double strike kept Hamburg firmly in the Bundesliga title race on Sunday as their 2-1 win over Hanover leaves them level with Bayern Munich just behind leaders Wolfsburg. Hamburg are still in the hunt for winning... Read more »
We´re strangers in paradise, says Wolfsburg coach
April 19, 2009
Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath has admitted his side are not accustomed to their role of Bundesliga leaders as they keep a three-point gap over second-placed Bayern Munich with six games left. “You can see the pressure on the team of being leaders,”... Read more »
Grafite double keeps Wolfburg clear
April 19, 2009
Brazil striker Grafite kept up his phenomenal scoring record with two goals on Saturday as Bundesliga leaders Wolfsburg stayed three-points clear at the top with a 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen. Grafite has now scored 22 league goals in 19 games this... Read more »
Grafite double keeps Wolfburg clear
April 18, 2009
Brazil striker Grafite kept up his phenomenal scoring record with two goals on Saturday as Bundesliga leaders Wolfsburg stayed three-points clear at the top with a 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen. Grafite has now scored 22 league goals in 19 games this... Read more »
Cottbus to refund fans after “timid” performance
April 18, 2009
Energie Cottbus’ players will reimburse the entrance fee of their 600 fans who made the trip to Gelsenkirchen to watch their team lose 4-0 at Schalke 04, the Bundesliga club said on Saturday. “By refunding the cost of admission for their supporters,... Read more »
Lehmann banned from driving for four weeks
April 18, 2009
Former German international goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been banned from driving for four weeks and fined 127 euros (165 US dollars) after being caught speeding in Munich, German tabloid Bild reported on Saturday. The Stuttgart goalkeeper, who made the... Read more »
Bayern target leaders Wolfsburg
April 18, 2009
Bayern Munich welcome back Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger for Saturday’s Bundesliga clash at Bielefeld as they look to put their Champions League heartbreak behind them and chase league leaders Wolfsburg. Schweinsteiger scored in last Saturday’s... Read more »
Klinsmann optimistic on future
April 17, 2009
Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Friday said he was optimistic the club would retain the league title and that his job was safe. “Qualifying for the Champions League is mandatory - but of course our target is the title,” said Klinsmann... Read more »
Voronin set for Liverpool return
April 17, 2009
Ukrainian international forward Andrei Voronin, enjoying a successful loan season with Hertha Berlin, said Friday he is set to return to Liverpool at the end of the campaign. “I am starting to pack my bags. The situation in Berlin regarding a contract... Read more »
Bayern will win the Bundesliga, insists Klose
April 16, 2009
Bayern Munich striker Miroslav Klose said Thursday he expects to resume training in three weeks to help his side win the Bundesliga title race having recovered from an ankle injury. “It is recovering well and I am optimistic I will be able to train... Read more »
Ballack reveals near-misses are motivating Chelsea
April 16, 2009
Michael Ballack admits Chelsea’s agonising failure to win a single trophy last season is driving the team to make amends this term. The Blues were close to winning a treble last season but lost the Champions League final on penalties to Manchester... Read more »
Voronin receives three-game ban
April 15, 2009
Hertha Berlin’s Ukrainian international striker Andrei Voronin has been banned for three Bundesliga games by the German Football Federation (DFB) on Wednesday after being sent off last weekend. The 29-year-old, who is on loan from Premier League... Read more »
Barcelona draw takes heat off Bayern boss
April 15, 2009
Under-fire Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann was not granted the Champions League miracle needed to beat Barcelona in Tuesday’s quarter-final, but at least his side earned a facesaving exit with a 1-1 draw. Having been humiliated 4-0 in last... Read more »
Bayern hold Barca as Ribery restores some pride
April 14, 2009
French playmaker Franck Ribery ensured Bayern Munich exited the Champions League with at least some dignity as the German giants held Barcelona 1-1 in Tuesday’s quarter-final second-leg. Having come to Munich with a virtually unbeatable 4-0 advantage... Read more »
Hoffenheim´s Eduardo receives five-match ban
April 14, 2009
Brazilian midfielder Carlos Eduardo will miss all bar two of Hoffenheim’s remaining Bundesliga games after being hit with a five-match ban on Tuesday. The German Football Federation (DFB) have taken a tough stance with the 21-year-old who was sent... Read more »
Cross Klinsmann takes legal action
April 14, 2009
Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann is taking legal action against a German daily after it printed an image of him being crucified on the front page of its Easter edition, the paper said on Tuesday. The Tageszeitung said it had received a letter from... Read more »
Henry uncertain starter for Barca in Bayern return
April 13, 2009
French striker Thierry Henry is not certain to start Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final return at Bayern Munich owing to a fever, coach Josep Guardiola said Monday. “He has a fever,” said Guardiola, who hopes to lead Barca to a... Read more »
We´ll go down fighting: Bayern´s Schweinsteiger
April 13, 2009
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has promised his side will go down fighting in Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final with the German giants effectively out of the competition. The debacle of Bayern’s 4-0 first-leg thrashing... Read more »
Ribery wants Barcelona move
April 13, 2009
Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel says team-mate Frank Ribery is keen on a move to Spanish giants Barcelona. Ribery has been linked with a move to several clubs including Barcelona, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid. “Franck... Read more »






