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Bayern Lead the Way as Competition Gets Tougher atop Bundesliga

We’re almost a third of the way through the Bundesliga season, and Bayern Munich, as is the case more often than not, look like the team to beat. Bundesliga statistics reflect that, as Bayern are not only solidly top of …

Bundesliga Tickets: Bundesliga Title Race Heats Up

The race for the Bundesliga title is hotting up, with a number of teams in close proximity and fighting for superiority. Last season’s winners Borussia Dortmund have put an inconsistent start behind them, and Stuttgart have rekindled some of the …

Bundesliga Tickets: Bundesliga Title Race Heats Up

The race for the Bundesliga title is hotting up, with a number of teams in close proximity and fighting for superiority. Last season’s winners Borussia Dortmund have put an inconsistent start behind them, and Stuttgart have rekindled some of the …

Germany Home and Away Shirts for Euro 2012: Leaked Photos

Now that Germany has qualified for the Euro 2012 tournament with ease, with an unbeaten record, anticipation is building for the tournament next summer. But what kits will Germany be wearing for their “home” and “away” matches in Poland and …

Eren Derdiyok Scores Wonderful Goal for Bayer Leverkusen

Eren Derdiyok scored a simply sublime goal this past weekend for Bayer Leverkusen against Wolfsburg. It was the type of goal that you’ll have to watch more than once to marvel at what the Swiss striker of Kurdish descent actually …

Ralf Rangnick Quits As Schalke Manager

Ralf Rangnick has quit as manager of Schalke. The manager, who took his side to the Champions League semi-final last season, cited exhaustion as the reason he resigned. So far this season, Schalke have lost against Wolsfburg, Stuttgart and Bayern Munich. …

Where To Watch Bundesliga This Weekend On US TV and Internet

It looks another exciting weekend in the Bundesliga. For viewers in the United States, here’s the TV and Internet viewing guide for the weekend: Friday, August 26, 2011: Hertha Berlin v Stuttgart, 2:30pm ET, ESPN3.com and ESPN Deportes Saturday, August …

5 Questions After the Opening Bundesliga Weekend

1. Are Dortmund even better this season? After a sublime performance against HSV on Friday night, the question has to be asked. Dortmund’s quick passing and interchange left HSV bewildered. The return of Kagawa has given fresh verve to Dortmund’s …

Hannover’s Rise Last Season and their Prospects for Next Season

On September 11th last year, I sat in the AWD Arena in Hannover and watched an enthralling 2-2 draw between Hannover and Bayer Leverkusen. After two wins from their opening two games, there was a sense of confidence amongst the swelled …

Lars Bender, The Next Big Thing For The Werkself

If you are not fan of Bayer Leverkusen or a massive disciple of the German Bundesliga, Lars Bender may appear as an obscure name to you and this may be the first time you are also hearing the name ‘Werkself’. …

Can Dortmund Emulate Last Season’s Wonderful Form?

The wonderful thing about the Bundesliga is its unpredictability. You just never know what is going to happen. Witness the remarkable rises of Mainz, Hannover or Nürnberg last season, while teams expected to challenge at the top of the table …

Capital Conundrum: Can Hertha Berlin Survive in the Top Flight?

Hertha Berlin will return to the top flight after just one season in the lower league wilderness but it is likely a long battle against relegation awaits them. Their last top flight campaign ended not just in relegation but humiliation …