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Top 25 Bundesliga Players 2011/12 (10 – 6)

by Cristian Nyari

We resume our countdown of the Bundesliga’s best season’s best players as we narrow the list to the very best.  In this part we encounter the most prolific midfielder in ...

Tante Käthe,The Accidental Nationaltrainer: Rudi Völler

by Rick Joshua

When he succeeded Erich Ribbeck to become the eighth Nationaltrainer in the summer of 2000 at the age of forty, Rudolf “Rudi” Völler brought with him very little in the ...

News: Hyypiä/Lewandowski stay on at Leverkusen and other Transfer News

by Gerry Wittmann

Bayer Leverkusen announced that the management duo of Sami Hyypiä and Sascha Lewandowski will stay on to guide the club from the sidelines next season.  Meanwhile, Shinji Kagawa, who ended any ...

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U-17 EUROs Germany 1 – 1 Netherlands – Netherlands win on penalties

by Cristian Nyari

Germany were beaten finalists for the second consecutive time after losing 5-4 ...

Top 25 Bundesliga Players 2011/12 (15-11)

by Niklas Wildhagen

Next up on our countdown of the season’s best performers is a group of ...

Bundesliga Players Abroad – A History in La Liga

by Aleix Gwilliam

The 2010 World Cup put Germany’s new generation of talent on the ...

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Champions League Final Preview – Bayern München’s date with Chelsea and destiny

by Maximilian Jones

Bayern Munich fans have waited for May 19th 2012 since the Allianz Arena was named as the venue for the final of the 2011-12 Champions League, hoping and praying their team would be playing. After beating the likes of Manchester City and Real Madrid en route, the Bavarian fans have rushed to buy Champions League [...]

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Fortuna Düsseldorf 2 – 2 Hertha Berlin – Fortuna return to the Bundesliga as Hertha go down in flames

by Cristian Nyari

In one of the most memorable relegation/promotion playoffs in recent history, Hertha Berlin were demoted to the 2. Bundesliga for the second time in three years following their 2-2 draw in Düsseldorf.  Fortuna’s first leg win in Berlin gave them the aggregate advantage and ensured that they returned to Germany’s top flight for the first [...]

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Ribery, Huntelaar and other Bundesliga stars set to shine at Euro 2012

by Maximilian Jones

Euro 2012 is only three weeks away now, with most nations compiling their initial squads for the tournament and starting to prepare for the competition start on June 6th. Some of the leading players from La Liga, the Premier League and Serie A will be represented, however Euro 2012 betting tips could be impacted by [...]

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Top 25 Bundesliga Players 2011/12 (20 – 16)

by Cristian Nyari

In the second part of our series showcasing the best performers of the 2011/12 season, we come across some of this year’s best goalkeepers, one of the league’s most improved players and arguably its most underrated.  You can catch the rest of the series here. 20. Sven Ulreich A native of Baden-Würtemburg, Sven Ulreich is [...]

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News: Jahn Regensburg promoted and Karlsruher SC relegated to the 3. Liga

by Niklas Wildhagen

KSC had to swallow a bitter and close defeat after 180 closely contested minutes. Old fans of the KSC may remember the glory days of the early 90s when Winfried Schäfer was coaching the club. Players like Michael Tarnat, Oliver Kahn and Thorsten Fink were playing for the club, and mid week matches in the [...]

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News: Kagawa Leaving Dortmund, Stanislawski to FC Köln, Max Kruse to SC Freiburg

by Gerry Wittmann

Borussia Dortmund announced today that Shinji Kagawa has made his final decision and will not renew his contract with BvB.  Expectations are that he will be leaving for Manchester United.  Meanwhile, relegated German side 1. FC Köln have signed the manager that they feel will lead them right back to the top flight when they announced [...]

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Schalke in America and the 1000 Mile Journey of Love

by Jody Strauch

The first time I literally cried with joy at a German sight was the first time I saw the Rhine in 2007. The second time was when I saw Timo Hildebrand at the concession stand at PPL Park in Philadelphia Wednesday night. But I’m getting ahead of myself. That sublime moment was just the pinnacle [...]

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Top 25 Bundesliga Players 2011/12 (25 – 21)

by Cristian Nyari

Another exciting Bundesliga season is behind us and every season’s end is usually accompanied by various awards, trophies, rankings and lists.  We at the Bundesliga Fanatic have carefully assessed every club and player in the league and left no rock unturned to bring you a definitive list of the best performers of the 2011/12 season. [...]

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U-17 EUROs – Germany 1 – 0 Poland – Germany reach third final in four years

by Cristian Nyari

Captain Leon Goretzka’s first half goal was enough to see off a stubborn Poland side in the semifinals of the U-17 European Championship.  With the win, Germany reach their third final in four years at this stage and will play the Netherlands on May 16th. Lineups and Formations The game pitted two very strong defensive [...]

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NEWS: Raul transfers to Al Sadd, Mandzukic to leave VfL Wolfsburg, and more

by Niklas Wildhagen

Schalke player Raul pens a lucrative one year deal, and shocking news from Volkswagen city. Raul has signed a one year deal at Qatarian side Al Sadd according to kicker. The Spaniard was a vital part of the Schalke team for the last two seasons, scoring 28 goals in 66 appearances, prior to his move [...]

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