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 ...
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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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Marco Reus, Roman Neustädter and Dante too were given a proper farewell in Gladbach’s final home match of the season, all three will be leaving the club in the summer. Reus will join Dortmund, Neustädter Schalke and Dante is off to Bayern.
Michael Ballack said goodbye to Leverkusen supporters (and the Bundesliga) one last time after Leverkusen’s final home match of the 2011/12 season.
A dark day in Köln history. They were relegated for the 5th time in 14 years after losing 4-1 to Bayern on the final matchday. It was also local favorite Lukas Podolski’s final match for the club. Supporters frustration showed as several smoke bombs were lit towards the end, forcing the referee to suspend the match before the final whistle.
With 29 goals, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar was top goalscorer in the 2011/12 season, equalling club legend Klaus Fischer’s record and also becoming the most successful foreign goalscorer in a single season in Bundesliga history.
Borussia Dortmund received their second consecutive Bundesliga title following their 4-0 win over Freiburg on the final match of the 2011/12 season. With that win they also set a new Bundesliga record for most points gathered in a single season (81)
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