Bundesliga Fanatic

On Saturday, May 25th, Bayern München have a chance to finally add the much coveted and desired European trophy.  The much anticipated all German final is a truly historic occasion for the club and one that can dispel the ghosts of last year’s tragic loss.  Bayern failed to win the trophy in 2010 and 2012 so [...]

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes will take part in his 1000th Bundesliga game on matchday 23. Heynckes played 369 matches as a Bundesliga player before moving into coaching in 1979.  631 matches later Heynckes is one of the most decorated and long lasting coaches in German football history. Only Otto Rehhagel has more Bundesliga matches [...]

2012 was a year to remember in many ways and one to forget in others. Borussia Dortmund made history by winning their first domestic double in club history and really made a name for themselves in Europe in their Champions League campaign this season while Bayern’s dream to win the Champions League on home soil [...]

The teams in the Bundesliga are taking a well-deserved rest after a very exciting Hinrunde. Some of the players who impressed us this season arrived at their new clubs during the summer. After some deliberation and hefty arguments we managed to come up with our top 15 summer signings. Take a look at the gallery [...]

We were in Dortmund during last Saturday’s 12:12 protest. Have a look at our pictures from the event.

This season’s DFB Cup final will be a true showcase for German football.  It pits the current German champions Borussia Dortmund against this year’s Champions League finalist Bayern München in a match that is sure to be memorable.  Cup finals always open the door to the past and in honor of Saturday’s big occasion, here is [...]

Augsburg’s most famous son and one of Germany’s most notable footballers passed away this week at the age of 73 in his native Augsburg due to health complications. Although Helmut Haller grew up and started his career for his hometown club Augsburg he may best be remembered for his memorable performances with the National Team, [...]

In honor of Michael Ballack’s official retirement from football yesterday we journey through the illustrious career of one of German football’s greatest ever players and some of the more memorable moments of his career.  We start at the very beginning of his burgeoning career in which he won the Bundesliga title with surprise side Kaiserslautern at the ripe age [...]

The 2. Bundesliga is just days away from kicking off and hopes to live up to last year’s highly competitive season. Like their counterparts above them, clubs in Germany’s second tier too will take to the pitch in their brand new kits, some making little changes and others being more adventurous with their designs.  Here [...]

As one season comes to an end another is in the early stages of beginning.  A new beginning means new coaches, new players, new scandals and everything else we love about the Bundesliga.  And what would a new season be without new football kits?  Here are some of the new kits you will see on [...]