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2. Bundesliga: Chelsea end Bayern M�nchen's dream

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:32:00 GMT

Chelsea beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties to win the Champions League on Saturday after the two sides had been locked at 1-1 at the end of extra-time.

2. Bundesliga: Fortuna return to the Bundesliga after 15 years

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:50:00 GMT

Fortuna D�sseldorf have followed SpVgg Greuther F�rth and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. The Second Bundesliga team only needed a 2-2 (1-1) in the second leg of the relegation against Bundesliga side Hertha BSC Berlin after winning the first leg 2-1 (0-1) at Berlin on Thursday.

2. Bundesliga: Regensburg gain promotion, Karlsruhe relegated

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:25:16 GMT

Jahn Regensburg are back in the Second Bundesliga. The Bavarian team gained promotion thanks to a 2-2 (1-1) draw at Karlsruhe on Monday. Former Bundesliga side KSC is relegated to division three.

DFB Cup Men: Five-goal Dortmund blast Bayern to clinch double

Sat, 12 May 2012 19:58:00 GMT

Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund blasted Champions League finalists Bayern M�nchen 5-2 in Saturday's DFB Cup final to claim the first domestic double in their 103-year history.

DFB Cup Women: Women of Bayern M�nchen win DFB-Cup

Sat, 12 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The women of Bayern M�nchen have won for the first time the DFB-Cup. The team of coach Thomas W�rle dethroned the holders 1 FFC Frankfurt with a 2-0 (0-0) in the final in Cologne and celebrated the biggest success of the club's history since winning the championship 1976.

2. Bundesliga: Karlsruhe close to stay in Second Bundesliga

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:20:00 GMT

Second Bundesliga side Karlsruher SC are close to stay in the league after a 1-1 (0-0) in the first leg of relegation at Third League club SSV jahn Regensburg. The better position is in the hands of the 16th placed of the second German flight before the second leg on Monday (8.30 pm).

2. Bundesliga: D�sseldorf one step away from promotion

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:19:00 GMT

Fortuna D�sseldorf are only one small step away from promoting to the Bundesliga. The Second Bundesliga side won the first relegation leg at Bundesliga side Hertha BSC Berlin 2-1 (0-1) and can return to the German top flight after 15 years.

DFB-Info: Sportech 2012: Facing IT challenges at big sporting events

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:45:24 GMT

The figures speak for themselves: 1,800 laptops, 4,500 connected terminals, 450,000 incoming e-mails and 15,000 kilometres of copper cable. All this and more went into making up the IT infrastructure at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany�.

EURO 2012: Draxler, G�ndogan and ter Stegen called up for EURO

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:40:00 GMT

Newcomers Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Julian Draxler as well as one-time-international Ilkay G�ndogan were the surprise nominees for the provisional squad of 27 German players for the EURO 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, presented by coach Joachim L�w in Rastatt.

2. Bundesliga: D�sseldorf use its chance and save third place

Sun, 06 May 2012 13:40:00 GMT

After final round of Second Bundesliga Fortuna D�sseldorf saved the third place and the promotion games against Hertha BSC. D�sseldorf achieved a 2-2 against MSV Duisburg. Whilethis St. Pauli got a 5-0 success against Paderborn. But it wasn't enough, the goal difference decided between third and fourth place.

Bundesliga: Who will get place 16 and the chance of staying up?

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

It`s final matchday! On saturday at 3.30 pm cet the Bundesliga have its 34. Round. The big question is "who will be the second relegated team"? The most risked team ist Hertha BSC Berlin, which play against Hoffenheim.

2. Bundesliga: Three Teams are fighting for third place

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:55:00 GMT

Second Bundesliga goes on its final round. On Sunday at 1.30 pm cest three teams will fight for the third place and the chance to promote. Fortuna D�sseldorf hosts MSV Duisburg. If D�sseldorf take three points, they will get that place three.

: Lukas Podolski headed for Arsenal FC

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:59:37 GMT

Now it's official. Earlier today, Lukas Podolski's transfer from relegation-threatened Bundesliga side 1. FC K�ln to English Premier League top club Arsenal FC was announced on Twitter by the player himself and confirmed on the German club's website.

DFB-Info: International Coaching Course About to Kick Off

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The 2012 AFC Batch Course of the German Football Association has come to a close. From 12 - 20 April 2012 the prominent Sportschule Hennef hosted 22 international coaches and football administrators from 17 Asian countries.

2. Bundesliga: Set back for St. Pauli

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:22:00 GMT

St. Pauli suffered a set back on round 33 of the Second Bundesliga while fighting for the last promotion place. The club from Hamburg lost 0-1 (0-0) at Dynamo Dresden. Fortuna D�sseldorf stays in third place after a 1-1 (0-1) at already promoted SpVgg Greuther F�rth.

Bundesliga: Huntelaar sends Schalke into Champions League

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:41:43 GMT

Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored twice in Schalke's 4-0 win over Hertha Berlin to make him the league's top scorer with 27 goals in 32 games. M�nchengladbach's goalless draw at Augsburg confirms their fourth-placed finish.

Champions League: UEFA warning about fraudulent CL-Final ticket sales

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:20:04 GMT

UEFA has been made aware of individuals claiming to have tickets for sale for the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final to be played at the Fussball Arena M�nchen on Saturday 19 May. Such tickets are offered via advertisements and postings placed in various German newspapers and on the internet and more often than not do not exist.

Champions League: UEFA warning about fraudulent CL-Final ticket sales

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:20:04 GMT

Champions League: Neuer the hero as Bayern beat Real on penalties

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:36:00 GMT

Manuel Neuer was the hero for Bayern Munich on Wednesday as his side went through to the Champions League final after beating Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties in the Santiago Bernabeu.

Bundesliga: Fight for direct qualification to UEFA Champions League

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT

On saturday round 33 of Bundesliga take place. Borussia Dortmund had won the championship last week by a win against M�nchengladbach. Their celebrating-tour will start at the relegated team 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

2. Bundesliga: Three teams on a run of third place

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:55:00 GMT

It is allready done: Greuther F�rth and Eintracht Frankfurt had won the right to play in Bundesliga next season. Three teams, named Fortuna D�sseldorf, FC St. Pauli and SC Paderborn are fighting for the last promotion spot.

Champions League: Neuer the hero as Bayern beat Real on penalties

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:36:00 GMT

Manuel Neuer was the hero for Bayern Munich on Wednesday as his side went through to the Champions League final after beating Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties in the Santiago Bernabeu.

DFB-Info: Niersbach: DFB side by side with Federal Government

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach talks to DFB.de about the current situation in Ukraine, the country to host EURO 2012 together with Poland.

DFB-Info: Niersbach: DFB side by side with Federal Government

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach talks to DFB.de about the current situation in Ukraine, the country to host EURO 2012 together with Poland.

2. Bundesliga: Idrissou secures Frankfurts promotion

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:10:00 GMT

After one year, Eintracht Frankfurts awaited return to the Bundesliga is completed. The team from Hesse won 3-0 (1-0) at Aachen thanks to two goals from striker Mohamadou Idrissou. With eight points ahead of D�sseldorf, Frankfurt could not be caught in the standings with two games left after round 32.

Bundesliga: Dortmund celebrate eighth championship

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:30:05 GMT

Borussia Dortmund have done it again: The Westphalians secured the Bundesliga title with a 2-0 (1-0) at home against Borussia M�nchengladbach, meaning they are eight points ahead of Bayern M�nchen with only two matches to go.

DFB-Info: Holtby: "Futsal gives you added control"

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:55:00 GMT

Having overcome his ankle joint injury, Lewis Holtby has fought his way back into FC Schalke 04's starting line-up, or maybe that should read "weaved", with 21-year-old Holtby being more known for his agility and ball-handling than lunges and deft clearances.

DFB-Info: Holtby: "Futsal gives you added control"

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:55:00 GMT

Bundesliga: Wolfsburg leers at Europe, Mainz needs just one more win

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

When Mainz and Wolfsburg open up round 32 of the Bundesliga, two teams will face each other that are in an area of the standings, where many times would like to be - the mid-region. Wolfsburg still hopes to climb up and grab a place leading into the Europe League.

2. Bundesliga: F�rth fears no epic breakdown

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:55:00 GMT

Nobody believes that Greuther F�rth will suffer an epic breakdown down the stretch of this season in der Second Bundesliga. Round 32 opens up on friday, when F�rth travels to FSV Frankfurt and tries to make the first promotion to the Bundesliga perfect mathematically.

Bundesliga: Ra�l set to leave Schalke

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Having played two years for the Gelsenkirchen-based German Bundesliga club Schalke 04, and following a few weeks of considering the pros and cons, Spanish world-class forward Ra�l (34) eventually decided to not extend his contract with the "Royal Blues", as he announced at a specially convened press conference earlier today.

Bundesliga: Ra�l set to leave Schalke

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Champions League: Heynckes: "We'll play for a win in Madrid, too"

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:15:00 GMT

Having beaten Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night, Bayern Munich are in with more than a good chance of going through to the final on home turf on 19 May 2012.

Champions League: Heynckes: "We'll play for a win in Madrid, too"

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:15:00 GMT

Champions League: Gomez gives Bayern victory over Madrid

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:35:00 GMT

A last-minute goal by striker Mario Gomez gave Bayern M�nchen a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Allianz Arena on Tuesday.

Champions League: Gomez gives Bayern victory over Madrid

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:35:00 GMT

A last-minute goal by striker Mario Gomez gave Bayern M�nchen a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Allianz Arena on Tuesday.

Champions League: Breitner: "Odds 51:49 in Bayern's favour"

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

You name it, he won it. As a player, Paul Breitner collected more trophies than many other professionals could ever aspire to, including a world champions' title, one European Championship, a European Cup, multiple German and Spanish championships as well as the German and Spanish FA Cup, respectively.

Champions League: Breitner: "Odds 51:49 in Bayern's favour"

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

2. Bundesliga: F�rths promotion perfect - D�sseldorf lose at Dresden

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:15:00 GMT

Greuther F�rth is the first promoted team in this years round of 2. Bundesliga. After D�sseldorf lost at Dresden (1-2) the SpVgg has 9 points and 31 goals lead over place 3. Fortuna are worried about this place more than ever and ranked on fourth of the table.

Bundesliga: BVB win derby at Schalke, FC Bayern only with draw

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:30:00 GMT

orussia Dortmund recovered to claim a 2-1 win at archrivals Schalke 04 on Saturday that put them on the brink of the Bundesliga title after their midweek victory over seond-placed Bayern Munich on Round 31.

Bundesliga: Stuttgart and Bremen in fight for Europe

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

On Friday VfB Stuttgart and Werder Bremen get together in the fight for the qualification for the Europa League. On Saturday Borussia Dortmund in the duel with archival Schalke 04 has the chance to take the next step to the championship.

2. Bundesliga: F�rth wants to bring forward

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:55:00 GMT

On Friday Greuther F�rth has the chance to bring forward in Round 31 of Second Bundesliga. F�rth plays against FC St. Pauli. Hansa Rostock wants to collect important points against FSV Frankfurt in the fight for staying in the league. In the third match 1. FC Union Berlin encounters Eintracht braunschweig.

Bundesliga: Dortmund set to defend title after beating Bayern

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:50:00 GMT

Borussia Dortmund look set to defend their German league crown after their 1-0 win over title-rivals Bayern M�nchen on Wednesday put them six points clear at the top with four games left. Poland striker Robert Lewandowski scored his 20th goal of the season in the second-half.

2. Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt fail to win, KSC and Aachen victorious

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:28:27 GMT

Eintracht Frankfurt wasn't able to capitalize on leaders SpVgg Greuther F�rth's earlier stumble at Braunschweig. The second-placed team from Hesse had to content themselves with a 1-1 draw at home against FC Ingolstadt.

DFB-Info: DFB presents 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup sustainability programme in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Women's football knows no boundaries, and Abu Dhabi is one of many countries working hard to promote the female side of the sport. Their aim is to create structures which will encourage more girls and women in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to play football.

DFB-Info: DFB presents 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup sustainability programme in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Bundesliga: Battle for the top: Dortmund host Bayern

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The fans of the Bundesliga are anxiously waiting for one match only on Round 30. On Wednesday (8 pm cest) leaders and reigning champions Borussia Dortmund take on their hardest opponent in the race for another championship at home, Bayern M�nchen.

Bundesliga: Sch�rrle saves a point for Leverkusen

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:00:00 GMT

At the end of round 29 of Bundesliga Hamburger SV got not more than a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen with its new coach Sami Hyypi�. Hamburg miss the chance to make an importand step away from the way down area. On sunday afternoon Schalke 04 got three points with its 3-0 success against Hannover.

2. Bundesliga: Can F�rth and Frankfurt take the next step?

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:55:00 GMT

SpVgg Greuther F�rth can make another important step towards their first Bundesliga promotion on Tuesday, when they play at Eintracht Braunschweig to open Round 30 of the Second Bundesliga. The leaders haven't lost for the last nine matches.

2. Bundesliga: Paderborn miss a chance, coach Aussem scores with Aachen

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:25:00 GMT

SC Paderborn missed on Round 29 important points in the fight for the climb in the Bundesliga. On Sunday Paderborn only played 2:2 at 1860 M�nchen. Also with the new coach Ralf Aussem Aachen don't succeeded a victory at FC Ingolstadt. Both teams collected only one point at the 3-3.