German Football News

Bayern Munich back on top

German giants Bayern Munich went top of the Bundesliga for the first time since winning the title in 2008 this weekend -- back where they belong, trainer Louis van Gaal believes.

Ribery fires Bayern top of Bundesliga

France international Franck Ribery fired German giants Bayern Munich to the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday for the first time since winning the title in 2008, beating fourth-placed Hamburg 1-0.

Cologne frustrate record-breaking Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen set a new German record by stretching their unbeaten start to the season to 24 matches on Saturday but missed out on extending their lead at the top after a 0-0 draw with Cologne.

Bremen, Stuttgart boost European hopes

Werder Bremen capped a fine week by winning 2-1 at 10-man Mainz on Saturday to move to within a point of the European qualifying positions in the Bundesliga table.

Bayern back Butt amid Neuer interest

Hans-Joerg Butt will continue as Bayern Munich's first-choice goalkeeper next season, club president Uli Hoeness announced on Friday, despite their continuing interest in Manuel Neuer.

Bosnian referee appeals match-fixing life ban

The Bosnian referee found guilty this week of match-fixing by UEFA is to appeal against his life ban, European football's governing body revealed on Friday.

Bayern face Hamburg as Bundesliga hots up

Bayern Munich face a tough test to keep up with Bayer Leverkusen at the top of the German Bundesliga this weekend as they take on fourth-placed Hamburg at home in what increasingly looks a two-horse race.

Bayern tipped for European, domestic honours

Bayern Munich were tipped on Tuesday to win both the Champions League and the German domestic league after a superb run of form that has seen them win 13 out of their last 14 games in all competitions.

Leverkusen pip Bayern to top spot

Bayer Leverkusen equalled a Bundesliga record of 23 straight games unbeaten on Sunday as they overhauled Bayern Munich on goal difference at the top of the table with a 2-2 draw away to Werder Bremen.

Record-equalling Leverkusen pip Bayern to top spot

Bayer Leverkusen equalled a new Bundesliga record of 23 consecutive games unbeaten on Sunday as a 2-2 draw at Werder Bremen enabled them to overhaul Bayern Munich at the top of the table on goal difference.

Record-breaking Leverkusen pip Bayern to top spot

Bayer Leverkusen set a new Bundesliga record of 23 consecutive games unbeaten Sunday as a 2-2 draw at Werder Bremen enabled them to overhaul Bayern Munich at the top of the table on goal difference.

Cicero author of a double as Hertha Berlin eye great escape

Hertha Berlin, the Bundesliga's bottom club, began to dream of an unlikely escape from the drop after a 3-0 win at Freiburg Sunday that had the air of a relegation six-pointer even with 11 games to go.

Bayern's van Gaal seeks titles, not records

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal said he was chasing trophies, not records, as the German giants' 13-game winning streak came to a shock end on Saturday with a 1-1 draw against local rivals Nuremberg.

Bayern go top but miss out on perfect 10

Bayern Munich went top of the Bundesliga table on Saturday after a 1-1 draw away at lowly Nuremberg but failed to extend their winning streak to what would have been a record-equalling 10 league victories.

Bayern go top but miss out on record win streak

Bayern Munich went top of the Bundesliga table Saturday after a 1-1 draw away at lowly Nuremberg but failed to extend their winning streak to what would have been a record-equalling 10 league victories.

Bayern's Ribery to miss local derby game

Bayern Munich's French winger Franck Ribery will miss the Bavarian club's local derby with 17th-placed Nuremberg at the weekend after picking up a foot injury, coach Louis van Gaal said on Friday.