Bundesliga
Lewis Holtby and a cascade of trade between England and Germany
For those poor souls whose primary source of post-Christmas entertainment is the machinations of the Bundesliga, January was set to be bleak.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Monday, 21 January 2013 at 1:10 pm
Schalke can prove their potential in the Champions League – if Huntelaar stays
Rarely has the Ruhr been seen as a haven of creativity and artistry. Only on the football field can Germany’s industrial strongholds ever enchant the watching world with aesthetic excellence. But boy how they can.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Thursday, 22 November 2012 at 4:55 pm
Friendly against the Netherlands is a chance for Joachim Löw to restore faith
It is difficult to avoid the conclusion that Joachim Löw is currently enduring his most difficult period of his six years as coach of the German national team.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Tuesday, 13 November 2012 at 2:47 pm
Tackling homophobia, the last taboo in football
The shirts of Germany’s top flight players will this weekend be adorned with a unanimous slogan: “Geh deinen Weg” (“Go your own way”) as part of the weekly Integrations-Spieltag (Integration Matchday). The message of integration is primarily in support of young members of the immigrant community but following an interview with an anonymous gay footballer in the German magazine “Fluter”, it is the homophobia debate which has begun to take centre stage.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Friday, 14 September 2012 at 3:40 pm
There is a darker side to German football – but how best to resolve it?
Hooliganism is a liberally used word, but the behaviour of a number of fans at a number of clubs continually threatens to undermine the privileges which German fans and German fans alone currently enjoy.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Monday, 23 July 2012 at 1:25 pm
Matthias Sammer making waves as Director of Sport at FC Bayern
One of the main orchestrators behind the recent resurrection and makeover of the German national team, Sammer has taken over from Christian Nerlinger.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Monday, 16 July 2012 at 12:08 pm
Stereotypical Germany? With the defence ‘forgotten’, think again
The blunt exposure of Germany’s defensive problems in their last two friendlies has certainly served as something of a wake up call.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Tuesday, 29 May 2012 at 10:23 am
Bayern Munich out to restore broken pride with two finals in a week
There is some concern in Germany that Bayern do not become guilty of underestimating Chelsea ahead of this month’s Champions League Final. Those in West London should be equally wary of making the same mistake.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Friday, 11 May 2012 at 1:36 pm
Marko Marin is a ridiculous signing by Chelsea
For most in Germany, the idea that Marin could become a key player in Chelsea’s much needed revival is as laughable as the idea that England could win Euro 2012.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Tuesday, 1 May 2012 at 4:01 am
From derision to adulation: How Raul became a legend at Schalke 04
His arrival at Schalke was greeted, both in Spain and Germany, with at best scepticism and at worst derision.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Tuesday, 24 April 2012 at 1:59 pm
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