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TSG Hoffenheim – The village club mixing it with Europe’s elite
Andrew Delaney looks at the meteoric rise of TSG Hoffenheim who continue to thrive in the Bundesliga and on the continent under Julian Nagelsmann.
Category: Germany
Arrogance at the heart of Germany’s World Cup failure
As Germany return home early from the World Cup, Rob Jones examines the arrogance at the heart of the reigning champion’s failure.
Five signings for Lucian Favre’s Borussia Dortmund
Aniket Kar brings us five new signings that would help Borussia Dortmund rediscover their former glory.
Is Tedesco’s meteoric rise a sign of things to come at Schalke 04?
Paul Little takes a look at the meteoric rise of Schalke 04 coach Domenico Tedesco after he guided the club to a second place finish in the Bundesliga.
EXCLUSIVE: The future of Zeljko Buvac, job interviews and replacing Arsene Wenger
The brain behind Jurgen Klopp’s managerial success has stepped away from Liverpool, Alan Moore cuts through the mud of rumour and conjecture to clear up the situation with Zeljko Buvac.
Continental silverware the real acid test for trophy-laden Bayern Munich
With an unprecedented sixth Bundesliga title in a row, the real acid test for Bayern Munich is Champions League glory, writes Paul Little.
FC Koln – Another Bundesliga club to fall from grace
Andrew Delaney looks at the struggles of FC Koln who are currently bottom of the Bundesliga, facing a monumental task to stay in the German top flight.
Replacing Robben and Ribery – three non-Bundesliga youngsters who could be ideal
With two Bayern Munich legends in the twilight of their careers, George Hartley picks out a few up and coming youngsters who could be their successors.
Borussia Dortmund 4-4 Schalke 04 – A tale of two managers
Paul Little reflects on a Bundesliga classic as Schalke 04 game from four goals down at half time to snatch a point against Borussia Dortmund.
Spooked Bayern Munich turn to Jupp Heynckes
Paul Little discusses the fallout of Bayern Munich’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and new manager Jupp Heynckes.