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Arjen Robben kneeling on the pitch

Soccer

Bayern Munich call on FIFA to insure international players against injury

A serious injury to Germany's footballer of the year, Arjen Robben, has given new impetus to an old complaint from top soccer sides: when a player gets hurt representing his country, shouldn't his club get compensation? »

 
 
 
Michael Ballack in Germany jersey

National Team

Ballack remains Germany's captain, beating out Lahm

Still out of commission, Michael Ballack is set to return as captain of Germany's national soccer team. Coach Joachim Loew chose Ballack over his replacement, Philipp Lahm, who had hoped to remain the team's leader. »

 
 

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Borussia Dortmund players celebrate

 
 

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Photographers surround the Bundesliga trophy

 
 

prospects

Stefan Kiessling and Geromel battle for a high ball

 
 
 
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar celebrates

Bundesliga

Wolfsburg, Bremen and Schalke hope late signings pay off

With the transfer window's close, three of the Bundesliga's bigger clubs have brought in highly touted reinforcements. But last-minute acquisitions sometimes don't bring the intended benefits. »

 
 
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German soccer fans blowing vuvuzelas with the German national colors

Vuvuzelas? No thanks

UEFA has banned the noisy horns that dominated the World Cup, calling them un-European.»

 
 

Champions League

The badges of Bayern Munich, Werder Bremen and Schalke 04 with the European Cup.

Champions League draw

Bayern face Roma, Bremen draw Inter and Schalke play Lyon in the Champions League group stages.»

 
 

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Marco Kurz

Man with a plan

Dancing days are here again at Kaiserslautern, and coach Marco Kurz is one big reason why.»

 
 
 

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