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Hamburg goalkeeper Frank Rost feels footballers are being given even less freedom of speech after two high-profile Germany internationals were recently punished for speaking out against their clubs.

The perennial runners-up dubbed Neverkusen have broken the mould but have a lot to do to still be top in May Toni Kroos celebrates victory against MA nchengladbach which earned Leverkusen the title of autumn champions.

The Bundesliga's winter break came just in time as freezing temperatures spread across much of Germany.

Last season's UEFA Cup finalists Werder Bremen swept aside Athletic Bilbao with a stunning first-half display to secure top spot in Europa League Group L. Both Bremen and Athletic had already guaranteed their spots in Friday's draw prior to tonight's clash at San Mames, but there was still first place in the group up for grabs with the German ...

Hertha Berlin have made their second signing this winter before the transfer window officially opens on January 1 by securing the services of Levan Kobiashvili from Bundesliga rivals Schalke.

FANTASTIC FARFAN: Jefferson Farfan s early goal was enough as the Royal Blues booked their 10th win of the season and overtook Bayer Leverkusen AP, FRANKFURT, GERMANY Sunday, Dec 20, 2009, Page 18 Zsolt Low of Mainz, top, challenges Jefferson Farfan of Schalke 04 during their Bundesliga match in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Friday.

Jefferson Farfan's well-worked goal was enough to give Schalke a narrow win over Mainz and move them to the top of the Bundesliga tonight.

Gemany: Schalke rises to challenge Schalke's Peruvian striker Jefferson Farfan and Mainz's Hungarian defender Zsolt Loew vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Schalke 04 vs FSV Mainz 05 in the western German city of Gelsenkirchen on December 18, 2009.

Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has admitted to being flattered by reports linking him with a possible move to Manchester United.

Manchester United target Manuel Neuer said Wednesday he needs Champions League football to fulfill his dream of making the Germany Number One shirt his own, even if that means leaving Schalke 04.

Blues have been looking at Schalke 04 striker Kevin Kuranyi, amongst others, but his asking price is A 5 million and reported salary demands a staggering A 130,000-a-week. McLeish would not comment directly on Kuranyi, but he told the Birmingham Mail : a oeIta s not easy getting players in, certainly ones we think can maintain the standard here, or ...

BERLIN: Striker Kevin Kuranyi scored and set up another as Schalke 04 ended Werder Bremen's 23-match unbeaten run with a 2-0 win on Saturday to move into second place in the Bundesliga.

Comment about "Schalke end Bremen's unbeaten run to go second" Phone Name Comment 0 Football - In Germany Schalke end Bremen's unbeaten run to go second Schalke 04's Rafinha battles for possession with Mesut Ozil, of Werder Bremen.

Schalke 04 ended Werder Bremen's run of 23 competitive games without defeat on Saturday with a 2-0 victory in Bremen.

Manuel Neuer His club, Schalke, deny it, but reports indicate that Ferguson's search for a long-term successor to Edwin van der Sar may end with German international goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

Bayer Leverkusen could go six points clear overnight at the top of the German Bundesliga with a win at bottom club Hertha Berlin on Friday evening.

PETER LOVENKRANDS is haunted by memories of playing in a team who lost the league title after being streets ahead of their nearest rivals.

Schalke moved up to third in the Bundesliga thanks to a workmanlike performance in beating struggling Hertha Berlin 2-0. Kevin Kuranyi's 100th Bundesliga goal put the Royal Blues in front on the hour mark and a stoppage-time penalty from Rafinha sealed the win.

Bremen, who now have a 23-match unbeaten streak in all competitions, lacked the creativity of midfielder Mesut Ozil, who was out with influenza.

Ex-Germany striker Kevin Kuranyi scored his 100th Bundesliga goal on Sunday to seal Schalke 04's 2-0 win over Hertha Berlin which put the Royal Blues third behind league leaders Leverkusen.