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"GOAL!" - The Bundesliga magazine
"GOAL! The Bundesliga Magazine" is the DFL's worldwide TV programme, offering an international audience a unique weekly perspective on German football. There are in-depth previews of the upcoming league action, exclusive interviews and much more besides. Previews from bundesliga.de.
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Finland's finest finds his feet >
Teemu Pukki's committed displays quickly earned him the adulation of the Schalke 04 faithful. But what more do we know of the Finnish striker? bundesliga.de did some digging and compiled ten interesting facts might not have known about the likeable Scandinavian.
Teemu Pukki's committed displays quickly earned him the adulation of the Schalke 04 faithful. But what more do we know of the Finnish striker? bundesliga.de did some digging and compiled ten interesting facts might not have known about the likeable Scandinavian.
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Player, coach, sporting director >
This week's edition of 'GOAL! The Bundesliga magazine' features an exclusive interview with SV Werder Bremen sporting director Klaus Allofs, one of the most recognisable 'behind the scenes' figures in German football.
This week's edition of 'GOAL! The Bundesliga magazine' features an exclusive interview with SV Werder Bremen sporting director Klaus Allofs, one of the most recognisable 'behind the scenes' figures in German football.
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'There's always pressure at Bayern' >
After losing to Borussia Mönchengladbach for the second time this season, FC Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos speaks about his side's performance, Manuel Neuer's déjà vu against the Foals and the demands of playing at the Rekordmeister.
After losing to Borussia Mönchengladbach for the second time this season, FC Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos speaks about his side's performance, Manuel Neuer's déjà vu against the Foals and the demands of playing at the Rekordmeister.
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New Wolves in the pack >
Following an intense period of activity in the winter transfer market, VfL Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath handed five of his newest recruits their competitive debuts against Köln. bundesliga.de takes a look at how the new boys fared.
Following an intense period of activity in the winter transfer market, VfL Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath handed five of his newest recruits their competitive debuts against Köln. bundesliga.de takes a look at how the new boys fared.
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Ten things about... Thorsten Fink >
Hamburger SV boss Thorsten Fink has every reason to be optimistic heading into the second half of the season having led the Red Shorts to eight games unbeaten. bundesliga.de presents ten things you may or may not have known about the 44-year-old.
Hamburger SV boss Thorsten Fink has every reason to be optimistic heading into the second half of the season having led the Red Shorts to eight games unbeaten. bundesliga.de presents ten things you may or may not have known about the 44-year-old.
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Reinforcements have arrived >
Another busy winter means another host of new arrivals in the Bundesliga, where fans are looking forward to seeing the likes of Ricardo Rodriguez, Alexander Ring and Vieirinha in action very soon indeed.
Another busy winter means another host of new arrivals in the Bundesliga, where fans are looking forward to seeing the likes of Ricardo Rodriguez, Alexander Ring and Vieirinha in action very soon indeed.
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A season of superlatives so far >
Following a thrilling 2010/11 edition, few were expecting the 50th Bundesliga campaign to trump its predecessor. However, at the halfway stage, there's already plenty of stats to suggest that this could be the best season ever.
Following a thrilling 2010/11 edition, few were expecting the 50th Bundesliga campaign to trump its predecessor. However, at the halfway stage, there's already plenty of stats to suggest that this could be the best season ever.
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Kings of their trade >
bundesliga.de presents the top goalscorers from every season since the league's inception in 1963, including some historic images and interesting facts.
bundesliga.de presents the top goalscorers from every season since the league's inception in 1963, including some historic images and interesting facts.
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The deadly 'Hunter' >
Following a respectable debut campaign last year, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is showing his true colours this time around, helping to shoot Schalke up the table. We take a look at the best pictures of the devasting Dutchman.
Following a respectable debut campaign last year, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is showing his true colours this time around, helping to shoot Schalke up the table. We take a look at the best pictures of the devasting Dutchman.
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'You'll need to ask Santa Claus' >
1. FC Köln's Lukas Podolski about the spectacular scoring streak that has lifted him up the goalscorer charts and has helped the Billy Goats to their best Bundesliga start in more than a decade.
1. FC Köln's Lukas Podolski about the spectacular scoring streak that has lifted him up the goalscorer charts and has helped the Billy Goats to their best Bundesliga start in more than a decade.
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A captain without the armband >
William Kvist has been a revelation at VfB Stuttgart since his arrival from FC Copenhagen over the summer. bundesliga.de presents ten interesting facts you might not have known about the Danish midfield motor.
William Kvist has been a revelation at VfB Stuttgart since his arrival from FC Copenhagen over the summer. bundesliga.de presents ten interesting facts you might not have known about the Danish midfield motor.
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Kehl: "The rewards come in May" >
bundesliga.de caught up with Borussia Dortmund captain Sebastian Kehl for an exclusive interview following the reigning champions' excellent run of form, which took in victories over Bayern, Schalke and Gladbach.
bundesliga.de caught up with Borussia Dortmund captain Sebastian Kehl for an exclusive interview following the reigning champions' excellent run of form, which took in victories over Bayern, Schalke and Gladbach.
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Ups and downs >
Mike Hanke scored his first goals of the season to set Borussia Mönchengladbach on the way to a resounding 3-0 victory over 1. FC Köln. We present ten little known facts about the striker, who has experienced plenty of highs and lows along the way.
Mike Hanke scored his first goals of the season to set Borussia Mönchengladbach on the way to a resounding 3-0 victory over 1. FC Köln. We present ten little known facts about the striker, who has experienced plenty of highs and lows along the way.
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Dominant Dortmund >
Borussia Dortmund against FC Schalke 04 has been branded 'the mother of all derbies' for good reason, with emotions running high in the battle for local superiority. Saturday's fiercely fought match was no exception - and here are the pictures to prove it.
Borussia Dortmund against FC Schalke 04 has been branded 'the mother of all derbies' for good reason, with emotions running high in the battle for local superiority. Saturday's fiercely fought match was no exception - and here are the pictures to prove it.
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Royal Blue evergreen >
An undisputed star of the world game, Raul is showing no signs of slowing down and has been pivotal to Schalke's resurgence this season. A background look at the career of the veteran Spanish scoring ace.
An undisputed star of the world game, Raul is showing no signs of slowing down and has been pivotal to Schalke's resurgence this season. A background look at the career of the veteran Spanish scoring ace.
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Meet the neighbours >
The Matchday 14 programme has no less than three big derby head-to-heads in store. History, they say, counts for nothing in these full-blooded encounters, but here are a few statistical pointers on how games past have panned out.
The Matchday 14 programme has no less than three big derby head-to-heads in store. History, they say, counts for nothing in these full-blooded encounters, but here are a few statistical pointers on how games past have panned out.
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Game of the season >
It's league leaders Bayern Munich against second-place champions Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 13. Here's a look at how both of these heavyweight protagonists are shaping up in key positions from back to front ahead of the match.
It's league leaders Bayern Munich against second-place champions Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 13. Here's a look at how both of these heavyweight protagonists are shaping up in key positions from back to front ahead of the match.
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Making his mark >
Kaiserslautern rushed through the loan signing of Dorge Kouemaha after Adam Nemec injured himself in a freak accident. Now, the much-travelled Cameroonian frontman is leading the line for the ever-improving Red Devils.
Kaiserslautern rushed through the loan signing of Dorge Kouemaha after Adam Nemec injured himself in a freak accident. Now, the much-travelled Cameroonian frontman is leading the line for the ever-improving Red Devils.
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'A huge opportunity' >
Bayer 04 Leverkusen's Lars Bender has been a cornerstone in the Werkself midfield this season, starting in all domestic and European fixtures. The 21-year-old analyses his side's form so far and looks ahead to the Champions League tie in Valencia.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen's Lars Bender has been a cornerstone in the Werkself midfield this season, starting in all domestic and European fixtures. The 21-year-old analyses his side's form so far and looks ahead to the Champions League tie in Valencia.
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'Our Uwe' turns 75 >
Hamburger SV and Germany legend Uwe Seeler scored 137 goals in the Bundesliga and appeared at four World Cups. With the affable former striker set to turn 75, we take a pictorial look back on his illustrious career.
Hamburger SV and Germany legend Uwe Seeler scored 137 goals in the Bundesliga and appeared at four World Cups. With the affable former striker set to turn 75, we take a pictorial look back on his illustrious career.
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A different perspective >
Stale Solbakken got off to a rocky start as new head coach of 1. FC Köln, but his system is starting to bear fruit. Here's a background look at the former Norway international who aims to get the Billy Goats back towards the top of the Bundesliga tree.
Stale Solbakken got off to a rocky start as new head coach of 1. FC Köln, but his system is starting to bear fruit. Here's a background look at the former Norway international who aims to get the Billy Goats back towards the top of the Bundesliga tree.
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Footballing Gods aren't Bayern fans >
Despite looking despairingly skywards at one point against Hannover, midfield maestro Bastian Schweinsteiger remains upbeat as he discusses FC Bayern's title chances on the back of their first defeat in eight matches.
Despite looking despairingly skywards at one point against Hannover, midfield maestro Bastian Schweinsteiger remains upbeat as he discusses FC Bayern's title chances on the back of their first defeat in eight matches.
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"We shot ourselves in the foot" >
Following a third consecutive loss to 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Schalke 04 captain Benedikt Höwedes discusses the reasons for falling short against the Red Devils and Schalke's new ‘fun-loving' head coach.
Following a third consecutive loss to 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Schalke 04 captain Benedikt Höwedes discusses the reasons for falling short against the Red Devils and Schalke's new ‘fun-loving' head coach.
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New era at Hamburg? >
Thorsten Fink is the new man in the coaching hot seat at Hamburger SV and the former FC Bayern midfielder is aiming high with the Red Shorts. Here's a pictorial look at Fink's career on the pitch and in the dugout to date.
Thorsten Fink is the new man in the coaching hot seat at Hamburger SV and the former FC Bayern midfielder is aiming high with the Red Shorts. Here's a pictorial look at Fink's career on the pitch and in the dugout to date.
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Tattoos and shoes >
Jerome Boateng only returned to the Bundesliga in the summer but is already establishing himself as an integral part of Bayern Munich's defence. We reveal ten little known facts about the 23-year-old.
Jerome Boateng only returned to the Bundesliga in the summer but is already establishing himself as an integral part of Bayern Munich's defence. We reveal ten little known facts about the 23-year-old.
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"Through a hole in the fence" >
Former Werder Bremen chairman Jürgen L. Born sheds some light on how he discovered the Bundesliga's top foreign goalscorer Claudio Pizarro back when the striker was still an unknown Peruvian 19-year-old.
Former Werder Bremen chairman Jürgen L. Born sheds some light on how he discovered the Bundesliga's top foreign goalscorer Claudio Pizarro back when the striker was still an unknown Peruvian 19-year-old.
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The fastest rapper in town >
Ryan Babel is regaining the form that made him one of the game's most coveted prospects a few years ago: and it's the Bundesliga and, above all,1899 Hoffenheim who are benefiting from the Dutch forward's renaissance.
Ryan Babel is regaining the form that made him one of the game's most coveted prospects a few years ago: and it's the Bundesliga and, above all,1899 Hoffenheim who are benefiting from the Dutch forward's renaissance.
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Back in the groove >
After a shaky start to 2011-12, 1. FC Köln have been getting up an impressive head of steam in recent weeks and Lukas Podolski has been leading the charge from the front. A pictorial look at one of the city's favourites sons.
After a shaky start to 2011-12, 1. FC Köln have been getting up an impressive head of steam in recent weeks and Lukas Podolski has been leading the charge from the front. A pictorial look at one of the city's favourites sons.
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You can't coach greatness >
We look back on the illustrious career of the original 'football professor' and coaching legend Dettmar Cramer with a trip through the ages in picture format of the distinguished former European Champion.
We look back on the illustrious career of the original 'football professor' and coaching legend Dettmar Cramer with a trip through the ages in picture format of the distinguished former European Champion.
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'That was almost perfect' >
FC Bayern midfielder Toni Kroos talks to bundesliga.com about the league leaders recent defeat of Schalke 04 and his development under new head coach Jupp Heynckes.
FC Bayern midfielder Toni Kroos talks to bundesliga.com about the league leaders recent defeat of Schalke 04 and his development under new head coach Jupp Heynckes.
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'Loss won't set us back' >
FC Schalke 04 and Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Hunterlaar sits down with bundesliga.com to discuss his side's recent defeat to VfL Wolfsburg and the Royal Blues' busy schedule.
FC Schalke 04 and Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Hunterlaar sits down with bundesliga.com to discuss his side's recent defeat to VfL Wolfsburg and the Royal Blues' busy schedule.
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Borussia settling in at the top >
Borussia Mönchengladbach's success story is still in full flow. Thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win over 1. FC Kaiserslautern die Fohlen have ten points to their name after five matches and are doing well to stay in touch with the top two from Munich and Bremen.
Borussia Mönchengladbach's success story is still in full flow. Thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win over 1. FC Kaiserslautern die Fohlen have ten points to their name after five matches and are doing well to stay in touch with the top two from Munich and Bremen.
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One of the true greats >
FC Bayern Munich and Germany legend Paul Breitner turned 60 on 5 September. We present some of the most enduring images from the former world and European champion's remarkable career.
FC Bayern Munich and Germany legend Paul Breitner turned 60 on 5 September. We present some of the most enduring images from the former world and European champion's remarkable career.
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'The mother of all games' >
Ever since FC Bayern Munich relinquished a 3-0 lead to go down 7-4 at 1. FC Kaiserslautern during the 1973/74 season, the two clubs have shared an intense rivalry. bundesliga.com takes a look at five of the best...
Ever since FC Bayern Munich relinquished a 3-0 lead to go down 7-4 at 1. FC Kaiserslautern during the 1973/74 season, the two clubs have shared an intense rivalry. bundesliga.com takes a look at five of the best...
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Return of 'the Hammer' >
Thomas Hitzlsperger, he of the famously ferocious shot, is back in the Bundesliga with VfL Wolfsburg. The 29-year-old midfielder is as ambitious as ever and believes that Felix Magath is just the man to lead the Wolves back to the top.
Thomas Hitzlsperger, he of the famously ferocious shot, is back in the Bundesliga with VfL Wolfsburg. The 29-year-old midfielder is as ambitious as ever and believes that Felix Magath is just the man to lead the Wolves back to the top.
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Marin making his mark >
Werder Bremen are showing signs of getting back to their free-scoring form of old and Marko Marin is playing his part in the process. Here's the gifted Germany international in interview.
Werder Bremen are showing signs of getting back to their free-scoring form of old and Marko Marin is playing his part in the process. Here's the gifted Germany international in interview.
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An Italian-Brazilian in Cologne >
Pedro Geromel has held the 1. FC Köln defence together for over three years now. In recognition of his consistently solid displays, the Brazilian was handed the captain's armband by new coach Stale Solbakken over the summer.
Pedro Geromel has held the 1. FC Köln defence together for over three years now. In recognition of his consistently solid displays, the Brazilian was handed the captain's armband by new coach Stale Solbakken over the summer.
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Solbakken takes the blame >
1. FC Köln couldn't have asked for a worse start to the season as they crashed to a 3-0 defeat against VfL Wolfsburg. Stale Solbakken puts the blame on himself after a truly disappointing season opener.
1. FC Köln couldn't have asked for a worse start to the season as they crashed to a 3-0 defeat against VfL Wolfsburg. Stale Solbakken puts the blame on himself after a truly disappointing season opener.
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New club, new start >
The summer break brought an influx of exciting new faces into the Bundesliga as every club strengthened in the hope of a successful 2011/12 campaign. Here's a look at how the new boys fare on the opening day?
The summer break brought an influx of exciting new faces into the Bundesliga as every club strengthened in the hope of a successful 2011/12 campaign. Here's a look at how the new boys fare on the opening day?
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Facts, figures and records >
The 48th edition of the Bundesliga will live long in the memory: Dortmund's runaway title, surprise packages Hannover, Mainz and Nürnberg and of course Frankfurt's historic demise.
The 48th edition of the Bundesliga will live long in the memory: Dortmund's runaway title, surprise packages Hannover, Mainz and Nürnberg and of course Frankfurt's historic demise.
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Dortmund celebrates title win >
With the Bundesliga plate now firmly in the possession of Borussia Dortmund, the rest of Germany is quickly getting to know the party animal that is Kevin Großkreutz.
With the Bundesliga plate now firmly in the possession of Borussia Dortmund, the rest of Germany is quickly getting to know the party animal that is Kevin Großkreutz.
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Bring it on! >
Borussia Dortmund formally receive the championship plate at close of play on Matchday 34. The coveted "salad dish" dates back to 1949, and has already undergone a couple of revamps to make space for the names of all the title winners.
Borussia Dortmund formally receive the championship plate at close of play on Matchday 34. The coveted "salad dish" dates back to 1949, and has already undergone a couple of revamps to make space for the names of all the title winners.
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