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Bayern Municha s season appears in danger of imploding after coach Louis van Gaal was given a Christmas deadline to turn their fortunes around, while influential defender Philipp Lahm was forced to apologise after being fined for criticising the club in a newspaper interview.

Italy stormed into a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final when Francesca Schiavone outfoxed Melanie Oudin 7-6, 6-2 yesterday.

Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus is close to agreeing to coach Argentine side Racing Club, the former player said yesterday.

Following reports yesterday that Lotthar Matthaus had been appointed the new coach of struggling Argentinean side Racing, the former Germany legend has put the record straight in German newspaper Bold today.

Germany general manager Oliver Bierhoff has defended the national team's decision to stage two friendly matches next month after receiving criticism from Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness.

Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus has revealed he has called off talks with Argentinian side Racing Club over becoming their new coach.

German football officials expressed delight Tuesday on winning a UEFA award for youth team work.

Jurgen Klinsmann is being linked with a sensational move to Segunda Liga Real Betis.

Liverpool v Man. Utd. Click here to bet. Click here to follow us on Twitter! Click here for our special Transfer Centre! Click here for more football headlines! Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is adamant that he does not fear for his job, but acknowledges that his side needs to improve ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester United.

Our countdown of the greatest football matches ever played continues with a skirmish between West Germany and Holland at Italia '90. 37.

The most successful South Africa-based football coach said Tuesday he does not want Brazilian Carlos Alberto Parreira recalled as national coach of the 2010 World Cup hosts.

Striker Miroslav Klose is head over heels after scoring for Germany in their crucial qualifier in Moscow enlarge Lightning, it seems, doesn't strike twice.

Miroslav Klose of Germany celebrates after scoring his team's winning goal. Photograph: Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images Past performance, they say, is no guarantee of future results a ' unless, of course, you're talking about Germany .

In the soccer world, this is a time of cheers and tears, as the round-robin phase of World Cup qualifying comes to an end in both of the game's most powerful empires, Europe and South America, as well as in America's CONCACAF region.

Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus has emerged as the front runner for the Hertha Berlin job following the departure of Lucien Favre.

Sunday, September 27, 2009 BERLIN: Former Inter and Bayern Munich midfielder Lothar Matthaus has shot down Juventus' chances of winning the Champions League.

The famous German defender, world champion-1990, silver winner at the World Cup-1986, Thomas Berthold spoke to Sport Express about the coming match Russia vs.

They have been the curse of the England football team for nearly 20 years. Now researchers think they may have an explanation for why the country loses so many high-pressure penalty shoot-outs. A study shows players who 'rush' penalties have the biggest failure rate.

When September comes around, the sound football fans want to hear is the rousing chorus of the Champions League anthem five minutes before kick-off on a Tuesday or Wednesday night.

HANOVER: Germany coach Joachim Loew singled out goal scorers Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski for praise after the 4-0 win over Azerbaijan on Wednesday, but slammed his side's first-half performance.