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Pep Guardiola confirmed as Bayern Munich coach on three-year deal • Guardiola to replace Jupp Heynckes in summer • Had been linked with Chelsea and Manchester City Wednesday 16 January 2013 18.05 GMT Bayern Munich have announced that Pep Guardiola will become the club's new coach when Jupp...

German football chiefs hail Guardiola-to-Bayern as Bundesliga boost The ex-Barcelona boss will replace Jupp Heynckes at the Allianz Arena in the summer, and the Hannover president and the DFL's chief executive see it as a positive for the league Guardiola snub a savage blow to 'the greatest...

Sven-Goran Eriksson claims ignorance as 1860 Munich reveal he is joining club The 64-year-old and former Manchester City manager has not spoken to the club for over a month, though they have announced on Tuesday that he will join the coaching staff Jan 15, 2013 5:45:00 PM By Steve Norman...

Wambach named 2012 Fifa Women's World Player of the Year The American forward has been rewarded for her performances over the year by beating Brazil international and five-time winner Marta to the award Jan 7, 2013 8:15:00 PM By Patrick Gleeson Marta, Alex Morgan y Abby Wambach Abby...

Bundesliga wrap: Kiessling steers Leverkusen home 16 December 2012 Bayer Leverkusen consolidated second place with a commanding 3-0 victory at home to Hamburg on Saturday. German international Stefan Kiessling was the pick of the Leverkusen players, netting a goal in each half, while Andre...

Bundesliga preview: Dortmund visit endangered Hoffenheim 13 December 2012 Borussia Dortmund may be playing for little more than pride when they travel to reeling Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Dortmund's bid for a third consecutive title took it biggest hit to date on Saturday...

Bundesliga preview: Leverkusen chasing fifth straight win 6 December 2012 Bayer Leverkusen's match-up at Hannover pits two sides whose fortunes are moving in opposite directions in the German top flight. Sami Hyypia's Bayer are in fine fettle heading into the 16th round of the season, with...

Bundesliga wrap: Dortmund held, Schalke suffer surprise loss 28 November 2012 Borussia Dortmund blew an opportunity to close within six points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich after a 1-1 draw with Fortuna Dusseldorf. Jakub Blaszczykowski gave the champions the lead in spectacular...

Bundesliga wrap: Bayern, Dortmund charge on 25 November 2012 The Bayern Munich juggernaut rolls on after they hammered Hannover 5-0, while Borussia Dortmund overcame Mainz on Saturday. Javi Martinez, Toni Kroos, Frank Ribery, Dante and Mario Gomez got themselves on the scoresheet as...

Bayern need to play more aggressively against Hannover, says Heynckes After unexpectedly drawing at Nurnberg on Saturday, the Bavarians' boss believes that his side needs to show more strength going into their next fixture against Mirko Slomka's men Arnesen: Son a key player for the future...

Bundesliga preview: Gomez in line for Bayern return 16 November 2012 Bayern Munich could welcome back a host of stars including Mario Gomez for Saturday's trip to Nuremberg in the Bundesliga. The league leaders, already with 10 wins from 11 games, could be strengthened by the return of...

Germany boss Joachim Low must change his behaviour, blasts Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness also thinks Bundesliga clubs will reign supreme in several years should Uefa stick to their promise of tackling debt in football & disciplining those that do not Sep 19, 2012 4:24:00 PM By Miles...

Braga 0-2 CFR Cluj: Bastos double earns Romanians impressive away win The Railwaymen arrived in Portugal heavy underdogs, but a resolute defensive display combined with some slick counterattacking play, saw them jet home with a three-point haul By Samuel Tighe Braga kicked off their Uefa...

'It is not easy to win a game like that,' says Messi after Barcelona snatch late win The Argentine spoke of how difficult it is to play against teams that play a deep defensive line, as his side struggled to break down their opposition at Camp Nou Sep 19, 2012 9:45:00 PM By Charlie Scott...

We were frivolous in possession - Ferguson reflects on Manchester United's victory over Galatasaray The Red Devils boss criticised his side's performance after they edged to a slender win over the Turkish champions at Old Trafford, thanks to Michael Carrick's goal Sep 19, 2012 10:40:00 PM By...

Lucescu praises Shakhtar defence after victory over Nordsjaelland The Romanian coach is thrilled that his side have passed their opening Champions League test and singled out the rearguard for special praise Sep 19, 2012 11:25:00 PM By Max Bentley Shakhtar Donestsk coach Mircea Lucescu...

Klopp hails Dortmund's 'intense' win over Ajax The German coach highlighted the steady progress his champions are making as a team after their last-gasp victory over the Dutch Gladbach must not relax, says Max Eberl The club's sporting director says there is collective dismay following the...

Robben uncertain over Valencia return The Bayern Munich winger missed his side's 3-1 win over Mainz on Saturday with a groin injury, and is staying cautious as he looks to recover full fitness Luiz Gustavo: Javi Martinez will definitely help Bayern The Brazilian believes that his new...

Bundesliga wrap: Frankfurt continue to impress 17 September 2012 Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Hamburg 3-2 to keep their perfect start going after three rounds of the new Bundesliga season. Having only rejoined Germany's top flight this season after one campaign in the second tier, Frankfurt...