Löw ready for new and improved England

Germany coach Joachim Löw feels England are "the strongest they have been for years" as the two countries prepare for their friendly meeting at Berlin's Olympiastadion on Wednesday.

Jol hails Villa as a better side than Arsenal

Hamburg boss Martin Jol got in a dig at his old rivals on Tuesday as he claimed Aston Villa "are better than Arsenal''.

Hamburg SV v Aston Villa: Preview

...they spend the winter break lying in fourth position in the Bundesliga, just two points behind leaders Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich

TSG Hoffenheim 1-1 Schalke 04: Hoff stay top

Hoffenheim failed to make use of a two-man advantage in gaining just a draw at home against Schalke but will spend the winter break as Bundesliga leaders.

The Hoffenheim players celebrate their draw

Bundesliga: Late goal for Stuttgart denies Bayern

Ten-men Bayern Munich moved to the top of the Bundesliga for at least 24 hours after a battling 2-2 draw at Stuttgart on Saturday.

VfB Stuttgart 2-2 Bayern Munich

...on the stroke of half-time.The point was enough to take Jurgen Klinsmann's side above Hoffenheim at the top, but they could slip back down to second if the Bundesliga newcomers avoid defeat...

VfB Stuttgart v Bayern Munich: Preview

...it has been all smiles in Munich, who last Friday drew level on points with league leaders Hoffenheim thanks to a 1-0 victory.Their confidence received a further boost on Wednesday when they posted...

Hamburg SV v Eintracht Frankfurt: Preview

...sporting director Dietmar Beiersdorfer.The fifth-placed northerners will be determined to keep close to league leaders Hoffenheim and, in order to do so, Beiersdorfer wants them to confirm the good form shown in last...

Hertha Berlin v Karlsruhe: Preview

...call - until Christmas. Ask me again in January.''With just four points between them and league leaders Hoffenheim, a victory over struggling Karlsruhe - who snapped a nine-game winless run with a 1-0 defeat...

Bundesliga: Bayern eye top spot before break

Bayern Munich could head the Bundesliga standings for the first time this season and go into the break as winter champions if they win at Stuttgart on Saturday (1430 GMT).

Hoffenheim swoop for free agent Hildebrand

Bundesliga leaders Hoffenheim have reached a deal to sign former Germany goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand.

Lyon v Bayern Munich: Preview

...suspended, meaning Sidney Govou is likely to take the captain's armband.Bayern, 2-1 winners over Hoffenheim in a top-of-the-table Bundesliga clash last Friday, travel with a fully-fit squad of...

Hoeness hits out at Hoffenheim

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has hit out at Hoffenheim coach Ralf Rangnick, claiming he could be preventing the club from getting even better.

Americans Abroad roundup

Ravi Ubha takes a brief look at recent notable performances by U.S. players in Europe.