Ronaldo key to Portugal's fate

Portugal will face an extremely dangerous Bosnia-Herzegovina in the playoffs. Compounding its problem is that star Cristiano Ronaldo is doubtful with an injured ankle.

Bosnia wait on FIFA approval for Haris Medunjanin

Bosnia coach Miroslav Blazevic is hoping uncapped midfielder Haris Medunjanin will be granted approval by FIFA in time to make his debut in the two-legged World Cup play-off against Portugal later this month.

Bundesliga's Hoffenheim grab Gyau, Renken

Bundesliga's Hoffenheim signs Joseph-Claude Gyau and Charles Renken, two members of the U.S. national under-17 residency program.

Cologne's Milivoje Novakovic, right, challenges Hoffenheim's Chinedu Obasi for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between FC Cologne...

Hoffenheim's Vedad Ibisevic scores his side's 4th goal by penalty during the German first division Bundesliga...

...Nov.10,2009, prior to the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between FC Cologne and 1899 Hoffenheim in Cologne, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Hermann J. Knippertz

...Nov.10,2009, prior to the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between FC Cologne and 1899 Hoffenheim in Cologne, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Hermann J. Knippertz

...goal keeper Robert Enke during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between Hanover 96 and 1899 Hoffenheim in Hanover, Germany. The 32-years-old goalkeeper of the German national soccer team has committed suicide...

Hoffenheim's Vedad Ibisevic, left, reacts as referee Thorsten Kinhoefer shows him the yellow card during the German...

Injured Van Bommel out for up to four weeks

Bayern Munich captain Mark van Bommel has broken his toe and will be out of action for three to four weeks, the Bundesliga club said on Sunday.

Hannover 96 v 1899 Hoffenheim - Bundesliga HANOVER, GERMANY - OCTOBER 18: Steven Cherundolo of Hannover in action during the Bundesliga match between Hannover...

German league sees record 2007-08 revenues

Revenues grew by 10 percent in the 2007-08 season to just under two billion euros with fan numbers also on the increase as stadium capacities grow, the German Soccer League (DFL) said on Friday.

Babbel and Stuttgart pose stern test for Bayern

Bayern Munich marked their winter break from the Bundesliga with some impressive form in friendlies but Tuesday's German Cup opponents Stuttgart represent formidable last 16 opponents.

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).

Seeking solace in - Germany!

Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger wonders if fans will tire of brands and move to Germany.