Hansa and St. Pauli

One of the fiercest rivalries in German football since their very first meeting in 1993. Pauli's left-wing attitude and nationalistic tendencies amongst parts of the Hansa fan scene seemed to "connect" immediately.

Sold out ghost game in Dresden

Because of riots during a cup tie, Dynamo Dresden had to play a league game behind closed doors. Despite the ban, the second division outfit started to offer tickets to the fans. This proved a resounding success: Dynamo announced that they sold any of the 32,066 available "ghost tickets" (which equals the stadium's capacity).

Football beneath the tower

Stuttgarter Kickers are the German club that plays for the longest time in the same stadium. And most likely the only one doing so at the foot of a TV tower.

Chairman on the terrace

For a couple of years now, Schalkes de facto chairman Clemens Tönnies prefers to attend the annual Revierderby in Dortmund with fellow supporters on the terrace. The last meeting has seen smoke and fireworks coming from the away end. And Tönnies starting to take photos of the troublemakers.

Aktion Libero

An action alliance of German sports bloggers against homophobia. More than 80 participating blogs released the campaign motive on their websites. "Our blogs are all about sports and our position is clear: We are against homophobia. Also in football."

Monday, January 30, 2012

Raúl: Goal of the Year / Tor des Jahres 2011

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Raúl's wondergoal against 1. FC Köln earlier this season has officially been selected as "Tor des Jahres 2011" by viewers of the "ARD-Sportschau" (Bundesliga TV show). ¡Felicitaciones!

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy:

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Papiss Demba Cissé

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What can Newcastle Utd expect from their dearly winter signing? Well, first of all, Papiss Demba Cissé is without doubt a very good striker. But then again his ego sometimes seems to spoil his goalscoring skills. By way of proof we proudly present the most narcissistic penalty run-up in football history:



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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Gazi-Stadion auf der Waldau, Stuttgarter Kickers

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Tower and main stand
Waldau-Stadion in Stuttgart is one of only two football grounds (Viktoria Zizkovs stadium in Prague beeing the other one) coming to my mind that are located at the foot of a TV tower. Home team Stuttgarter Kickers, who had two short stints in the top flight in the late 80s and early 90s, are currently playing in the Regionalliga South (level 4). Despite bad success in recent years "Stukis" still attract a decent following.

Kickers use the ground for their home games since its inauguration in 1905, thereby being the German club that plays for the longest time in the same stadium. Nowadays the ground holds 11,410 people (1,068 seated) effectively and it's quite hard to imagine, that it hosted Bundesliga football less than 20 years ago. However, if things ain't working well on the pitch once again, there's still the impressive tower to watch.

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All photos by courtesy of German Football Stadiums website - www.German-Grounds.com
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