2. Bundesliga

Stefan Effenberg Bundesliga 2 strugglers Paderborn have sacked Stefan Effenberg after two wins from 15 games in charge in all competitions.

In perhaps their worst nightmare, two 1860 Munich fans had to buy Bayern merchandise.

Ryo Miyaichi St Pauli have snapped up Ryo Myaichi, while Arsenal colleague Semi Ajayi is heading back to Cardiff City on a permanent deal.

Rafael van der Vaart Coach Bruno Labbadia, goalkeeper Rene Adler and captain Rafael van der Vaart could barely believe Hamburg's escape at Wildparkstadion.

Stefan Effenberg After being appointed as Paderborn's new head coach, Stefan Effenberg says he hopes to forge a successful career in the dugout.

Oliver Kirch Borussia Dortmund have sold 33-year-old midfielder Oliver Kirch to Paderborn after two seasons with the club.

Bayern Munich have completed the signing of young Stuttgart midfielder Joshua Kimmich on a five-year contract.

Bojan Krkíc Bojan Krkic was unable to inspire Stoke City to victory as his maiden outing for the club ended in a 2-0 loss to 1860 Munich.

Celtic Christopher Nothe scored the only goal of the game as St Pauli beat Celtic in a pre-season friendly at Millerntor Stadion on Saturday.

Bundesliga The vanishing foam used at the World Cup in Brazil could soon be brought into Germany's Bundesliga.