2. Bundesliga

Australia international Jamie Maclaren is returning to the A-League, the forward signing a deal to join Melbourne City.

With the world's bee population dwindling, German side St Pauli have come up with a novel way to raise awareness.

Marco Russ Mijat Gacinovic hit the equaliser as Eintracht Frankfurt drew 1-1 with Nurnberg in the Bundesliga relegation play-off first leg.

Jens Todt Jens Todt worked in Hamburg's youth system before leaving for Karlsruhe, where he returns from to become the new sporting director.

Wolfsburg have announced a deal to bring Dynamo Dresden's young midfielder Marvin Stefaniak to the club at the end of the season.

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.