2. Bundesliga

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.

Neven Subotic Neven Subotic made his return to action as Borussia Dortmund overcame 2.Bundesliga side Heidenheim 4-3 in a pre-season friendly.

Marcel Risse Marcel Risse expressed his delight after helping Cologne secure a return to the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win over Bochum on Monday.

Greuther Fürth Hamburg's 0-0 draw with Greuther Furth in their relegation play-off first leg leaves them in grave danger of dropping out of the top flight.

Rafael van der Vaart Rafael van der Vaart conceded that Hamburg need to improve after being held to a 0-0 draw by second-tier Greuther Furth on Thursday.

Hamburger SV Hamburg dramatically preserved their Bundesliga status courtesy of an away goal in a 1-1 play-off draw at Greuther Furth.

Frank Kramer Greuther Furth coach Frank Kramer has called on his club's fans to yell themselves hoarse when they host Hamburg on Sunday.

Yuya Osako Newly promoted Bundesliga outfit Cologne have bolstered their ranks with the signing of Japan international Yuya Osako.

Valérien Ismaël Recently relegated Nuremberg have appointed Valerien Ismael as manager as they look for a quick Bundesliga return.