Nürnberg

Nürnberg Strugglers Nuremberg will fight to the very end as they aim to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga.

Josip Drmic Switzerland striker Josip Drmic is eager to get his FIFA World Cup campaign under way against Ecuador.

The first round of the DFB-Pokal has been plunged into more controversy after Osnabruck and RB Leipzig's fixture had to be abandoned.

Augsburg Augsburg maintained their impressive form in the second half of the Bundesliga season with a 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Mario Gotze scored against his former club as leaders Bayern Munich picked up a 3-0 Bundesliga victory at title rivals Borussia Dortmund.

Makoto Hasebe Japan captain Makoto Hasebe has declared himself fit for their FIFA World Cup opener against Ivory Coast in Recife on Saturday.

Emanuel Pogatetz Bundesliga strugglers Nuremburg have been dealt a further blow with the news that Emanuel Pogatetz will miss six weeks with a knee injury.

Raphael Schäfer Nuremberg's Bundesliga survival hopes have been dealt a blow with an injury to goalkeeper Raphael Schafer ahead of the final weekend.

Makoto Hasebe Japan captain Makoto Hasebe has apologised to the nation's supporters after the side bowed out of the FIFA World Cup.