2. Bundesliga

After being hospitalised at half-time during Kaiserslautern's clash with Darmstadt, coach Jeff Strasser has been discharged.

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

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

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

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.

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

Failing to meet a deadline for payment of a 3. Liga license for relegated 1860 Munich means the former Bundesliga club could drop further.

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

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