German forward Lukas Podolski, who has been linked consistently with Arsenal in recent weeks, has chosen to focus on his future in the Bundesliga rather than talking up a move to the English top flight.

The 26-year old Podolski appeared on Arsenal's radar in this month's transfer window after disagreements with FC Cologne's management late last year.

When I first started watching football as a child in the mid-1980's FC Cologne (1. FC Köln) was one of the traditional powerful clubs of the Bundesliga. Cologne was the first champion of the Bundesliga in 1963/64 and in 1978 won the "double," which to this day is the pinnacle of success in the Rhein city.

FC Cologne star Lukas Podolski recently revealed that he was considering 'many offers' to leave Germany in the next transfer window, but Bayern Munich head-honcho Uli Hoeness believes that the German International wouldn't cut it in a different league.Last week, CalcioMercato reported that Arsenal and Liverpool were linked with a move for the striker, and I'm sure Liverpool fans would love to see

Set your alarms for early Sunday morning, because a rare matchup between two of the world's most entertaining teams -- and players -- is on the docket.

Barcelona and Santos each took care of business to set up a meeting between the defending European champions and the South American powerhouse in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dismissed speculation that he will move for FC Cologne striker Lukas Podolski in January. When asked on whether he was interested in bringing the German international to the Emirates, the Frenchman replied with a simple 'no'. Podolski has been linked with a move to North London for quite a [.

Bundesliga blog: Can Cologne hold on to their most prized asset in January?

Welcome to our new German football blog, courtesy of BundesligaFussball's Ross Dunbar *** The festive period will bring mixed emotions for FC Cologne boss Stale Solbakken with the January transfer window and the winter break interrupting the league campaign.

Liverpool are apparently one of a number of European clubs interested in signing FC Cologne and Germany striker Lukas Podolski. According to CalcioMercato, the former Bayern Munich striker is a January target for Tottenham, Liverpool, Arsenal, Juventus and Lazio.Schalke are also allegedly interested, and according to CalcioMercato, the German club is willing to pay up to £15m for the 26 year old.

With Arsenal and Liverpool reportedly keen to swoop for the 95-cap German forward when the January transfer window re-opens at the end of this month, Lukas Podolski has reiterated that his future at FC Cologne is undecided.
The Germany international scored both goals as Cologne salvaged a 2-2 draw at Stuttgart yesterday and, speaking afterwards, implied that his future plans were far from settled.

FC Cologne forward Lukas Podolski has indicated that he will consider all his transfer options at the end of the current season, insisting that he can "fit into any side in Europe."

Podolski has been on the radar of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger for quite a while and widespread reports in the English media suggested that Tottenham Hotspur were also keen on signing the Germany international.

FC Cologne forward Lukas Podolski has indicated that he will consider all his transfer options at the end of the current season, insisting that he can "fit into any side in Europe."

Podolski has been on the radar of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger for quite a while and widespread reports in the English media suggested that Tottenham Hotspur were also keen on signing the Germany international.

The top two teams in Serie A square off as Juventus and Lazio do battle in the weekend's top match-up.

There are some games in England this weekend that may spark more interest, but seeing Andrea Pirlo and Juve take on the Lazio squad led by Miroslave Klose and Hernanes.

The Premier League will offer up the latest contender lining up to try and hand Manchester City its first defeat as Liverpool plays host to the Citizens, while Manchester United takes on Newcastle in another clash of Top Four teams.

Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly looking to the German Bundesliga to add more offensive firepower to their squad in the January transfer window.

The Gunners have thrived in recent matches thanks to the sensational form of skipper Robin van Persie as the solo forward but footytatest has revealed that reports in the German media are linking FC Cologne forward Lukas Podolski with a move to North London.

The Major League Soccer playoffs will be in full swing today, taking center stage on a busy day in the soccer world.

The headlining match of the day takes place at Red Bull Arena, where the New York Red Bulls take on the Los Angeles Galaxy in the most star-studded playoff match in MLS history.

Two of the big dogs are still alive in the Carling Cup.

Manchester United and Arsenal each advanced to the quarterfinals of the Carling Cup, with the Red Devils beating League Two upstart Aldershot Town, 3-0, and Arsenal came from behind to defeat fellow top-flight side Bolton, 2-1.

A riveting weekend of international club soccer just came to an end, but Tuesday's slate of cup and league matches provides a chance for some more fireworks.

Manchester United takes on upstart Aldershot Town (2:45 p.m., Fox Soccer Plus/FoxSoccer.tv) and Arsenal faces Bolton in Carling Cup round-of-16 matches; Barcelona returns to action against Granada (2 p.

As far as intense rivalries go, you can't find many more intense than the Rome Derby.

Roma and Lazio always produce some of the most intese matches in Europe, and today should be no different as the Serie A powers collide. Both teams have gotten off to slow starts in league play, and are currently tied on points, but today's derby could help catapult one of them up the standings.

A group of Cologne fans hijacked the Podbielskiallee in Berlin-Dahlem to honor their icon.

Not that Lukas Podolski's performance against Hertha as such warranted naming a street after him, but it was part of a bigger picture. One that could ultimately lead us to world peace.

A group of Cologne fans hijacked the Podbielskiallee in Berlin-Dahlem to honor their icon.

Not that Lukas Podolski's performance against Hertha as such warranted naming a street after him, but it was part of a bigger picture. One that could ultimately lead us to world peace.

Inter Milan is in rebuilding mode under a new manager after a brutal start to the season, and today will offer new manager Claudio Ranieri and his side a tough test to see just how far along the blue side of Milan has come.

Napoli will provide the challenge, as Edinson Cavani and the crew from Naples look to boost their own Serie A title hopes.

• Schalke fans gave Manuel Neuer a warm and cozy welcome. (Dirty Tackle)
• Tommy George spent a weekend of football in Berlin... (In Bed With Maradona)
• ...where Patrick Ebert learned to control his madness. (Deutsche Welle)
• Dortmund woke up in a harsh post-Championship reality.

FC Barcelona is struggling.

Yes, I know that sounds crazy to even read, but by their standards, the reigning European and La Liga champions are struggling after giving up late leads in consecutive draws last week. We will find out how Pep Guardiola's side will respond to those disappointments today when Barca takes on Osasuna in what should be one of today's more entertaining games (if only for the potential for a Barcelona romp).

Dieter Hecking had. Nuremberg won, played well and found their rhythm despite losing all their best players in the summer. Cologne lost, played badly and still haven't found their rhythm despite keeping all their best players.

Four European football games, three different countries, two English munts and a beer bike Standard Liege v Helsingborgs (18:08:11)Roda JC v Waalwijk (19:08:11)FC Cologne v Kaiserslauten (20:08:11)RSC Anderlecht v Mons (21:08:11) Join Millwall fans, Guy and Hutch as they romp through Europe swerving their 5 a day in favour of football and beer.

Bayern stopped reinventing and are themselves again. A premature autobiography by the captain keeps everybody busy off the pitch. Games are routinely won on the pitch. The table is topped. Jupp Heynckes is the coach. Sounds like a short best-of compilation from the past 20 years of Bayern Munich.

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The second week of the English Premier League kicks off this weekend, but it is MLS with the quality match-ups that headline today's soccer on TV.

First-place Columbus takes on second-place Philadelphia in a vital Eastern Conference clash, while FC Dallas battles Seattle in a match-up of top Western Conference foes.

Even though the much-anticipated start to the domestic soccer season in Spain has been delayed by a players' strike, there's still plenty of intriguing matches on the docket for the weekend.

The FIFA Under-20 World Cup comes to a close, with Brazil and Portugal battling it out for youth international supremacy.

Pew, what's that new Cologne? Police in Germany are hunting a small group of fans of FC Cologne who are believed to be responsible for throwing cups of urine and faeces at rival supporters during a league match last weekend. Trouble started early on matchday 2 when a group of Cologne fans pelted police with [.

• Ansgar Löcke recounts his trip to Hanover's first round DFB-Pokal match. (Bundesliga Fanatic)
• Deutsche Welle takes a look at overlooked late blooming Augsburg striker Sascha Mölders. (Deutsche Welle)
• Martyn Fisher wrote a fresh batch of tactical match reports of Bundesliga matches.

• Ansgar Löcke recounts his trip to Hanover's first round DFB-Pokal match. (Bundesliga Fanatic)
• Deutsche Welle takes a look at overlooked late blooming Augsburg striker Sascha Mölders. (Deutsche Welle)
• Martyn Fisher wrote a fresh batch of tactical match reports of Bundesliga matches.

Both figuratively and literally.

The noise surrounding Hoffenheim's sonic intervention on Saturday keeps getting louder. Hoffenheim's groundkeepr, lone perpetrator or scapegoat, apparently had a helping hand and nearby stewards being in the know. He also has been operating his "self made" boom box in previous home games against Mainz, Cologne, Frankfurt and again Dortmund as well though it was never as loud as on Saturday.

It's not my fault if they taste like tofu... I have finally filed a proper report on Gale Agbossoumonde's trial with FC Cologne II. He's already been there three weeks, they are not exactly in any hurry to wave him goodbye and I'm told he has done well there. So far, everyone I've talked to on this says an offer has yet to be made.

AMSTERDAM - Having recently finished with a loan spell at Swedish side Djurgården, US defender Gale Agbossoumonde is currently on an extended audition with FC Cologne in Germany.

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By Andy Brumming

With the start of the new Premier League season imminent, we take a look at some of the comings and goings in the transfer window, and at which teams will be contesting for the title, as well as those contesting the relegation places.

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In: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Carl Jenkinson, Gervinho.

0-1 Gervinho

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1-2 Jenkinson (Own goal) 45′

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The Game After ending the Asia Tour with an easy win and a disappointing draw, Arsenal's pre-season continues today as we travel to Germany to face FC Cologne. With Gervinho and Lukasz Fabianski both in the squad, ...

According to manager Arsene Wenger, the tour in Asia was an encouraging one. Today, we face a tougher test as we play Bundesliga's FC Cologne. As always, please find below links to websites providing streaming services ...

Arsenal will today face FC Cologne in their third pre-season friendly game with manager Arsene Wenger confirming that new signing Gervinho is in the squad. Speaking to the Club's official website, the Frenchman explained that captain ...

And so Arsenal's pre-season continues tomorrow with with a pre-season match-up with FC Cologne (or Koln for the German speaking fans). Arsenal have been training in Germany and this game will single the end to "phase one' of their pre-season training.

Now the reason why Arsenal are playing a friendly versus Cologne is not evident as we have had virtually no dealing with the club in the past.

As Thursday's Round of 16 match against Germany approaches, we're learning more and more about the team that won all three of its group games and outscored its opponents 11-1. In fact, there are a few players on the U.S. team with ties to Germany ...
Midfielder Matt Dunn plays for the FC Cologne Academy and will be squaring off against a pair of his club teammates on Wednesday in defender Mitchell Weiser and midfielder Fabian Schnellhardt.

Mais um jogo do Mundial Sub-17, foi realizado no dia 23/06/2011, na cidade de Queretaro-MEX, no Estádio Corregedoria, onde jogaram as seleções de Burkina Faso (44º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção da Alemanha (4º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções nunca jogaram.
O árbitro desse jogo, foi: Paul Delgadillo-MEX
O primeiro assistente do jogo, foi: Marcos Quintero-MEX
O segundo assistente do jogo, foi: Salvador Rodriguez-MEX
O quarto árbitro do jogo, foi: Ali Albadwawi-UAE
O primeiro gol do jogo, foi de Koray Gunter, aos 4 minutos do primeiro tempo, ele que é jogador do Borussia Dortmund-ALE.