Reasons why we love this monochromatic Bayern Munich line-up:

1. Their bravery. Each team member is popping his own short tent so that no one is left out in the cold.

2. The team's weekend win provided us with an opportunity to see a Bundesliga height chart. Philipp Lahm obviously sets the standard.

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Reasons why we love this monochromatic Bayern Munich line-up:

1. Their bravery. Each team member is popping his own short tent so that no one is left out in the cold.

2. The team's weekend win provided us with an opportunity to see a Bundesliga height chart. Philipp Lahm obviously sets the standard.

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Clash of the slight 'uns Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben had a spot of handbags with team-mate Philipp Lahm after the Germany international tried to return him to his natural habitat of the treatment room. Lahm's crunching tackle did not best please the delicate Dutchman, who dished out a couple of brutal pushes and a shrug [. Click to continue reading...

Rino fulfills his lifelong dream: opening up a fish shop. Patience & prudence are Arsene's virtues. (SoccerLens) Brazil now looking for imports. (When Saturday Comes) West Ham fans wonder where the oil is. (The DA) Finally, an autobiography worth reading Steve Savidan's. (ESPN) Robben & Lahm also do lipsticks and handbags. Click to continue reading...

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Clint Dempsey, Fulham's best player this season, suffered cruciate knee damage at Blackburn on Sunday and may struggle not only to return for the Cottagers this season but also to be fit in time for the World Cup in South Africa.

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Number 25: Philipp Lahm Position: Sideback/Defender Country: Germany Club Team: Captain, Bayern Munich FC, German Bundesliga American Professional Athlete "Soulmate": Jonathan Toews, Center/Captain, Chicago... Read more Click to continue reading...

Hapoel Beer-Sheva's defense cannot be real. <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kYZ7i1WcW2M &hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0×5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320″ height="265″> The South American team of the decade. Click to continue reading...

Die Band Room77 kennt man in der Fussballszene inzwischen. Vor allem die Fans des FC Bayern München und des Karlsruher SC sind den Musikern sehr zugetan, weil Andy Görlitz, der nach seinen 2 Jahren beim KSC inzwischen wieder beim FC Bayern München unter Vertrag steht, dort in die Gitarrensaiten haut. Click to continue reading...

Short answer is No.

And here is why.

First, it is undeniable that losing Pepe, whom I rate as one of the best center backs in the world, is a big blow not only to Real Madrid but also to his national team. However, losing him doesn't mean that Real must look in the market for a replacement because that's, although a normal reaction, couldn't be beneficial to the club and especially its defenders.

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Bayern Munich crushed Juventus 4-1 in their Champions League tie last night, but what if it continued?

97′ Gianluigi Buffon, still ruing the fact that he was scored on by opposing goalkeeper Hans-Jorg Butt from the penalty spot, vows to take his revenge. He rubs his gloves together menacingly and laughs.

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According to ESPN Soccernet, Manchester City are preparing to make a bid of £12million for Bayern Munchen defender Philipp Lahm. It is reported that Manchester City was at the Allianz Arena last month scouting the club's players.

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Philipp Lahm and Anatoliy Tymoschuck look to the Champions League knockouts......way, way, way over there. Champions League Day 5 Group Stage Click to continue reading...

"I would like to do business, but only if the prices are right and that can be a problem in January," Ferguson said today.

We have been 'warned off' Carlton Cole after reports in the papers reckoned we were ready to part with £20m for the Chelsea reject. Don't get me wrong, he's doing a good job for West Ham this season but Darren Bent is having a better time at Sunderland.

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The new Germany World Cup 2010 Jersey has been released today ( November 10, 2009). The launch took place in the South German town of Herzogenaurach. Skipper Michael Ballack, defenders Philipp Lahm and Per Mertesacker and midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger unveiled the Germany World Cup 2010 kit.The new Germany strip has been manufactured by Adidas. Click to continue reading...

CSKA coach Luboslav Penev suspended a bunch of players on the team recently for late-night partying.
Then the team went over his head and reinstated the guys.
Penev subsequently resigned and the team is not honoring it.
Craziness.
Now some links:

• New Anfield naming rights?

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Kritik wird man nach diesem durchwachsenen 4:0 gegen Aserbaidschan ja wohl äußern dürfen. Auf Neudeutsch nennt man sowas ja auch Feedback das klingt freundlicher. Außerdem wirkt das Ergebnis auf denjenigen, der das Spiel nicht gesehen hat, auch zu gut. Deshalb gibts an dieser Stelle für euch die Spieler noch einmal in der Doktor Fussball Einzelkritik.

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Miércoles 29/07 – Audi Cup – SemifinalesBayern Munich (Muller x 2, Schweinsteiger y Saer Sene) 4-1 Milan (Pirlo)- Once inicialEntre paréntesis los cambios realizados, donde la mayoría de los jugadores actuaron en gran parte de la segunda mitad con excepción del delantero Saer Sene, quien ingresó a los 80 minutos. Click to continue reading...

It was over a year ago that SPAIN made the jump into the WorldFootball elite defeating GERMANY 1-0 in the Final of the EuropeanChampionships. The only goal came thanks to FERNANDO TORRESwho managed to beat defender Lahm to "clip" the ball over the goalie & guide the ball into the net. Spain, European Nations CupChampions 2008, a great SFS Flashback moment to remember. Click to continue reading...

Another week, another rumor linking Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid. Will it ever end? Not until he actually moves to Madrid, which can't happen soon enough for some. But, until he moves, he'll still be popping up in our transfer news and rumors column, along with several other tidbits from around England and Europe.

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From the Joplin Globe:

The soccer programs have been dropped as a cost-cutting measure at Ozark Christian College but no other cuts in athletics are planned, according to Chris Lahm, athletics director.

Even though both men's and women's soccer were cut this month, Lahm said Monday that he hopes the absence of the programs will be temporary.

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From the Joplin Globe:

The soccer programs have been dropped as a cost-cutting measure at Ozark Christian College but no other cuts in athletics are planned, according to Chris Lahm, athletics director.

Even though both men's and women's soccer were cut this month, Lahm said Monday that he hopes the absence of the programs will be temporary.

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(highlights di Bayern Monaco-Barcellona 1-1)
BAYERN (4-4-2): Butt; Lell, Lucio, Demichelis, Lahm; Ottl, Van Bommel, Ze Roberto (Hamit Haltintop), Ribery; Toni, Sosa (Borowski). All.: Klinsmann.
BARCELLONA (4-3-3): Valdes; Daniel Alves, Puyol, Piqué, Abidal; Xavi, Touré, Iniesta (Hleb); Messi, Eto'o, Keita. Click to continue reading...

The fact that Bayern were thrashed by Wolfsburg is no comfort for Barcelona to the build up of this match. As some of the Bayern players revealed, both are different type of games. Gerrard Pique pointed out the important of keeping a clean sheet against Bayern to progress to the next stage. But realistically speaking that could be one hell of a task. Click to continue reading...

Following this weekend's drubbing at the hands of Wolfsburg, Bayern come into the hardest tie of the quarter finals of the Champion's League on a low. Can they overcome the humiliation at the VW to get a result at Camp Nou against arguably the best team in Europe? Yes, they can.

Here's how.

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Según informa El Mundo Deportivo, la secretaría técnica del Fútbol Club Barcelona estaría dispuesta por fin a reforzar la zona del campo que más problemas ha dado a Pep Guardiola en la presente temporada: el lateral izquierdo. El elegido para pelear el puesto con el francés Éric Abidal sería el internacional ruso del CSKA de [. Click to continue reading...

Barcelona are stepping up their quest to tempt Franck Ribery and Philipp Lahm to join them in the summer as Txiki Begiristain travelled to Munich to lay the foundations, if Sport Bild are to be believed. According to the German weekly, Lahm is currently valued at €25 million and has a contract until 2012, while [. Click to continue reading...