BERLIN (AFP) – Bayern Munich welcome back Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger for Saturday’s Bundesliga clash at Bielefeld as they look to put their Champions League heartbreak behind them and chase league leaders Wolfsburg.Schweinsteiger scored in last Saturday’s 4-0 league win over Frankfurt, but a knee injury kept him out of Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with...
Robben wonder goal sends Bayern top
Dutch star Arjen Robben hit a second-half wonder goal on Saturday as Bayern Munich came from behind to win 3-2 at Werder Bremen as the German giants went top of the league.Robben’s stunning direct free-kick gave Louis van Gaal-coached Bayern their sixth straight league win while...
Japan to face Venezuela in friendly
The Japanese national team will begin their 2010 World Cup preparation with a friendly against Venezuela on February 2.Although Venezuela failed to qualify for next summer’s finals, Japan manager Takeshi Okada feels that it is a good test as “teams from South America always approach matches wanting to win”.In addition, Okada told reporters that the...
S.Korea outclass Australia
South Korea outclassed Australia 3-1 in a friendly on Saturday in what coach Huh Jung-Moo said was a useful work-out ahead of next year’s World Cup.The South Koreans, who in June won their seventh consecutive berth at the World Cup finals, quickly gained control against the Socceroos when Park Chu-Young scored after only four minutes.The hosts doubled...
Manchester United loan Zoran Tosic to FC Cologne
Manchester United have allowed Serbian winger Zoran Tosic to join German side FC Cologne on loan until the summer.The 22-year-old arrived at Old Trafford 12 months ago from Partizan Belgrade as part of a reported £16.3m double deal that also saw Adem Ljajic join United.But Tosic has failed to win a first-team place since, making only two appearances...
Sir Alex Ferguson relishes Arsenal battle
Sir Alex Ferguson has declared Manchester United's Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday as his club's "biggest game of the season".With leaders Chelsea only one point ahead of United, with a game in hand, and Arsenal one point behind, Ferguson is convinced the game could be pivotal."Looking at the way the league is shaping up, this game on...
Man Utd defender Rio Ferdinand may fight increased ban
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is considering whether to appeal against the increase to his ban for violent conduct.The 31-year-old lost his original appeal against a three-match suspension for an altercation with Craig Fagan during Saturday's 4-0 win over Hull.The Football Association labelled the appeal "frivolous" and increased his ban...