Fans return to stadiums

Wolfsburg police and Lower Saxon regime issue apologies over treatment of Bremen fans
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Four of nine fixtures sell out in final week
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The Matchday 34 Primer
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Six of nine fixtures sell out in week 33
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The Matchday 33 Primer
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Three of nine fixtures sell out in week 32
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The Matchday 32 Primer
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Three of nine fixtures sell out in week 31
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The Matchday 31 Primer
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Three of nine fixtures sell out in week 30
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The Matchday 30 Primer
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Four of nine fixtures sell out in week 29
Defeated Mittelstädt and Lotka explain decision to lay jerseys before ultras: "The fans gave us everything."
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The Matchday 29 Primer
Bochum installs new monitoring technology ahead of weekend fixture
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Three of nine fixtures sell out in week 28
Haaland aims to play before full capacity crowd: "We've been craving this for two years."
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The nationwide "plans for fans" ahead of matchday 28
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Five of nine fixtures sell out in week 27
Zoller and Riemann react to fan incident: "You have no place in the stadium!"
Bochum-Gladbach abandoned after beer throwing incident
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The nationwide "plans for fans" ahead of matchday 27
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Five of eight fixtures sell out in week 26
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The nationwide "plans for fans" on matchday 26
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The Matchday 22, 23, 24, and 25 attendance figures
Confirmed:
Full stadiums to return on March 20th
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The nationwide "plans for fans" on Matchday 22
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
All nine top-flight fixtures sell out in round 21
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The nationwide "plans for fans" on Matchday 21
Confirmed:
Nationwide clearance for fan re-entry in Germany
Three NRW clubs file legal challenge on fan return
Leipzig set to reclaim fans via legal inquiry
Mainz too confirm increased crowd allowance
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Updates on Germany's loosened restrictions
Frankfurt and Leipzig prepare for 1,000 live supporters
Berlin, Hamburg, and Schleswig-Holstein aim to keep live spectators
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
All four open fixtures sell out on final weekend for fans
Confirmed:
Bundesliga to return to empty stadiums nationwide in 2022
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Matchday 16 attendance figures and the matchday 17 "plans for fans"
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The nationwide "plans for fans" on Matchday 16
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Four of nine fixtures sell out in week 15
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The nationwide "plans for fans" on Matchday 15
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
Two of nine fixtures sell out in round 14
Union President Zingler hits back at Söder: "Football is not the problem!"
Confirmed:
Ghost games in Stuttgart and Sinsheim
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The nationwide "plans for fans" on Matchday 14
Germany announces new federal rules for outdoor events, Söder lashes out at football
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
One of nine fixtures sells out in round 13
Bayern set to play without fans again, reveals Bavaria's premier
Modeste, Schwäbe, and 50,000 fans primed for derby day in the cathedral city
Bundesliga Fan Scene:
The complete nationwide picture heading into Matchday 13
Confirmed:
Zero fans for Leipzig, Aue, and Dresden through December 12th
Bundesliga Matchday 12:
The "plans for fans" across Germany
Kicker Interview:
Local lawyer seeks to steer Bayern away from Qatar sponsorship
Two of nine Bundesliga fixtures sell out in week 11
Two of nine Bundesliga fixtures sell out in week ten
Six of 16 round two Pokal fixtures sell out
Two of nine Bundesliga fixtures sell out in week nine
Berliner Senate and Union Ultras outline compromises on fan return
Three of nine Bundesliga fixtures sell out in week eight
BVB ultra group explains continued absence from home games
Four of nine Bundesliga fixtures sell out in week seven
Köln invite crowd of 40,000 to Fürth fixture
Six of nine Bundesliga fixtures sell out in week six
Six of nine Bundesliga Fixtures sell out in week five
Four of nine Bundesliga fixtures sell out in week four
FSV President Hofmann opens Fan Project Meeting in Mainz: "The return of fans will not happen overnight."
Six of nine Bundesliga fixtures sell out in week three
Four of nine Bundesliga fixtures sell out in week two
Bundesliga Fan Updates:
Köln and Bochum attain separation from incidence rate
Bundesliga fans somewhat tepid to return as only five of nine opening round fixtures sell out
Dortmund enthusiastically raffles off full allotment of 25,000 tickets
End of the incidence rate? Berliner Senate backs Union's plans for fans
Köln close entry to non-vaccinated-or-recovered fans
Kaiserslautern to host 20,000 live fans for Monday Pokal match
Leipzig receive approval for 23,500 fans in first home match
Bobic speaks on transfers and fan re-entry: "Do we really need to take legal action?"
NRW and Dortmund follow Frankfurt's precedent: Vaccinated and recovered get 21,000 BVB seats
All quiet on the Hessen front:
Eintracht proceed with full intended ticket sales for Saturday
Frankfurt takes Hessen to court over fan re-entry: "We must seek clarity and better parameters."
Union President Zingler speaks on fan return:
"We must give vaccinated people back their individual liberties."
Eintracht Frankfurt set new fan precedent:
Vaccinated and recovered get four times as many seats
Bielefeld open up the Alm:
13,750 live fans on July 31st and August 14th
DFL governed clubs permitted 5-percent-quota for travelling fans as of late August
Bundesliga Fan Updates:
Kahn wants 25,000 at the Allianz, Frankfurt launch app, Union set to push for more
Bundesliga announce capacity of 25,000 allowed for 21/22
Watzke bellicose on topic of live spectators this autumn: "Nothing more than permanent fear-mongering and panic."
Gladbach strive for 18,000 live fans to open 2021/22 Bundesliga, Mainz also announce concept
Munich receives approval for 14,000 spectators, all Euro 2020 matches to take place before live fans
Osnabrück hopeful of turning the tables in front of 2,000 live fans: "All we need is an early goal to get the house rocking!"
Confirmed:
Köln to play relegation playoff without fans
Final 15.30 kickoffs:
Two thousand live fans cheer Union Berlin into Europe, Köln live to fight another day
Allianz Arena welcomes lucky few spectators for final day Augsburg clash
Union re-files for 1,500 fans as German clubs will the dam to break
Köln close to allowing in 500 fans for final match
Hertha fan concept wins local endorsement, Germany may be on cusp of loosening restrictions
News Analysis:
Will fans return to the Allianz for Bayern's season finale?
Kohfeldt credits phantom fan support for boosting team: "It touched me and I thank you."
Munich granted extension on issue of European Championship hosting privileges
Revealed:
First FC Union proposal for fans shut down, club maintains concrete target
Leipzig shuts down proposal:
Zero fans for April 3rd match
Report:
Leipzig aim for live fans against Bayern when the Bundesliga returns
Union and four other Berlin sporting clubs await Senate's green light for fan concepts
Germany's "Unsere Kurve" issues stance on proposed UCL reforms
Union Berlin take first step in fan re-entry project this weekend
"Kicker" commemorates one year of football under COVID with player and fan interviews
Gladbach issues full refund to 30,000 season ticket holders
Hertha fans petition and protest for removal of president and sporting director
Hertha encourages fans to paint the town blue ahead of derby day
Frankfurt Chairman calls fan exclusion "legally contestable"
BVB to its fans:
"It's difficult to accept that facts don't count"
DFL accepts restrictions, amateur FAs suspend seasons, Berlin officials plant seeds of dissent
Germany's second lockdown arrives. No Bundesliga spectators through November.
A Tale of One City:
Hertha BSC cancels fans while FC Union Berlin fights on
Bundesliga Round Five:
The comprehensive "fan plans" across Germany
Union Berlin given green light for 4,500 live spectators this weekend
Union files motion to keep its fan concept, Berlin mayor signals he's amenable to "safe" public gatherings
Watzke on second lockdown:
"We at least need the 'ghost games'"
Bundesliga Round Four:
The comprehensive "fan plans" across Germany
"It's an absolute shame":
Bruised and battered Bielefeld prepare to take on Bayern before empty stands
Augsburg calls off fans, Reuter wants different regulations
Mainz to allow in only 250 live spectators for weekend clash
Zero spectators for Germany-Switzerland as Köln locks down
Rummenigge weighs in on Munich fan restrictions, lashes out at DFB over commercialization
FC Bayern fans shut out of the Allianz for another six weeks
Frankfurt-Hoffenheim to proceed with fans despite infection cluster
Kölner boss on fan allowance:
"The proportions make no sense"
Bundesliga Round Three:
The comprehensive "fan plans" across Germany
UEFA sanctions fan re-entry across all its competitions
Schalke-Bremen "crisis-summit" to take place before empty stands
Bundesliga Round Two:
The comprehensive "fan plans" across Germany
UEFA Super Cup:
Broadcasters stay home, fans return tickets, Löw speaks out
DFB Hygiene Task Force criticizes Bayern/Schalke board members and issues warning to Frankfurt
Union Berlin want full capacity crowd on October 25th
UEFA Super Cup:
Some two thousand Bayern fans prepare to head east
Fan News:
Köln cancel spectators, Stuttgart tighten restrictions
Bundesliga Round One:
The comprehensive "fan plans" across Germany
Bayern reverse course, nix plans for fans in season opener
2020/21 Bundesliga to debut in front of 7,500 live fans
Germany gives clearance for nationwide fan re-entry
Leistner incident shines spotlight on fan behavior
Rostock fans appear to flout rules, local officials still satisfied
SV Werder Bremen becomes sixth Bundesliga club to open its doors
Two West German clubs announce fan concepts
DFB Pokal fixtures:
The comprehensive "fan plans" across Germany
UEFA sets Super Cup tickets on sale, Bayern to receive 3,000 passes
Germany again at the forefront as 4,500 live spectators attend Union Berlin-Nürnberg match
Fans in the Allianz Arena? Bayern proceed cautiously
Another fan concept:
Dynamo Dresden try 'infection collectives'
Seifert endorses return of Bundesliga fans and renounces talk of 'competitive disadvantage'
More "plans for fans" as Hansa Rostock announce concept
Bundesliga fans in the stadium? RB Leipzig say "Ja"!
Union Berlin to play friendly in front of up to 5000 fans

Bundesliga News

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Rumor LeverkusenReport: Leverkusen have contacted Thomas Tuchel
SchalkeConfirmed: Schalke lose Zalazar and van den Berg until 2023
BayernNagelsmann says Gravenberch must stay patient
DortmundDortmund hoping to have Kobel and Reus fit for Sevilla clash
SchalkeSchalke fear the worst for Sepp van den Berg
Bayern Nagelsmann on Mané: "He had a liberating moment"
Hertha BSCHertha fans lash out at Windhorst
FrankfurtGötze ruled out against Tottenham
Rumor RB LeipzigReport: Chelsea have deal in place to sign Nkunku
Team of the week Bundesliga Matchday 8Bundesliga Team of the Week: Matchday 8
Bundesliga Matchday 8Baumgart on Modeste: "Tony isn't responsible for the crisis in Dortmund"
Bundesliga Matchday 8Terodde says he may have overreacted in scrum with Gikiewicz
GladbachFarke into isolation after positive Covid test
Preview Bundesliga Matchday 8Werder Bremen vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: Can Farke's side claim consecutive victories?
Preview Bundesliga Matchday 8Hertha BSC vs. Hoffenheim preview: Breitenreiter's side could move 3rd
Preview Bundesliga Matchday 8SC Freiburg vs. Mainz preview: Freiburg embark on a brutal month
Preview Bundesliga Matchday 8Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Union Berlin preview: Can Union remain in top spot?
Preview Bundesliga Matchday 8Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Can the champions return to winning ways?
LeverkusenBayer boss confirms that Schalke match will serve as Seoane's "Endgame"
Bundesliga Matchday 8 Bundesliga Matchday 8Demirović 'doppelpack' and Hahn heroics help 10-man Augsburg overcome Schalke
Post-Match Reaction Bundesliga Matchday 8Farke summons old football saying after defeat: "Better to lose 0-5 once than 0-1 five times."
Bundesliga Matchday 8 Bundesliga Matchday 8 Hertha and Hoffenheim play out 1-1 draw
Preview Bundesliga Matchday 8Schalke 04 vs. Augsburg preview: Visitors aiming for three straight victories

Bundesliga Matchday 8

Nagelsmann on Mané: "He had a liberating moment"
Bundesliga Team of the Week: Matchday 8
Bundesliga Tactics Talk: Round Eight
Demirović 'doppelpack' and Hahn heroics help 10-man Augsburg overcome Schalke

German teams in Europe

Dortmund hoping to have Kobel and Reus fit for Sevilla clash
Union's European woes continue with another 0-1 loss
Köln survive Slovácko second-half scare as Ljubicic brace seals 4-2 win
Freiburg run wild in triumph over Olympiacos

German national teams

Teammates and Matthäus rally around Füllkrug for German national team after win
Bittencourt backs Füllkrug for place on national team: "'Fülle' brings everything to the table."
Kicker Magazine publishes list of five "winners" and "losers" under Flick
Germany's "MLS MVP" lives the dream, yet still dreams of Europe

Fantasy Football

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Fantasy Bundesliga Matchday 8 draft show
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Scout squads for Matchday 8
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Must-haves and differentials for Matchday 8
Fantasy Bundesliga tips:
10 players to consider for Matchday 8

Tactics Talk

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