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December 31, 2009 Bayern deny Ribery to Real deal already done Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has rejected claims a deal has already been struck with Real Madrid for the sale of Franck Ribery in the summer for a sum in the region of 55 million euros (£49.1 million).

December 30, 2009 Schalke puzzled by Rafinha's unexplained absence Schalke returned to training this morning without Brazilian defender Rafinha, who had provided no excuse for not reporting back from the Christmas holidays on time.

December 27, 2009 Rost feels players not allowed to express opinions Hamburg goalkeeper Frank Rost feels footballers are being given even less freedom of speech after two high-profile Germany internationals were recently punished for speaking out against their clubs.

Luca Toni determined to seal AS Roma switch Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni has set his sights on a return to Serie A with Roma this winter, although a deal has yet to be concluded.

December 24, 2009 Lehmann may face court over glasses ''theft'' Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann may be taken to court for theft after he took a pair of glasses from a fan following a recent Bundesliga fixture.

December 22, 2009 Nurnberg name Hecking as their new head coach Bundesliga strugglers Nurnberg named Dieter Hecking as their new coach on Tuesday. The 45-year old replaces Michael Oenning, who was sacked on Wednesday with the club second from bottom of the table.

Van Bommel ready to pen new Bayern deal Bayern Munich captain Mark van Bommel wants a new contract with the club next season and hinted he would like to end his career in Bavaria.

Freiburg sign former Rangers midfielder Namouchi Freiburg have signed Tunisia midfielder Hamed Namouchi until the end of the season. The 25-year-old left Lorient in the summer.

New Wolfsburg chief backs head coach Veh Wolfsburg's new managing director Dieter Hoeness has assured coach Armin Veh his position is safe. Hoeness, who ended a 13-year spell as general manager of Hertha Berlin in the summer, has signed a three-year contract.

December 21, 2009 Hoeness set to return to football with Wolfsburg Dieter Hoeness is preparing to make his return to football by becoming the new general manager of Wolfsburg, according to reports.

December 20, 2009 Bayern invite offers for wantaway striker Toni Italian striker Luca Toni could be on his way out of Bayern Munich, club president Uli Hoeness said on Sunday.

FC Cologne 3-0 Nurnberg

Bundesliga: Ten-man Hamburg hang on for win Hamburg survived for almost an hour with 10 men to secure a Bundesliga victory over northern German rivals Werder Bremen.

Hamburg SV 2-1 Werder Bremen