Babel asked to explain referee comment

The German Football Association has asked Hoffenheim forward Ryan Babel to explain comments published on his Twitter account in which he criticised referee Thorsten Kinhofer, who sent him off at the weekend.

Hoffenheim snap up Wiese and Derdiyok

Hoffenheim have made two new signings for next season with Germany goalkeeper Tim Wiese arriving on a free transfer from Werder Bremen and Switzerland striker Eren Derdiyok signing for an undisclosed fee from Bayer Leverkusen.

Sigurdsson hopes for Premier League stay

Salihovic and Weis extend Hoffenheim deals

Hoffenheim have extended the contracts of Sejad Salihovic and Tobias Weis until 2016.

Loan star Sigurdsson happy to stay at Swansea

Swansea City's loan star Gylfi Sigurdsson would 'love' to extend his stay in the Premier League but admits his future is not in his own hands.

Schalke to sign Chinedu Obasi permanently

Schalke are to make Chinedu Obasi's loan move from Hoffenheim a permanent one by taking up the option they have to buy the player outright.

Sigurdsson could be sold

Hoffenheim have confirmed they will listen to offers for Iceland international Gylfi Sigurdsson.

Joe Allen eager for Sigurdsson stay at Swansea

Joe Allen has urged Swansea City to secure on-loan midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson on a permanent basis.

Ryan Babel weighing up Hoffenheim future

Ryan Babel will consider his future at Hoffenheim if the club's disappointing form continues.

Markus Babbel appointed Hoffenheim boss

Hoffenheim have confirmed Markus Babbel as their new coach, giving the former Hertha Berlin and Stuttgart coach a two-and-a-half year contract.