Chris Mcquade

Javier Pinola has received a four-match ban from the DFB after spitting at Bastian Schweinsteiger in Nurnberg's match against Bayern Munich on the weekend. Pinola was not booked or reprimanded for the offense on the day because the referee reportedly missed the incident, but action has now been taken and Pinola will miss out on […]

Despite it being a midweek friendly that many will immediately dismiss, I'm excited about this game. Sweden have picked a strong squad, and Germany are always determined and competitive. Also, this game gives Joachim Loew a chance to see which of Germany's younger stars will be able to make the step up to the international […]

Joachim Loew has picked an experimental side for Germany's friendly against Sweden tomorrow afternoon, with quite a few players winning their first call-ups. On-form Mainz duo Andre Schuerrle and Lewis Holtby are set to win their first caps, as well as Dortmund's Marcel Schmelzer and Mario Gotze. Joachim Loew spoke to the press and said […]

With Dortmund winning on Saturday, it was imperative that both Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich pick up wins to keep the pressure on the league leaders. Fortunately for Die Roten, Hoffenheim suffered a shock one-nil loss at home to Freiburg, which means a climb back up the table for Bayern Munich gets just that bit easier. […]

Over the Weekend and over the season there have been numerous fouls that, taken purely on fact, have been the same but have resulted in differing punishments. I refer to the ‘last man’ foul, or denial of a ‘goal-scoring opportunity’ to quote FIFA’s rules. The punishments meted out in these circumstances have been the same […]

I was thinking of doing a BundesligaTalk FIFA 11 competition on XBOX 360. My first idea was to get seventeen readers and myself to randomly be assigned a Bundesliga side, and then see who comes out victorious in a knock-out style tournament. I'm not sure if you can do it or not, but a league […]

This week's round of Bundesliga action was filled with spectacular goals, and these are my three picks for goal of the week, sorted in no particular order. You can pick your favourite in the comments below! 1. Hannover 96 1 – 0 Mainz: Sergio Pinto Scores The Winner 2. FC Kaiserslautern 3 – 3 VfB […]

Schalke nipped a point against Wolfsburg on Saturday through Klaas-Jan Huntelaar in pretty controversial circumstances. The striker seemed to handle the ball before slotting it into the back of the net, but the decision was not given and the goal was allowed. Since there is always so much debate surrounding these very tight decisions, here's […]

After some of yesterday's shock results, Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim have the chance to capitalize on their rivals' mistakes. Bayern Munich host Nurnberg, and Hoffenheim host Freiburg. Bayern Munich v Nurnberg Bayern Munich will be boosted by the return of both Franck Ribery and Mark van Bommel, but this match will be anything but easy. […]

Today's matches were as surprising as any this season, with the picks of the day coming from Gladbach, who picked up a convincing win away to Koln, and Kaiserslautern, who showed their steel at home against Stuttgart. Let's get to the results. FC Koln 0 – 4 Borussia Monchengladbach Gladbach finally claimed a win – […]

Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund side look nothing short of imperious after another convincing victory. Their incredible domestic form has led them to the Bundesliga summit, where they sit seven points clear of second placed Mainz. Did anyone see this coming? Klopp's side have really come to fruition this season, and they look capable of walking […]

Schalke's struggles on and off the pitch have been well documented and roundly criticized, and it seems things are only going to get worse for the konigsblauen. Speaking to Bild, Felix Magath admitted that Schalke may not be able to hold onto Manuel Neuer and other players due to the club's financial situation and their […]

Franz Beckenbauer's influence on the modern game cannot be emphasized enough. As a player, he is one of the most decorated footballer of all time. Five Bundesliga titles, four league cups and three European cup victories are complimented by a World Cup trophy and a European Championship trophy at the national level – two trophies […]

Marko Arnautovic is amongst the most promising strikers in the game. At FC Twente, he began to show his promise. The young striker bagged twelve goals in 28 league appearances in the 2008-2009 season for the Eredivisie side, and also added five league assists. Many of Europe's biggest clubs took a keen interest in the […]

One year ago today, Robert Enke tragically took his own life after failing to come to terms with severe depression. We pause today to remember and honor his memory, so that in the future tragedies like this one can be avoided. Robert Enke was a professional on and off the pitch, and his memory will […]