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Borussia Dortmund There were much-needed wins for Bundesliga sides Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's DFB-Pokal second-round action.

DFB Pokal Bayern Munich's chances of retaining their DFB-Pokal title were boosted when they drew second-tier Kaiserslautern in the semi-finals.

Jeff Strasser Kaiserslautern have confirmed Jeff Strasser did not suffer a heart attack on Wednesday but will undergo further cardiological examinations.

Manuel Neuer Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola remains doubtful over Manuel Neuer's fitness for Wednesday's DFB-Pokal semi-final against Kaiserslautern.

Bayern Munich will begin their quest for a third-straight DFB-Pokal crown against third-tier Preussen Munster in August.

Second-tier Kaiserslautern stunned Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday to make the DFB-Pokal semi-finals as holders Bayern Munich cruised through.

Bayern Munich put in an impressive performance to reach the DFB-Pokal round of 16 at the expense of holders Wolfsburg.

Hoffenheim Hoffenheim roared into the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal with a 3-1 win at fellow top-flight side Schalke.

Miroslav Klose Germany legend Miroslav Klose has decided to retire from professional football after a long and successful career.