Stuttgart

Thomas Hitzlsperger Former Germany international Thomas Hitzlsperger hopes he can change attitudes on homosexuality in football after confirming he is gay.

Christian Gentner Stuttgart were no match for Bayern Munich on Sunday as the Bundesliga champions held off their spirited visitors and won 4-1.

Luka Modric Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Luka Modric are among the Ballon d'Or favourites, but Benjamin Pavard is backing Raphael Varane.

Robin Dutt Robin Dutt has been confirmed as Stuttgart's new sporting director after agreeing the termination of his Werder Bremen contract last week.

Thomas Tuchel Germany's top-flight clubs learned their fixtures for the coming season as the Bundesliga schedule was released on Friday.

Bayer Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen secured a top-four Bundesliga finish and UEFA Champions League football with a 2-1 win over Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Tom Starke Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes is satisfied with the performance of loan star James Rodriguez, who is still adapting to the Bundesliga.

Holders Bayern Munich will start their DFB-Pokal defence with a trip to 3. Liga side Preussen Munster on Sunday.

Stuttgart Stuttgart's squad were thrilled to show their "qualities" as they claimed their first win in 10 Bundesliga matches, to move within two points of safety.