Nürnberg

Nürnberg Strugglers Nuremberg will fight to the very end as they aim to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga.

Hamburger SV Hamburg's hosting of Wolfsburg on Saturday will see both sides playing for plenty, in the twilight of the Bundesliga season.

Marco Reus Borussia Dortmund's 7-0 thrashing of Nurnberg included two for Marco Reus, whose tally for the club now stands at 100.

Hamburger SV Hamburg have a golden opportunity to kick-start their Bundesliga survival bid when they travel to relegation rivals Eintracht Braunschweig.

Makoto Hasebe Japan captain Makoto Hasebe has declared himself fit for their FIFA World Cup opener against Ivory Coast in Recife on Saturday.

Michael Zorc Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has bemoaned a lack of cutting edge in the forward third in their 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Valérien Ismaël Recently relegated Nuremberg have appointed Valerien Ismael as manager as they look for a quick Bundesliga return.

Marco Russ Mijat Gacinovic hit the equaliser as Eintracht Frankfurt drew 1-1 with Nurnberg in the Bundesliga relegation play-off first leg.

Makoto Hasebe Japan captain Makoto Hasebe has apologised to the nation's supporters after the side bowed out of the FIFA World Cup.

Raphael Schäfer Nuremberg's Bundesliga survival hopes have been dealt a blow with an injury to goalkeeper Raphael Schafer ahead of the final weekend.