The Life Formula 1 Team Oct 31, 2008
Following Brabham s departure Vita tried to sign Bernd Schneider, who resolutely refused to even try the car. Franco Scapini was also approached, but a best placed finish of tenth in a handful of Formula 3000 races meant he was never in danger of being granted a superlicense. (Suite101.com)
Whincup content but NASCAR challenge a future goal Mar 23, 2008
FIVE-TIMES German DTM touring car champion and ex-formula one racer Bernd Schneider took his first look at Mount Panorama a few days ago from behind the wheel of a new Mercedes-Benz C53 AMG road rocket and immediately declared he wanted to race in the Bathurst 1000. The German, a one-time teammate of Mark Webber's in the Mercedes sports car squad, drew comparisons with the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife, noting that Mount Panorama was very exciting but very challenging. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Soccer | UEFA Cup: Bayern advance to last 16 of UEFA Cup Feb 22, 2008
Leverkusen threatened to run riot with Karim Haggui and Bernd Schneider making it 5-0 after 61 minutes before the Turkish side stopped the rot with Ahmed Barusso's late penalty. Hamburg eased through with a goalless draw at home to FC Zurich after winning the first leg 3-1. (International Herald Tribune)
Arsenal's Lehmann to start in goal in Germany's match against Cyprus Nov 16, 2007
The Associated Press Published: November 16, 2007. Arsenal's Jens Lehmann will start in goal for Germany in Saturday's European Championship qualifier against Cyprus although he has not played for his club since August. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
After 3-0 beating by the Czechs, Germany looking for redemption against Cyprus Nov 15, 2007
Captain Michael Ballack, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Torsten Frings and Bernd Schneider are either injured or recovering from injuries. Rookie Jermaine Jones of Schalke also had to cancel because of injury and Werder Bremen midfielder Tim Borowski has been battling a cold. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Beckenbauer thinks Germany ready to take European title Oct 15, 2007
Four other midfielders are also injured Tim Borowski of Werder Bremen (back), Bernd Schneider (knee) Roberto Hilbert of Stuttgart (ankle) and Thomas Hitzlsperger of Stuttgart (toe). In addition, starting goalkeeper Jens Lehmann of Arsenal got a second yellow card against Ireland and will be replaced by Timo Hildebrand of Valencia. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Italy, France chasing Scotland in Euro quals Oct 13, 2007
It will be without injured midfielders Tim Borowski, Bernd Schneider and Roberto Hilbert at Ireland, but coach Joachim Loew will not call up replacements. "We have enough players already in the roster to take their place,'' general manager Oliver Bierhoff said. England can clinch its place with victory over Estonia on Saturday and at Russia on Wednesday, but the second match will be played on an unfamiliar artificial surface and star striker Michael Owen has just come back from another injury.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Germany will be without 3 more injured players for Euro 2008 qualifiers Oct 10, 2007
Tim Borowski of Werder Bremen has a back injury, Bernd Schneider a knee injury and Roberto Hilbert of Stuttgart has a painful ankle, the team's general manager Oliver Bierhoff said Wednesday. Coach Joachim Loew will not call up replacements, Bierhoff told a news conference. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Ballack out, two rookies called up for Germany's match against England Aug 16, 2007
Midfielders: Roberto Hilbert (Stuttgart), Thomas Hitzlsperger (Stuttgart), Sami Khedira (Stuttgart), Simon Rolfes (Bayer Leverkusen), Bernd Schneider (Bayer Leverkusen), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich), Piotr Trochowski (Hamburger SV). Forwards: Patrick Helmes (Cologne), Stefan Kiessling (Bayer Leverkusen), Miroslav Klose (Bayern Munich), Kevin Kuranyi (Schalke). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Stuttgart's Mario Gomez voted Bundesliga's top player of the last season Aug 8, 2007
Second place went to Werder Bremen's playmaker Diego with 175 votes, ahead of Bernd Schneider of Bayer Leverkusen with 156. Stuttgart's Armin Veh was voted coach of the season. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
