Furious Rummenigge slams Bayern for late lapse Nov 17, 2008
Second-placed Hoffenheim had a tough time as guests Wolfsburg fought back twice before the home side sealed a 3-2 win with Bosnia striker Vedad Ibisevic scoring his 14th goal in 13 games to remain the league s top scorer. Two goals in three minutes gave Hertha Berlin a 2-1 win over Hamburg at Berlin s Olympic Stadium to fire the home side to fourth in the table. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Gladbach hold giants as Bayer stay top Nov 16, 2008
Second-placed Hoffenheim had a tough time as guests Wolfsburg twice equalised as the scores were locked 2-2 at half-time. Bosnia striker Vedad Ibisevic scored his 14th goal in 13 games to remain the leagues top scorer to put Hoffenheim ahead on 23 minutes, only for Brazilian Grafite to equalise for Wolfsburg four minutes later ... Hoffenheims own Brazilian midfielder Carlos Eduardo restored the lead on 37 minutes only for Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko to equalise four minutes later. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Loew set to hand debut to keeper Wiese Nov 16, 2008
Loew announced his squad on Thursday and called up Hoffenheim pair Marvin Compper and midfielder Tobias Weis for the first time as well as Wolfsburg defender Marcel Schaefer. But there is no place for veterans Torsten Frings or injured Germany captain Ballack, who both criticised Loew last month, but later apologised to the national coach for their comments. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Soccer: Arsenal's title bid falters Nov 16, 2008
Leverkusen held on with 10 men to edge Schalke 2-1 and Hoffenheim beat Wolfsburg 3-2. After 13 games, Leverkusen leads on goal difference over Hoffenheim with both teams at 28 points. (International Herald Tribune)
Real Madrid's winning streak ends in loss to Valladolid on Saturday Nov 16, 2008
Hoffenheim beat Wolfsburg, 3-2. Bayern appeared to be cruising to its sixth straight victory after goals by Luca Toni and Franck Rib. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Lahm back to help Bayern go top Nov 15, 2008
Second-placed Hoffenheim have plenty to celebrate with both defender Marvin Compper and midfielder Tobias Weis called into the Germany team to play England, but they will want three points against Wolfsburg. Hoffenheim will want to bounce back from Sundays 1-0 defeat at Hertha Berlin and hoping the leagues top scorer Vedad Ibisevic can add to his 13 goals in 12 games so far this season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Frings dropped, three rookies invited for Germany Nov 13, 2008
Instead, Loew picked two Hoffenheim players, defender Marvin Compper and midfielder Tobias Weis, and Wolfsburg defender Marcel Schaefer ... Defenders: Marvin Compper (Hoffenheim), Arne Friedrich (Hertha Berlin), Andreas Hinkel (Celtic), Per Mertesacker (Werder Bremen), Marcel Schaefer (Wolfsburg), Serdar Tasci (Stuttgart), Heiko Westermann (Schalke). (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
* BUNDES LIGA:Bayer Leverkusen let three goal lead slip at Karlsruhe Nov 10, 2008
A hat-trick from Brazilian star Grafite, including a first-half penalty, gave Felix Magath-coached Wolfsburg a 3-0 win at home to bottom side Energie Cottbus, which takes Wolfsburg up to sixth in the table. This story has been viewed 308 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Leverkusen let Karlsruhe come from three goals down to claim a draw Nov 9, 2008
A hat-trick from Brazilian star Grafite including a first-half penalty gave Felix Magath-coached Wolfsburg a 3-0 win at home to bottom side Energie Cottbus which put Wolfsburg up to sixth in the table. Mid-table Cologne enjoyed a 2-1 win over Hanover on Friday night, while on Sunday, fourth-placed Bayern Munich are at Schalke 04 and leaders Hoffenheim play Hertha Berlin at the Olympic Stadium. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Germany: Up 3-0, Leverkusen settles for draw Nov 9, 2008
VfL Wolfsburg remained undefeated at home this season as Grafite scored a hat trick in a 3-0 victory over Energie Cottbus. Wolfsburg has 19 points in sixth place. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Porsche to Raise Special Dividend as Volkswagen Holding Adds to Earnings Nov 8, 2008
3 percent of all stock in Wolfsburg, Germany-based Volkswagen at the end of July. That included almost 30. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
UEFA Cup collated results/standings Nov 7, 2008
Group E At Wolfsburg, Germany VfL Wolfsburg (GER) 5 (Dzeko 34, 60, Grafite 39, Misimovic 53, Krzynowek 71) Heerenveen (NED) 1 (Vaayrynen 31) ... Group E AC Milan 2 2 0 0 4 1 6 Sporting Braga 2 1 0 1 3 1 3 VfL Wolfsburg 1 1 0 0 5 1 3 Portsmouth 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 Heerenveen 2 0 0 2 2 8 0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Bent sparks English UEFA Cup revival Nov 7, 2008
Tottenham (England) 4 (Bent 30, 33, 70, Huddlestone 59), Dynamo Zagreb (Croatia) 0 Group E VfL Wolfsburg (Germany) 5 (Dzeko 34, 60, Grafite 39, Misimovic 53, Krzynowek 71), Heerenveen (Netherlands) 1 (Vaayrynen 31). AC Milan (Italy) 1 (Ronaldinho 90+3), Sporting Braga (Portugal) 0 Group F. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Porsche Asks German Court to Overturn Lower Saxony's Rights at Volkswagen Nov 6, 2008
At Wolfsburg, Germany- based Volkswagen, the percentage was set at 20 percent by both the Volkswagen law and the corporate charter. Shares Jump. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* BUNDES LIGA: Frankfurt defeat Gladbach; Bochum and Dortmund draw Nov 3, 2008
Hoffenheim routed Karlsruhe 4-1 on Saturday for their fifth straight win to remain a point ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, who beat Wolfsburg 2-0 on Friday. Defending champions Bayern Munich beat Arminia Bielefeld 3-1 to climb to third. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Anelka's hat trick gives Chelsea lead Nov 2, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen beat Wolfsburg 2-0 on Friday to take the league lead. But Hoffenheim, which played in the third division two years ago, rolled over Karlsruhe and is now one point in front. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Soccer Shorts Nov 2, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen went back to the top of the Bundesliga for at least one night after a 2-0 home win over VfL Wolfsburg on Friday. Wolfsburg had no answer to Leverkusens fast, skillful passing game and the only surprise was it took until 12 minutes into the second half for the home side to go ahead. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Germany: Hoffenheim reclaims Bundesliga lead Nov 2, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen beat Wolfsburg 2-0 on Friday to claim the provisional lead but Hoffenheim, which played in the third division two years ago, rolled over Karlsruhe with its high-paced game to retain a one-point lead. Hoffenheim has 25 points -- and tops the league with 31 goals -- Leverkusen has 24 and Bayern now has 21 after its fourth straight win. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Leverkusen regains lead in Bundesliga Nov 1, 2008
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Bayer Leverkusen beat Wolfsburg 2-0 behind second-half goals from Tranquillo Barnetta and Stefan Kiessling for its fourth straight win and regained the provisional lead in the Bundesliga on Friday ... Kiessling rose above the Wolfsburg defense to head in off a corner in the 65th. (CNN -- International)
Volkswagen May Face DAX Ouster as Deutsche Boerse Changes Inclusion Rules Nov 1, 2008
Wolfsburg, Germany-based Volkswagen's common shares slipped 0. 1 percent to 499. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Porsche Use of Options to Buy Volkswagen Sparks Calls for Disclosure Rules Nov 1, 2008
Wolfsburg, Germany-based fell 50 cents to 499. 50 euros ($635) in Frankfurt trading. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* BUNDES LIGA: Bayern rally to move up to fourth, Hoffenheim go top Oct 31, 2008
Having come from 2-0 down to beat Wolfsburg 4-2 in Munich last weekend, Bayern have now risen from 11th in the league in the space of five days. Despite dominating the first half, when they only allowed Frankfurt a single shot on goal, Eintracht took the lead when Argentine defender Martin Demichelis turned the ball into his own net on 55 minutes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Volkswagen sticks to earnings target Oct 31, 2008
38 euros, a year earlier, Wolfsburg, Germany-based Volkswagen said on its website. Sales rose 11% to 28. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Football results worldwide Oct 30, 2008
German Div 1: Arminia Bielefeld 1 Energie Cottbus 1, Karlsruhe 0 Schalke 3, Wolfsburg 3 Moenchengladbach 0, Werder Bremen 0 Bayer Leverkusen 2. Leading standings: Leverkusen 21, Hoffenheim 19, Schalke 17, Hamburg 17, Wolfsburg 16. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Out of jail, Barton scores for Newcastle Oct 29, 2008
In other games, Wolfsburg beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-0 behind a pair of penalties, and Arminia Bielefeld rallied to draw 1-1 at home against fellow strugglers Energie Cottbus. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Germany: Leverkusen tops Bremen to take 1st Oct 29, 2008
In other games, Wolfsburg beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-0 behind a pair of penalties, and Arminia Bielefeld rallied to draw 1-1 at home against fellow strugglers Energie Cottbus ... Wolfsburg striker Grafite earned a penalty in the 40th minute and converted it himself for 1-0. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Evil Wall Street Exports Boomed With `Fools' Born to Buy Securitized Debt Oct 28, 2008
Donovan remembers traveling to Europe for First Boston in the early 1990s, trying to convince in Wolfsburg, Germany, and Renault SA outside Paris of the benefits of securitization. It was a hard sell. (Bloomberg)
Porsche Plans to Raise Volkswagen Stake to 75%, Reach a Control Agreement Oct 27, 2008
The proportion of shares in Wolfsburg, Germany-based Volkswagen that were on loan was the highest of any company on Germany's 30-member benchmark , according to the Data Explorers figures. Hedge-fund traders have wagered that the between Volkswagen's common shares, which carry voting rights, and its , which doesn't, will narrow in favor of the latter. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* BUNDES LIGA: Bayern Munich rally from two down to beat Wolfsburg Oct 27, 2008
BUNDES LIGA: Bayern Munich rally from two down to beat Wolfsburg ... Bayern Munichs Ze Roberto, right, attempts an overhead kick against Wolfsburgs Josue, front left, and Makoto Hasebe during their German Bundesliga match in Munich, Germany, on Saturday ... Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger on Saturday scored his second goal in two games to give Bayern Munich a 4-2 win over Wolfsburg to fire the defending Bundesliga champions up to fourth in the table. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Germany: Hoffenheim grabs lead Oct 27, 2008
Hoffenheim beats Hamburg 3-0, takes Bundesliga lead - Soccer - SI.com. Posted: Sunday October 26, 2008 4:22PM; Updated: Sunday October 26, 2008 4:22PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Eto'o leads Barcelona into Spanish league lead on Saturday Oct 27, 2008
GERMANY Bayern Munich overcame a two-goal deficit and climbed up the Bundesliga standings with a 4-2 victory over visiting Wolfsburg ... Grafite, who returned to Germany Friday after mourning the loss of his father in his native Brazil earlier in the week, converted a penalty for Wolfsburg in the 31st minute after Edin Dzeko was knocked down. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Germany: Bayern fights back vs. Wolfsburg 4-2 Oct 26, 2008
Bayern fights back vs. Wolfsburg 4-2 in Bundesliga - Soccer - SI.com ... Bayern rallies past Wolfsburg, gains ground in Bundesliga ... FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Bayern Munich overcame a two-goal deficit and climbed up the Bundesliga standings Saturday with a 4-2 victory over visiting Wolfsburg. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Volkswagen Nine-Month Sales Rise 3.9%; Delivery Goal for Year Maintained Oct 25, 2008
7 percent from a year earlier, Wolfsburg, Germany-based Volkswagen said in a statement today. The company's share of the world market rose 0. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Porsche Says Controlling Families Agree to Back Company Policy, Management Oct 25, 2008
Porsche owns at least 35 percent of Wolfsburg, Germany-based Volkswagen and plans to achieve a that exceeds 50 percent by the end of November. The purchase is opposed by Volkswagen worker groups and by some German politicians. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* Bayern hoping to maintain European form in Bundesliga Oct 25, 2008
Bayern Munich attempt to prove their win over Fiorentina in the Champions League was no fluke when they take on Wolfsburg this weekend, while surprise package Hoffenheim aim to down leaders Hamburg ... But captain Mark van Bommel says the team now need three more points against Wolfsburg in Munich today to improve on their lowly position of 11th in the Bundesliga ... But Wolfsburg will not make life easy as they are fifth in the table. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lahm in plaster after ankle knock Oct 24, 2008
Lahm is definitely out of tomorrows Bundesliga clash against VfL Wolfsburg and also Eintracht Frankfurt on Oct 29. Im assuming Ill be playing again before the winter break, although we havent had the final diagnosis yet, said Lahm. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
WORLD SOCCER MAGAZINEChelsea of Germany? The story behind the unprecedented rise of shock contender Hoffenheim Oct 24, 2008
To put that outlay in perspective, only four Bundesliga teams (Leverkusen, Hamburg, Schalke and Wolfsburg) spent more over the summer. The Hoffenheim high-rolling model was always likely to draw fierce opposition from traditionalists. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
BMW, Daimler Hurt Most as European Car Industry Sales Drop by $2.1 Billion Oct 22, 2008
Among Europe's six largest carmakers, only Wolfsburg, Germany-based , the biggest, and Italy's may buck the trend for profit declines because they've moved quickly to introduce new small cars. Fiat is also supported by lucrative truck and tractor businesses. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* BUNDES LIGA: Hamburg return to summit after draw against Schalke 04 Oct 21, 2008
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Governor takes team to Germany Oct 21, 2008
The governor is to meet Wednesday with executives of at corporate headquarters in Wolfsburg. The rest of the delegation, with representatives from Tennessee's business, government and legal communities, will then travel to Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich to meet with VW auto parts suppliers and persuade them to locate in Tennessee. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
* BUNDES LIGA: Kloses late strike hands Bayern much-needed win Oct 20, 2008
Wolfsburg picked up their first league win for nearly a month as midfielder Zvjezdan Misimovic netted first-half goals as the home side routed Arminia Bielefeld 4-1 to put Felix Magaths side fifth in the league, up from ninth. Ten-man Energie Cottbus lost 1-0 at Cologne to stay in the bottom three, while Borussia Dortmund scored in injury time to seal a 3-3 draw at Werder Bremen. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hamburg back on top Oct 20, 2008
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Germany: Hoffenheim takes Bundersliga lead Oct 19, 2008
Zvjezdan Misimovic scored two goals as Wolfsburg beat Arminia Bielefeld 4-1, while Gojko Kacar found the net in the 87th for Hertha Berlin to beat Stuttgart 2-1 at home. Milivoje Novakovic's goal gave Cologne a 1-0 victory over 10-man Energie Cottbus for the team's third straight win. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Volkswagen Wins U.S. Ruling, Getting Case Out of Court in Small Texas Town Oct 14, 2008
Volkswagen, based in Wolfsburg, Germany, argued in May before the circuit court that the case should be heard in Dallas, where the accident occurred and the witnesses were located, not 150 miles away in Marshall. Ward, in rejecting Volkswagen's bid to have the case moved from his court, said the choice made by Amy Singleton, the girl's mother, and her parents is of ``paramount consideration. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Volkswagen Surges, Only Gainer on DAX, as Short-Sellers Close Positions Oct 11, 2008
The Wolfsburg, Germany-based carmaker's stock has more doubled since the beginning of the year, valuing the company at 107. 9 billion euros ($145 billion). (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Easy draw for Milan Oct 8, 2008
And Milan, Champions League winners twice in the past five years, should feel buoyed after joining Dutch side Heerenveen, Sporting Braga, Portsmouth and VfL Wolfsburg in Group E. ... Group E: AC Milan (Ita), SC Heerenveen (Ned), Sporting Braga (Por), Portsmouth (Eng), VfL Wolfsburg (Ger). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Volkswagen Shareholders Can Thank Lehman Collapse for World-Beating Gains Oct 7, 2008
With analysts forecasting profit growth will slow to 1 percent in 2009 from 17 percent this year, the Wolfsburg, Germany-based car producer's earnings outlook isn't boosting its price. Instead traders who shorted the shares on expectations they would decline on 's bid for a majority stake were forced to close their positions, according to three people in the securities-lending business who declined to be identified. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Volkswagen Is World's Largest Automaker by Value as Toyota Shares Plunge Oct 7, 2008
Wolfsburg, Germany-based Volkswagen's value was $127. 5 billion at today's exchange rate. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* BUNDES LIGA: Petric scores late to send Hamburg three points clear Oct 7, 2008
German Bundesliga Team P GD PTS 1 Hamburg 7 3 16 2 TSG Hoffenheim 7 4 13 3 VfB Stuttgart 7 4 13 4 Bayer Leverkusen 7 7 12 5 Schalke 04 7 4 12 6 Borussia Dortmund7 2 12 7 Werder Bremen 7 3 11 8 Hertha Berlin 7 0 11 9 Wolfsburg 7 3 10 10 Cologne 7 -2 10 11 Bayern Munich 7 2 9 12 Karlsruhe 6 -2 9 13 Hannover 96 7 -4 8 14 VfL Bochum 7 -1 6 15 Arminia Bielefeld7 -3 6 16 Cottbus 7 -7 5 17 Eintracht Frankfurt6 -4 3 18 Borussia Mgladbach7 -9 3 This story has been viewed 290 times. Advertising. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Milan, Sevilla and Valencia land on UEFA Cup feet Oct 7, 2008
And Milan, Champions League winners twice in the past five years, should feel buoyed after joining Dutch side Heerenveen, Sporting Braga, Portsmouth and VfL Wolfsburg in group E.. Despite Milan's pedigree, Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie was delighted with the draw, telling Sky Sports News the club would "enjoy it, and I am sure our fans will pinch themselves thinking Portsmouth Football Club are going to play AC Milan in European competition.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Josh Hurley Wins Inaugural Season of Jetta TDI Cup Series Oct 6, 2008
It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. (PR Newswire)
Liverpool rallies at Man City Oct 6, 2008
Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi scored twice to break out of a seven-week scoring drought to help his team earn a 2-2 draw at home against 10-man Wolfsburg. Borussia Dortmund drew 1-1 at home against Hannover. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rapid Bucharest suspend coach after UEFA Cup exit Oct 4, 2008
Riot police detained 12 supporters after angry fans threw stones at club owner Fahti Taher and shareholder George Copos following the 1-1 first round, second leg draw with Germany s VfL Wolfsburg that sent them out 2-1 on aggregate. We ve decided that Peseiro is suspended, Taher told reporters, adding that the club s deputy coaches would lead the team until a new coach is appointed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Everton crash out while Crouch saves Portsmouth with double strike Oct 4, 2008
Germany enjoyed a four-pronged success with Wolfsburg, Stuttgart, Schalke and Hamburg all moving into the group stages. But Borussia Dortmund were sent packing when they lost a penalty shoot-out with Udinese of Italy. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Spurs survive, Everton crash out Oct 3, 2008
Germany enjoyed a four-pronged success with Wolfsburg, Stuttgart, Schalke and Hamburg all moving into the group stages. Dutch side Feyenoord overturned a shock 1-0 home first leg loss to Swedish team Kalmar to win 2-1 and qualify on the away goals rule. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Spurs battle through to UEFA Cup group stage Oct 3, 2008
Schalke 04 knocked out APOEL Nicosia, VfL Wolfsburg ousted Rapid Bucharest and VfB Stuttgart needed two late goals from Thomas Hitzlsperger and Mario Gomez to defeat Bulgaria's Cherno More Varna. Hertha Berlin went through on Tuesday but Italy's Udinese prevented a clean sweep by German teams when they won a penalty shootout to oust Borussia Dortmund. (International Herald Tribune)
Soccer | UEFA Cup: Feyenoord and Tottenham advance in UEFA Cup Oct 3, 2008
Schalke 04 knocked out APOEL Nicosia, VfL Wolfsburg ousted Rapid Bucharest and VfB Stuttgart needed two late goals from Thomas Hitzlsperger and Mario Gomez to defeat Bulgaria's Cherno More Varna. Hertha Berlin went through on Tuesday. (International Herald Tribune)
Volkswagen widens supply base Sep 25, 2008
The mission called at the Wolfsburg headquarters of the German automobile giant Volkswagen which flirted for some time with the idea of taking over Malaysia s Proton. Volkswagen had organised meetings with the Malaysian companies with its purchasing/procurement and quality control people, Raja Badrul Nizam Raja Kamalzaman, the Cologne-based Malaysian trade commissioner, told Bernama. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
* BUNDES LIGA: Gomez helps put Stuttgart third as Schalke 04 go top Sep 23, 2008
Martin Jols Hamburg missed their chance to stay top of the Bundesliga when they were blitzed 3-0 at VfL Wolfsburg and the defeat leaves them fourth ... Its not yet Christmas, but we virtually gave the goals away to Wolfsburg as presents, Jol said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Germany: Wolfsburg stings Hamburg Sep 22, 2008
Germany: Hamburg falls to Wolfsburg, slidesto 4th - Soccer - SI.com ... Hamburg drops to 4th after 3-0 loss at Wolfsburg ... FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Hamburger SV missed a chance to regain the Bundesliga lead by losing 3-0 at Wolfsburg on Sunday, allowing Hoffenheim and Stuttgart to move into second place. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Sports Briefs Sep 21, 2008
Bayern have nine points, one behind leaders Hamburg who travel to VfL Wolfsburg today. SOCCER. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Germany: Rosenberg lifts Bremen past Munich Sep 21, 2008
Schalke had a lackluster 1-0 home win over 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt to go top of the standings on 11 points, with Hamburger SV (10 points) at Wolfsburg in one of three Sunday matches. Chris received a red card in the 34th and Frankfurt's Patrick Ochs scored an own-goal seven minutes later. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Volkswagen Falls Most in 19 Years as Investors Retreat From Recent Gains Sep 20, 2008
The stock has gained 68 percent this year, valuing the Wolfsburg, Germany-based company at 86. 7 billion euros ($124. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* BUNDES LIGA: Klose to miss out, Ribery returns as Bayern face Bremen Sep 20, 2008
With both teams in UEFA Cup action on Thursday, leaders Hamburg are at mid-table VfL Wolfsburg tomorrow and fifth-placed VfB Stuttgart are home to Karlsruhe. Also tomorrow surprise pacesetters Hoffenheim host fourth-placed Borussia Dortmund. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Porsche maneuvers to take control of Volkswagen Sep 17, 2008
In part, that is because he has an ally in the German state of Lower Saxony, which owns a 20 percent stake in VW. Under a special German law, Lower Saxony has veto power over the fate of the company, which is based in Wolfsburg, near the state capital of Hannover. European Union regulators have challenged the so-called VW law and the European Court of Justice ruled in October that it restricted the free flow of capital. (International Herald Tribune)
