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![Former Germany defender Franz Beckenbauer pictured in 2019 Former Germany defender Franz Beckenbauer pictured in 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78
Legendary Germany defender Franz Beckenbauer, one of three men to have won the World Cup as both a player and manager, dies at the age of 78.
Jan 8, 16:31
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Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 20 to 11.
Dec 31, 07:40
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Sports Mole previews Wednesday's DFB-Pokal clash between Hertha Berlin and Hamburger SV, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 5, 00:07
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Jul 20, 22:20
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Preview: Hamburger SV vs. Stuttgart - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Bundesliga Relegation Playoffs clash between Hamburger SV and Stuttgart, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 3, 13:51
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Preview: Stuttgart vs. Hamburger SV - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Bundesliga Relegation Playoff first-leg clash between Stuttgart and Hamburger SV, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 30, 19:21
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Heidenheim score twice in stoppage time, including a 99th-minute winner, to recover from 2-0 down to win 3-2 and earn promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time.
May 28, 16:39
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This weekend's permutations: Which titles, relegations could be decided around Europe?
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May 26, 12:00
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Jurgen Klopp: 'Failing to sign Son Heung-min one of my biggest mistakes'
Jurgen Klopp reveals that failing to sign Son Heung-min was 'one of the biggest mistakes of his life' during his time in charge of Borussia Dortmund.
Nov 9, 23:31
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Wolverhampton Wanderers are allegedly in contact with the agent of Hamburger SV defender Mario Vuskovic.
Jul 4, 10:43
![Hertha Berlin players celebrate after 1. FC Union Berlin's Timo Baumgartl scores an own goal and Hertha BSC first goal on April 9, 2022 Hertha Berlin players celebrate after 1. FC Union Berlin's Timo Baumgartl scores an own goal and Hertha BSC first goal on April 9, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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Sports Mole previews Monday's Bundesliga Relegation Playoffs clash between Hamburger SV and Hertha Berlin, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 21, 11:01
![Hertha Berlin players celebrate after 1. FC Union Berlin's Timo Baumgartl scores an own goal and Hertha BSC first goal on April 9, 2022 Hertha Berlin players celebrate after 1. FC Union Berlin's Timo Baumgartl scores an own goal and Hertha BSC first goal on April 9, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's Bundesliga Relegation Playoffs clash between Hertha Berlin and Hamburger SV, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 17, 20:10
![Freiburg's Nils Petersen celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 2, 2022 Freiburg's Nils Petersen celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 2, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Hamburger SV vs. Freiburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's DFB-Pokal clash between Hamburger SV and Freiburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 17, 19:51
![Hamburg SV's Jonas Meffert celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 27, 2022 Hamburg SV's Jonas Meffert celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Hamburger SV vs. Karlsruher SC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's DFB-Pokal clash between Hamburger SV and Karlsruher SC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 28, 22:42
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To celebrate Kevin Keegan's 71st birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name all 10 players who have won the Ballon d'Or more than once.
Feb 14, 08:00
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Manchester City's Tommy Doyle joins Cardiff City on loan
Manchester City midfielder Tommy Doyle joins Cardiff City on loan for the rest of the season, subject to international clearance.
Jan 20, 17:23
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Preview: FC Koln vs. Hamburger SV - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's DFB-Pokal clash between FC Koln and Hamburger SV, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 16, 18:10
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Manchester City's Tommy Doyle set for Championship loan move?
Manchester City academy graduate Tommy Doyle is reportedly attracting interest from the Championship regarding a potential loan move in January.
Dec 20, 21:52
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Manchester City academy graduate Tommy Doyle is reportedly attracting interest from several clubs in the Championship, including Barnsley, Blackpool and Swansea City.
Nov 28, 16:40
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The frontman spent the second half of last season on loan at Mainz.
Jun 23, 17:15