They are trying to take something off our championship. But they are not going to be able to. We won it on the field.

He's out of Sunday's game at least. We can't say anything other than that for now.

The club asked me to stay but I'd already made the decision and nothing would make me change my mind.

This was the player I needed.

Our fans are very passionate; I've never seen this many people come watch a practice.

Merkel is aware that if she goes too far in trying to establish a special relationship with Bush there might be consequences for the coalition. And her political fate is very much linked to the success of this coalition.