Interesting to read about another football culture and how they see the game.
Back story
moreTrouble descended on grounds this weekend when supporters' groups protested against the DFL's (German FA League) increased safety measures.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog ... NTCMP=SRCH
moreThe watershed moment for German football famously arrived at the 2000 European Championship in Belgium and Holland. An embarrassing performance at that tournament went on to trigger the transformation of the German game into a flourishing all-round culture that is increasingly envied across Europe.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/davi ... bundesliga
moreManchester City supporters crowding into Borussia Dortmund's away end for their final group stage match of the Champions League on Tuesdaywill not face the renowned south stand in its full "Yellow Wall" grandeur.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/davi ... noisy-fans
moreThe chief executive of Borussia Dortmund, who play Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday, has launched a passionate defence of German football principles and attacked English clubs' ownership by rich men from overseas.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012 ... NETTXT3487
Photos
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/gall ... NETTXT3487