http://www.bayer04.deThe latest headlines and articles from the world of sports, Bayer 04 Leverkusen.(c) 2007, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. All rights reserved.de-de56,000 tickets for the Bernd Schneider testimonial game have been sold in the first two days. And Sergej Barbarez has confirmed he will be there... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1967Bayer 04 face the first of a run of fixtures against teams vying for a European slot: Fourth-placed Hamburg SV visit the BayArena...http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1966The Werkself started preparing for the Hamburg game in high spirits on Wednesday in brilliant sunshine. http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1965The signing of Ruud van Nistelrooy caused a real buzz in Hamburg. HSV are currently fourth in the Bundesliga... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1964Fans representatives from the Bundesliga clubs meet in Bochum to discuss last week’s events... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1963Bernd Schneider was on hand at the club shop to sell tickets for his testimonial at the BayArena on 10 May 2010. And sales were brisk as expected.http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1962After Bayern Munich’s draw, the Werkself sought to reestablish their position at the top of the Bundesliga against FC Nürnberg. http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1961Midfielder Toni Kroos is expecting Sunday’s game to be similar to the derby against FC Köln. But the Werkself will be looking to secure victory at Nürnberg. http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1960Bayer 04 ended Friday’s training session with penalty practice. The reason was: The practice match finished 2-2 and Jupp Heynckes didn’t want extra time...http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1959Ahead of Sunday’s fixture, Nürnberg coach Dieter Hecking talks about his club’s current situation, Bayer 04 loanee Marcel Risse and the Bayer 04 game... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1958Goals are almost guaranteed when Nürnberg and Bayer 04 meet as only one of the last 41 games had ended 0-0 and that was played at Leverkusen... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1957The World Cup year got off to a losing start for Bayer’s German and Swiss stars and for Hans Sarpei too... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1956Daniel Schwaab and Stefan Reinartz could not help Germany to victory in the U21 European Championships qualifier against Iceland... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1955Bayer 04 have two more Saturday fixtures. The home game against Schalke kicks off at 18.30 CET on 27 March and the Frankfurt away match starts at 15.30 CET... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1954After the worst ever first half of a Bundesliga campaign, FC Nürnberg are battling to retain top-flight status. The Franconians are third from bottom... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1953The race for the Germany keeper’s jersey appears to have been settled. Bayer 04 keeper René Adler is the front runner... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1952Bayer 04 were able to hold on to top spot in the Bundesliga for 15 games in succession. There has now been a change at the top after the 0-0 against FC Köln...http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1951The 0-0 in the Rhine derby against FC Köln extends Bayer 04’s run to 24 matches undefeated from the start of the season and sets a new Bundesliga record. http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1950Stefan is one of three Bayer 04 players in the starting eleven with a wealth of experience of games against Köln. Here, he talks about this weekend’s derby... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1949The Germany squad has been announced for the first international of 2010. Joachim Löw has called up René Adler, Stefan Kießling and Toni Kroos. http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1948Bayer 04 captain Simon Rolfes appeared in public four weeks after his most recent knee operation. Progress to date has been positive... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1947The Werkself have won the last six home games ahead of the visit of a very welcome guest in the shape of FC Köln.http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1944Cologne District Court has fined Bayer 04 midfielder Arturo Vidal this week... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1943FC Köln visit the BayArena on Saturday on the back of a 5-1 defeat at home to VfB Stuttgart. They are eight points clear of sixteenth spot in the table... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1942Bayer 04 sporting director Rudi Völler will be a guest on Sunday’s Doppelpass on the sports channel DSF the day after the derby against FC Köln... http://www.bayer04.de/b04E/en/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-1941