FC Bayern — Best pictures!

Chelsea's Germany skipper Michael Ballack could be expected to boost his rating when he leads his country in a World Cup 2010 qualifier against Azerbaijan Wednesday; his plank to beat in the encounter will amount to just 5 rating points.

Bayern Munich skipper Mark van Bommel sustained injury in the season opener against 1899 Hoffenheim that ended in a frustrating draw for the Bavarian club yesterday. Despite the less-than-outstanding performance, the Dutch international picked up over

Bayern Munich’s new recruits Mario Gomez and Ivica Olic will have the opportunity to boost their ratings Saturday in the season opener against 1899 Hoffenheim. The two lead among forwards at the moment at the Bavarian club with 175.58 and 137.89 points,

Bayern Munich’s Italy international Luca Toni (pictured) has spurred interest at West Ham United, British newspaper The Telegraph reports, citing the player’s agent. If they can pull off the trick, West Ham will receive in Toni quite an attack weapon.

Speculation continues to swirl around a potential deal between Real Madrid and Liverpool involving Dutch international Wesley Sneijder and Spanish playmaker Xabi Alonso (pictured right). The combinations invoked in such a potential deal are many, despite