Juergen Klinsmann

Klinsmann not thinking of quitting after Schalke loss

Juergen Klinsmann Munich - Juergen Klinsmann says he has no intention of quitting as coach of Bayern Munich in the wake of Saturday's 1-0 home loss to Schalke 04. The result had some fans in the Allianz Arena calling for Klinsmann's removal and leaves the defending Bundesliga champions three points behind leaders VfL Wolfsburg, who can extend their lead to six points with victory over Energie Cottbus Sunday.

"When a coach at Bayern Munich isn't at the top and hasn't fulfilled the expectations then there will be criticism, whistles and discussions about his position," said Klinsmann.

Klinsmann loses legal action over crucifixion photo

Klinsmann loses legal action over crucifixion photo Berlin - Juergen Klinsmann has failed in his legal action against the Berlin daily taz newspaper following a photo mock-up showing him in a crucifixion scene for its Easter edition, the newspaper revealed Tuesday.

The Bayern Munich coach took his case before a Munich court after he was shown being crucified on the cross in the paper's edition on April 11. However, the court ruled against the 44-year-old former German international.

Klinsmann seeks damages over mock newspaper photo

Klinsmann seeks damages over mock newspaper photo Berlin - Bayern Munich coach Juergen Klinsmann is seeking damages from the Berlin daily taz newspaper following a photo mock-up of him showing in a crucifixion scene, his lawyers said Tuesday. The former Germany international was shown in an Easter edition of the newspaper being crucified on the cross.

In reference to the Monty Python film Life of Brian, in which a young Jewish man is mistaken for Jesus Christ, an accompanying headline read, "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" - a song from the 1979 comedy.

Angry Klinsmann calls for improvement after Wolfsburg debacle

Bayern Munich coach Juergen KlinsmannMunich  - Bayern Munich coach Juergen Klinsmann ran out of patience in the wake of a 5-1 humiliation at VfL Wolfsburg, telling his players on Sunday that their personal future and that of the club is at stake over the next days and weeks.

"It is important to me that everyone understands what is at stake here: the year 2009 for Bayern, the future for Bayern," Klinsmann told reporters after adressing the team.

"The players must know that they face consequences at some stage. After the season we will review who has worked well and who hasn't."

Klinsmann says fired up by criticism

Klinsmann says fired up by criticismMunich  - Bayern Munich Juergen Klinsmann, attempting to lift his side after two successive defeats, said Monday criticism made him work even harder.

"Criticism makes me even more ambitious. I am the sort of person who works even harder when things aren't going so well," he said.

Klinsmann has to pick his team up after a 2-1 home defeat to Cologne ahead of Wednesday's Champions League tie at Sporting Lisbon.

Three defeats in four matches have put Klinsmann back under pressure at Bayern where a number of players have called for a more defensive approach.

Klinsmann confident of Ribery staying "a long time" at Bayern

 Juergen KlinsmannMunich - Bayern Munich coach Juergen Klinsmann indicated Real Madrid had inquired about midfielder Franck Ribery but said he was confident the France star would be staying "for a long time" at the German champions.

"We have an exceptional player and the enquiries there have been - whether Real Madrid or whoever - speak for him," Klinsmann told Bavarian television late Monday.

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