Germany's central midfield problems are becoming more and more of an issue as Lars Bender has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a thigh injury. The news comes on the heels of injuries tofellow ...

* Midfielder picked up thigh injury in training * Lars joins injured twin brother Sven on sidelines (Updates with more quotes) BERLIN, May 23 (Reuters) - Germany midfielder Lars Bender on Friday was ...

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender is fit to face Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday. Battling an ankle injury, the Germany international is back in ...

Germany coach Joachim Loew indicated on Thursday that midfielder Lars Bender might take on the right back role to face Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo when the two teams open their European ...