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BERLIN nike air max zero online , Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Times have changed and it will be evident when the 2017 German champion Bayern Munich clashes with TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga this Saturday evening.


The "small" club situated near the romantic town of Heidelberg was once regarded as a new rival for the Bavarians in German football. Meanwhile, Hoffenheim has become a fixture in the regular in the country's first division and one that provides talented players for top club's like Bayern and Borussia Dortmund.


Nevertheless, Hoffenheim is still an exciting project and one that nike air max 93 online , in contrast to many clubs, does not rely on an investor. Quite the opposite to RB Leipzig, which is aiming to break into Europe's elite with the support of Austrian billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz nike air max tn online , Hoffenheim's club owner wants his club to be able to be independent.


When making its way up to the Bundesliga in 2008, SAP Software founder and billionaire Dietmar Hopp is said to have invested over 300 million euro. Instead of however aiming to the top, which would have meant spending much more nike air max 180 online , Hoffenheim regards itself as a club that develops highly talented youngsters. Therefore the club needs to gain transfer income.


Recently, the German internationals Sebastian Rudy and Niklas Suele (20 million euro) joined Bayern Munich from Hoffenheim, like Luiz Gustavo (17 million euro) in 2011. Carlos Eduardo (25 million) once joined former Russian champion Rubi Kazan and just two weeks ago 23-year old Jeremy Toljan (seven million) departed for Borussia Dortmund.


Coach Julian Nagelsmann is the club's most valuable figure as the 30-year-old is regarded to be one of the biggest coaching talents in German football. 2017 Confederations Cup winner Serge Gnabry joined the outfit primarily because of Nagelsmann's ability to bring on up-and-coming players. Gnabry initially signed a contract with Bayern Munich and was immediately loaned out to Hoffenheim to prepare him for the competition in Bayern's world class squad.


Losing players might be a problem for Hoffenheim as the side has to find appropriate replacements. The biggest problem though still lies ahead of the club. Bayern Munich nike air max 270 online , Borussia Dortmund, and several European top clubs are said to be interested in signing Nagelsmann in the near future.


"We know it'll be impossible to keep him here. We understand that such a coaching talent one day will be on his way to new shores," said club owner Hopp. Former Bayern and Dortmund coach Ottmar Hitzfeld predicts that Nagelsmann will one day coach Bayern due to his outstanding skills and modern methods.


Nagelsmann's era in Munich could begin much earlier than expected today. Recently Hopp expressed his hope at keeping Nagelsmann for another two or three years. But as soon as Bayern start looking for a new coach nike air max 90 online , Nagelsmann will be the first on the list. Several pundits expect Ancelotti will leave at the end of the season if the Italian can't deliver success in the Champions League.


To be prepared for the time after Nagelsmann's departure, Hoffenheim employed Hans-Dieter Flick, the Deutscher Fussball Bund's (DFB - German Football Association) director of sports. Flick and his network are supposed to help attract new talents said Hopp.


The 77-year-old club owner seems to be serious about his club's strategy. In 2011 Ralf Rangnick wanted to direct the club into Europe's top ten nike air max 95 online , but Hopp rejected the demand for more investment. Rangnick left and then joined RB Leipzig in 2015. The East-German side last season qualified for the 20172018 Champions League season.


Nothing to be jealous about said Hoffenheim after they recently missed the Champions League qualification in the play-offs against Premier League Liverpool. "We will go down our way," repeated Hopp. At least as long Bayern Munich does not entice their coach.


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HANOI， March 10 (Xinhua) -- The ASEAN International Trucks Invitational is taking place at the Dong Mo Culture and Tourism Village in Vietnam's capital Hanoi from Friday through Saturday.


The tournament was the first time the new sport was introduced to Vietnamese audience， gathering eight experienced drivers with a minimum requirement of five-year truck driving experience from Vietnam， Singapore and Brunei， reported local Vietnam News online newspaper on Friday.


Participants will compete in four teams in categories that highlight safe and fuel-efficient driving， according to Vietnam News.


The tourney is to help drivers from ASEAN countries exchange experience and to ultimately promote the image of the country and people of Vietnam， said the event organizer.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Following are the standings after National Basketball Association games on Monday:


EASTERN CONFERENCE


Atlantic Division


W L Pct GB


Toronto 24 10 .706 _


Brooklyn 16 18 .471 8


Boston 11 21 .344 12


Philadelphia 5 28 .152 18.5


New York 5 32 .135 20.5


Southeast Division


W L Pct GB


Atlanta 26 8 .765 _


Washington 23 11 .676 3


Miami 15 20 .429 11.5


Orlando 13 24 .351 14.5


Charlotte 12 24 .333 15


Central Division


W L Pct GB


Chicago 25 10 .714 _


Cleveland 19 16 .543 6


Milwaukee 18 17 .514 7


Indiana 14 22 .389 11.5


Detroit 10 23 .303 14


WESTERN CONFERENCE


Southwest Division


W L Pct GB


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