Wolfsburg releases ex-Germany forward Max Kruse
November 28, 2022 GMTWOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Former Germany forward Max Kruse agreed to a release from Wolfsburg after not playing for nearly three months and because of a falling out with coach Niko Kovac, the club said on Monday.
Kruse stuns Union Berlin with imminent return to Wolfsburg
January 30, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin’s star player Max Kruse stunned the high-flying club by asking for a transfer to his former team Wolfsburg at the other end of the Bundesliga, with the forward set to rejoin Wolfsburg on the last day of the winter transfer window.
German club Rostock fined for fan attacks on police
November 24, 2021 GMTFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German second-division soccer club Hansa Rostock was fined 97,300 euros ($109,000) on Wednesday after its fans attacked police and stadium security officials, and appeared to celebrate a police officer's death.
Mainz fined for fans pouring beer on opposition player
November 23, 2021 GMTFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga club Mainz has been fined 8,000 euros ($9,000) after its fans poured beer on Union Berlin forward Max Kruse.
The incident occurred last month when Kruse was substituted during Union's 2-1 win at Mainz.