Borussia Dortmund professionals Nico Schlotterbeck and Emré Can weren’t the only Bundesliga players unsparing in their criticism of their own team this weekend. VfB Stuttgart striker Nick

The 24-hour walkout, which started at midnight, involves public-sector employees at the airports as well as ground and security staff.

BERLIN, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- At first glance, it might be Nick Woltemade's unique combination of exceptional height and surprising technical skills that has made him a crowd-pleaser. Ahead of VfB Stuttgart's crucial league encounter against Bayern Munich on Friday, the 23-year-old has won fans' hearts across clubs.

Last season, Stuttgart beat Bayern 3-1 at home on their way to pipping ... Misused as a midfielder and winger at Werder Bremen, Hoeness put the 1.98-metre (6ft 6in) Woltemade up front and he has excelled, recently outshining fellow forwards Deniz Undav ...

Woltemade's fine form has led to calls for the striker to be called up to the German national team in March, with former Stuttgart star Cacau among those urging his inclusion. And the 23-year-old, who is playing for the Under-21 national team,

Bremen, which had lost its last three Bundesliga games and ... Bielefeld joins defending champion Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart in the competition’s final four. Leipzig hosts Wolfsburg on Wednesday to complete the semifinal lineup.

Third division Arminia Bielefeld stunned Bundesliga club Werder Bremen with a 2-1 victory in a major German Cup upset on Tuesday to reach the competition's semi-finals.

Arminia Bielefeld players celebrate after knocking out Werder Bremen in the DFB Pokal. (Photo by ... [+] Friso Gentsch/picture alliance via ) dpa/picture alliance via