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Sports clubs
Munich is home to several professional football (soccer) teams, including Germany's most popular club, FC Bayern. The Munich area currently has two teams in the Bundesliga system, which comprises the two top divisions of German football:
| Club | Sport | Founded | League | Venue | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Bayern Munich | Football | 1900 | Bundesliga | Allianz Arena | Jupp Heynckes |
| TSV 1860 Munich | Football | 1860 | 2. Bundesliga | Allianz Arena | Uwe Wolf |
| SpVgg Unterhaching | Football | 1925 | 3rd Liga | Unterhachinger Sportpark | Ralph Hasenhuettl |
| EHC Munich | Ice hockey | Bundesliga |
Football (Soccer)
Main article: Football in MunichMunich is the most successful city in Bundesliga history. SpVgg Unterhaching joined FC Bayern Munich and TSV 1860 Munich in the 2000/01 season making this Bundesliga season the only season in history where one city was represented by three teams. The success of Munich in German soccer doesn't stop there. FC Bayern Munich have won 20 national championship along with 13 DFB Cups, 4 UEFA Champions League/European Championship, 1 UEFA Cup and 1 UEFA Cup Winners Cup for 39 trophies. TSV 1860 Munich have won 1 National Championship along with 2 DFB Cups leaving Munich with 42 trophies.
Hockey
Main article: Hockey in MunichMunich is so great in Hockey, They can play This Sport All Day.
Baseball
Main article: Baseball in MunichCricket
Main article: Cricket in Munich1972 Summer Olympics
Main article: 1972 Summer Olympics1974 FIFA World Cup
Main article: 1974 FIFA World Cup1988 UEFA European Football Championship
Main article: 1988 UEFA European Football Championship2006 FIFA World Cup
Main article: 2006 FIFA World Cup
Munich was one of the cities named for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Allianz Arena was built to host the matches played in Munich instead of Olympic Stadium.
The following games were played at the stadium during the World Cup of 2006:
| Date | Time(CET) | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Spectators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-09 | 18.00 | Germany | 4-2 | Costa Rica | Group A (opening match) | 66,000 |
| 2006-06-14 | 18.00 | Tunisia | 2-2 | Saudi Arabia | Group H | 66,000 |
| 2006-06-18 | 18.00 | Brazil | 2-0 | Australia | Group F | 66,000 |
| 2006-06-21 | 21.00 | Côte d'Ivoire | 3-2 | Serbia and Montenegro | Group C | 66,000 |
| 2006-06-24 | 17.00 | Germany | 2-0 | Sweden | Round of 16 | 66,000 |
| 2006-07-05 | 21.00 | Portugal | 0-1 | France | Semifinals | 66,000 |
Sporting facilities
Allianz Arena
Main article: Allianz ArenaOlympic Stadium
Main article: Olympic Stadium (Munich)Athletes born in Munich
There have been several athletes who have been born in Munich. This list includes Andreas Ottl, Philipp Lahm and Christian Lell of FC Bayern Munich, Christoph Schubert of the Ottawa Senators, Thomas Hitzlsperger of VfB Stuttgart.
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