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Despite being tucked away in the southwest, Freiburg are not an unfamiliar face in Germany's top flight. They do tend to swing between the first and the second league, but this time are keen to stay.

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Christian Streich waves goodbye to fans

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One of German football's most iconic figures has announced he will leave his position as Freiburg head coach.
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Christopher Nkunku is reaching even greater heights under Marco Rose after he helped RB Leipzig beat Freiburg.
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They may have scored a single goal between them on Sunday but Union Berlin and Freiburg are the Bundesliga's top two.
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'The club belongs to those who identify with it'

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Freiburg has 'a specific type of intelligence'

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SportsMay 19, 2022
Christian Streich gestures during the Bundesliga game between Freiburg and Bayer Leverkusen

Pride in Freiburg outweighs Champions League disappointment

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Bayern win over Freiburg upheld despite 12th man

Bayern's 4-1 win over Freiburg will stand after the German FA blamed officials for the 12th man controversy.
SportsApril 8, 2022
SC Freiburg and Bayern Munich officials gather on touchline

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Freiburg have officially protested Bayern Munich's 4-1 win which saw 12 players on the field. DW explains the case.
SoccerApril 5, 2022
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Freiburg building and Hegerberg back

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Bayern Munich players celebrate a goal against Freiburg

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Freiburg’s Waldschmidt ready to take it to the next level

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Hannover take good form into showdown with Freiburg

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Jonathan Harding
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Pohjanpalo scores hat trick, Philipp boosts Freiburg

Joel Pohjanpalo and Maximilian Philipp fueled comebacks for Leverkusen and Freiburg.
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