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	Christoph Metzelder (Borussia Dortmund) \| Picture Gallery \| Deutsche Welle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		The 25-year-old Metzelder, who is 1.93 meter tall (6' 3''), was in fact the last season's best header of the ball.
		After a long injury layoff, Metzelder also developed into an important figure in the national team and contributed greatly to Germany's success in the World Cup.
		Mezelder's only weakness is his propensity for injuries, yet he is nonetheless a symbol of the new type of soccer player: intelligent, critical, engaging and thoughtful.
	www.dw-world.de /popups/popup_imagegalleryimage/0,2180,2124793_gid_2120949_lang_2_page_1,00.html (85 words)

	Christoph Metzelder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Christoph Metzelder (born November 5, 1980 in Haltern, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany) is a football defender for Borussia Dortmund.
		In the summer of 2000, Metzelder signed for Borussia, and he was an instant success.
		After his long injury lay-off, fans and team-mates are now both hoping that Metzelder will be able to make a comeback next season that mirrored the start of his career four years ago.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Christoph_Metzelder (255 words)

	Interview mit Christoph Metzelder: "Ich rechne mir große WM-Chancen aus" - Sport - SPIEGEL ONLINE - Nachrichten
		Metzelder: Natürlich möchte ich zur WM, und ich rechne mir auch große Chancen aus.
		Metzelder wurde schnell Stammspieler und lief 2001 erstmals in der Nationalelf auf.
		Metzelder: Wir sind in allen Pokalwettbewerben ausgeschieden und schwach in die Bundesliga gestartet, das sah erst mal nicht gut aus.
	www.spiegel.de /sport/fussball/0,1518,375630,00.html (1510 words)

	Later (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Christoph will growl in the back of his throat and shove Robbie back, now taking advantage of every centimeter he is taller than Robbie.
		Christoph will make sure that during their kissing they move into the direction of the bed, any bed, whether it is Robbie’s or not won’t matter to him.
		Christoph's moan will be muted by Robbie's mouth and in a blinding flash of pain and delight the two will become one, frozen on the spot for the briefness of a second before Robbie will start to move, excruciatingly slow at first.
	blithesea.net /scrib/later.html (818 words)

	Germany 2006 - Interviews - Golz asks ... Christoph Metzelder [Druckansicht]
		This time he is talking to the German international Christoph Metzelder about the strengths of the German team, injuries and the joy of being able to play football again after the injury.
		Metzelder was back again and the wobbly defence was suddenly as safe as houses.
		Christoph Metzelder was born in Haltern in Westphalia on 5 November 1980.
	wm2006.deutschland.de /EN/Content/WorldCupNews/Interviews/2006/golz-fragt-metzelder__en,layoutVariant=Druckansicht.html (1323 words)

	uefa.com - Magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		The third round of the UEFA Intertoto Cup may be a humble hunting ground for the 1997 European champions, but the beginning of a new campaign represents the start of a new era for BV Borussia Dortmund, and Christoph Metzelder in particular.
		Metzelder then confirmed his talents as a key member of the Germany team that reached the final of the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
		Metzelder's comeback has been hampered by a new injury recently, a broken wrist forcing him to tone down his return.
	www.uefa.com /magazine/news/Kind=512/newsId=316581.html (574 words)

	CNN.com - Metzelder having another operation - Oct. 20, 2003
		Borussia Dortmund defender Christoph Metzelder will have another operation on his Achilles' tendon this week, further delaying his comeback.
		Metzelder has been out of action since March, when he had the first operation on his right Achilles' tendon.
		Metzelder is expected to be out of action for at least three months following the surgery.
	www.cnn.com /2003/SPORT/football/10/20/germany.metzelder.reut (152 words)

	Borussia Dortmund
		Christoph Metzelder took the shortest way to Bundesliga thanks to being at the right place at the right time, starting his career playing to TuS Haltern from 1986 until 1995, followed by a one-off with Schalke’s youth in `95.
		Since summer 2000, Metzelder is with Borussia where he started to play Bundesliga aged 20, won the championship aged 22 added by the UEFA-Cup final and was even remarkably involved in Germany’s blaze to the final of Yokohama.
		One year later only, Christoph became the youngest captain of a Bundesliga team ever but was not able to use his reign“ due to his injury.
	www.borussia-dortmund.com /?%9E]%1B%E4%F4%9D*i%EF%86%99 (430 words)

	uefa.com - FIFA World Cup - News & Features (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Germany coach Jürgen Klinsmann is ready to end Christoph Metzelder's 32-month exile from the national team by recalling the BV Borussia Dortmund defender for Wednesday's friendly against China in Hamburg.
		Metzelder's injury misery reached its nadir with a 2003/04 campaign spent on the sidelines, and he was limited to 16 Bundesliga appearances last season.
		Metzelder, however, could be forgiven for just wanting to enjoy the moment.
	www.uefa.com /competitions/WorldCup/news/Kind=1/newsId=351034.html (302 words)

	UNICEF - 2006 FIFA World Cup - Christoph Metzelder, Germany’s composed and confident defender
		Christoph Metzelder is playing in his native Germany for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
		Christoph Metzelder, the towering defender for Borussia Dortmund, is one of the most talented backs in football.
		Metzelder played for TuS Haltern at the junior level from 1986 to 1995 and then transferred to Preußen Munster, where he remained for the next four years.
	www.unicef.org /football/index_intro_34621.html (440 words)

	World Cup 2002 with Franz Beckenbauer - Naharnet
		Yokohama (dpa) - Christoph Metzelder was holidaying in Ireland when he watched Brazil play France at the 1998 World Cup final.
		Metzelder, who made his debut for Germany in August last year, follows in the tradition of uncompromising German defenders from Josep Posipal to Juergen Kohler, the player he has already succeeded in the Dortmund side.
		Metzelder embodies a new generation of German footballers who regard working openly with the media as part and parcel of being a professional player.
	web.naharnet.com /worldcup/news.asp?id=2910&f=y (443 words)

	Der Freischwimmer : Textarchiv : Berliner Zeitung
		WM-Debütant Christoph Metzelder, 21, weiß schon, wo das Wasser tief ist
		Der letzte Eintrag auf www.metzelder.de datiert vom Sonntag, den 26.
		Es ist nicht einfach für einen 21-Jährigen, wenn er jetzt schon weiß, dass das Land von ihm in vier Jahren nichts weniger als den Weltmeistertitel verlangt.
	www.berlinonline.de /berliner-zeitung/archiv/.bin/dump.fcgi/2002/0529/sport/0007/index.html (849 words)

	Deutsches Team - FAZ.NET - FAZ.NET - Christoph Metzelder: Bittere Wahrheit für einen großen Gewinner
		Metzelder und Mertesacker konnten sich ein weiteres Mal in diesem Turnier steigern, den Lerneffekt der Vorbereitungswochen zeigen.
		In seiner Statistik weist der Internationale Fußball-Verband Metzelder und Mertesacker derzeit mit den besten Zweikampfwerten aus: Wer sich den beiden nähert, hat wenig Chancen durchzukommen.
		Darauf setzt auch Metzelder, der noch einen weiteren Wunsch mit dieser WM verbindet: „Das Wichtigste ist, daß der DFB generell eine Philosophie beibehält, die jetzt angestoßen wurde, unabhängig von den Personen, die kommen werden.
	www.faz.net /s/Rub7DCB30439D65407B8AC5792E64955A5A/Doc~E0D0737A3F7A24EDB8DC7CFBC421C013E~ATpl~Ecommon~Scontent.html (846 words)

	Christoph Metzelder, Germany football World Cup 2006 Squad Profile
		Borussia Dortmund defender Metzelder has recovered a from a career-threatening knee injury a few years ago to emerge as a key player for Germany as they bid to win the World Cup on home soil.
		His progress after that was checked by knee problems and it wasn't until the latter stages of 2004 that he re-emerged from his nightmare.
		Metzelder can also slot in at full-back when needed but is likely to be first-choice centre-half for Jurgen Klinsmann this summer.
	wc.footymad.net /player-profile/germany/christoph-metzelder (172 words)

	Borussia Dortmund
		Christoph Metzelder: "At this moment and in this situation this was a very important win, but we also shouldn´t attach to much significance to it.
		Metzelder: "Well, to be honest, after seeing the team struggling on Saturday, I wasn´t so sure.
		Metzelder: "If you take a closer look you can see that I´m already working with the ball again, at least once in a while.
	www.borussia-dortmund.com /?%82%9E*h%97%84%EC_i%E4%83%95 (449 words)

	BBC SPORT \| WORLD CUP \| Germany v USA \| Metzelder's hopes raised
		Germany defender Christoph Metzelder has resumed light training, raising hopes he could be fit in time for Friday's quarter-final against the USA.
		Metzelder had not trained since being substituted with a sore right ankle in Saturday's narrow 1-0 second round victory over Paraguay.
		Metzelder is receiving around-the-clock treatment in an attempt to recover in time for the last eight game.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/germany_v_usa/newsid_2051000/2051125.stm (118 words)

	Metzelder In Competitive Return - UK Football Forums
		Christoph Metzelder is planning his comeback in the reserve match against Eintracht Braunschweig.
		Christoph Metzelder played his 68th and so far last Bundesliga match on 22 March 2003, in the 0-0 draw at Bielefeld.
		I think Borussia should give Metzelder time, some practice in the regional league team and then he will hopefully show good performances in 2005.
	www.ukfootballforums.co.uk /index.php?showtopic=8844 (372 words)

	Total Football Forums > Germany Squad For Friendlies
		Christoph Metzelder has earned a recall to the squad for Germany's next two friendlies, two and a half years after his last full international appearance.
		Metzelder, a revelation for Germany in their run to the final in 2002, won the last of his 16 caps in a 3-1 defeat by Spain in February 2003.
		If Metzelder can play anything as well as in 2002 he will almost certainly win a place in the squad for the next FIFA World Cup as well.
	www.totalfootballforums.com /forums/lofiversion/index.php?t690.html (763 words)

	Soccer365 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Borussia Dortmund defender Christoph Metzelder has revealed how he turned down a move to both Manchester United and Real Madrid over the weekend.
		The two European giants are understood to have tabled bids in the region of 18million euros for the 22-year-old defender, but were given short shrift by both the player and the club.
		While he is flattered by the interest shown by arguably the two biggest clubs in the world, he insists he is not ready to leave the Dortmund camp, where he is captain.
	www.soccer365.com /EUROPEAN_NEWS/Premiership/page_99_57292.shtml (315 words)

	YEHEY!Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Borussia Dortmund defender Christoph Metzelder was one of Germany's stars in their run to the 2002 World Cup final and he is making a late bid to board the plane for the 2006 World Cup on home soil.
		Metzelder, 24, starred in Germany's march to the 2002 World Cup final defeat to Brazil and was linked with European giants Manchester United and Real Madrid when the tournament was over.
		However, injuries struck and Metzelder spent 21 months on the sidelines with an achilles tendon injury that prompted fears of retirement.
	www.yehey.com /sports/full_article.aspx?id=62819 (415 words)

	CNN.com - Metzelder returns after 32 months - Oct 11, 2005
		HAMBURG, Germany -- Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann has recalled defender Christoph Metzelder to the national side after a 32-month absence, as his side bids to restore morale in a friendly against China in Hamburg on Wednesday.
		The 24-year-old Metzelder will earn his 17th cap, two years and eight months after his last appearance for Germany.
		Klinsmann, who will probably have to use Marcell Jansen on the left in defense, although the Moenchengladbach player is carrying a slight knock, said he expected a step forward from the team.
	www.cnn.com /2005/SPORT/football/10/11/germany.friendly (518 words)

	BBC SPORT \| WORLD CUP \| Squad \| Christoph Metzelder
		At the end of the 1999/2000 season, Metzelder was languishing in the German third division with Preussen Munster.
		Now he is arguably one of Europe's most promising young defenders and has been one of Germany's star performers in the Far East.
		Metzelder is both tall and quick and should be an asset whether in the starting line-up or on the bench.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/germany/squad/newsid_1970000/1970633.stm (116 words)

	Xtratime Community - Metzelder
		Liverpool are eyeing up a 3 million move for German defender Christoph Metzelder.
		The Bundesliga club are in massive debt and will have to unload at least half a dozen frontline players this summer to try and survive.
		His form is rising, but we will have to wait and see if Metzelder can ever come back to the level he had at the World Cup 02 and before his injury.
	www.xtratime.org /forum/printthread.php?t=156859 (269 words)

	ESPNsoccernet - World Cup - Metzelder, Huth recalled to Germany squad for friendlies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Metzelder, a revelation for Germany in their run to the World Cup final in 2002, won the last of his 16 caps in a 3-1 defeat by Spain in February 2003.
		He scored his first Bundesliga goal on Saturday, a last-minute blast from the edge of the box to earn Dortmund a point against Mainz and he was given a warm welcome back by Klinsmann on Monday.
		If Metzelder can play anything as well as in 2002 he will almost certainly win a place in the squad for the next World Cup as well.
	soccernet.espn.go.com /news/story?id=343944&cc=3436 (526 words)

	Total Football Forums > Metzelder Back For Germans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Sep 26 2005, 02:48 PM Borussia Dortmund defender Christoph Metzelder has been included in Germany's squad to face Turkey and China in international friendlies next month.
		Metzelder won the last of his 16 caps in February 2003 after seeing his career plagued by an Achilles tendon injury.
		"We have given Christoph plenty of time to recover from his injury problems and to slowly find his international form again," said coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
	www.totalfootballforums.com /forums/lofiversion/index.php?t526.html (248 words)

	Op to rule Metzelder out for three months
		DORTMUND, Germany, October 20 (AFP) - Borussia Dortmund defender Christoph Metzelder has vowed not to rush his comeback as he prepares to go under the surgeon's blade once again in a bid to cure a persistent Achilles tendon problem.
		The German international, 22, has already been sidelined for seven months following an Achilles operation on March 30 but now needs another op which is set to rule him out for at least another three months.
		Metzelder's extended spell on the sidelines is a major blow for Dortmund and Germany coach Rudi Voller will also be crossing his fingers that his star defender is ready for the 2004 European championships in June 2004.
	quickstart.clari.net /qs_se/webnews/wed/bi/Qfbl-ger-metzelder.RIs6_DOK.html (218 words)

	ESPNsoccernet - World Cup - Metzelder endures new injury blow (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Metzelder, now recovered from career-threatening Achilles injuries, made his first appearance for Germany in 32 months in the recent 1-0 win over China.
		The 2006 World Cup hosts had not managed to keep a clean sheet since a 3-0 win over Tunisia in the Confederations Cup in June and Metzelder immediately went to the front of the queue for places in Juergen Klinsmann's final squad.
		Cologne's Lukas Sinkiewicz, Chelsea's Robert Huth and Hertha Berlin's Arne Friedrich are the possible replacements for Metzelder in the Paris game, Germany's last match in 2005.
	soccernet.espn.go.com /news/story?id=348699&cc=5739 (243 words)

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