Many Germans are *quite* devoted to their soccer teams, both local and national.  And even if one's devotion to a team doesn't cross over into the religious, soccer is an indelible part of German and European experience.

Following a soccer team in a German-speaking country is one way to fulfill part of a week's homework requirement.  [Remember, on each Friday you will need to demonstrate to me that invested real effort in your German-Excursions outside of class.]

German Soccer League Site in English
German Soccer League Site auf Deutsch
The Soccer Magazine Kicker Online

Current Soccer Issues: Strategy: http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,15530662,00.html