Thomas Hitzlsperger
- Date of Birth: 5 April 1982
- Birthplace: Munich, Munich, West Germany
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Thomas Hitzlsperger retires from professional football
Former West Ham United and Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31, following a series of unexpected injuries which has made him lose much of his playing time throughout his career.
Hitzlsperger,who spent the major part of last season on loan with Everton on a short term deal, failed to make the most out of the opportunity as he made just nine appearances for the Toffees in all competitions.
Everton release Mucha and Hitzlsperger
Everton have parted company with goalkeeper Jan Mucha and German midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger. The duo's contracts had expired at Goodison Park.
Hitzlsperger close to Aston Villa move
Thomas Hitzlsperger is set to make an emotional return to Aston Villa, six years after he departed the club to move to VfB Stuttgart. The 29 year old is locked in discussions with Alex McLeish.
Hitzlsperger happy at West Ham
Thomas Hitzlsperger has revealed that he is very happy to have completed a move to West Ham from Lazio; later adding that it was his destiny to play for the Hammers.
West Ham sign Hitzlsperger
West Ham have completed the signing of Thomas Hitzlsperger on a free transfer after his contract with Lazio expired and the Italians decided not to renew it.
Schweinsteiger to England?
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has put some of the Premiership's top clubs on red alert after revealing that he would be interested in making the move to England at some stage of his career.
Ballack 'has point to prove'
According to VfB Stuttgart midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger, Michael Ballack has a big point to prove to his new Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari. Ballack has shown in Euro 2008 that he is in good form.
Germany announces Euro squad
Germany boss Joachim Loew has announced his provisional squad for the Euro 2008 tournament in Austria and Switzerland. Some shock names in that squad include Marko Marin, Oliver Neuville and Patrick Helmes.
Germany squad off to Mallorca
The German national side are off to sunny Mallorca to begin their preparations for this summer's showpiece being jointly hosted by neighbors Austria and Switzerland.
