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Stupid things happen. But it is even more stupid not to admit it. Berthold’s sissys of the week: Lars Stindl and the referee for not talking with each other. Many demand video proof now. “We do not need more digital gadgets,” says Thomas Berthold.

Last week Thomas Berthold learned it’s hard to predict results in the Bundesliga. Even in Panama they are laughing about his attempts. Now he’s offering an official jersey to the super predictor! Tell him: who will score the 50,000th Bundesliga goal?

What a great late bloomer he is, but still not a French international. Anthony Modeste has finally turned his talents into useful numbers. The Cologne striker has scored an amazing 15 goals this season. Thomas Berthold has a proposition.

Dortmund’s Tuchel has become such a know-it-all. Thomas Berthold reckons too much raw food could be the reason for the transformation. Another loss could help Tuchel get his head straight. Mainz should kick him off his high horse!

In an unexpected turn of events, Leipzig against Hoffenheim is the top game in Matchday 18. It's set to be a thriller! Are the two teams responsible for making the Bundesliga campaign more exciting?

Was there ever a crisis in Munich? Since Hoeneß is back in the saddle everything seems to be normal again at Bayern. They have a winning streak. It might sound a little spiritual but Thomas Berthold believes in Uli’s aura.

New coach, new players, new money. In Dortmund everything is different and world champion Thomas Berthold has his problems with the changes. Before “Der Klassiker”against Bayern München he takes takes a critical look at the “Underdogs” and claims to know the result already.

Bastian Schweinsteiger is a victim of Manchester capitalism and isn’t allowed to play. World champion Thomas Berthold knows exactly how he can escape from his misery: Schweini has to do the Brexit. However the MLS is not the best solution – but only Berthold knows where real legends bid farewell.

Is experience as a player a must on the sidelines? When Bayern plays against Hoffenheim two very different managerial models will clash. A former Italian international against generation next. Berthold has a clear opinion and leaks some locker room talk.

Dortmund and Mkhitaryan are in a crisis at the same time. If his current and former club would work together, everyone could benefit. Dortmund lacks its playmaker and Mkhitaryan sits on the bench at Manchester United. “Free Micky”, says Berthold.