Munich - Off the Ball, our weekday feature, casts an eye over the weird, wonderful and sometimes controversial tales to have emerged from Germany's top flight.

Today, we hear what FC Bayern München goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has to say about a new refereeing tool, speculate whether 1. FSV Mainz 05 striker Maxim Choupo-Moting will make it home in time for Christmas, and wish a very Happy Birthday to one of the Bundesliga's most beloved clubs.

Check out the most light-hearted moments from Matchday 16 of the Bundesliga, courtesy of our official YouTube channel:

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