Munich - Off the Ball, bundesliga.com’s latest feature, casts an eye over the weird, wonderful and sometimes controversial tales to have emerged from Germany's top flight in recent days.

On Friday, we learn of yet another award for a former FC Bayern München boss Jupp Heynckes, gage the mood in the Germany camp ahead of their friendly with Italy and find out who Bayern and Brazil defender Dante met up with in Miami on Thursday.

Compiled by Matthew Howarth

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