Inflation, a weak economy and declining numbers of club-goers all challenge the clubs' viability. Club owners are seeking protected status, similar to what Berlin's opera companies enjoy.

Shopping at the flea market in Mauerpark and visiting a museum on Museum Island are some of the can't-miss things to do in Berlin, Germany.

BERLIN, March 23 (Reuters) - Germany have scrapped next month's player performance tests after the Bundesliga clubs were unhappy with mid-season checks held in January. Germany coach Joachim Loew ...