Hoffenheim fought back from an early goal down to strike four times in 23 minutes and crush Werder Bremen 4-1 on Saturday, in an impressive show of attacking football at the start of the season.
Michael Ballack will miss Germany's World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Finland through injury.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said the decision to ban the German midfielder for the semi-final clash with Italy should have come sooner.
Lukas Podolski injured his calf in Germany's 1-0 win over Austria and is a doubt for the Euro 2008 quarter-final against Portugal.
The ace striker's second half goal enabled the Netherlands settle for a 1-1 draw in their opening match in Group D.
Former Germany captain Michael Ballack's farewell match in Leipzig on Wednesday was overshadowed by the potential transfer of Andre Schuerrle to Chelsea with German media reporting a deal has been agreed.
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