Wolfsburg's Grafite, right, and Hoffenheim's Marvin Compper challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between 1899 Hoffenheim and VfL Wolfsburg in Sinsheim, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

Wolfsburg's Grafite, right, and Hoffenheim's Marvin Compper challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between 1899 Hoffenheim and VfL Wolfsburg in Sinsheim, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

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