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    Hoffenheim coach to stay after clear-the-air talks

    By Soccernet Staff

    Tuesday, May 5, 2009

    Hoffenheim owner Dietmar Hopp this afternoon emerged satisfied from a clear-the-air meeting with Ralf Rangnick after the coach had threatened to walk out on the club. Rangnick had spoken of his unwillingness to remain in charge of an "average'' club and suggested that large sums of money would have to be spent this summer, or he would seek a new challenge. Hopp invited Rangnick for a meeting, with director of sport Jan Schindelmeiser and general manager Jochen A Rotthaus also present, and thei ...

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