Ralf Rangnick, one of the best managers the game has produced in Germany in the last decade retired from his position at Schalke 04 claiming he needs a break as feels burned out. He has said something similar in March after he left Hoffenheim, only to go directly to Schalke where a manager was needed after Felix Magath’s demise. Now Rangnick had to take a break in order to stay healthy and to continue his work in football once he is fit again.

Robert Enke was diagnosed with depression but no one knew about this until it was too late and he killed himself in November 2009.

Breno, once labeled a world class player in the making by Bayern was currently released on bail after he was held in custody for arson.

Michael Sternkopf, former winger at Bayern M