Germany would come into their final match of 2020 with high hopes. Top of their four-team group, they needed just a point against Spain in Sevilla to progress to the final stage of the second instalment of the UEFA Nations
It is becoming a thing: Germany blow two-goal lead as Argentina fight back for 2-2 draw in Dortmund
The prestige friendly in Dortmund against Argentina sees a starting lineup for Germany with two new faces, both from SC Freiburg who has surprised many in the Bundesliga following their good start to the season. Defender Robin Koch and striker
Another case of “job done”. Workmanlike Germany take the points in Belfast
Germany overcame a bright start from hosts Northern Ireland in Belfast, sealing the win and the three points with two second-half strikes. It was comfortable in the end, but without keeper Manuel Neuer in excellent form things could have got
Error-ridden Germany blown away by four-star Netherlands in Hamburg
It is a pleasant evening in Hamburg, where Germany are set to kick off the 2019/20 leg of their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against old rivals the Netherlands. After a torrid 2018, Joachim Löw’s men look to have turned a
The countdown to Euro 2020 continues
After the wins against Belarus and Estonia at the end of last season, Joachim Löw’s Nationalmannschaft start 2019/20 in a strong position as they look to secure automatic qualification for next summer’s European Championships. A win in Hamburg against the
Massacre in Mainz: Rampant Germany hit eight against poor Estonia
Having eased to a functional 2-0 win in Belarus, Germany are back on home soil to face group outsiders Estonia in Mainz. While the Nationalmannschaft will be looking for their third win from three to close out the season, their
Functional, with a flash of flair: Germany dispose of battling Belarus
It is a warm and dry evening in the compact Borisov Arena, the home of Belarussian champions BATE. Away from the capital Minsk, this is clearly at attempt by the hosts to create more of an atmosphere as they take
Closing off the season: a post-Soviet double
After another topsy-turvy season, Germany close things off with a Euro 2020 double header that has a distinctly post-Soviet feel. First up is Belarus on 8th June, followed by Estonia in Mainz two days later. Belarus are a new addition
Jekyll and Hyde Germany endure torrid second half before snatching late victory in Amsterdam
We wait a couple of years for a match against the Netherlands, then two come at once. Followed by another two in short order. After last year’s UEFA Nations League double header, one can say that German fans have had
Löw’s new era begins with testing draw against Serbia
After a longer than usual winter break, Germany’s 2019 begins in Wolfsburg’s Volkswagen Arena against Serbia. After a traumatic 2018 and a catalogue of disasters both on and off the pitch, coach Jogi Löw has set his stall for the
2019 begins: the year after the annus horribilis
It has been an incredibly tough year for German football, and what was one seen as a bastion of innovation and stability has threatened to turn into a basket case. In days gone by, one would have expected to see
Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Two old friends, and two new ones
In what was a fairly low-key event in Dublin, the draw was made for the 2020 edition of the European Championships, which will mark the 60th anniversary of the competition. Germany were drawn against neighbours and familiar old foes the