After all of the buildup, anticipation, discussion, predictions and gossip, it is time for Germany to start their World Cup campaign. The tournament has thrown up plenty of excitement so far, from host Russia’s outstanding opening day 5-0 thrashing of
After all of the predictions, squad discussions and off-field shenanigans, we are finally all set. Later today, the Mannschaft kick off their Russia 2018 campaign, taking on Mexico in Moscow. The Mexicans will have no doubt put last year’s Confederations
It is said that you should not kick a man when he is down. But sometimes, it just cannot be helped. The Netherlands are not at the World Cup, and I cannot stop sniggering. As a FC Bayern München fan,
Against Saudi Arabia last Saturday, İlkay Gündoğan got off the bench to replace Marco Reus. His arrival was met with a chorus of jeers, boos and whistles from the Leverkusen crowd. To the casual watcher, it must have been a
After last week’s insipid display against Austria in Klagenfurt, Germany will be looking to give their supporters a rousing send-off today in their last game before they head off to Russia for the World Cup. Up against fellow tournament finalists
After much speculation, debate and untimely final squad poster leaks, Nationaltrainer Jogi Löw has make the final tweaks to his German world cup squad. The 27 is now down to the final 23 who will be on the plane to
Today Germany turn the last corner towards the FIFA World Cup finals in Russia, with the first of two warmup friendlies. Today’s opponents are neighbours Austria, taking place in the compact Wörthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt. Plenty of big names are
Time for something a little different today, as part of the gradual buildup towards the World Cup. We now have less than two weeks until things kick off in Russia, and sixteen days before Germany get their campaign underway. Today
The German national team may have a devil of a time defending its World Cup title in Russia. It goes into the tournament with an aura, but the task ahead remains massive unless France crashes out unexpectedly.
When the draw was made last December for next month’s World Cup, Germany were provided with a challenging, but workable, set of three opponents. Three countries that, for fans of the Mannschaft, will be familiar without having to trawl too
Avoiding the protracted selection process before previous tournaments, Nationaltrainer Jogi Löw announced a rump squad of 27 players this morning. After the two upcoming friendly matches against Austria and Saudi Arabia, this will be shaved down to the final 23
Just under four years after their historic World Cup semi-final victory in Belo Horizonte, it was time for Germany to meet Brazil again, this time at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. For Jogi Löw and his team, it was just another