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
No record in Berlin as disappointing Germany fall to determined Brazil
Four days after the 1-1 draw against Spain in Düsseldorf, Germany take on their second big-name opponent in the form of world number two side Brazil in Berlin. Naturally, the buildup has seen many mentions of the last meeting between
As good as friendlies get: Spain and Brazil
As we look towards the upcoming World Cup finals in Russia, it is time to kick off the gradual buildup with not one but two prestige fixtures. Germany’s opponents are as best as they can get in a friendly fixture,
Berlin Hoodoo continues as Germany blow two-goal lead against England
After the long break for the winter, the international circuit kicks into life again for the Nationalmannschaft, with two prestige friendlies to get their warm-up preparations for this summer’s European Championships underway. Two old and established rivals provide the opposition;
One Cap Wonders No. 5: Marvin Compper
Berlin, 19th November 2008 A year after beating England 2-1 at the new Wembley stadium courtesy of a stunning strike from debutant Christian Pander, the two teams would line up for a return match in Berlin’s Olympiastadion. Among those in
Germany v Sweden: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
Having handed out six of the best to the Republic of Ireland four days earlier, confidence in the German camp would be high ahead of a return home to Berlin and the game against Sweden.
Germany collapse from Swedish Elm disease
Three goals up at half-time. Four to the good an hour in. Some fantastic one-touch football, some of the best stuff we have seen from the Nationalmannschaft this year. Two goals from Miroslav Klose to see him go one behind
Germany v Sweden: Lahm, left or right?
There’s one burning question leading up to the World Cup qualifier in Berlin against Sweden: with skipper Philipp Lahm returning from his one-match suspension, is he going to return to the right or switch out to the left? Will Jérôme
Ireland and Sweden: Squad News
The last month has just flown by, and the next World Cup qualifying round is upon us. Last month the Nationalmannschaft picked up maximum points against the Faroe Islands and Austria, but this week’s double-header promises to be far more