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
Closing out the Annus horribilis: the squad for Russia and the Netherlands
What a difference a year makes. Last November, Germany were preparing for two friendlies against England and France. Two draws meant that the Nationalmannschaft went through 2017 unbeaten, a record that would eventually end in a 0-1 friendly defeat against
The flies keep dropping, and the struggle is far from over
Many observers and commentators have been sceptical about the new-fangled UEFA Nations League, but for Germany these matches have become more important than ever. After the summer’s failure in the World Cup, there is a desperate need for team to
Sané a surprise omission as Jogi Löw names his final 23
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
Shocks and surprises: Jogi Löw names his first 27 players for Russia 2018
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
Germany v Azerbaijan: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
Germany brought their World Cup qualifying campaign to a successful conclusion in Kaiserslautern, completing an perfect ten wins from ten matches with an emphatic and expected 5-1 win over Azerbaijan. Emphatic the result may have been, but once again it
Germany make it ten from ten with five goal show against Azerbaijan
The hard work is done, and all that is left now is the final polish. The 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in Belfast ensured Germany’s position at the top of their qualifying group with a perfect nine from nine record,
Germany and Chile share the spoils in Kazan
Having started the tournament with three points against Australia, Germany take on a powerful and experienced Chile at the Kazan Arena. With Cameroon and Australia sharing the spoils earlier in the afternoon, it is all set up for the winner
Germany v Australia: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
It should have been an easy win, but in the end it was a whole lot closer that it should have been. Despite their youth and inexperience, this German team should have taken a limited Australian side to the cleaners,
Goalkeeping gaffes galore as Germany make heavy weather of Australian challenge
Just over a week after their 7-0 World Cup qualification “warm up” against San Marino in Nürnberg, the Mannschaft are in Russia to kick off their Confederations Cup group campaign against Australia in Sochi. Having played host to the Winter
Azerbaijan v Germany: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
Nobody expected anything less than a German win against Azerbaijan, and the Mannschaft duly delivered. Up against a busy and well-drilled opponent Jogi Löw’s side stuck to Plan A, and scored four excellent goals as they maintained their perfect record
Schürrle bags brace as Germany go five from five in Baku
After the 1-0 friendly win against England in Dortmund, Germany resume their World Cup qualifying campaign with a trip to Azerbaijan. Having started their campaign brightly, the Azeris would come unstuck with a 4-0 defeat in Belfast against Northern Ireland,