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
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
UEFA Nations League: Draw and Discussion
For many years, both clubs and fans have complained about international friendly fixtures. Those matches that players try to avoid. Filler games where clubs try their utmost to argue that their star player cannot leave because their pet gerbil has