Crunch time. After their opening group phase defeat against Mexico in Moscow, it is make or break for Jögi Low’s men in Sochi against Sweden. One has to go back sixty years to find the last World Cup defeat for
My last post-match stream of consciousness ramblings was pretty well received, so here’s another. A quick jump in and jump out match preview of Germany’s upcoming group phase meeting with Sweden. Opinions straight off the bat, spiced up and spliced
Germany’s World Cup campaign would get off to a horrible start in Moscow, with a 1-0 defeat against Mexico. Coming into the match as hot favourites, the reigning world champions were out-thought and outplayed by a fast-paced and well-drilled Mexican
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
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
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
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
Germany’s planning for this summer’s World Cup finals in Russia began with a tough but entertaining home draw with European rivals Spain, a game that extended their unbeaten record to 22 matches going back to the summer of 2016. It
We are approaching kick off for the second friendly of 2017 against England, with Germany up against an unfamiliar lineup for the Three Lions. There are plenty of big names missing for the Mannschaft too, with centre-back Mats Hummels taking