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
Soggy Germany fall to Austria in delayed match in Klagenfurt
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
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 Brazil: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
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
Germany v Spain: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
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
The Spirit of Torino 1990: The New Auswärtstrikot
Back in early November of last year, the DFB officially released the current home Nationaltrikot. Replacing the short-lived design worn during the Confederations Cup last summer, the new layout took its cue from the famous “flag” shirt of the late
New-look Mannschaft and young Lions play out goalless draw at Wembley
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
Northern Ireland v Germany: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
Almost a year after their 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland in Hannover, Germany took on the same opponents in their penultimate match in Belfast. Billed as potentially the toughest of their ten World Cup qualifying matches, it was pretty easy
Magnificent Mannschaft thump poor Norway for six in Stuttgart
Exactly a year to the day after their last meeting to kick off the qualifying campaign in Oslo, Germany and Norway meet for match number eight at the Mercedes-Benz-Arena in Stuttgart. An eighth straight win, coupled with any dropped points
Czech Republic v Germany: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
Germany’s quest to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia resumed in Prague’s Eden Aréna against the Czech Republic, with a scratchy and far from convincing 2-1 victory. In what was a strange game, Joachim Löw’s team started
Scratchy Germany snatch all three points against spirited Czech Republic
After a successful summer and a much-needed break, the Nationalmannschaft are back in World Cup action with their seventh group qualifier, against the Czech Republic in Prague. Jogi Löw’s men will be looking to maintain their perfect record in the