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Germany have belief back ahead of Euro 2024, says Lahm

Germany have regained their self-confidence after a 2-0 win against France last week three months before hosting Euro 2024, World Cup winner Philipp Lahm told AFP in an interview.

'Germany defeat a wake-up call for France'

France were completely outclassed by Germany in their 2-0 defeat on Saturday and should treat the loss as a wake-up call ahead of the European Championship, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said.

Austria, Germany score two of fastest international goals

Austria's Christoph Baumgartner scored one of the fastest ever international goals inside seven seconds on Saturday and was then quickly followed by a similarly lightning strike by Germany's Florian Wirtz.

Nagelsmann names heavily changed squad for Euro hosts Germany

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday announced a much changed 26-man squad for their upcoming March friendlies, saying he wanted to bring a "fresh breeze" to the team three months out from the country hosting Euro 2024.

Germany likely in recession, Bundesbank says

Germany has struggled since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy costs, and its vast, industry-heavy economy is now in its fourth straight quarter of zero or negative growth

Munich's Allianz Arena prepares for final Beckenbauer farewell

Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena will bid a final farewell to Franz Beckenbauer on Friday as tens of thousands of people pay their respects to the German football legend.

Beckenbauer: An icon of German sporting success

Franz Beckenbauer, who has died at the age of 78, helped modernise football and came to personify Germany's post-war sporting success, captaining his country to the 1974 World Cup title on home soil to anchor his legacy.

'Danke Franz': Germany lights a candle for football icon Beckenbauer

Residents in Beckenbauer's home city of Munich braved the freezing cold to pay their respects, bringing flowers a day after the death was announced  of Germany's greatest football icon, a World Cup winner as both player and manager.

Struggling Germany welcome Euro 2024 draw

Coach Nagelsmann called the group "an interesting one in which we want to prevail".

November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023

Europe's economic powerhouse tests a shorter working week

Starting in 2024, up to 50 companies of varying size are set to test the new hours, with the aim of avoiding a drop-off in productivity.

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

'Emotional' Neuer admits Ter Stegen is Germany number one after comeback

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer admitted that he was no longer Germany number one after making an emotional return to Bundesliga action from a year-long injury on Saturday.

October 15, 2023
October 15, 2023

Nagelsmann enjoys 3-1 win over USA in Germany debut

Julian Nagelsmann got off to a winning start as Germany's coach on Saturday with his team securing a comfortable 3-1 win over the United States in a friendly.

September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023

France, Germany express regret over jailing of Adilur, Elan

France and Germany have expressed regret today over the imprisonment of Odhikar Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan and Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023

Hansi Flick fired as Germany manager ahead of Euro 2024

Germany have sacked coach Hansi Flick just nine months from hosting Euro 2024 after Saturday's humiliating 4-1 loss to Japan, the German FA (DFB) announced on Sunday.

August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023

Germany exit Women's World Cup after draw with South Korea

Twice former winners Germany crashed out in the opening phase of the Women's World Cup for the first time after a 1-1 draw with South Korea in their final Group H match on Thursday.

July 30, 2023
July 30, 2023

Colombia stun Germany with 97th-minute winner

Skipper Alexandra Popp thought she had rescued a point for Germany as she held her nerve to score from the spot on 89 minutes

July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023

Women's World Cup never been tougher, warns Germany coach

Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg warned Sunday that women's football has never been more competitive as her side chase a third World Cup title.

February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023

Bayern's Kimmich set for guest TV role in crime series

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich is set to make his German television debut with a small role in cult detective show 'Tatort'.

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Bayern sign Sommer from Gladbach to replace injured Neuer

Bayern Munich have signed Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer from Borussia Moenchengladbach to replace injured Manuel Neuer, the German champions said on Thursday.

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