Germany
Nations League / Musiala spurs Germany to complete 5-0 demolition of Hungary
New-look Germany, who have set their sights on the 2026 World Cup after their quarter-final run at the Euro on home soil in July, no longer have any 2014 World Cup winners in the squad following the international retirements of Thomas Mueller, Toni Kroos and Manuel Neuer.
Germany hikes blocked account amount for international students
The Embassy of Germany in Dhaka, earlier today, announced that it will be increasing the blocked account amount for student visa applicants to €11,904.
Thomas Mueller ends Germany career
"After 131 national team games and 45 goals, I am saying goodbye," Mueller said in a video statement announcing his decision.
'Shattered' Germany set sights on World Cup after Euros exit
"It's sad that I'll probably never be a part of a home Euros in my career again," the coach said. "That hurts. And having to wait two years to become world champions, that hurts as well."
Nagelsmann laments late penalty decision in Germany's defeat against Spain
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann lamented the decision to deny his side a late penalty in Friday's 2-1 Euro 2024 loss to Spain, saying "the referee blew in favour of Spain a little".
Retiring Kroos hopeful despite Germany's 'bitter' Euros exit
Retiring Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said he was optimistic for the team's future despite their "bitter" Euro 2024 exit after a 2-1 quarterfinal loss to Spain in extra time on Friday.
No nostalgia for Kroos with eye on title for sensational career end
Kroos, who won the Champions League with Real Madrid last month and will hang up his boots after the Euros, came out of international retirement this year to chase the one major trophy missing from a vast haul that also includes the 2014 World Cup.
Project Syndicate / The spectre of neo-fascism is haunting Europe
If enough people despair of emancipatory politics and accept the withdrawal into buffoonery, the political space for neo-fascism widens.
Musiala Germany's most important player: Gundogan
Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan lauded forward Jamal Musiala after Wednesday's 2-0 win over Hungary, calling him "incredible" and "a joy to play with".
Neuer to consider future after Euro 2024
The 38-year-old said he "could not yet reveal" whether this would be his last dance in Germany colours, adding "I'll turn my mind to it after the tournament."
Nagelsmann says thumping of Scotland a 'first step'
"The team is conscious that this was a first step," said Nagelsmann as Germany eye a record-breaking fourth European title.
More than one in four Germans are not interested in Euro 2024
More than one in four Germans have no interest in the upcoming Euro 2024 hosted by their country, the biggest sports event in Germany in almost two decades, a poll conducted for public broadcaster ARD showed on Wednesday.
Rashford, Sterling left out of England's provisional Euro 2024 squad
Forward Marcus Rashford was the most high-profile omission as England manager Gareth Southgate named his provisional Euro 2024 squad on Tuesday while there was also no place for experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson.
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.
