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Germany national football team
Germany is one of the world's most successful footballing nations having won four World Cups.
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Danny Röhl: 'Bold decisions are important to me'
Hansi Flick's assistant coach talks about German coaching, bold decision-making and how Germany can return to the top.
Football: Marozsan farewells Germany after loss to Brazil
In her 112th and final appearance, Dzsenifer Maroszan was unable to prevent Germany's first defeat of 2023.
Tale of 2 keepers as Germany scrape by the Netherlands
First-class displays in goal from Merle Frohms and Ann-Katrin Berger helped Germany's women beat the Netherlands 1-0.
Germany picked off by De Bruyne and Belgium
After a win in their first match since an early World Cup exit, Germany got a reality check against Belgium.
Flick's fringe players make case as Germany beat Peru
Germany started their long run of friendlies ahead of a home tournament at Euro 2024 with a 2-0 win over Peru.
New faces for Germany as Euro 2024 preparations begin
After crashing out of the World Cup at the group stage, Hansi Flick has brought an array of young players into the side.
Hansi Flick: 'There must never be so much pressure again'
Germany coach Hansi Flick believes off-field distractions put too much pressure on his players at the World Cup.
Germany's goalkeeper generation after Manuel Neuer and co.
Germany has long been considered a "nation of goalkeepers," but the next generation is finding it tough to get a chance.
Jürgen Klinsmann named South Korea's new head coach
The former German striker takes on his fifth coaching role and his first since a chaotic spell at Hertha Berlin.
World Cup 2023: Bell plotting to upset adopted homeland
South Korea's women's soccer coach Colin Bell thinks his side can spring a World Cup shock against Germany.
Germany's women looking to World Cup with optimism
With only a year between the European Championship and the World Cup, there's German optimism ahead of the big one.
Manuel Neuer interview casts doubt on Bayern Munich future
He may have a broken leg, but the Bayern captain is making his presence felt with an explosive interview.
Opinion: Rudi Völler is not the reformer Germany needs
Andreas Sten-Ziemons
Rudi Völler is Germany’s new sporting director. He's no visionary and no reformer, says DW's Andreas Sten-Ziemons.
How appealing is it being Manuel Neuer's backup?
Bayern has signed Yann Sommer to replace the injured Manuel Neuer. How appealing is being the Germany keeper's backup?
German football, the Bundesliga and the road to EURO 2024
Amid myriad problems and personnel changes in German football, one man has emerged as particularly powerful.
Neuro athletic training: The secret to sporting success?
More athletes are using mental training to improve their performance. Can the brain train muscles?
Alexandra Popp crowned 'Personality of the Year'
Germany captain Alexandra Popp is the first woman to win the award, voted for by Kicker magazine.
DFB turns to Rummenigge, Sammer to get Germany back on track
The German Football Association (DFB) has presented its new strategy to restore life to German football.
Manuel Neuer out for the season after skiing accident
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has ruled himself out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg.
Opinion: Like Löw's, Bierhoff's departure comes too late
Jonathan Harding
DW's Jonathan Harding believes Oliver Bierhoff's departure from the DFB was long overdue.
German football federation head resigns after World Cup exit
The announcement comes after Germany's group stage exit from the World Cup in Qatar.
World Cup: 'Worried' Joshua Kimmich and Germany head home
Joshua Kimmich calls Germany's exit the "worst day of his career," but for Germany a bigger conversation has begun.
German World Cup press: 'End of a great football nation'
Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage. The country's sports media are in apocalyptic mood.
Opinion: Germany no longer an elite team
Jonathan Harding
Germany is out of the 2022 World Cup. An inquest will follow, but the truth is that Germany is not good enough anymore.
Germany out of World Cup at group stage
For the second World Cup in a row, Germany are out at the group stage. A 4-2 win against Costa Rica wasn't enough.
How Germany promotes LGBTQ tolerance in its soccer stadiums
There is much criticism in Germany for Qatar's discrimination of the LGBTQ community. But how tolerant is German soccer?
Füllkrug and Müller: Germany's attacking answer?
Niclas Füllkrug's goal against Spain has given Germany an answer, but it also opens a question about Thomas Müller.
World Cup 2022: Flick's flexibility and Füllkrug's finish
Germany didn't get the win against Spain, but the result keeps them alive at the 2022 World Cup.
Opinion: It's time for countries to leave FIFA
Sarah Wiertz
While football stars are sometimes asked to use their fame for good, national FAs must ensure FIFA acts as it should.
Germany haunted by ghosts of Russia in opening-game defeat
Comparisons with Russia four years ago are unavoidable after familiar issues resurfaced for Germany.
Japan's Bundesliga stars prove Germany's downfall
Japan's Bundesliga contingent provided the latest twist in the intertwining worlds of German and Japanese football.
Germany lose to Japan in their first World Cup match
Germany’s World Cup got off to a sorry start, as the 2014 winners lost to Japan in a major shock.
Germany players make World Cup human rights protest
The German national team still found a way to send their message, despite the One Love campaign being dropped.
Qatar 2022: Rewe drops German national team partnership
Rewe's decision comes after the DFB shelved its plan to have its national team captain wear a rainbow armband in Qatar.
OneLove campaign hit by threat of FIFA sanctions
Amid threats of disciplinary action, nations planning to wear rainbow-themed armbands have decided to back down.
Opinion: Germany's problems neither new nor easily fixed
Thomas Klein
Germany's 2022 World Cup campaign began with defeat to Japan. The problems are all too familiar, says DW's Thomas Klein.
Germany's swift and somewhat chaotic World Cup training camp
Germany’s training camp served its purpose, but can they learn the lesson from their time in Oman?
Füllkrug the difference in flat Germany World Cup warmup
Surprise call-up Niclas Füllkrug scored on his Germany debut in an otherwise flat Germany performance.
Reus, Mané and Nkunku lead World Cup absentee list
Experts are concerned that a condensed club schedule is taking its toll on players' health.
Qatar World Cup a step on the road for Germany
Hansi Flick has worked behind the scenes but his first World Cup as head coach will show how far he's taken Germany.
Germany make small gains from unwanted USA trip
Back-to-back away games against world champions USA were not exactly what Germany's coach would have planned.
2022 World Cup: Jamal Musiala to take to the stage in Qatar
What gives Germany star Jamal Musiala such an edge ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar?
Germany World Cup squad: Götze and Moukoko in, Hummels out
Hansi Flick has called up Mario Götze alongside teenager Youssoufa Moukoko and surprise package Niclas Füllkrug.
Schweinsteiger: Big World Cup question mark over Germany
Ex-Germany captain and World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger told DW he's not sure the current team is good enough.
Hany Mukhtar: the long road to success
Berlin-born Hany Mukhtar is the top scorer and the most valuable player in Major League Soccer (MLS).
World Cup: Which strikers does Germany need in Qatar?
One question remains ahead of Germany's World Cup squad announcement: Which strikers will be selected?
Could Niclas Füllkrug be Germany's secret weapon in Qatar?
Niclas Füllkrug has scored nine Bundesliga goals this season and could be playing himself into Hansi Flick's plans.
Germany and the number 9
In episode three of season six of Project Fussball, former Germany international Clemens Fritz helps James and Jasmine discuss the tactical history of the Germany men's national team from Joachim Löw onwards and the on-going issue of needing a striker.
Draw gives Germany reason to dream at 2023 Cup
Jonathan Harding
Germany were always going to be considered favorites, but their draw at the 2023 World Cup boosts their chances.
Germany's space interpreter looks tired
Several of Germany's key players struggled for form against Hungary. Chief among them: talisman Thomas Müller.
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