Germany

Nagelsmann defends Wirtz's slow Liverpool start

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has come to the defence of Florian Wirtz, saying the 22-year-old midfielder's slow start at Liverpool is simply part of his adjustment to the Premier League.

Kimmich double fires Germany top in 4-0 win over 10-man Luxembourg

Germany's Joshua Kimmich netted twice to power his side to a 4-0 home win over Luxembourg in a World Cup qualifier on Friday where the visitors went down to 10 men in the first half and the hosts moved top of the standings in a tight Group A.

Germany World Cup winner Boateng announces retirement

Former Germany defender Jerome Boateng, who won the World Cup in 2014, formally announced his retirement from the game on Friday.

World Cup qualifiers: Germany stunned by Slovakia, Spain ease past Bulgaria

The Netherlands were held to a 1-1 draw by Poland in Rotterdam in Group G despite taking the lead in the first half through Denzel Dumfries.

Arsenal's Havertz to miss Germany's World Cup qualifiers in September

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz will miss Germany's World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Northern Ireland next month, the German soccer federation's (DFB) national team director Rudi Voeller said.

German great Mueller signs with MLS Whitecaps

Former Germany and Bayern Munich forward Thomas Mueller has signed a season-long deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) side Vancouver Whitecaps, the Canadian club said on Wednesday.

Germany's Merz faces tricky talks with potential coalition ally

The 69-year-old faces lengthy coalition negotiations after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to a historic second place in a fractured vote following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's unloved three-way alliance.

Germany may face long wait for new government after vote

Arduous coalition negotiations tend to drag on for weeks if not months in Germany, spelling long stretches of political paralysis before a new chancellor takes charge.

Nations League / Netherlands into quarterfinals as Germany hit record seven

Netherlands and Hungary went into the match tied on five points each and with the winner set to join Germany in ensuring their progress from Group A3 to the quarter-finals.

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

Germany's Merz faces tricky talks with potential coalition ally

The 69-year-old faces lengthy coalition negotiations after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to a historic second place in a fractured vote following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's unloved three-way alliance.

February 23, 2025
February 23, 2025

Germany may face long wait for new government after vote

Arduous coalition negotiations tend to drag on for weeks if not months in Germany, spelling long stretches of political paralysis before a new chancellor takes charge.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Netherlands into quarterfinals as Germany hit record seven

Netherlands and Hungary went into the match tied on five points each and with the winner set to join Germany in ensuring their progress from Group A3 to the quarter-finals.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

Havertz out of Germany squad with knee problem

"National team coach Julian Nagelsmann has nominated Jonathan Burkardt in Havertz's place. Get well soon Kai," Germany announced on X on Sunday.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Germany to give 1b euro for renewable energy efforts

Germany will provide Bangladesh with 1 billion euro over the next decade to support renewable energy projects, including an initial 15 million euro this year, Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said yesterday.

September 14, 2024
September 14, 2024

Germany's parks plant a way forward on climate change

The young oak "will benefit from the roots of the old tree and will be more resistant to threats", gardener Jana Kretschmer told AFP.

September 8, 2024
September 8, 2024

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.

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

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.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

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.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

'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."