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☆ Belief in right path will pay off for Germany says coach Nagelsmann
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Germans suffered a 3-2 loss to Turkey on Saturday in Nagelsmann's first home game since taking over in September. "It is about being convinced of our path and then going out and playing positive games and then going out and playing a positive (Euro) tournament," Nagelsmann told a press conference. "It is always better to win and it gets a bit turbulent when you lose, that's clear," Nagelsmann said. Nagelsmann was more concerned about going four months without a team training camp ahead of a major tournament. "Four months without (a Germany) training session is a bit much but we will have to manage," he said.

Persons: Julian Nagelsmann, Nagelsmann's, Nagelsmann, Kai Havertz, Kai didn't, Hansi Flick, Karolos, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Turkey, Thomson Locations: VIENNA, Germany, Austria, Vienna, USA

Niclas Füllkrug and Jamal Musiala scored three minutes apart early in the second half, and Germany rallied to beat the United States 3-1 in a rainy exhibition Saturday. Political Cartoons View All 1211 Images“He played a good game, showed his quality,” Berhalter said. Gündoğan tied the score with his 18th international goal and first since the World Cup. Musiala got his second international goal, racing ahead of Tim Ream after Füllkrug beat Turner to a deflection and then centered the ball. “In the second half,” Nagelsmann said, “we had the ball possession in the opponent's half.

Persons: — Gio Reyna, Gregg Berhalter, Julian Nagelsmann, Niclas Füllkrug, Jamal Musiala, “, ” Berhalter, ” Reyna, Berhalter, Reyna, Weston McKennie, ” Pulisic, Pulisic, Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, Marc, André, Gündoğan, Leroy Sané, Matt Turner, Sané, Luca de la, Füllkrug, Turner, Robin Gosens, Chris Richards, Musiala, Tim Ream, Chris Führich, Hansi Flick, ” Nagelsmann Organizations: HARTFORD, United, “, CONCACAF Nations League, Canada, Dortmund, Bundesliga, Mexico, Luca de la Torre Locations: Conn, Germany, United States, Qatar, U.S, Gündoğan, Mexico, Philadelphia, Ghana, Nashville , Tennessee

BERLIN (AP) — Germany hired Julian Nagelsmann to lead the men’s national soccer team on Friday, entrusting the former Bayern Munich coach with doing a better job than the last Bayern Munich coach who tried. Political Cartoons View All 1173 ImagesNagelsmann previously took over from Flick when he became Bayern coach in 2021 with Flick leaving to coach the national team. Germany national team sporting director Rudi Völler took over as interim coach and oversaw a morale-boosting 2-1 win over France in its next game. Völler, who was Germany coach from 2000-04, had made clear he only ever wanted to take over again on a temporary basis. Before coaching Bayern, Nagelsmann enjoyed success in charge of Leipzig and Hoffenheim, where he became the youngest coach in the Bundesliga in 2016.

Persons: —, Julian Nagelsmann, Nagelsmann, Otto Nerz, Hansi Flick, Flick, wasn’t, Joachim “ Jogi, Löw, Rudi Völler, Lothar Matthäus, Stefan Effenberg, Michael Ballack, Louis van Gaal, ___ Organizations: BERLIN, Bayern Munich, ”, Bayern, Bayern —, Germany, France, Hoffenheim, Bundesliga Locations: — Germany, German, Germany, Japan, Bavarian, United States, East Hartford , Connecticut, Mexico, Philadelphia, Austria, Vienna, Leipzig

☆ Rettig succeeds Bierhoff as national team director at troubled German FA
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BERLIN, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Andreas Rettig, a long-time sports director at Bundesliga clubs, took over as the German Football Association's (DFB) executive director on Friday, succeeding Oliver Bierhoff, who resigned after their shock first round World Cup exit last year. Four-time world champions Germany, who will host Euro 2024 next year, have been going through their worst run in decades. Bierhoff had resigned in December, days after Germany's second consecutive World Cup group stage exit. "(The national teams) are shaped by great successes and currently problems. Germany sacked Flick following their 4-1 home loss to Japan last week, with former national team coach and current DFB official Rudi Voeller taking over for the game against France.

Persons: Andreas Rettig, Oliver Bierhoff, Hansi Flick, Bierhoff, Rettig, Flick, Rudi Voeller, Karolos, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Bundesliga, German Football, Germany, France, DFB, German Football League, Thomson Locations: Japan, United States

☆ Germany shocks France in first game without Hansi Flick as new era dawns ahead of home Euros
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Flick was appointed head coach in August 2021, succeeding Joachim Löw after Germany’s disappointing early exit from the delayed 2020 European Championship. Germany won just four of its last 16 matches while the head coach was in charge – a streak stretching back to March 2022. In the former Bayern Munich coach’s first major tournament, Germany was surprisingliy eliminated in the group stages at the 2022 World Cup. Germany lost to Japan at the 2022 World Cup and also were beaten by them in Hansi Flick's last game in charge. “The Japan game clearly showed us that we couldn’t carry on like this,” Völler’s statement read.

Persons: Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané, Kai, Antoine Griezmann’s, Hansi Flick, Rudi Völler, Flick, Joachim Löw, surprisingliy, Matthias Schrader, Bernd Neuendorf, ” Neuendorf, Völler, “, Wolfgang Rattay, Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala, Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, David Inderlied, Müller, Sané, Serge Gnabry Organizations: CNN, France, Tuesay, Germany, German Football Association, DFB, Bayern Munich coach’s, Costa Rica, Japan, European, “ Sporting, ”, Reuters, Bayern, German, AP Locations: Dortmund, France, Germany, Japan, Qatar, Spain

☆ Voeller's Germany snap losing run with 2-1 win over France
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

DORTMUND, Germany, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Euro 2024 hosts Germany beat France 2-1 in their international friendly on Tuesday to snap a three-game losing streak and regain some confidence following a bad run which led to the sacking of coach Hansi Flick on Sunday. We should not read too much into this win but for us it was a small emotional release." "It is important for the players, the federation to play like that, especially in the first half it was a top performance," Voeller said. It just feels good especially after the recent defeats," added Voeller, a 1990 World Cup winner who coached Germany from 2000-2004. Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; Editing by Ken Ferris and Clare FallonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Hansi Flick, Thomas Mueller, Leroy Sane, Rudi Voeller, Kylian Mbappe, Mueller, Rudi, Randal Kolo Muani, Marc Andre ter Stegen, Antoine Griezmann, Sane, Marcus Thuram, Voeller, Karolos Grohmann, Ken Ferris, Clare Fallon Organizations: France, Germany, Thomson Locations: DORTMUND, Germany, France, Japan

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Germany removed Hansi Flick as coach of the men's national soccer team on Sunday, one day after a 4-1 loss to Japan deepened the gloom around the squad ahead of hosting next year's European Championship. Political Cartoons View All 1148 ImagesFlick won the Champions League with Bayern Munich in 2020 and swapped the club for the German national team the following year. Germany captain Ilkay Gündogan backed Flick to remain after the Japan game but said the team sorely lacked cohesion and self-belief. The men's national team, four times a World Cup winner, has not made it to the quarterfinals in any of its last three major tournaments. The women's national team, a two-time World Cup winner, was eliminated in the World Cup group stage last month in one of the tournament's biggest-ever shocks.

Persons: Hansi Flick, Rudi Völler —, Germany hasn't, Bernd Neuendorf, Flick, Ilkay Gündogan, ” Gündogan, beIN, ”, Sandro Wagner, Hannes Wolf, Julian Nagelsmann, Thomas Tuchel Organizations: —, team, DFB, France, “, European, Champions League, Bayern Munich, German national, Bayern Locations: DUESSELDORF, Germany, — Germany, Japan, German, Dortmund, Wolfsburg, Qatar, Argentina, France, United States, Mexico

☆ Germany in freefall after 4-1 shock loss to Japan as Euro 2024 looms
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WOLFSBURG, Germany, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Euro 2024 hosts Germany slumped to a shock 4-1 home loss to Japan in their international friendly on Saturday, deepening the sense of crisis hanging over them after their third straight loss less than nine months before the continental tournament. "We have to be honest and say that Japan were better. They were better," Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan said. Ter Stegen denied Japan another goal when Ueda pounced on a defensive error a little later to charge through only to see his shot saved. Asano made amends in the 90th, slotting in to seal their second straight win over Germany before they added another in stoppage time with Ao Tanaka's header.

Persons: Hansi, Ilkay Gundogan, Junya Ito, Leroy Sane, Ueda, Marc, Andre ter Stegen, Ter Stegen, Takuma Asano's, Kaoru Mitoma's, Asano, Karolos Grohmann, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Japan, France, Germany, Thomson Locations: WOLFSBURG, Germany, Japan

☆ Germany's Flick says he's still right coach despite 4-1 loss to Japan
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WOLFSBURG, Germany, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Germany coach Hansi Flick said he was still the right man to lead the team after their 4-1 shock loss at home against Japan in their international friendly on Saturday and despite mounting pressure following a string of bad results. Instead it turned into a debacle and their third straight loss amid jeers and whistles from the home fans. "I know in football there is a dynamic and I cannot forecast what will happen but from my side we try everything to prepare the team well," Flick told reporters. "I think we are doing a good job and I think I am (the right man for the job)," he said when asked specifically about his future. They crashed out of the World Cup group stage last year winning just one of three matches, and have since shown no real signs of recovery.

Persons: Hansi Flick, Flick, Karolos Grohmann, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Japan, Saturday, France, Thomson Locations: WOLFSBURG, Germany, Japan, France

☆ Euro 2024 euphoria will come despite another World Cup shock exit, German FA president says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Germans drew 1-1 with South Korea on Thursday, ending up third in their group at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. Their shock exit comes just eight months after the men's team suffered a second consecutive World Cup group stage elimination with a disastrous run in Qatar. "I think the thrill of anticipation (for the Euro) will come," DFB president Neuendorf told German broadcaster ZDF on Friday. "I am confident that we will achieve this euphoria, that it will come," Neuendorf added. His team have won just one of their last five matches since their World Cup exit in December.

Persons: Lena Oberdorf, Nicole Anyomi, Alexandra Popp, Dan Peled BERLIN, Bernd Neuendorf, Neuendorf, Hansi Flick, Karolos, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, World, FA, DFB, ZDF, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, South Korea, Germany, Brisbane, Australia, Qatar, German

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo scores last-minute winner on record-breaking 200th appearance for Portugal
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-gasp winner against Iceland on the night he became the first men’s player in history to reach 200 international appearances. The 38-year-old, who made his debut for Portugal in 2003, received a Guinness World Record certificate to mark the occasion prior to kick off. “Also to the Portugal national team, the federation. Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al Nassr after the World Cup. It was the first time Brazil had conceded four or more goals in a match since that fateful 7-1 defeat to Germany in the semifinals of the 2014 World Cup.

Persons: Cristiano Ronaldo, ” Ronaldo, “, ”, Willumsson, Ronaldo, Gonçalo Inácio, Al Nassr, Yasser Bakhsh, Luis Diaz’s, Juan Cuadrado’s, Hansi Flick, ‘ Flick, Sadio Mané, Habib Diallo’s, Marquinhos, Lucas Paquetá, Germain Organizations: CNN, Portugal, Iceland, Records, Portugal national team, Manchester United, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Bayern, Senegal, Paris Saint Locations: Iceland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Colombia, Senegal, Poland, Bayern Munich, Senegal’s, Brazil, Lisbon, Paris

☆ Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Karolos Grohmann | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/7] Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group E - Costa Rica v Germany - Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar - December 1, 2022 Germany's Thomas Muller and Antonio Rudiger look dejected after the match as Germany are eliminated from the World Cup REUTERS/Wolfgang RattayAL KHOR, Qatar, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their last Group E match on Thursday, tumbling out at the first hurdle for the second consecutive time. Germany finished third in the standings, behind Spain on goal difference, with Japan top following their 2-1 win over the Spaniards. It was the first time in their illustrious World Cup history that Germany had failed to win any of their first two group matches and despite bagging a win on their last attempt, they will be departing Qatar with dropped heads. Germany were eager to make amends for their bad tournament start with teenager Musiala repeatedly taking on the entire Costa Rican defence. They were almost punished when Keysher Fuller benefitted from a double defensive blunder but his shot was tipped over the bar by Neuer, whose 19th appearance at the tournament was a World Cup record for goalkeepers.

☆ Analysis: German exit not as shocking as it looks
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Shady Amir | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Data company Nielsen Gracenote gave them a 41% chance of failing to progress on the back of their recent struggles. The second goal was no different. Neuer saved a header from Juan Pablo Vargas but the ball deflected off the German keeper and into the net. On that occasion it was the first time that Germany had failed to pass the group stage since 1938 - which was a different format. After Fuellkrug's introduction they looked more dangerous as he set up Germany's second goal for Kai Havertz.

☆ First female referee is 'positive step' says Costa Rica coach Suarez
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Stephanie Frappart's appointment as match referee for Thursday's crunch World Cup clash between Germany and Costa Rica is a step forward for women in a "sexist sport", according to Costa Rica manager Luis Fernando Suarez. The 38-year-old Frappart will be joined by Brazil's Neuza Back and Mexico's Karen Diaz as she puts down another marker for female officials having also been the first woman to referee a men's World Cup qualifier in March. Last week, she became the first female official at a men's World Cup when she was fourth official for the Poland v Mexico Group C tie, but on Thursday she will be more in the spotlight. "I think it's great and it's a huge achievement for women globally," Borges, who is playing in his third World Cup for the Costa Ricans, told reporters. "I just hope she has a good match and that we can help her make it an easy match."

☆ Analysis: Germans go back to basics to get back on track at World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Ossian Shine | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

But if this was a German team in crisis, you would never have known and they set about their task with plenty of huff and not inconsiderable puff. Many in the arena expected Spain ease to the finish line as they stretched the Germans this way and that with incisive passing and tireless pressing. It had worked in all four of Germany's World Cup titles. Thoroughly reinvigorated from the introduction of Fuellkrug, Germany looked a different side. Eight years of tinkering following the retirement of all-time World Cup scorer Miroslav Klose was instantly forgotten as Fuellkrug led the line in the fashion of German World Cup greats Ottmar Walter, Gerd Mueller, Juergen Klinsmann and Klose.

A defeat against Spain after Germany's shock 2-1 opening loss to Japan would have left Hansi Flick's men facing a huge challenge to get into the knockout phase. Spain coach Luis Enrique said he was left ruing his side's failure to hold on to their lead. Spain top the standings with four points and now need only a draw in their final Group E game against Japan to progress. They need to win against Costa Rica on Thursday and their hopes then depend on Japan losing. If Japan draw it would come down to goal difference or goals scored by Germany and Japan.

☆ Spain make one change in defence, Germany replace Havertz
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Steve Keating | Hritika Sharma | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

AL KHOR, Qatar, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Spain coach Luis Enrique made one change to his starting lineup against Germany in their World Cup Group E on Sunday following their opening 7-0 demolition of Costa Rica, with Dan Carvajal replacing Cesar Azpilicueta in defence. The Spaniards, who will all but qualify with a win over the Germans, were otherwise unchanged in attack with Dani Olmo, Feran Torres and Marco Asensio. Germany, who suffered a shock opening loss to Japan and are in desperate need of points, brought on fullback Thilo Kehrer in the place of Nico Schlotterbeck. Coach Hansi Flick also dropped forward Kai Havertz, boosting his midfield with Leon Goretzka. Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; Editing by Angus MacSwanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Germany salvages draw against Spain but World Cup hopes still hang in the balance
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Niclas Füllkrug’s late strike was enough to salvage a point for Germany against Spain as qualification from Group E goes down to the wire. Germany needs to beat Costa Rica and hope Spain defeats Japan or, if Japan earns a draw, ensure it has a superior goal difference. Álvaro Morata celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Germany. But just when it looked as though Germany was growing into the match, Spain found the breakthrough thanks to substitute Morata, who ran onto Jordi Alba’s low cross and poked the ball past Neuer. Germany will know only a victory against Costa Rica will do – but even that might not be enough.

☆ Germany looks to bounce back from shock defeat and revive World Cup hopes against dangerous Spain
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Finishing bottom of the group at Russia 2018, a tournament Germany went into as defending champion, was a historic low for the four-time World Cup winner. But after that shock 2-1 defeat to Japan in its opening match, it is once again a distinct possibility. That result means the match against Spain is do or die for Germany, as a defeat would confirm an early flight home from Qatar. World Cup team camps have traditionally been somewhat strict, private affairs, but Spain head coach Luis Enrique has been taking an unconventional approach to passing the time behind closed doors. In Group E’s other match, Japan knows victory over Costa Rica will guarantee its place in the knockout stages.

☆ Germany look for great escape against Spain to avoid early exit
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Karolos Grohmann | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

They have conceded six goals in their last four internationals but now have to find a way to shut out Spain, who fired seven past Costa Rica in their group opener. Germany backed down despite a promise to wear it only 48 hours prior to their game. Spain, on the other had, have none of the pressure their European counterparts are feeling. After years of being expected to deliver titles, Spain have entered the tournament with a lighter load on their shoulders under coach Luis Enrique and have already set records. Barcelona's 18-year-old Gavi became the country's youngest World Cup player, and the youngest to score since Brazil great Pele in 1958 after netting in their 7-0 win over Costa Rica.

☆ World Cup 2022 - Germany 1-2 Japan: Late Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano goals earn shock victory
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Charlotte Marsh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Japan celebrates during a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match against Germany at Khalifa International Stadium on Nov. 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. Marc Atkins | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesEach Japan goal was greeted with a team bundle at the corner flag, and there were joyous celebrations at full-time. For Germany, their poor World Cup form continues, having finished bottom of their group at the 2018 tournament. After having two earlier efforts blocked, Gundogan stepped up and expertly dispatched his spot-kick to see the four-time World Cup winners in front. We made mistakes that we should never commit especially in a World Cup and those are the things that we need to improve on."

☆ "Extreme blackmail" forced federations to drop armbands-German FA
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Karolos Grohmann | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

DOHA, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Soccer federations who had planned to wear "OneLove" armbands to protest against discrimination during the World Cup in Qatar were faced with "extreme blackmail" that led to them dropping the gesture, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Tuesday. "We were in an extreme situation, in an extreme blackmail and we thought we had to take that decision without wanting to do so." "I want to be able to be happy playing in a World Cup even if it is held here. We want to play a good tournament and win tomorrow and it is not our fault where the World Cup is held." "We have a lot of respect for what the Iran team did yesterday.

☆ Group's E and F get underway with Belgium, Germany and Spain in action
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Germany will face a Japan team full of names familiar to fans around the world. For Costa Rica, it is a last hurrah for some of the country’s legendary players. So, with one final shot at glory, Belgium begin against a Canada side making its second appearance at a World Cup. Canada ended its 36-year drought to play in a World Cup when it qualified earlier this year. ETSpain vs. Costa Rica: 11 a.m.

☆ Germany gearing up to handle pressure in group opener against Japan
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Karolos Grohmann | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

DOHA, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Germany go into their World Cup Group E opener against Japan on Wednesday knowing that this one game could potentially make or break their tournament hopes. With 2010 world champions Spain awaiting next, the Germans cannot afford any slip-up against the Japanese and risk a potential early exit again. The four-times champions have arrived in Qatar a new team since their 2018 World Cup first round shock elimination. "We have to be prepared for a tough battle against Japan," said team director Oliver Bierhoff this week. Japan will no doubt have also seen Germany's weakness in defence and their vulnerability against quick counter-attacks.

☆ Germany ready to end long-term striker conundrum
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Karolos Grohmann | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

DOHA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Germany's eight-year experimentation in attack looks to be coming to an end at the World Cup in Qatar with coach Hansi Flick having opted to include natural centre forwards in his squad. Since the retirement of all-time leading World Cup scorer Miroslav Klose following their 2014 World Cup victory in Brazil, the Germans have tried a variety of attacking systems mainly with wingers deployed as false nines but with little success. Youssoufa Moukoko, the youngest player at this World Cup at 18, is a striker from a different generation than Fuellkrug. While he is unlikely to start, the teenager will no doubt be deployed, especially following injuries to centre forward Lukas Nmecha and forward Timo Werner who did not travel to Qatar. Germany kick off their World Cup campaign against Japan on Wednesday before taking on 2010 world champions Spain and Costa Rica in Group E.Reporting by Karolos Grohmann, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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