Gerd Muller’s statue outside the Allianz Arena (X) ‘Der Kaiser’s’ statue will sit alongside that of former teammate and Bayern striker Gerd Mueller, which was unveiled in September. Bayern Munich are to honour the late German football legend Franz Beckenbauer with a statue outside their Allianz Arena home ground, a club supporters foundation announced on … Read more
Bernd Holzenbein (Credit: X) Hölzenbein played 40 games for West Germany but is best known for his role in the 2-1 comeback victory over the Netherlands to win the World Cup on home soil in 1974. Bernd Hölzenbein, who won a crucial penalty in West Germany’s victory over the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup … Read more
Rudi Voller (Credit: AFP) Voeller has enjoyed a decorated career with the German national team both as a player and a coach, winning the World Cup as a player and finishing runner-up in the 2002 edition as coach. Rudi Voeller extended his contract as sporting director of the German national team until the end of … Read more
Last Updated: April 02, 2024, 11:21 IST The official jerseys of the German national football team for the upcoming EURO 2024 on display. (AP Photo) Shirts with the number 44 were at the centre of the controversy, with the number set said to look most like the SS logo. The German Football Association (DFB) said … Read more
Florian Wirtz of Germany in action against France (Credit: AFP) Wirtz surprised the French with his long-range effort for his first international goal after a well-practised move and pass from Toni Kroos, back from a three-year international retirement. Florian Wirtz scored Germany’s fastest international goal after seven seconds as the Euro 2024 hosts earned a … Read more
Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer (AP) However, Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen will start Saturday’s friendly against France in Lyon after 37-year-old Neuer suffered a leg injury in training. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann insisted Friday that Manuel Neuer remains the team’s number one goalkeeper for Euro 2024 despite not having played an international match since their disastrous … Read more
Last Updated: March 21, 2024, 09:19 IST Manuel Neuer has made 117 appearances for Germany. (AP Photo) Manuel Neuer sustained a muscle fiber tear in his left adductor during training Wednesday morning. Germany’s preparations for the European Championship were dealt a blow Wednesday with Manuel Neuer’s thigh injury ahead of the goalkeeper’s planned comeback. Germany’s … Read more
