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Adidas feels heat of World Cup graft claims

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 16:03:31 +0200

Allegations that Germany bribed its way to secure the right to host the 2006 World Cup not only shook the football world, but also shone a spotlight on cosy ties between sportswear giant Adidas and FIFA.

Back of the net for Neuer's dream villa

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:50:00 +0100

It's classy and very glassy, and took some getting past the defence of the local building committee. But Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer can now build his dream home on an exclusive Bavarian lakeside - albeit without the woman who designed it with him.

Argentina dish out friendly revenge

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 10:17:00 +0200

Argentina spoiled the party for world champions Germany by hammering the hosts 4-2 in an international friendly in Düsseldorf on Wednesday in a repeat of the World Cup final.

Germany crowned U19 European Champions

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:51:00 +0200

Germany’s U19 football team added to a glorious summer of sport for the country by winning the European Championships in Budapest on Thursday night.

Jogi Löw - from Black Forest to Brazil victory

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:43:00 +0200

There could scarcely be another contender for The Local’s German of the Week after national coach Joachim Löw hit the footballing jackpot in Brazil on Sunday, guiding Germany to its fourth World Cup title. But the 54-year-old's career has seen its share of bumps too.

Argentina vs. Germany: Nine things to know

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 13:51:00 +0200

Despite being 12,000 kilometres apart, Argentina and Germany have quite a bit in common - from historical links to present day collaborations. Prepare for Sunday's World Cup final by learning about the ties that bind these two football powerhouses.

Stunned, euphoric Germany hurtle to final

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 10:01:00 +0200

UPDATE: Germany on Wednesday woke battered by a night of rainstorms but basking in their historic 7:1 World Cup win against Brazil, amid disbelief at the pounding meted out to the favourites.

Löw: Germany ready for France despite sniffles

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:16:00 +0200

Germany coach Joachim Löw says the best is yet to come from his mis-firing team ahead of Friday's World Cup quarter-final, even though half of the players have been hit by cold and flu-like symptoms.

Football and freebies - seven days in pics

Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:54:00 +0200

Football, free-food and a rescued cave explorer all feature in The Local's pictorial review of the last seven days.

The women behind Germany's football stars

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:14:00 +0200

Behind the talent of Germany's football World Cup squad are many beautiful and successful women. Who is the striking beauty that lights Bastian Schweinsteiger's fire, or the wife that prefers horses to Hermes?

Adidas cautious on figures even ahead of football world cup

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:46:00 +0200

German sportswear giant Adidas is being cautious about predicting a good financial year for 2010, despite the huge boost normally to be expected from the football World Cup, CEO Herbert Hainer said.

Klinsmann could be called as witness in NPD racism case

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:50:00 +0200

Former national football team coach Jürgen Klinsmann and President of the German Football Association (DFB) Theo Zwanziger could be called as witnesses in a racial discrimination trial in Berlin against the head of the neo-Nazi NPD party Udo Voigt and two of his associates.

Poldi faces anonymous charge for Ballack slap

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:15:00 +0200

German footballer Lukas Podolski faces a charge from an anonymous plaintiff for slapping Germany captain Michael Ballack during the national team’s 2:0 victory over Wales last week, daily Express reported on Tuesday.

Löw kicks Kuranyi out of national team for going off in a huff

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:47:00 +0200

German striker Kevin Kuranyi was thrown out of the national team on Sunday after walking out of the stadium halfway through Saturday’s match against Russia which he was watching from the stands after missing out on selection.

Germany victorious on pitch and TV

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:00 +0200

Germany's 6-0 victory over Liechtenstein in the first World Cup 2010 qualifying match on Saturday night was the most-watched television programme of the night, attracting nearly 30 percent of people watching the box.

Löw confident Liechtenstein will fall to Germany

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:46:00 +0200

Coach Joachim Löw says Germany will win both their opening games on the road to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as they begin their campaign at minnows Liechtenstein on Saturday.