http://www.mail.com/in-en/organizations/20232-germany-national-soccer-team.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/organizations/20232-germany-national-soccer-team.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2155300-heinz-flohe-74-wgermany-wcup-squad-dies.html BERLIN (AP) — Heinz Flohe, a member of West Germany's 1974 World Cup-winning squad, has died. He was 65. The German Football Association said Sunday that Flohe died in his home city of Euskirchen late Saturday. He had been in a coma for more than three years following a collapse. The former FC Cologne midfielder played 39 games for West Germany, scoring e... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:00:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2155300-heinz-flohe-74-wgermany-wcup-squad-dies.html 2013-06-16T15:00:35Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2155138-ottmar-walter-german-player-1954-wcup-dies.html BERLIN (AP) — Ottmar Walter, a member along with his brother Fritz of the West Germany squad that won the 1954 World Cup, has died. He was 89. The German Football Association said Walter died in a care home early Sunday. "Ottmar Walter was one of the players who made the Miracle of Bern possible," association president Wolfgang Niersbach said in a stateme... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:55:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2155138-ottmar-walter-german-player-1954-wcup-dies.html 2013-06-16T14:55:25Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2137584-austria-beats-sweden-2-1-world-cup-qualifier.html VIENNA (AP) — First-half goals by David Alaba and Marc Janko helped Austria beat Sweden 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier Friday, leaving the fight for second place behind Group C favorite Germany wide open. Sweden looked in control of the match for the opening 25 minutes before conceding two goals within six minutes. Alaba scored from the penalty spot after S... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:38:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2137584-austria-beats-sweden-2-1-world-cup-qualifier.html 2013-06-07T21:38:19Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2131092-ailing-portugal-up-euro-qualifying.html The prospect of Cristiano Ronaldo missing the 2014 World Cup will creep ever closer if Portugal fails to beat Russia in the biggest match of the latest round of European qualifiers on Friday. Ronaldo, Real Madrid's superstar forward, has been unable to inspire the sluggish Portuguese in their qualifying campaign and they are third in Group F with just fou... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:09:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2131092-ailing-portugal-up-euro-qualifying.html 2013-06-05T17:09:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2126670-spain-england-germany-pick-u21-euros.html TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Spain, England and Germany will be among the favorites when the Under 21 European Championship kicks off Wednesday against the backdrop of a campaign to protest Israel's selection as host. The biannual tournament is among the major football tournaments of the summer — and one of the most significant sporting events Israel has stage... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:57:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2126670-spain-england-germany-pick-u21-euros.html 2013-06-03T18:57:09Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2121248-berlin-munich-bid-to-stage-euro-2020-matches.html FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Berlin and Munich have submitted bids to stage matches at the 2020 European Championship. The German Football Federation says it will decide on Aug. 30 which of the two cities will get the nod. Germany plans to bid for two packages, either three group matches and a quarterfinal or the two semifinals and the final. The tournament ... Fri, 31 May 2013 14:16:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2121248-berlin-munich-bid-to-stage-euro-2020-matches.html 2013-05-31T14:16:31Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2118320-bayern-to-2-brazilians-german-cup-final.html MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich defender Dante and midfielder Luiz Gustavo will miss the German Cup final on Saturday against Stuttgart because they have to report to Brazil for the Confederations Cup. The German Football Federation and Bayern both criticized the Brazilian Football Confederation for being "stubborn" and for putting the two players under "inhu... Thu, 30 May 2013 14:32:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2118320-bayern-to-2-brazilians-german-cup-final.html 2013-05-30T14:32:53Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2111120-germany-wants-2014-world-cup-title.html FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With Bayern Munich capturing the Champions League trophy over another Bundesliga club in a pulsating final, Germany's next ambition on the international football stage is to win the World Cup. Bayern's fifth triumph had been 12 years in the waiting; Germany's last World Cup title was in 1990. Its last major title also came in Wem... Sun, 26 May 2013 18:25:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2111120-germany-wants-2014-world-cup-title.html 2013-05-26T18:25:28Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2105150-column-german-domination-football.html PARIS (AP) — In football, is Germany a nation of chokers? The big surprise about the Champions League final on Saturday isn't the teams — Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, both superb. It is that such an all-German contest to become Europe's top club has taken so long to materialize. With the largest economy and population in Europe... Thu, 23 May 2013 13:24:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2105150-column-german-domination-football.html 2013-05-23T13:24:27Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2103224-austria-picks-marko-arnautovic-despite-club-ban.html VIENNA (AP) — Austria midfielder Marko Arnautovic was selected Wednesday for the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Sweden in June despite not playing club football since being banned by Werder Bremen in April for speeding. Arnautovic and teammate Eljero Elia missed the last four matches of the Bundesliga season after being caught going over the speed limit... Wed, 22 May 2013 17:17:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2103224-austria-picks-marko-arnautovic-despite-club-ban.html 2013-05-22T17:17:32Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2090186-germany-includes-4-newcomers-squad-us-tour.html FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Coach Joachim Loew has called up four newcomers for Germany's friendlies against Ecuador and the United States, with the stars of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund absent because of their Champions League final. Real Madrid's Mesut Oezil and Sami Khedira also will miss the trip because the Spanish season won't be over. A total ... Thu, 16 May 2013 14:09:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2090186-germany-includes-4-newcomers-squad-us-tour.html 2013-05-16T14:09:06Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2060710-platini-all-german-final-proof-dominance.html LILLE, France (AP) — UEFA president Michel Platini is distinctly underwhelmed by Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund reaching the Champions League final and does not see it as a sign of a power shift toward Germany in European football. Bayern dismantled Barcelona 7-0 for the biggest aggregate winning margin in a Champions League semifinal, and Dortmund t... Fri, 03 May 2013 13:33:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2060710-platini-all-german-final-proof-dominance.html 2013-05-03T13:33:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2060708-germany-to-host-chile-friendly-march-2014.html FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany will play a friendly against Chile in Stuttgart on March 5 next year. Germany coach Joachim Loew says, "Direct qualification for the 2014 World Cup is currently the clear goal. Looking to the World Cup in Brazil, naturally Chile is a good opportunity to get used to the typical South American style of play." ... Fri, 03 May 2013 12:48:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2060708-germany-to-host-chile-friendly-march-2014.html 2013-05-03T12:48:36Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2058470-germany-shakes-inferiority-complex-to-spain.html BERLIN (AP) — German efficiency is beating Spanish flair again in football. Having seen Barcelona emerge as the dominant team in Europe and Spain's national team deny Germany twice on the international stage, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are helping the country shake off its recent inferiority complex. After emphatically dispatc... Thu, 02 May 2013 14:42:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2058470-germany-shakes-inferiority-complex-to-spain.html 2013-05-02T14:42:35Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2035220-top-german-spanish-clubs-square-semis.html FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The Germans have been looking up to Spain for years as a football model, seeking to learn from the nation that ended Germany's hopes of winning titles in two major recent tournaments. Germany coach Joachim Loew and his colleagues at big Bundesliga clubs have made no secret of their admiration for the Spanish game. Loew has even a... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:30:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2035220-top-german-spanish-clubs-square-semis.html 2013-04-21T19:30:52Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2028762-column-kiss-goodbye-to-football-we.html PARIS (AP) — Kiss goodbye to football as we know it. In getting machines to help men spot when goals are scored, football is making a mistake. This pact with the devil of goal-line technology will come at a cost to the sport's soul. Policed solely by humans, football can offer lessons on life for those prepared to listen. ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:30:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2028762-column-kiss-goodbye-to-football-we.html 2013-04-18T17:30:12Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2008840-us-women-beat-netherlands-3-1-friendly.html THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Christen Press scored twice as the United States women's team beat the Netherlands 3-1 in a friendly Tuesday to stretch its unbeaten streak to 31 matches. U.S. coach Tom Sermanni kept his most experienced stars on the bench, but his team had plenty of players ready to step in and keen to prove themselves. Tobin Heath and Pres... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:46:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2008840-us-women-beat-netherlands-3-1-friendly.html 2013-04-09T19:46:41Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1992892-fifa-picks-goalcontrol-goal-line-tech-system.html GENEVA (AP) — FIFA surprisingly opted for GoalControl on Tuesday as its goal-line technology system to be used at next year's World Cup in Brazil, picking the little-known German project ahead of more established rivals like Hawk-Eye. GoalControl-4D uses 14 high-speed cameras placed strategically around a stadium to track a ball's position, in a similar m... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:34:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1992892-fifa-picks-goalcontrol-goal-line-tech-system.html 2013-04-02T18:34:30Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1981138-spain-beats-france-to-revive-world-cup-campaign.html LONDON (AP) — Spain put its World Cup defense back on track Tuesday by beating France to seize control of their qualifying group, while Germany and the Netherlands claimed big victories to push them closer to the finals in Brazil. Pedro Rodriguez scored the Spain goal that secured a 1-0 victory in Paris and lifted the reigning champions out of a slump fol... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:42:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1981138-spain-beats-france-to-revive-world-cup-campaign.html 2013-03-26T23:42:56Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1980978-germany-beat-kazakhstan-4-1-wcup-qualifying.html NUREMBERG, Germany (AP) — Marco Reus scored two goals to help Germany overcome Kazakhstan 4-1 in a World Cup qualifying match Tuesday that saw the visitors give the favorite some trouble in the second half. The win left Germany firmly in control of Group C in European qualifying, eight points ahead of Austria, Sweden and Ireland. Austria drew 2-2 in Irela... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:31:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1980978-germany-beat-kazakhstan-4-1-wcup-qualifying.html 2013-03-26T22:31:09Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1977692-totti-balotelli-italy-torn.html ROME (AP) — In the slowly shifting landscape of Italian football, the past week has marked a relatively quick change of focus. From old to new. Past to present. From Francesco Totti to Mario Balotelli. The homegrown Roman senator vs. the son of Ghanaian immigrants. It all started a week ago, when the Azzurri opened their training camp and Italian media la... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:03:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1977692-totti-balotelli-italy-torn.html 2013-03-25T12:03:20Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1977678-germany-guards-complacency-vs-kazakhstan.html NUREMBERG, Germany (AP) — Germany is playing down World Cup expectations and battling complacency ahead of its second back-to-back qualifier against Kazakhstan on Tuesday. Joachim Loew's side leads Group C with four wins from five games and is looking for another routine victory to follow Friday's 3-0 result over winless Kazakhstan in Astana. "It is a bit... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:01:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1977678-germany-guards-complacency-vs-kazakhstan.html 2013-03-25T12:01:40Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1976458-germany-calls-up-2-players-game-vs-kazakhstan.html FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany coach Joachim Loew has called up Hamburger SV defender Marcell Jansen and Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder Patrick Herrmann to replenish his depleted squad for the World Cup qualifying match against Kazakhstan. Tuesday's game in Nuremberg follows Germany*s 3-0 win against the same opponents in Astana on Friday. The Gr... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:05:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1976458-germany-calls-up-2-players-game-vs-kazakhstan.html 2013-03-24T15:05:24Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1976246-group-supremacy-stake-world-cup-qualifying.html PARIS (AP) — Group supremacy will be on the line in World Cup qualifying when reigning world and European champion Spain travels to play France and England goes to Montenegro in Tuesday's standout games. The teams currently in first place were not expected to be, with France two points clear of Spain and England lagging behind Montenegro by the same margi... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:27:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1976246-group-supremacy-stake-world-cup-qualifying.html 2013-03-24T11:27:39Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1975468-draxler-germanys-qualifier-vs-kazakhstan.html BERLIN (AP) — Germany midfielder Julian Draxler has been ruled out of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan while Sven Bender has joined the squad. The German football federation says tests on Saturday confirmed that the Schalke attacking midfielder suffered a concussion from a collision during Germany's 3-0 win over Kazakhstan in the first qua... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:14:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1975468-draxler-germanys-qualifier-vs-kazakhstan.html 2013-03-23T18:14:57Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1974320-spain-portugal-slump-to-draws-wcup-qualifying.html LONDON (AP) — Spain and Portugal left themselves in dangerous territory in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup by slumping to disappointing draws on an otherwise comfortable night for Europe's top sides on Friday. Spain, the reigning world and European champion, was held 1-1 by Finland in Group I after conceding a 79th-minute goal and is now two points behi... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:54:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1974320-spain-portugal-slump-to-draws-wcup-qualifying.html 2013-03-22T23:54:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1974244-ireland-holds-sweden-to-0-0-draw-wcup-qualifier.html SOLNA, Sweden (AP) — Sweden was held to a 0-0 draw by Ireland on Friday to barely hold on to second place in their World Cup qualifying group. Ireland dominated the opening period of the game through an energetic performance from striker Shane Long at Friends Arena. But Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic slowly led his team back into the match despite meet... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:52:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1974244-ireland-holds-sweden-to-0-0-draw-wcup-qualifier.html 2013-03-22T22:52:19Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1972674-striker-gomez-to-sit-qualifier-kazakhstan.html FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany's only striker, Mario Gomez, will miss Friday's World Cup qualifying match in Kazakhstan because of a thigh injury. Gomez hurt his right hamstring in Thursday's practice after the team arrived in Astana. The German Football Federation says the Bayern Munich striker will not be able to practice for two days but should be a... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:19:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1972674-striker-gomez-to-sit-qualifier-kazakhstan.html 2013-03-22T13:19:15Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1969522-germany-plays-kazakhstan-twice-4-days.html FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — To prepare for the World Cup qualifying match in Kazakhstan, Germany practiced on artificial turf playing handball. Friday's match in Astana will be played on an artificial pitch. But handball? German scouts say Kazakhstan plays a defense that drops so far back that it resembles the semi-circle zone in handball, so coach Joachim ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:17:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1969522-germany-plays-kazakhstan-twice-4-days.html 2013-03-21T10:17:22Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1968160-european-powers-resume-qualifying-with-easy-games.html LONDON (AP) — The European powers resume qualifying for the 2014 World Cup on Friday with some of the easiest matches they'll play on the road to Brazil. World champion Spain hosts Finland, Group I's bottom team, hoping to avoid picking up any suspensions or injuries before taking on France next week. France is behind Spain only on goal difference and wel... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:52:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1968160-european-powers-resume-qualifying-with-easy-games.html 2013-03-20T19:52:03Z