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/ 187 days agoKroos aims for one last trophy as midfielder set to retire
Real Madrid star Toni Kroos officially announced that he will retire after the 2024 European Championship. The legendary midfielder will go down as one of the best players at the position in his generation. Kroos has collected over 20 major trophies during his illustrious career with both club and country. Outside of an 18-month loan […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 192 days agoNagelsmann omits several stars from Germany Euro 2024 roster
Germany national team manager Julian Nagelsmann has officially unveiled his squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament. The coach recently resisted the chance to rejoin Bayern Munich to remain with the DFB. As Nagelsmann has plenty of quality players to pick from, he was forced to make some tough decisions. Germany will head into the […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 193 days agoWhat are the Euro 2024 dates?
As Euro 2024 approaches, all eyes are on Germany, the sole host for this year's event. Anticipation is high for what promises to be one of the largest and most thrilling European Championships yet. This upcoming championship marks the 17th iteration of the European Championship, with powerhouses Spain and Germany winning the title three times […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 194 days agoUEFA allowing only team captains to talk to refs at Euro 2024
UEFA has announced that only captains at Euro 2024 will be able to approach referees to argue calls during matches. Any other players on the pitch seen attempting to plead their case risk receiving a yellow card. National teams involved in the upcoming tournament have all been personally notified of the decision. The ruling is […]
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/ 200 days agoWhy is Euro 2024 in Germany?
The 17th UEFA European Championship, set to be hosted by Germany in 2024, is drawing near quickly. Matches at the summer's crown jewel event will be held in 10 host towns, marking Germany's return to hosting a major tournament since the 2006 World Cup. The international soccer schedule is more packed than ever before due […]
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/ 201 days agoGermany: Who is promoted, relegated and in the playoffs?
The Bundesliga had something that has never happened in its history occur in the 2023/24 season. Bayer Leverkusen, long ridiculed as Bayer 'Neverkusen,' finally won the German top flight. It is the side's first Bundesliga triumph, and it ended 11 years of Bayern Munich's dominance in Germany. While Xabi Alonso's incredible leadership of Leverkusen has […]
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/ 219 days agoNagelsmann extends deal with Germany: Bayern opts for plan C
Julian Nagelsmann has rejected a chance to rejoin Bayern Munich this summer. The highly rated coach instead opted to sign a contract extension with the Germany national team. Nagelsmann previously managed the Bundesliga side for 18 months ending in March of 2023. After being fired by Bayern, the coach eventually took over the national team […]
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/ 220 days agoFlorian Wirtz leads Leverkusen as best young player in Europe
The modern era of European soccer has put a premium on young players dominating. In Spain, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and the rest of the La Masia graduates have helped turn a dire situation around at Barcelona. The Premier League has seen players like Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Harvey Elliott. Yet, 20-year-old […]
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/ 222 days agoNagelsmann to choose between Bayern reunion or Germany stay
Julian Nagelsmann may be soon heading back to Bayern Munich this summer. The highly rated coach previously managed the German giants from July 2021 to March 2023. The Bundesliga side ultimately fired its coach after Bayern slipped to second in the standings behind rivals Borussia Dortmund. Nagelsmann reportedly learned that he was being sacked while […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 237 days agoGermany bans fans from buying #44 kit over Nazi link
Ahead of the Germany-hosted Euros 2024, Adidas stopped sales of Germany's number 44 kit due to apparent Nazi links. The #44 jersey bore resemblances to the Nazi Schutzstaffel (SS). The SS committed several genocidal deaths during the Holocaust and WWII. Adidas' #4 jersey will also get a redesign. "We will block the personalization of the […]
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/ 247 days agoGermany switch from Adidas to Nike: Key factor revealed
Sad but true, the seven-decade partnership between Adidas and Germany is about to end. This is another blow for the faltering brand, as it will terminate one of the longest-running kit collaborations in sports. On Thursday, Germany announced that beginning in 2027, they would be switching from their brand to Nike. The DFB-Team will don […]
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/ 250 days agoArsenal, Liverpool among clubs interested in Bayern's Kimmich
Bayern Munich is reportedly considering selling Joshua Kimmich this summer. The highly rated and versatile midfielder/defender has been a mainstay with the club since joining back in 2015. Able to play as either a defensive midfielder or right back, Kimmich is widely seen as one of the top players in either position. Nevertheless, negotiations regarding […]
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/ 264 days agoFrom Dortmund to MLS? Marco Reus' potential move to USA
Marco Reus has had an injury-laden career that always provided talent, but at the age of 34, he may be winding down his playing days in MLS. According to Sky Sports, Reus is leaning toward leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of the current campaign when his contract expires. The German has played 12 seasons […]
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/ 265 days agoCourt takes Germans to trial over alleged World Cup 2006 bribes
The World Cup in 2006 may be the subject of bribes and corruption. For years, investigations and reports have tainted the World Cup in Germany from that year. Now, the case is officially going to court to determine if there was a slush fund to bring one more vote to Germany. By the end, Germany […]
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/ 275 days agoKroos surprises Germany with decision: Will he play Euro 2024?
Following Julian Nagelsmann's request, Toni Kroos has returned to the German national team, thanks to his stellar play for Real Madrid. Thus, he confirmed his participation in the next matches against France and the Netherlands. "Guys, let me tell you. I will play for Germany again in March. Why? Because I was asked by the […]