Germany Wiretap

Germany To Switch From Adidas To Nike Beginning In 2027

Mar 21, 2024 2:42 PM

The German Football Association has announced they will be ending their decades-long partnership with Adidas and will move to Nike beginning in 2027.

The DFB’s contract with Nike will run until 2034.

“We are grateful to be able to look forward to an economically stable future again as an association thanks to Nike’s commitment,” DFB treasurer Stephan Grunwald said.

“The award to the future supplier partner Nike is the result of a transparent and non-discriminatory tender,” DFB chairman Holger Blask added.

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Franz Beckenbauer Dies At Age Of 78

Jan 8, 2024 1:34 PM

Franz Beckenbauer has passed away at the age of 78.

"It is with deep sadness that we announce that my husband and our father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, Sunday, surrounded by his family," the family said.

"We ask that you allow us to grieve in silence and refrain from asking any questions."

Beckenbauer won the 1972 and 1976 Ballon d'Or awards and was named Germany's Footballer of the Century in 2000. 

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Germany Fires Hansi Flick As Manager

Sep 11, 2023 10:18 AM

Germany has fired Hansi Flick as manager following their 4-1 defeat by Japan on Saturday. 

The former striker Rudi Völler, alongside Hannes Wolf and Sandro Wagner, will take charge for the friendly against France on Tuesday.

Germany chose not to fire Flick after a disappointing World Cup where they were eliminated int he group stage.

“The bodies [of the DFB] shared the same view that the national team now needs a new impulse,” the DFB president, Bernd Neuendorf, said in a statement. “With next year’s Euro in sight we need enthusiastic mood and confidence.”

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Tags: Germany, Misc Rumor

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Mesut Ozil Announces Retirement At Age 34

Mar 22, 2023 11:35 AM

Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 34. Ozil helped Germany win the World Cup in 2014.

Ozil made 645 career appearances for club and country, including 254 for Arsenal across a seven-year stint. He featured in the club's FA Cup finals in 2014, 2015 and 2017, helping his side to victory in all three Wembley matches.

"After thoughtful consideration, I'm announcing my immediate retirement from professional football," Ozil wrote in an announcement posted to Twitter.

"I've had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity. But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it's become more and more clear that it's time to leave the big stage of football.

"It has been an amazing journey filled with unforgettable moments and emotions. I want to thank my clubs - Schalke, Werder Bremen, Real Madrid, Arsenal FC, Fenerbahçe, Basaksehir and the coaches who supported me, plus teammates who have become friends.

"Special thanks must go to my family members and my closest friends. They have been a part of my journey from day one and have given me so much love and support, through the good times and the bad."

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Tags: Arsenal, Germany, Real Madrid, Misc Rumor

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Oliver Bierhoff Steps Down As Germany's Managing Director

Dec 5, 2022 9:04 PM

Oliver Bierhoff has stepped down as managing director of Germany's national teams and academy.

The German federation said on Monday that Bierhoff agreed to prematurely end his contract. It was due to run through the 2024 European Championship.

"Bierhoff has done a great job," federation president Bernd Neuendorf said in a statement. "Even if the last tournaments fell short of the sporting goals, he stands for great moments. His work will always be associated with the World Cup success in Brazil."

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Barcelona Was Interested In Hiring Hansi Flick As Manager

May 12, 2021 3:28 PM

Barcelona has reached out to Hansi Flick about his interest in becoming their manager this summer.

Flick is leaving Bayern Munich, but he is close to finalizing a deal to become manager of Germany.

Ronald Koeman has one season remaining on his contract with Barcelona. With Flick unavailable, Barcelona could keep Koeman for at least one more season. 

Flick took over from Niko Kovac in 2019 and led Bayern Munich to the Treble in 2020.

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Tags: Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Germany, Misc Rumor

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Hansi Flick To Leave Bayern Munich At End Of Season

Apr 17, 2021 4:25 PM

Hansi Flick has confirmed that he will leave Bayern Munich at the end of this season.

"I told the team today that I informed the club during the week after the game in Paris that I would like to terminate my contract at the end of the season," said Flick.

Flick has been linked with the German national team job.

The manager has won six titles since taking over the role in July 2019.

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Bayern's Jamal Musiala Chooses Germany Over England

Feb 24, 2021 10:41 PM

Jamal Musiala has decided to play for the Germany national team instead of England after a talk with head coach Joachim Low.

The 17-year-old attacking midfielder became the youngest English scorer in the Champions League when he netted for Bayern in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Lazio in Rome.

"I have a heart for Germany and a heart for England," Musiala told Germany's ARD Television. "I thought about it a lot but at the end I listened to the feeling that it is the right decision to play for Germany."

Musiala played almost his entire youth career at Chelsea before joining Bayern in 2019. Musiala was born in Stuttgart. 

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Joachim Low: Bundesliga Is 'The Leader In Europe'

May 30, 2020 11:06 PM

Joachim Low discussed the Bundesliga's quality since the league's return behind closed doors.

"You also have to get used to a bit of football without the excitement that the fans provide. On the other hand, I am positively surprised by the high level of motivation from the players and teams, the attitude and also the way of playing," said Low.

Low added that he believes that the Bundesliga is the top league in Europe.

"You can tell that the players want to compete again, to battle, to score goals, to avoid [conceding] goals.

"This has also had a positive effect for me, that the players came out of such a long break so motivated and look as if they are playing in a stadium with 80,000 spectators," added Low.

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UEFA Could Postpone European Championship To 2021

Mar 12, 2020 7:09 PM

UEFA are discussing the possibility of postponing this summer's European Championships to 2021.

European football's governing body will hold a video conference to discuss the potential move.

The Euros are currently scheduled between June 12th through July 12th.

Recent suspensions of domestic and European leagues and matches could potentially clash with the current start date of the Euros. 

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UEFA To Discuss Future Of 2020 Euros Next Week

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UEFA Monitoring Conoravirus Ahead Of Euro 2020

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Germany, France, Portugal Drawn In Group F Of Euro 2020

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Bayern May Boycott National Team If Manuel Neuer Gets Replaced

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Uli Hoeness Criticizes Munich Press For Not Defending Neuer

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Thomas Müller 'Angry' Over Being Retired From Germany By Joachim Löw
Joachim Löw said he was looking for a 'new beginning' after going out of the group stage of the 2018 World Cup and finishing last in their Nations League group.

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Bayern President Criticizes 'Disrespectful' Germany Reporting
Some in the media suggested Manuel Neuer, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels had become part of Germany's current problems.

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Germany Wins Right To Stage 2024 European Championship
Berlin's Olympic Stadium will host the final of the 24-team tournament.

The Guardian

Leroy Sane Leaves Germany Team Citing Personal Reasons
Bild reported that Leroy Sane's girlfriend is expecting.

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Germany Drops From No. 1 To 15th In Latest FIFA Rankings
France, Belgium, Brazil and Croatia comprise the top-4.

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Mesut Ozil Retires From Germany Team
Mesut Ozil retired from the national team citing "racism and disrespect."

Tom Bryant/The Guardian

Germany Confirms Joachim Loew Will Remain As Manager
Joachim Loew signed a contract extension in May that runs through the 2022 World Cup.

The Guardian

World Cup Snapshot: Germany 2, Sweden 1
Toni Kroos late goal off a free kick may have saved Germany's World Cup.

RealGM Staff Report

World Cup Snapshot: Mexico 1, Germany 0
Chucky Lozano's first half goal was all Mexico needed to upset Germany.

RealGM Staff Report

Leroy Sane Left Off Germany's World Cup Squad
Leroy Sane was expected to make the final squad, but Julian Brandt edged him.

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Joachim Loew Signs Extension With Germany Until 2022
Joachim Loew had been linked to replacing Arsene Wenger as manager of Arsenal.

Reuters

Joachim Low Identified As Arsenal's Top Candidate
Arsene Wenger's standing with Arsenal has severely weakened over the past few weeks.

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Manuel Neuer Could Be Out Six Months Following Foot Surgery
Manuel Neuer was injured during training last month for a foot fracture that was initially expected to keep him out for the rest of 2017.

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Germany Beats Chile 1-0 To Win 2017 Confederations Cup
Joachim Low traveled to Russia without many of his regulars.

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Joachim Low Considered Candidate For Real Madrid Job If Zidane Fired
Real Madrid could fire Zinedine Zidane if they finish 2017 without a trophy.

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