Germany

Kuranyi gets his place.

Schalke’s Kevin Kuranyi has been all but guaranteed his place in Germany’s squad for the Euro 2008 matches. Kuranyi scored four of the five goals for Schalke against Energie Cottbus on Tuesday. He is nearing the 50 cap mark for the national team and has an average of a goal every two games.
And Low told the ... [read]

Mannschaft turns 100

Over at the DFB Website, they talked with DFB President Dr. Theo Zwanziger about the momentous occasion of the Mannschaft turning 100. It was on April 5, 1908 that the German national team played it’s very first game against Switzerland.
Question: These days, the DFB and every football fan in Germany celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the national team. What ... [read]

Gomez injured

Mario Gomez is out for at least two weeks with a torn muscle fiber in his thigh.  He has scored 15 goals this season for VfB Stuttgart.
“Injuries are never welcomed, and I was pretty disappointed at first. But what can you do about it? I will try to return for the remainder of the season as soon as possible”, said ... [read]

Switzerland 0 - 4 Germany; highlights

I was unable to watch the match, but here are the highlights

Bastian got a little agressive, Klose found the net. So did Gomez.
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Michael Ballack addresses his team

Captain Michael Ballack has come forward and made some statements concerning his team. He is confident that his team can rediscover their form and has spoken to them about taking the Euro task forward and not living in the days of the World Cup.
Ballack acknowledged there were concerns but said there was no need to panic.
“I was asked about ... [read]

Germany take on Switzerland in Friendly

Germany will take on Switzerland in an international friendly on Wednesday in Basil.  Joachim Low has called up Robert Huth to take place in this match.  Huth is just 24-years old and has won 17 caps for Germany.  His last match for Germany was in the 2006 World Cup 3-0 win over Ecuador, but has been plagued by injuries ever ... [read]

What does Germany need?

It’s three months until the EURO 2008 kickoff, but Germany is looking ahead.  It’s been awhile since the men’s team has won a major title (1996) and now everyone is wondering…. what does Germany need to win?  Some say the answer is simple, all that is needed is the guiding light, Captain and anchor, Michael Ballack.  The good news is, ... [read]

Taking it to the Mountain

Symbology is everything yes?  Evidently that was exactly what Joachim  Löw and the DFB was thinking.  On May 16, Löw and Oliver Bierhoff will head to the Panorama Lounge 2962 atop the Zugspitze, the country’s highest mountain peak to announce their set of 23 players for this summers EURO 2008 matches which will take place June 7-29.
The venue was chosen ... [read]

Good news for Team Germany: King Micha returns.

After nearly a year, the German National Team will welcome back their King. Michael Ballack will return to play next week in a friendly against Austria.
“We are very pleased that Michael is absolutely fit and that he’s coming back to the national team after such a long time,” coach Joachim Loew said Thursday in announcing the 20-man squad. “He ... [read]