Late Japanese comeback sees Germany fall to shock defeat

A stunning late comeback from Japan saw four-time winners Germany fall to a shock defeat in their opening World Cup game in Qatar. Germany dominated a frenetic match for large spells but failed to capitalise on their pressure – before Japan caused the Khalifa International Stadium to erupt into a mix of celebration and surprise.

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Qatar 2022: Group E Preview

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is almost here and Group E is the Group of Death. It features two former champions in the form of Spain and Germany and two sides out to cause an upset in the shape of Costa Rica and Japan. Here’s your guide to Group E.

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17-year-old Youssoufa Moukoko named in German squad for World Cup

Hansi Flick has named 17 year old Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko in Germany’s squad for the World Cup in Qatar. Flick has also included Mario Gotze, scorer of the winning goal in the 2014 final, in his squad which is Gotze’s first call up in five years.

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Germany confirm player bonuses for World Cup victory

German players will receive a bonus of €400,000 each if they win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year. Germany last triumphed in 2014 in Brazil with each player taking home €300,000 a semi-final spot will see them pocket €150,000, a third place finish €200,000 and if they were to lose the final they would get €250,000.

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Sterling and Kane send England past Germany into last eight

Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane sent Wembley into hysterics and England past Germany into the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 where they will face either Sweden or Ukraine. Joachim Löw’s 15 year tenure as Germany manager comes to an end following this evening’s loss.

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