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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Bayern and Germany great Gerd Müller dies aged 75

Bayern Munich and Germany legend Gerd Muller has died at the age of 75. The striker scored 68 goals in 62 appearances for West Germany, including the winning goal in the 1974 World Cup final as West Germany defeated Netherlands 2-1 in Munich.

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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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