10th October, 2012
Germans go back to defensive basics against Irish
The Germans have admitted the defence needs tightening as a matter of urgency.
8th September, 2012
Germany already eyeing World Cup base in Brazil
The Germans have a tradition of securing their preferred hotel for big tournaments well in advance.
15th August, 2012
Khedira defends Loew and players over anthem
'To say someone is a bad German if they don't sing the anthem is unfair.'
29th June, 2012
Brazil or bust for Loew?
Loew will rightly come in for some criticism for chopping and changing his team around while Germany's lack of Plan B was painfully obvious.
26th June, 2012
Loew dismisses talk of ‘revenge’
“There is no such thing as ‘revenge’ in football...”
25th June, 2012
Germany’s focus on youth pays rich dividends
GDANSK: Germany’s exciting run to a Euro 2012 semi-final against Italy may not be unusual for a team that has won three World Cups, just…
24th June, 2012
No room for sentiment in Loew’s hunt for Euro glory
Loew sprung a considerable surprise when he changed three of his six-strong attack.
23rd June, 2012
Germany coach fuming over mole in the ranks
Loew made surprise changes against Greece but hours before the game the lid on his secret was blown.
10th June, 2012
Dutch upset rattled German nerves: Loew
“We were a little tense in the first match, after hearing Denmark beat the Netherlands."
1st June, 2012
Germany have much to improve, admits Loew
“We have sensational quality in the squad, now we just have to show it,” he said.
7th May, 2012
Loew names uncapped pair in preliminary Euro squad
Loew named midfielder Julian Draxler and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in his provisional squad for Euro 2012.
13th March, 2012
Bitter Ballack reveals Loew, Lahm grudge
BERLIN: Ex-Germany captain Michael Ballack has revealed his unresolved grudge towards national coach Joachim Loew and current skipper Philipp Lahm for his treatment at the…
3rd December, 2011
Loew relishing Euro opener with Portugal
KIEV: Germany coach Joachim Loew has said his side will have no fear when they start their Euro 2012 campaign against Portugal having also drawn…
18th October, 2011
Only 1 in 5 Germans believe in Euro 2012 victory
BERLIN: Despite their perfect qualification campaign, only one in five Germans believe their football team will win the European Championships for the fourth time and…
26th August, 2011
Lahm stays German captain despite book controversy
BERLIN: Philipp Lahm will remain Germany captain after he apologised for criticising several ex-national coaches including current boss Joachim Loew, the German Football Federation (DFB)…
20th June, 2011
German federation chief seeks truce in Ballack row
BERLIN: German football federation boss Theo Zwanziger has sought to end a bitter war of words between former Germany captain Michael Ballack and coach Joachim…
18th June, 2011
Furious Ballack calls farewell match a ‘farce’
BERLIN: Former captain Michael Ballack has described as a “farce” an offer to end his Germany career with a friendly against Brazil in August, saying…
16th June, 2011
Loew pulls plug on Ballack’s Germany career
BERLIN: Germany midfielder Michael Ballack’s international career was ended by coach Joachim Loew on Thursday after he told the 34-year-old he was no longer in…
30th May, 2011
Loew’s lucky World Cup sweater earns museum spot
BERLIN: A blue cashmere sweater worn by Germany coach Joachim Loew during his side’s run to third place at the 2010 World Cup has won…
22nd May, 2011
Loew to bring down curtain on Ballack's Germany career
BERLIN: Coach Joachim Loew said Sunday he plans to have a final meeting with former German captain Michael Ballack after June’s Euro 2012 qualifiers and…