The Irish Times

Deschamps and Pogba delighted with France’s opening win

Germany boss Joachim Loew says his team never gave up in Euro 2020 opener

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 07:11

Van Dijk volley puts Netherlands into Nations League semi-finals

Dutch fight back to draw with Germany and qualify for last four at the expense of France

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 22:25

Resurgent Netherlands beat Germany for the first time in 16 years

Van Dijk, Depay and Wijnaldum set up Oranje rout, Gibraltar claim maiden victory

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 22:28

Toni Kroos: Mesut Özil’s Germany racism claims are ‘nonsense’

Real Madrid midfielder says manner of Özil’s international retirement was ‘not in order’

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 09:54

World Cup 2018 – Day 10 at a glance

Belgium can book their last 16 place while Germany are under big pressure in Sochi

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 08:00

World Cup in Russia set to be a slow boiler before taking off

With no group of death there aren’t too many standout games but still plenty of excitement

Fri Dec 01 2017 - 20:43

World Cup draw: Best and worst possible groups

Who could make up the group of death and who could make up the group of . . . life?

Thu Nov 30 2017 - 12:45

Germany cruise into semi-finals despite VAR controversy

Referee sent off wrong player before checking footage again and correcting decision

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 18:56

Lukas Podolski ready to say farewell to Germany

Former Arsenal winger will make final international appearance against England

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 20:41

Italy hoping to extend stranglehold over rivals Germany

Antonio Conte’s side confident despite missing midfield general Danielle De Rossi

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 16:35

Joachim Loew: Paris attacks could have happened anywhere

‘I am certain that the Euro will take place in France’, the German manager said

Mon Nov 16 2015 - 15:11

Germany book their place in Euro finals with win over Georgia

It wasn’t as easy as most expected for the world champions with a late goal settling it

Sun Oct 11 2015 - 23:39

Clough would be proud as O’Neill era finally takes flight

In a single campaign Hoolahan has gone from luxury player to beating heart of side

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 10:00

Matt Hummels backs ‘fantastic’ Klopp for Liverpool job

Borussia Dortmund captain and German coach Joachim Loew both backed the deal

Thu Oct 08 2015 - 09:22

Loew confident Germany can beat Poland

Germany in unusual position of having to challenge for top spot in group

Fri Sept 04 2015 - 01:00

Ireland get dream 2018 World Cup qualification draw

Martin O’Neill’s side will face Wales, Austria, Serbia, Georgia and Moldova in Group D

Sat Jul 25 2015 - 17:59

Novak Djokovic named sportsman of year at Laureus Awards

Tennis star beats Ronaldo as Ethiopian athlete Genzebe Dibaba wins female award

Wed Apr 15 2015 - 17:22

Stephanie Roche denied by galáctico James as Ronaldo reigns supreme again

Real Madrid superstar vows to get better as he claims Ballon d’Or for third time

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 08:28

German newspapers lament lack of quality that cost national team two points

The analysis was all about team’s shortcomings while offering a nod to Ireland’s pluckiness

Wed Oct 15 2014 - 16:15

Even Germans left speechless after stunning Belo Horizonte blitz

Unbridled joy intermingled with a fair amount of astonishment in German press

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 22:12

German media full of praise for Loew’s team

After the perfect start Germany now believe they can go the whole way in Brazil

Tue Jun 17 2014 - 12:10

Özil’s perceptive and selfless passing will be hard for Republic of Ireland to contain

Arsenal midfielder stung by treatment in Spain but still remains central to Germany’s campaign to win fourth World Cup

Fri Oct 11 2013 - 01:00

King backs Ireland to take opportunities in Cologne

Interim boss says 6-1 defeat in Dublin is history now

Tue Oct 08 2013 - 19:17

Bierhoff confident of victory over Ireland despite loss of injured players

Team manager believes Germany well able to adapt and thrive in Cologne

Tue Oct 08 2013 - 13:29

Striker Kiessling in line for surprise Germany recall

Bayer Leverkusen player could face Ireland due to injuries to regular frontmen

Mon Sept 30 2013 - 10:23

Schweinsteiger named in Germany squad despite ankle injury

Midfielder among 24-man squad for games against Austria and the Faroe Islands

Fri Aug 30 2013 - 11:53

Moyes, Mourinho early favourites to replace Ferguson

Everton manager the frontrunner to take over at Old Trafford

Wed May 08 2013 - 11:37

Swedish defensive record holds out hope of goals

Tonight’s hosts have been scoring against some of the world’s best of late but defensive record suggests that Irish will have chances

Thu Mar 21 2013 - 15:00