New faces, gulfs in class and flawed drama: how 48 teams changed the World Cup The first 48-team World Cup had its positives and negatives – do we need to brace for a 64-team future? The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Germany trapped between past and future with team lost in identity malaise The ghosts of 2014 and Jürgen Klopp dominate the debate, leaving Julian Nagelsmann’s side caught between two eras The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Players to watch: Germany's Neuer back to haunt World Cup records Manuel Neuer will play for Germany at a fifth World Cup this summer, at the age of 40. In the first instalment of a series on players to watch at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at the World Cup career of a goalkeeper… Radio France Internationale · Jun 4
Players to watch: Germany's Neuer back to haunt World Cup records Manuel Neuer will play for Germany at a fifth World Cup this summer, at the age of 40. In the first instalment of a series on players to watch at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at the World Cup career of a goalkeeper… Radio France Internationale · Jun 2
‘I sat in his seat’: Southampton’s Tonda Eckert on sauna beers with Klose and his unlikely career path Youthful manager on his colourful journey as a coach from Germany and Sunday’s FA Cup fifth round trip to Fulham The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
Test rugby coaches have a shelf life and Townsend must know he’s near the end As pressure builds before a must-win Calcutta Cup, the Scotland coach may well have reached the point of diminishing returns after nine years in the job The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
The 20 Best Soccer Managers Currently Out of Work—Ranked Some of the very best in the business are unattached free agents. Sports Illustrated · Jan 2
Who could be the next USMNT coach? 10 candidates – from Klopp to Henry Gregg Berhalter will not lead the US into their home World Cup in 2026. Here are a few possibilities to succeed him The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2024
From Greece to Argentina: how tournaments have been won in past 20 years The past two World Cups have been won with some flair but defence and possession were key before that The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
Are Germany finally themselves again? Ominous signs show a new team can capture old glories In the wake of disastrous tournament campaigns in recent times, the Euro 2024 hosts remain hopeful this summer. Here’s why... The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024
Germany sack head coach Hansi Flick after Japan thrashing proves final straw Rudi Völler, Sandro Wagner and Hannes Wolf will take interim charge of Germany after Hansi Flick was sacked as head coach The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Euro 2024 Host Germany Looks To Rebuild After World Cup Another World Cup failure, another rebuild for Germany. This time there's even more at stake. Germany will host next year's European Championship and is desperate to avoid another debacle at home. The Germans once took pride in having a “tournament team,” one that could put distractions aside to perform when… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2023
Flick flies solo to defy Fifa as Germany prepare for crucial Spain clash Manager breaks rules by handling press duties alone as his players look to bounce back from shock defeat against Japan The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022
Germany World Cup Preview: Redemption on the Mind The 2018 World Cup was a national disaster for the Germans, who are back with a blend of stars old and new and an experienced manager tying it all together. Sports Illustrated · Nov 10, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022 Unpredictable Germany Has Score to Settle at World Cup After a disastrous World Cup four years ago as defending champion, Germany is going to Qatar with a new coach at a major tournament for the first time since 2008. Few know what to expect from the four-time champions, and Hansi Flick’s record since taking over as coach from Joachim…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022 Hungary stake Nations League finals claim as Szalai strike stuns Germany Adam Szalai’s first-half goal fired Hungary to a shock 1-0 win in Germany to end the hosts’ chances of reaching the Nations League finals