German Football

'We are humans, not machines,' says Bayern Munich coach after historic 5-0 defeat

"Bayern Munich's players are not machines and can also have a bad day," coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday (October 29) in an effort to explain their shock 5-0 demolition at Borussia Moenchengladbach in the German Cup on Wednesday.

Oct 29, 2021, 19:30 PM IST

Mesut Ozil departure puts focus on German relations with Turkish community

Ozil, who faced a barrage of criticism for having his photograph taken with Turkey’s authoritarian President Tayyip Erdogan, was especially piqued by criticism from German Football Association head Reinhard Grindel, who he said blamed him for Germany crashing out of the 2018 World Cup. 

 

Jul 23, 2018, 18:08 PM IST

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich: Live Streaming, TV Listings, Likely XIs, Date, Time in IST

Here's everything you need to know about the high-profile match.

Nov 04, 2017, 17:03 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Germany shares recipe for success

With an annual budget of Euro 10 million, the DFB runs 366 talent centres across the country not only in first and second division clubs but in non-professional clubs as well.

Oct 19, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

Jupp Heynckes ready to press restart as Bayern Munich face Freiburg

Bayern have a busy five weeks ahead with league action, the German Cup and Champions League matches, which could go a long way in determining their season.

Oct 12, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

Bayern Munich crash to shock defeat at Hoffenheim

Bayern stumbled to defeat despite 72 percent possession and 23 shots on goal, while Hoffenheim scored twice from just six efforts.

Sep 10, 2017, 09:40 AM IST

Bayern Munich overpower Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 in Bundesliga season opener

The German record champions on Friday smoothed the way within 45 minutes as goals from summer signings Niklas Suele and Corentin Tolissio established a 2-0 lead early in the game.

Aug 19, 2017, 17:39 PM IST

Bundesliga: Germany's Bibiana Steinhaus to become first female referee in a top European league

Steinhaus says her promotion to the Bundesliga is a "great incentive" and reward for her hard work, but shuns her role as a trailblazer.

Aug 16, 2017, 15:32 PM IST

Bundesliga 2017-18 Preview: Bayern Munich expected to win sixth straight title

Bayern host Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena in the season opener, with the Bavarians the overwhelming favourites to win the title.

Aug 16, 2017, 08:40 AM IST

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben signs contract extension until 2018

Bayern`s French winger Franck Ribery and top scorer Robert Lewandowski also signed contract extensions this season.

Jan 16, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

World Cup-winner Julian Draxler to leave Wolfsburg for Paris Saint-Germain in EUR 35 million deal

At 23, with a World Cup winners medal in his pocket and 27 caps for his country, he was now too big for Wolfsburg.

Dec 24, 2016, 18:25 PM IST

Bundesliga: RB Leipzig outmuscle Freiburg to keep Bayern Munich off league standings summit

Timo Werner scored twice for the visitors at the Schwarzwald Stadion.

Nov 26, 2016, 08:47 AM IST

Bundesliga Results: Bayern break Gladbach jinx, Dortmund fight back to salvage a point in 3-3 thriller with Ingolstadt

Hertha Berlin went second with a 2-1 home win over Cologne, who lost their unbeaten record.

Oct 23, 2016, 08:49 AM IST

Carlo Ancelotti dismisses talks of 'crisis' at Bayern Munich ahead of Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven

The Bundesliga leader`s 2-2 draw at 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday was branded `unacceptable` by Munich`s chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

Oct 18, 2016, 22:56 PM IST

Wolfsburg sack coach Dieter Hecking after losing three out of last four Bundesliga matches

The 2009 German champions won only the first of their seven games and have lost three of their last four.

Oct 17, 2016, 22:52 PM IST

Robert Lewandowski on target again as Bayern Munich seal first Bundesliga away win at Schalke

Carlo Ancelotti handed Renato Sanches his debut following the midfielder`s 35-million euro ($39.8 million) close-season move from Benfica.

Sep 10, 2016, 08:24 AM IST

German giants Borussia Dortmund complete the signing of Andre Schuerrle from Wolfsburg

The 25-year-old Germany international joined Wolfsburg from Chelsea in February 2015.

Jul 22, 2016, 18:11 PM IST

Pre-season blow for Bayern Munich, Arjen Robben sidelined for 6 weeks with groin injury

The Dutchman picked up the injury while playing in Bayern`s 4-3 win over fellow German outfit SV Lippstadt 08.

Jul 17, 2016, 16:21 PM IST

Sporting Couple: German football captain Bastian Schweinsteiger marries Tennis ace Ana Ivanovic

The duo got married at the Venice City Hall, which has been dedicated to wedding ceremonies since 1990.

Jul 12, 2016, 19:45 PM IST

German populist party attacks footballer Mesut Ozil over anthem

German football federation president Reinhard Grindel flew to the defence of his players and insisted that Germans welcomed diversity on the football field.

Jun 05, 2016, 00:29 AM IST