Recently, concerns were raised regarding the design of the No. 4 on Germany’s national team shirts. It was pointed out that the number ’44’ resembled the symbol used by Nazi ‘SS’ units, which led to the decision to make changes to the design. The German Football Association (DFB) acknowledged the feedback and decided to take
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In light of recent discussions surrounding squad size for the upcoming European Championship, UEFA has expressed willingness to consider increasing squads from the traditional 23 players to 26. This decision comes after Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman highlighted the challenges posed by injuries in modern football and advocated for a larger squad size to accommodate unforeseen
The upcoming 2024 European Championship will be Germany’s first major event on home soil since the 2006 World Cup. However, the lack of excitement surrounding the team is evident among fans, players, and coach Julian Nagelsmann. Despite this, the recent friendly win against Netherlands showcased a different approach by Nagelsmann, opting for a simplistic and
As Euro 2024 approaches, Germany finds themselves facing a series of challenges that are keeping them from being fully prepared for the tournament. With less than three months to go, coach Julian Nagelsmann has acknowledged that the team is still far from being tournament-ready. The team recently experienced a mixed start under Nagelsmann’s leadership, with
In a surprising turn of events, the German soccer federation (DFB) announced that they will be ending their long-standing relationship with Adidas and switching over to American sportswear giant Nike as their apparel and equipment supplier from 2027 to 2034. This decision marks the end of a 70-year partnership between Germany’s national teams and Adidas,
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos recently made a comeback to the national team after a three-year international retirement, sparking questions about his future beyond Euro 2024. With 106 caps and experience as a 2014 World Cup winner, Kroos’ return has been met with anticipation and speculation about his intentions moving forward. In a recent news conference,
Germany’s national team coach, Julian Nagelsmann, has made some bold decisions in his latest squad selection for the upcoming friendly internationals against France and Netherlands. Among the six newcomers named is Bayern Munich’s rising star, 19-year-old Aleksandar Pavlovic, who has impressed with his performances in midfield this season. Additionally, VfB Stuttgart’s Waldemar Anton, Maximilian Mittelstaedt,
With the much-anticipated international break on the horizon and two prestigious tournaments looming large, Adidas has unveiled a plethora of home and away kits for the partner federations participating in the 2024 Copa América and European Championship. The designs for both tournaments share a common thread, aiming to uphold each nation’s footballing identity while infusing
Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to perform well even without the injured Jude Bellingham. The star midfielder suffered a sprained ankle, ruling him out of the upcoming Champions League match against RB Leipzig. Bellingham, who is Madrid’s top scorer this season, with 20 goals across all