Tag Archives: Germany

Former Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker says the club’s fans ‘don’t understand’ Mesut Özil, describing him as a ‘genius’. The Arsenal midfielder has drawn criticism in recent seasons for a series of inept displays, with the German’s attitude and inability to influence the biggest occasions often questioned. The 30-year-old is yet …

Ireland loves a good old 1-1 draw, so we do.  Ever since the Republic of Ireland drew with the Soviet Union at Euro 88, 1-1 has become what you might call ‘the national result’. In the decade preceding that encounter, Ireland had only finished a game with that scoreline on …

Jurgen Klopp is apparently open to becoming Germany manager one day, although his agent insists he remains happy at Anfield for now. Liverpool are keen to extend the 52-year-old’s contract at the club, with Klopp having guided them to Champions League success last season. The German’s agent, Marc Kosicke, says his …

The kits on display in this summer’s World Cup are sensational, but which one comes in first and, more importantly, last place? The Fifa Women’s World Cup is kicking off this week and the competition promises to be stronger than ever. The defending champions USA are good odds to retain …

Unai Emery thinks that Mesut Ozil’s retirement from international football could be good news for Arsenal, as it will help the German adapt to his style of football more easily. The German decided to call time on his international career following Die Mannschaft’s shambolic defence to their World Cup title …

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has described Mesut Ozil as a super football player and has revealed that he is hopeful that he reverses his decision to retire from international football. Ozil decided to call time on his international career after the Die Mannschaft’s miserable World Cup campaign this summer which …

Man City winger Leroy Sane has been likened to Kylian Mbappe by his Germany teammate, Timo Werner. Sane had an incredible season for Manchester City last season, scoring 14 goals and providing 19 assists in all competitions as the Citizens romped to the league title, amassing an unprecedented 100 points …

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has slammed Mesut Ozil for the way that he resigned from the German national side this summer. Ozil was on the receiving end of some damning criticism before, during and after this summers World Cup, with his decision to be photographed with controversial Turkish president …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed he would have to seriously consider an offer from the German FA to take over the national team – but only if he was available. Klopp has proved himself to be one of the best coaches in World football during his time at Borussia …

German FA president Reinhard Grindel has admitted to a number of mistakes being made in the situation which resulted in Mesut Ozil announcing his international retirement last week. The Arsenal playmaker was widely criticised after he was pictured with controversial Turkish President Recep Erdogan before the World Cup, with his …