soccer
Bayern thrash Dortmund to send rivals message
Thomas Müller said Bayern Munich's 5-1 trashing of second-placed Borussia Dortmund sent a signal to their German rivals that they will not release their iron grip on the Bundesliga.
Dortmund fans 'cross the line' in Thessaloniki
Borussia Dortmund (BVB) will face hefty fines from UEFA after fans lit flares and caused havoc during Thursday night's Europa League face-off with Greek club PAOK Salonika.
Germany defeat Scotland to close in on Euro spot
Germany kept hold of top spot in Group D and moved to the verge of Euro 2016 qualification with a 3-2 defeat of a spirited Scotland side at Hampden on Monday.
Germany seek Scotland win to seal EC spot
The German national team face Scotland in Glasgow on Monday evening, hoping that a win will secure them a spot in the 2016 European Champions.
Löw backs Schweini after shaky United start
Germany coach Joachim Löw is backing Bastian Schweinsteiger to brush off his shaky start at Manchester United when he captains his country in Friday's key Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland.
Dortmund reclaim top spot with Hertha win
Borussia Dortmund reclaimed top spot in the Bundesliga from Bayern Munich on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over Hertha Berlin -- their eighth straight win under new coach Thomas Tuchel.
Germany name squad for crunch Scotland match
Liverpool's uncapped defender Emre Can was on Friday called up to the Germany squad for the world champions' forthcoming key Euro 2016 qualifiers against Poland and Scotland.
Man City snap up De Bruyne for €80 million
Manchester City have signed one of the stars of last season's Bundesliga campaign. But he didn't come cheap.
Germany star gives up football to found startup
One of Germany's most experienced international footballers announced on Wednesday that he's hanging up his boots in his prime because he wants to set up a start-up company.
Löw defends Neid as critics circle after defeat
World Cup winning coach Joachim Löw defended his female counterpart Silvia Neid on Monday after Germany fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat to England in the third place play-off of the Women's World Cup.
'Germany will crack England': top coach
The manager of European champions FFC Frankfurt told The Local he expects Germany to beat England in the third place play-off in the Women's World Cup, and predicted his protege Celia Sasic will grab a goal or two.
Guardiola: Schweini must decide on future
UPDATE: Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola said Thursday that Bastian Schweinsteiger holds his future in his own hands amidst reports linking the Germany captain to Manchester United.
Semi-final clash with US 'like a final'
Ahead of Tuesday's semi-final clash against the Unites States in the Women's World Cup, Germany coach Silvia Neid warned that her team would not be relinquishing their status as the world's number one team yet.
Germany gear up for France quarter final
Germany take on France on Friday in the quarter finals of the Women's World Cup in Canada, but are trying to shirk off the 'favourite' tag.
Firmino transfer confirms Bundesliga's worst fears
Liverpool confirmed the purchase of FC Hoffenheim forward Roberto Firmino on Wednesday for €41 million, breaking a German record and striking fear into German pundits in the process.
Germany held to draw by former champs Norway
In Group B of the women’s World Cup in Canada , a second half Maren Mjelde equaliser grabbed a 1-1 draw for Norway against top ranked Germany in a clash of former champions.
Police mood darkens over soccer fan duties
Resentful at having to spend huge sums and thousands of man hours controlling rowdy soccer fans, police authorities are pushing plans to entirely withdraw officers from some duties.
Fans angry at Bayern Munich kit colour change
Bayern Munich unveiled their new home kit on Friday for next season - and immediately garnered a storm of protest from fans.
'A victory grotesquely given away'
The German media tore into the national football team after Tuesday's shock 4-4 draw against Sweden. The Local's <b>media roundup</b> has the choicest morsels of chiding.
Germany wastes huge lead to draw Sweden 4-4
Germany threw away a 4-0 lead over Sweden allowing four unanswered second-half goals in Tuesday's dramatic World Cup qualifier at Berlin's Olympic Stadium. It ended in a 4-4 draw, with the equaliser arriving in the 93rd minute.
Germans will be better against Holland, insists Löw
Germany coach Joachim Löw has insisted his side will be better for Tuesday's friendly against World Cup finalists the Netherlands after his team laboured to a 3-3 draw with Ukraine in Kiev.
Ballack left waiting for place against former team Chelsea
Bayer Leverkusen's Michael Ballack must wait to find out if he will face his former club Chelsea on Tuesday in the Champions League despite a commanding performance in the German league.
Schalke edge Dortmund to take Super Cup
German Cup winners Schalke defeated Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund 4-3 in a penalty shootout on Saturday to take the Super Cup.