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Inter and Germany Legend Brehme Passes Away at Age 63

February 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Germany, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter and Germany icon Andy Brehme has died at 63 due to a cardiac arrest. He was residing in Munich and was rushed to the Ziemstrasse clinic during the night. He was an integral part of one of the best squads in the history of the Nerazzurri.

The next weeks will be decisive in the race for Bremen's Niclas Fullkrug, who ended last season as the Bundesliga joint top scorer with 16 goals.

Fiorentina’s Search for a Striker Leads them to Bundesliga

July 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Germany, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The next weeks will be decisive in the race for Fullkrug, who ended last season as the German top-tier's joint top scorer. Initial contacts have already taken place between the player’s intermediaries and club officials in a bid to strike a deal.

1990 World Cup winning captain and former Inter icon Lothar Matthaus hopes to see top Italian teams back to winning glory on the European stage.

Inter and Germany Icon Matthaus Reminisces Golden Calcio Age

February 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Matthaus proved to be a force to be reckoned with during his Serie A stay, and It was during his time at Inter that he led Germany to their 1990 World Cup win.

Argentina prevailed over France on penalties in the 2022 World Cup Final after the regular and extra times ended in a 3-3 goal-fest

From Tearful Ronaldo to Sadistic Messi: The Top 10 Moment in the 2022 World Cup

December 20, 2022 Michel Sakr Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

As the curtain falls on one of the most unusual of tournaments, the 2022 World had produced a plethora of iconic moments and events that will remain carved in our memories for a long time. Some are controversial whereas others are dramatic or heart-warming, but they're sensational all the same.

Serie A Giants Join Transfer Race for 2.Bundesliga Starlet Breithaupt

December 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Germany, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Tim Breithaupt has been the subject of great interest from within Germany, with no fewer than five top-flight sides onto his trail. However, the presence of the two Serie A giants spices things up.

In our roundup of the ten most iconic World Cup games, you will see samples of everything that make this quadrennial sport-fest so unique and special

The Ten Most Iconic Games in the History of the World Cup

December 7, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Argentina, Brazil, Cameroon, England, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Serie A, The Azzurri, Uruguay, West Germany, World Cup, World Cup 2022

This is a collection of the essential moments that set the key milestones in the World Cup: ultimate battles, shocking upsets, David vs. Goliath tales, clashes of football philosophies, and controversies. In our roundup of the ten most iconic World Cup games, you will see samples of everything that make this quadrennial sport-fest so unique and special.

Germany survived some hairy moments at Al Bayt Stadium to hold Spain to a 1-1 draw and throw their stuttering World Cup campaign a lifeline

Germany Player Ratings vs Spain: Fullkrug Saves Die Mannschaft

November 27, 2022 Marko Vrakela Germany, Serie A, Spain, World Cup 2022

Germany survived some hairy moments at Al Bayt Stadium to hold Spain to a 1-1 draw and throw their stuttering World Cup campaign a lifeline. Despite going winless in both opening Group E matches, Die Mannschaft can still reach the knockout rounds.

The most awaited match of the World Cup first round ended with no winners as Spain and Germany put one goal into each other's net at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor

Spain vs Germany 1-1: Fullkrug Balances Morata Strike

November 27, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Germany, Serie A, Spain, World Cup, World Cup 2022

The most awaited match of the World Cup first round ended with no winners as Spain and Germany put one goal into each other's net at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. Alvaro Morata opened the scoring for Luis Enrique's side while Niclas Fullkrug leveled things up for Die Mannschaft.

Spain spurned a 1-0 lead against fierce European rivals Germany in a 1-1 stalemate at Al Bayt Stadium in the second group-stage round of the 2022 World Cup

Spain Player Ratings vs Germany: Alvaro Morata Almost Wins It

November 27, 2022 Marko Vrakela Germany, Serie A, Spain, World Cup 2022

Spain spurned a 1-0 lead against fierce European rivals Germany in a 1-1 stalemate at Al Bayt Stadium in the second group-stage round of the 2022 World Cup. The two top-seeded teams in Group E shared the spoils in a dramatic draw that could have gone both ways.

Jose Mourinho finds himself in the inaugural UEFA Conference League Final as Roma manager, as he prepares to end the Giallorossi’s 14-year trophy drought

Jose Mourinho Praises Japan for Comeback Win Against Germany

November 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Germany, Japan, Roma, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Japan squeezed a narrow but all-important 2-1 win over Germany in their opening group matchday at the FIFA World Cup, and Roma manager Jose Mourinho does not seem surprised by the result.

Captain Tsubasa’s prophecy, with Japan beating Germany in a World Cup, became a reality some 35 years after the famous manga’s first publication

Tops and Flops of World Cup Day 4: Deadly Japan, Terrifying Spain

November 24, 2022 Michel Sakr Germany, Italian Football, Serie A, Spain, World Cup, World Cup 2022

After witnessing Tuesday's shocking result courtesy of Saudi Arabia, few had expected lighting to strike twice, let alone two days in row. Yet, Japan delivered another MAJOR upset in their meeting against Germany, replicating the same come-from-behind scenario witnessed in Argentina-KSA. So let's check out the Tops and Flops from Day 4 of the 2022 World Cup.

Germany have now lost their opening match at the World Cup for a second successive tournament after they were defeated 2-1 by Japan in Group E

Germany Player Ratings vs Japan: Surprise Loss in Group Opener

November 23, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Germany, Japan, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Germany have now lost their opening match at the World Cup for a second successive tournament after they were defeated 2-1 by Japan in the opening match of Group E at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. They led a protest at the start of the game for human rights, with the team photoed covering their mouths after FIFA stopped them and other nations to wear the 'OneLove' armband. The Germans had plenty of chances to win the match in the second half but didn't take them, allowing Japan to get back into the match. So, here's our Germany player ratings following their shock loss to Japan.

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