The Irish Times

World Cup 2022: ranking the top 10 contenders a year before Qatar

Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 17:23

Germany become first European team to qualify for 2022 World Cup

A 4-0 win over North Macedonia in Skopje seals place in Qatar

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 23:09

German footballer Jerome Boateng ordered to pay €1.8m for assaulting ex-partner

Munich court hears of incidents during 2018 holiday in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 20:43

‘England were too clever’: The German press react to Wembley defeat

2-0 loss in Euro 2020 last-16 brings Joachim Löw’s long stint as manager to a sad ending

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 15:55

The Joachim Löw era fizzles out as Germany flop at Wembley

If Germany had asserted themselves consistently, this tie was there to be won

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 10:12

Ken Early: Brave Southgate has the courage of his convictions

Stood in front of bench packed with pouting, brooding genius, for once it didn’t go wrong

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 09:39

Philip Lahm: Rivals? Germany and England play football in a similar way

Two teams will meet that are at the same stage of development and do not differ much

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 10:35

Germany calling for wunderkind Musiala to start against England

Country’s youngest tournament debutant came to rescue against Hungary

Mon Jun 28 2021 - 23:15

Southgate and England facing their biggest fear: a penalty shoot-out with Germany

England manager may well be haunted by memory of missed penalty in 1996 Euros

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 10:00

This may be England’s best shot at their old nemesis

Ahead of Wembley visit, there is a haphazard feel to departing Löw’s Germany selection

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 18:51

Goretzka’s late equaliser keeps Germany’s Euro 2020 hopes alive

A protester waving a rainbow flag invaded the pitch ahead of clash against Hungary

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 22:28

Müller a doubt for Germany before crucial Hungary clash

Manager Löw hoping experienced veteran can help guide Germans to last 16

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 23:10

Germany coach Loew faces attacking challenge in crunch clash with Portugal

Defeated by France, Germans need to improve dramatically to claim first Euros win

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 16:56

Ken Early: France’s uninspiring play goes against their historical self-image

If the French cannot play a good game against Germany, can they excel against anyone?

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 06:14

Eurozone 2020: Patrik Schick, join the immortals

Czech striker’s goal will live in highlight reels forever; Ronaldo’s eyes on the collective only

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 06:00

Euro 2020 Group F: Benzema makes world champions France even stronger

Team guide: Luckless Hungary face Portugal and Germany in group of death

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 14:05

Euro 2020 Group A: Italian renaissance will need goals

Team guide: Wales will need some Gareth Bale magic while Turkey are a threat

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 07:00

Euro 2021: Five matches not to miss at this summer’s Championships

From England against Scotland to a meeting of the European and World champions

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 06:30

Tottenham and Antonio Conte open talks over vacant manager role

Former Chelsea boss recently left Internazionale despite winning Serie A title

Wed Jun 02 2021 - 17:50

Andorra well used to winless streaks as struggling Ireland come to town

Stephen Kenny’s side can’t contemplate anything other than a win against microstate

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 06:00

Hansi Flick to replace Joachim Löw as Germany boss after Euro 2020

56-year-old signs a two-year deal after a trophy-laden spell with Bayern Munich

Tue May 25 2021 - 12:12

Hansi Flick tells Bayern he wants to leave club at end of season

He has recently been linked with the Germany managerial role

Sat Apr 17 2021 - 21:04

German press don’t hold back on Joachim Löw after North Macedonia defeat

‘Ouch Timo’ - Timo Werner’s miss when clear on goal late on also singled out

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 16:16

North Macedonia stun Germany to inflict first home World Cup qualifier loss in 20 years

Joachim Löw’s last qualifier before he departs in the summer ends in defeat

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 21:56

Football refuses to let go of meaningless international friendlies

Remember, these are not competitive internationals with tournament qualification at stake

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 09:05

A Bluffer’s Guide to the German Bundesliga ahead of this weekend's return

How things stand, the big games, who to support and lots more

Fri May 15 2020 - 11:39

Northern Ireland believe pressure is on Germany and Holland in qualifying group

O’Neill’s side have given themselves the best chance against the two heavyweights after winning their first four games in the group

Sun Sept 08 2019 - 18:52

Joachim Low delighted with his young team’s win in Amsterdam

Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry’s goals put the visitors in control before Dutch comeback

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 08:10

Euro 2020 qualifying draw: What time? Who can Ireland get? How does it work?

All you need to know ahead of the draw in Dublin on Sunday for the Euro 2020 qualifiers

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 14:13

Antoine Griezmann double seals French comeback win against Germany

Pressure set to grow on Joachim Löw after Stade de France defeat

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 22:04

Germany smarting ahead of France showdown

‘Tomorrow we want to make up for the things we messed up on’

Mon Oct 15 2018 - 18:07

German FA denies Mesut Özil’s accusations of racism

Arsenal player retires from international football after winning 92 caps

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 23:31

Mesut Özil affair symptomatic of a world under strain

Player who helped lift World Cup in 2014 for Germany suddenly not German enough for some

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 22:05

Mood darkens in Germany as economic warning signs mount

Never-ending crises take toll on Merkel as gloss comes off football team and economy

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 01:00