German Football

Anja Zivkovic wins the 2020 German Football Ambassador award!

Anja Zivkovic is the 2020 German Football Ambassador in its main category. The internationally active football coach, instructor and analyst prevailed in the final against Uwe Rösler and Robert Jaspert by jury decision. The Award was presented by the non-profit organisation of the same name, “Deutscher Fußball Botschafter e.V.”. Due …

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Schalke 04 dissolve Ibisevic contract, Bentaleb & Harit suspended!

FC Schalke 04 have made tough personnel decisions in the midst of a difficult time for the club and with an eye on the five crucial Bundesliga games remaining before the winter break. Nabil Bentaleb and Amine Harit will train individually, under the supervision of the first-team coaching staff, until …

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DFB Presidential board agrees roadmap!

Following the 6-0 defeat to Spain in the UEFA Nations League, the Presidential Board of the German Football Association (DFB) has agreed a timetable to evaluate the national team’s current situation. The DFB’s statement is as follows: The DFB Presidential Board has unanimously agreed on a timetable to gather information, …

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Spain defeat proves Germany have questions ahead of Euros!

Germany suffered their heaviest competitive defeat in a 6-0 hammering at the hands of Spain in their UEFA Nations League Group A4 clash, missing out on the chance to compete in the Finals. Joachim Löw’s men crumbled amid an onslaught from La Roja in Seville as Ferran Torres notched a …

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Borussia Dortmund extend Gio Reyna’s contract until 2025!

Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund have agreed a long-term contract with one of the greatest talents in European club football. USA international Giovanni “Gio” Reyna, who only turned 18 a few days ago, has extended his contract with BVB until June 30, 2025. Reyna, who moved from New York City FC …

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Werder Bremen rewarded for their social impact in their city!

SV Werder Bremen have always been more than just a football club – rather, a multi-sports organisation with separate athletics, chess, handball, table tennis, fitness and gymnastics divisions. Yet their social impact has grown impressively this century after they became the first football club in Germany to establish a community …

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DFL & Deltatre continue to build on partnership – joint subsidiary Sportec Solutions takes global focus!

DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga and Deltatre, the global market leader in fan-first experiences, are setting the course for a successful future and continue to expand their joint subsidiary Sportec Solutions. The company, founded in 2016 with a focus on match data and sports technology, will sell its products and services …

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Germany needs to bring back Hummels, Boateng & Thomas Müller!

The German national football team suffered last night a historic 0-6 defeat against Spain in the UEFA Nations League at the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla. What will worry Germany head coach Joachim Löw and the fans of ‘Die Mannschaft’ is not only the result but especially the way Germany …

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Germany’s DFL awards funding to 103 amateur clubs below 3.Liga!

This year, the DFL (Deutsche Fußball Liga) has awarded funding totalling around €1.6 million to 103 clubs below 3.Liga in recognition of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 debuts in the 2019-20 season of 59 licensed players who were trained at these clubs. For example, Bliesheimer Ballspielclub 1927 e.V. (North Rhine-Westphalia) …

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Werder Bremen & UMBRO reveal 2020/21 icon pack!

What happens when you give Niko Backspin behind the scenes access at the Wohninvest Weserstadion? A whole lot of energy that’s what! The hip-hop journalist and Werder Bremen mega-fan met up with four of the club’s pro ballers as part of the UMBRO 20/21 Icon Pack launch to discuss their …

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