Struggling Bundesliga side FC Augsburg have agreed terms with Heiko Herrlich to become their new head coach after Martin Schmidt’s departure yesterday afternoon. He will work together with the current coaching staff. The 48-year-old has signed a contract lasting until June 30, 2022. “We’re certain that we’ve found a coach …
Read More »DFL ExCo on Coronavirus: Bundesliga schedule for next matchday to remain unchanged!
Following a recommendation from Jens Spahn, Germany’s Federal Minister of Health, the Executive Committee of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga held lengthy discussions yesterday about the potential effects of the coronavirus on the matches of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. Considering the fact that the local government authorities will decide …
Read More »FIFA World Football Museum displays “Meant to Bond” sculpture by Olympic champion Josephine Henning!
After hanging up her boots at the age of 28, former Germany international Josephine Henning has now turned her attention to the creative arts. One of her works has just gone on display in Zurich: the “Meant to Bond” sculpture fashioned by the Olympic gold medallist and European champion is …
Read More »Germany’s DFL reacts to Coronavirus outbreak!
In light of the latest developments concerning the coronavirus outbreak, DFL CEO Christian Seifert has issued the following statement: “The coronavirus is presenting a difficult situation for society as a whole and therefore also for football. It goes without saying that the health of the general public and thus all …
Read More »442oons VIDEO: How good is the 1.FC Köln GOAT Song (Parody)!
I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its a Bundesliga special song on 1.FC Köln and their world famous mascot, the GOAT.
Read More »2019/20 German Cup (DFB Pokal): Draw out for Semifinals!
The draw for the semifinals of the German Cup (DFB Pokal) 2019/20 was held on Sunday evening at the Deutsche Fußballmuseum (German Football Museum) in Dortmund. The draw was carried out by Germany women’s international keeper Almuth Schult and she was assisted by DFB vice-president Peter Frymuth. Record champions Bayern …
Read More »Due to Coronavirus, Borussia Dortmund stop plans for China & India!
German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund after evaluating the current situation created by the spread of the Coronavirus have stopped plans of teams visiting China, India and Southeast Asia. Borussia Dortmund executive director Carsten Cramer told the Kicker magazine, “We had to weigh up the risks. And this risk assessment was …
Read More »DFL publishes details of German-language media rights tender!
Innovative programme offerings based on a proven match schedule structure are the focus of the upcoming tender for the German-language media rights of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga. On Tuesday, March 3 the DFL in Frankfurt explained in detail the content, procedure and decision-making process of the awarding of rights, …
Read More »Groups drawn for 2020/21 UEFA Nations League!
The draw for the groups of the four divisions of the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League was held in Amsterdam earlier today, March 3. Portugal v France and Spain v Germany will be among the highlights of the League Phase of the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League. LEAGUE A Group A1: Netherlands, …
Read More »JAKO extend Energie Cottbus contract until 2023!
The German kit supplier continues to stand by the traditional club from Lusatia! Together with FC Energie Cottbus, JAKO have extended their partnership for another three years until 2023. Cottbus has been playing and training in JAKO since 2017. “We are also in a difficult sporting time at FC Energie …
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