German Football

Franz Beckenbauer, the player who shaped German football like no other, has passed away. “Der Kaiser”, as he was affectionately known around the world of football, died aged 78 on Sunday. An extraordinary player, successful coach, popular pundit, influential official, charity host – Beckenbauer will be remembered for all of …

RB Leipzig defender Ilaix Moriba has joined Spanish top-tier LaLiga side Getafe CF on loan until summer 2024. The 20-year-old Guinea international was previously out on loan in the Spanish league in the last two seasons. Ilaix Moriba played 46 competitive games for Valencia CF between January 2022 and June …

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig, subject to international clearance. The Germany international will join the Club on loan until the end of the 2023/24 season, with an option to make the deal permanent in the summer. He will wear the number …

Franz Beckenbauer was a legendary figure in German and international football for decades, first as a player, then as a coach and later as an official. Born in Munich, he joined Bayern Munich as a youth player before they became the dominant force they are today, eventually helping them to …

Timo Werner will join Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur on loan from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig for the remainder of the 2023/24 season after the two sides reached an agreement on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has scored two goals and provided one assist in 14 appearances this season. Overall, Werner has …

The FC Bayern world is no longer what it used to be – suddenly darker, quieter, poorer. The German record champions are mourning the passing of Franz Beckenbauer, the unique Kaiser, without whom FC Bayern would never have become the club it is today. Beckenbauer died yesterday, Sunday, at the …

The German Football Association (DFB) is mourning the loss of Franz Beckenbauer. The legendary national team player passed away at the age of 78 on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Franz Beckenbauer influenced football in Germany like no other. Alongside the Brazilian Mário Zagallo and the French Didier Deschamps, Beckenbauer is …

Borussia Dortmund chief executive officer Hans-Joachim Watzke, 64, will not extend his contract, which expires at the end of 2025, and will step down from management in the autumn of next year. Watzke made the announcement this Monday, January 8 in Marbella, Spain, where BVB are currently holding their winter …

WOW, a leading OTT service operated by Sky, is the new naming rights partner of the Virtual Bundesliga (VBL), becoming the “WOW Virtual Bundesliga”. Beginning immediately, WOW’s logo will feature on all branding related to the DFL’s eFootball competition, including digital communication platforms as well as during all offline VBL …

The Austrian goalkeeper Pavao Pervan is set to remain a VfL Wolfsburg player beyond next season after the 36-year-old goalkeeper extended his contract, which was due to expire at the end of the current campaign, until summer 2025. Pervan, who has appeared three times in the Bundesliga and once in …