Florian Wirtz’s arrival at Liverpool was met with huge anticipation, with many believing that the German playmaker would become a cornerstone of Arne Slot’s new-look system. Having shone consistently in the Bundesliga, Wirtz brought with him the reputation of a creative force, capable of dictating play between the lines and...
Germany started their FIFA World Cup qualifier campaign with a disappointing defeat away to Slovakia. However, they bounced back with a 3-1 victory against Northern Ireland. Julian Nagelsmann altered his lineup and formation from the previous game, which ultimately yielded him the three points. Going from a back four to...
The 2025 U21 European Championships have ended, with Lee Carsley’s England ultimately emerging victorious. The Young Lions defeated Antonio Di Salvo-led Germany in the EURO U21 Final, thanks to goals from Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, Ipswich Town’s Omari Hutchinson and Olympique de Marseille’s Jonathan Rowe. On the German side, 1. FSV...
Germany reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League but were knocked out by Portugal before losing to France in the third-place playoff. The DFB-Elf performance combined a promising style of play with a feeling that many aspects and choices can be improved ahead of bigger occasions, most notably the...
After two thrilling legs in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, Germany advanced to the next stage, overcoming Italy 5-4 on aggregate. As we all witnessed, the tactical battle between Luciano Spalletti and Julian Nagelsmann was intense throughout both matches, making it the exciting encounter we anticipated. However, there was another tactical...
VfB Stuttgart have made an important move in the winter transfer window. It's not about buying new players or selling off deadwood. It is about the decision to extend Angelo Stiller's contract until 2028. It's no secret that Stiller, who's recently been linked to Liverpool, is a key player for...
SV Elversberg are enjoying what could be the biggest season in the club's 118-year history. They are currently in the top half of the 2. Bundesliga. Given how close proceedings are at the moment, they could even be in the fight for promotion to the Bundesliga for next season. This...
Eintracht Frankfurt have had an outstanding first half of the season, finishing the first round in third place in the Bundesliga. The team has consistently created goal-scoring opportunities through effective transition play. In particular, the two pacey forwards, Omar Marmoush and Hugo Ekitiké, benefited from this style of play. The large spaces created...
Set pieces are becoming increasingly important, attracting the attention of coaches, analysts and fans worldwide. This has led to the emergence of several concepts related to blocking or hindering the opponent: the “block” and the “screen”. Here, we define each term: 1) The block involves an attacking player positioning himself...
Set pieces are becoming increasingly important, attracting the attention of coaches, analysts and fans worldwide. This has led to the emergence of several concepts related to blocking or hindering the opponent: the “block” and the “screen”. Here, we define each term: 1) The block involves an attacking player positioning himself...
Germany reached their footballing peak on July 13, 2014, on a magical night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the third World Cup final against Argentina, Germany won its fourth title, capping off an amazing six-year span in which it reached at least the semi-finals of every major tournament. The...
After losing against Spain in the quarter-final of UEFA Euro 2024, Germany have won four and drawn one in five matches to top their group in the UEFA Nations League. Offensively, Julian Nagelsmann's side has been superb, scoring 17 goals in five matches at the time of writing. This is...
Germany reached their footballing peak on July 13, 2014, on a magical night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the third World Cup final against Argentina, Germany won its fourth, capping off an amazing six-year span in which it reached at least the semi-finals of every major tournament. The golden...
Tomorrow sees the two semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament take place, with the United States taking on Germany for a place in Saturday’s Gold Medal contest after they defeated Japan and 2020 Olympic champions Canada, respectively, in the quarter-finals. On the other side of the draw, Brazil...
Tomorrow, the quarter-final matches of Olympic Women's Football 2024 will commence with four high-stakes encounters. The United States Women's National Team will face Japan in the opening match, followed by Spain against Colombia, Canada versus Germany, and France concluding the quarter-finals with a game against Brazil. In the exciting group...
When the news broke that Bayern Munich Frauen midfielder Lena Oberdorf had sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the run-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics, fans of the German national team could have been forgiven for harbouring concerns about whether her absence would hamper their ability to challenge for...
Euro 2024 has provided plenty of shocks and surprises as the group stages and Round of 16 matches have gone on, with major names struggling for performances and lower-ranked sides proving that they are not simply there to make up the numbers. However, two teams have stood out throughout the...
Germany look like strong contenders to win EURO 2024 following a strong start to the competition as the host nation. A 5-1 battering of Scotland set the tone for an exciting and high-scoring competition before a 2-0 victory over Hungary sealed their spot in the knockout stage and triggered an...
As Germany prepares to host UEFA Euro 2024, the nation stands on the precipice of a tournament marked by both historical prestige and immense pressure. The German national team, with a storied legacy that includes four World Cup titles, one Confederations Cup triumph, and three European Championship victories, is once...
Who Is Hansi Flick? The Barcelona season resembled a soap opera in 2023/24, with on-the-pitch struggles compounded by hierarchical uncertainty, which left them unable to defend their La Liga title. After a positive end to the season, a soured relationship between head coach Xavi Hernández and club president Joan Laporta...
