Matthäus Backs Kimmich to Remain Germany Captain Despite World Cup Exit
Lothar Matthäus has defended Joshua Kimmich’s role in the Germany national team after Dietmar Hamann urged the midfielder to step down following their early World Cup exit.
Germany
Uli Hoeneß Backs Per Mertesacker for DFB Managing Director Role
Bayern Munich supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß has publicly endorsed former Arsenal academy director Per Mertesacker to become the German Football Association’s next managing director for sport.
Watzke: Klopp Germany deal ‘not complete’ despite strong probability
DFB vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke says appointing Jürgen Klopp as Germany head coach is not yet finalised, though he rates the chances above 50 per cent. Rudi Völler is expected to remain as sporting director after Klopp voiced his support.
Musiala undergoes planned surgery in Munich after World Cup exit
Bayern Munich have confirmed that Jamal Musiala underwent a minor planned procedure in Munich, continuing treatment for the serious injury he suffered at the Club World Cup last year.
DFB Schedules New York Talks to Secure Klopp as Germany Coach
The German Football Association will hold decisive negotiations with Jürgen Klopp in New York as they seek to appoint the former Liverpool manager as national team head coach.
Augsburg director backs Noahkai Banks to become ‘one of the best’ centre-backs
Benjamin Weber has backed FC Augsburg’s 19-year-old defender Noahkai Banks to become ‘one of the best centre-backs’. The US-German dual national, under contract until 2029, is weighing up his international options after 12 United States youth caps.
Mertesacker open to DFB role after stepping down at Arsenal
Former Arsenal academy head Per Mertesacker has expressed willingness to work for the German Football Association, though he intends to complete his World Cup punditry duties before considering any administrative return.
Hamann urges Kimmich to retire from Germany duty after World Cup exit
Former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann has called for Joshua Kimmich to end his international career following the team’s round of 32 defeat to Paraguay, though the captain insists he will not step away.
Schlotterbeck to miss Japan tour as Dortmund confirm 4-6 week recovery timeline
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck will wear a protective boot for four to six weeks and miss the club’s pre-season tour of Japan after suffering a medial ligament injury at the World Cup.
Germany FA Sporting Director Andreas Rettig to Step Down at Year End
DFB sporting director Andreas Rettig will leave his post when his contract expires at the end of the year, citing personal reasons. His departure adds to a period of major upheaval following Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation as head coach.