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"I wouldn't go back": Kerem Demirbay Regrets Playing for the German National Team
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Key FactsKerem Demirbay says he regrets Germany appearances
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Speaking to Turkish YouTuber Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, the 33-year-old said he would reject another call-up because of his Turkish heritage.
- He represented Turkey at youth level and said he had unsuccessfully sought a senior call-up for 18 months.
- He debuted against Denmark in 2017 and scored against Cameroon during the Confederations Cup in his second appearance.
- After Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen, he joined Galatasaray Istanbul in 2023 and has played for Kasimpasa since January 2026.
If they called me again today, I wouldn’t go.— Kerem Demirbay, in an interview with Turkish YouTuber Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, about his DFB call-up
Vincent Kompany wasn’t exactly eager to give Jürgen Klopp a lesson!🎙️
Former national player settles accounts with DFB: "Would never play for Germany again"
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👀 "We're missing that center forward!" Lothar Matthäus demands that Jürgen Klopp bring Niclas Füllkrug back into the German national team!
The Klopp Effect without Bayer? ❌ Things are reportedly boiling over internally at Leverkusen because not a single Werkself pro is on the DFB roster. And yet ... Show more
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Fredi Bobic is also reportedly being considered as Markus Krösche's successor at Eintracht Frankfurt! 👀🦅 He already served as sporting director at the club ... Show more
Key FactsMarkus Krösche bids farewell to Eintracht Frankfurt
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Krösche first bade farewell to the team, then to supporters at the evening members’ assembly.
- Krösche attributed his departure to lacking the impact needed to serve Eintracht Frankfurt best after five successful years.
- President Matthias Beck called the 2022 Europa League triumph and Champions League qualification highlights of four consecutive international campaigns.
- Italian media report renewed AC Milan interest; according to consistent reports, signing him before summer 2027 would cost five to seven million euros.
These last days have not been easy for me. I have come to the conclusion that I can no longer do what's best for Eintracht Frankfurt because I lack the drive to make an impact. It wasn't easy to say this, because we had five incredibly successful years.— Markus Krösche, sporting director of Eintracht Frankfurt, during an emotional farewell to the team and the fans
Slimming with Jürgen: Jürgen Klopp is now also advertising for the manufacturer of the weight-loss injection Ozempic
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OpinionDealing with the German flag: I come from Lithuania - | and am the Jürgen Klopp of my family
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🚨 Five-year stadium ban and a €100 fine! A 13-year-old streaker is said to have been severely punished after the DFB game.
Die deutschen Fußballerinnen belohnen sich für einen weiteren starken Auftritt und feiern den nächsten Testspiel-Sieg. Gegen Asienmeister Japan gewinnt die Elf ... Show more
German Over-80s Team Wins the Soccer World Cup: The German national team of players over 80 wins the World Cup title in Australia. For these soccer players ...
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Key FactsTwo German Senior Teams Triumph Down Under
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- Germany’s Ü80 team prevailed 2-0 over the United States in the small-sided tournament final in Cleveland, Australia.
- The Ü75 team won again without Günter Christmann, thereby securing Germany’s double triumph.
- The inaugural Ü80 competition took place between October 12 and 16; teams had eight players, with matches lasting two 30-minute halves.
- A European Championship and several senior internationals are being considered for next year.
In our age we can't wait four years for the next tournament. Every year is a World Cup, because no one knows if we will be alive for the next one— Günter Christmann; quoted in Bild newspaper in an interview before the tournament
"I'll score eventually": Liberated Undav remains completely cool after his first goal
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Key FactsStuttgart win in Bratislava with Undav’s first season goal
Oct 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Stuttgart won 3-0 at Slovan Bratislava, following a 3-1 opening victory over Viking Stavanger.
- Captain Deniz Undav scored in the 29th minute, his first goal of the season in his eighth competitive appearance.
- Sandro Cruz scored an own goal in the 65th minute, before Ermedin Demirovic made it 3-0 in the 90th.
- Slovan’s apparent equalizer by Suleiman Camara was disallowed for offside after VAR review; Andraz Sporar had touched the ball slightly beforehand.
Start in WM-Saison: DFB-Frauen feiern 4:2 gegen Australien: Die Nationalelf der Frauen hat trotz einiger Ausfälle ein souveränes Testspiel gegen Australien ...
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"Outstanding" as captain: Despite turbulence: Golla will lead Germany at home World Championship
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Ghost game for the German national team! 😮 The Nations League match against Serbia on November 13th in Belgrade will take place in an empty stadium ... Show more
Can Klopp keep Tresoldi?: German striker drives Champions League wild: In Italy, of all places, his father's homeland, German U21 international striker ...
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The Ruckeljahn estate near Neuenrade, with 1100 square meters of usable space and its own lake, is for sale. The seller then intends to lease it back long-term ... Show more
Baumann rules out resignation: Snubbed DFB goalkeeper addresses Klopp: For Oliver Baumann, the chapter with the national football team is not yet closed ...
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Key FactsBaumann remains available for Germany
Oct 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Baumann reaffirmed that he will not retire, saying he still feels fit enough to help Germany.
- During the latest international window, Klopp selected five other goalkeepers; only Noah Atubolu did not appear.
- In their conversation, Klopp cited age and transition, according to Baumann, but left the door open.
- Baumann said his relationship with Julian Nagelsmann remained very good despite earlier disappointment and anger.
If that's how he ends up deciding, then that changes nothing. If I'm not involved, I'm not involved. But then he has to make the decision. If I decide it myself, he won't have to make any more.— Oliver Baumann, in an interview with RTL/ntv and Sky about his non-nomination and his decision not to resign from the national team
When it comes to the discontent of the Germans, the guests on "Blome & Pfeffer" quickly turn to national coach "Kloppo," the country's all-purpose weapon ... Show more
Augsburg's ride on the wave of success: Sometimes you're the star, sometimes you're the star
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National team: Didi Hamann sees no place for Kimmich in Klopp's eleven: Didi Hamann's opinions have been causing heated debate among the FC Bayern ...
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Jürgen Klopp receives a special tribute at Liverpool FC: Eleven years after taking over at Anfield, a bronze statue honoring the former manager has been ... Show more
Key FactsNiko Kovac will continue at Dortmund through 2029
Oct 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The 54-year-old coach also extended the contracts of assistants Robert Kovac and Filip Tapalovic through 2029.
- Since taking charge in January 2025, Kovac guided Dortmund to fourth place and subsequently to the runners-up position.
- Kovac collected 107 points in his first 50 Dortmund matches, setting a club record in the process.
- Lars Ricken linked the extension to Kovac’s development, strong internal acceptance, and continuity and stability at the club.
Völler opens the door for Füllkrug: "If he scores goals like that...": From the perspective of DFB sporting director Rudi Völler, Niclas Füllkrug could once ...
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Match played behind closed doors - | Serbia without fans against Germany: A match played behind closed doors for national coach Jürgen Klopp and his team: Due to ...
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AfD officials are increasingly openly inciting hatred against players on the German national soccer team. Their remarks reveal deep-seated racism and are ... Show more
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UEFA punishes Serbia harshly: Klopp and German national team face empty-door match in Nations League
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"Knows how the business works": Kimmich joins the Kimmich debate: There have recently been some debates about Joshua Kimmich and his role in the national ...
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Jürgen Klopp on Füllkrug: "One goal after another - | but he's 33" | Sport: Niclas Füllkrug is really turning things around in the Bundesliga ...
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FIFA U15 World Cup kicks off - | with Russia, without Germany: A football World Cup of unprecedented scale begins in Azerbaijan on Thursday: 189 youth teams are ...
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While the Turkish ex-national player and the Cimbom fans were furious, coach Okan Buruk defended his protégé: | "He only came into the game after it was 1-3 ... Show more
While the Turkish ex-international and the Cimbom fans were furious, coach Okan Buruk defended his protégé: | "He only came into the game after it was 1-3 ... Show more
Greeks turn back the clock: Jürgen Klopp paints a rosy picture of the DFB's world
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Key FactsGermany Held Scoreless as Klopp Sees Progress
Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- In the return match in Thessaloniki, the game ended 0-0; Jonathan Burkardt’s goal was disallowed for Tom Bischof’s handball.
- Klopp used 44 players across four matches; the record was one win, three goals and five points.
- After the two-legged tie, Germany lost the Greece duel and trails the quarter-final places by three points.
- Nearly 30,000 Greek fans created an especially loud atmosphere inside Toumba Stadium.
I think we built up a lot of pressure. In the end we just didn't score that damn goal. It's annoying, but we can be satisfied with how we played.— Sub-captain Wirtz, speaking to RTL after the match
"First of all, I think Florian Wirtz is an outstanding player, there's absolutely no question about that," said club president Herbert Hainer on the ... Show more
"He let the team down": Ten Hag attacks Cristiano Ronaldo: Even after the Portuguese Football Federation's announced punishment, Cristiano Ronaldo remains in ...
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2026 Track Cycling World Championships - | Pauline Grabosch triumphs in the time trial - | first gold for Germany at the championships in Shanghai
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Augsburg resident at the center: Right-wing extremists want to conquer Germany from Saxony-Anhalt
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Opinion“Always a place!” Klopp speaks out decisively on the Kimmich debate: Jürgen Klopp backs Joshua Kimmich and explains what role the Bayern star will play in the ...
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“I wouldn't do that!”: Expert criticizes Klopp for Bayern statements: Jürgen Klopp's statements about Bayern's tactics are causing a stir ...
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"He's indispensable at FC Bayern and in the German national team!" "Some criticize Kimmich for passing the ball sideways and backwards too often ... Show more
DFB ruling after cup derby legally binding: Partial exclusion and fine for SV Waldhof Mannheim. ⚠️🏟️ The DFB sports court has ruled following the incidents at ... Show more
Tony #Jantschke has been participating in the new "Player's Pathway" course of the @DFB ) since October 19, 2026. It lasts 15 months ... Show more
"Becoming a coach was my dream": Former FCA player Philipp Max begins his training with the DFB.
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The Greeks are annoying again: | "And now what, Jürgen Klopp?": The first international break under national coach Jürgen Klopp ends in a hard-fought 0-0 draw ...
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Man-to-man and Kane clearance: Bayern's tactics even confuse the national coach
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Why the DFB is pursuing a 24 million euro lawsuit against a former DFB president: The legal troubles surrounding the "Summer Fairy Tale" continue: The Frankfurt ...
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German national team: Jürgen Klopp doesn't have time for that: The AfD has a problem with the German national team. And in doing so, they're once again ...
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Jürgen Klopp: “Füllkrug is scoring one goal after another, but he’s 33. That’s not my fault.”
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“I hope the debate is over!” Matthäus backs Bayern star Kimmich: Lothar Matthäus defends Joshua Kimmich against the recent criticism and explains why the Bayern ...
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Hape Kerkeling spoke out clearly at a hearing in the Thuringian state parliament regarding the potential ban of the AfD: The Basic Law is "anti-fascist ... Show more
In his midweek interview with Sky/RTL, Philipp Treu looks ahead to the upcoming challenges with confidence. After his DFB debut ... Show more
National team celebrates first victory under Jürgen Klopp: The German national team celebrates its first victory under head coach Jürgen Klopp ...
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Key FactsKlopp records first win with Germany
Oct 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Tom Bischof scored in the 39th minute and Florian Wirtz in the 61st for Germany’s 2-0 victory over Serbia.
- Klopp fielded a completely new starting lineup; goalkeeper Jonas Urbig and Derry Scherhant made their debuts from the outset.
- Mika Baur entered during the closing stages as the 1,000th debutant in Germany’s national-team history.
- The return match in Greece is scheduled for Sunday; Greece leads Germany by three points after drawing 2-2 with the Netherlands.
Incredible. The stadium was on fire. We were fully in from the start.— Tom Bischof, reacting after the 2-0 win against Serbia; comments on the atmosphere and commitment
“A very, very important role”: Karl hopes for the DFB breakthrough under Klopp: Lennart Karl talks about his role in the DFB team and reveals which new rules ...
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Riots at the derby: DFB court convicts Mannheim after cup riots: 85 injured, mounted police on the pitch, fireworks in the family section: The cup derby between ...
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Key FactsKimmich to miss Arsenal match after family bereavement
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- Bild reports that Kimmich’s father died unexpectedly at the age of 57.
- Bayern Munich said Kimmich will be unavailable for the Champions League home match against Arsenal on October 21.
- The club asked, on the family’s behalf, that privacy and mourning be respected and further reporting avoided.
- Kimmich had already missed Tuesday’s final training session; suspended forward Michael Olise is also unavailable.
Joshua Kimmich: DFB captain mourns the loss of his father: According to reports, Joshua Kimmich is mourning the loss of his father, Berthold. As a result ...
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And soon back for the DFB team?: | "Champions League abundance" simply "can't contain" the celebrations
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Key FactsFüllkrug rescues Werder late against Dortmund
Oct 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Dortmund initially led 2-0 before four goals were scored during the turbulent final phase from the 80th minute.
- He explained that he had scored for Werder, not against his former club.
- In the 2023-24 season, the 33-year-old scored 15 goals in 43 appearances for Dortmund.
- He has not played for Germany since June 2025; Jürgen Klopp did not select him for the XXL squad.
If my country needs me, I am there for my country.— Niclas Füllkrug, after the Bremen–Dortmund match, in a Sky interview
Senior footballers from Germany are world champions: Over-80s team wins title: What Kimmich and Co. couldn't achieve, our pensioners have accomplished ...
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