Germany still needs some work ahead of France opener, says coach Loew
3 years, 7 months ago

Germany still needs some work ahead of France opener, says coach Loew

The Hindu  

Germany still needs to work on parts of its game before the start of the European Championship, coach Joachim Loew said on Sunday at the end of the nine-day training camp in Austria. "I cannot fully draw conclusions from our camp just yet because our preparation continues and after the game tomorrow we have a week in Duesseldorf to prepare for France," Loew, going into his final tournament as Germany coach, told a news conference. READ| EURO 2020, Group F preview: France, Portugal, Germany and the group of death Germany will play European champion Portugal as well as Hungary in Group F and will be desperate to deliver a better performance than its 2018 World Cup first-round exit and its two disappointing Nations League campaigns since then. READ| 14,000 fans allowed for Euro matches in Munich's Allianz Arena The coach said he would not use the Latvia game as a dress rehearsal for France, with several players having had a shorter preparation time due to their participation in the Champions League final.

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Joachim Loew seeks to clear air with Mesut Ozil over 2018 Germany exit
3 years, 6 months ago

Joachim Loew seeks to clear air with Mesut Ozil over 2018 Germany exit

The Hindu  

Outgoing Germany coach Joachim Loew wants clear-the-air talks with Mesut Ozil in a fresh attempt to bury the hatchet with the midfielder, who quit international football in 2018 amid accusations of racism. However, Ozil's shock decision to quit the German team in the wake of its humiliating group-stage exit at the 2018 World Cup remains a "huge personal disappointment" for …

Germany's Euro exit blamed on departing Loew decisions
3 years, 6 months ago

Germany's Euro exit blamed on departing Loew decisions

The Hindu  

Germany return home on Wednesday following its Euro 2020 last 16 exit to England, with departing coach Joachim Loew at the heart of fierce criticism after yet another early tournament elimination. Germany's shock 2018 World Cup exit and its inaugural Nations League relegation that year had stunned fans who demanded change from the man who led them to the 2014 …

Euro 2020: Joachim Loew's leaders fail to create a satisfying farewell for coach
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Joachim Loew's leaders fail to create a satisfying farewell for coach

India TV News  

Germany's manager Joachim Loew's 15-year spell ended on a sour note with the former world champions dumped out of Euro 2020 by arch-rivals England. A few weeks back, Loew had said he would like to take a six-month break following the Euro 2020 and perhaps manage a club on return. The team might need significant changes in its game plan …

EURO 2020: Germany's 'eternal' Joachim Loew bows out after Brazilian highs and Russian lows
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Germany's 'eternal' Joachim Loew bows out after Brazilian highs and Russian lows

The Hindu  

Joachim Loew led Germany to the high of its 2014 World Cup triumph, but his 15-year reign as coach ended Tuesday with the low of a rare defeat to England in the last 16 of Euro 2020. READ | The high point of his tenure was the victory in the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil but he never really …

EURO 2020 Cup: Germany's Loew faced with attacking conundrum against Portugal
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020 Cup: Germany's Loew faced with attacking conundrum against Portugal

The Hindu  

Germany will need to come up with an attacking plan that can work against Portugal on Saturday after his side's Group F opening loss to France has put it under pressure from the very start of the Euro 2020. RELATED| Germany coach Joachim Loew, in his last tournament in charge, is unlikely to tinker with his three-man backline but the …

Euro 2020: Germany coach Loew vows to fix issues after loss to France
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Germany coach Loew vows to fix issues after loss to France

The Hindu  

Germany coach Joachim Loew believed they could fix the problems that resulted in a sluggish performance in its 1-0 defeat to world champions France in its Group F opener on Tuesday. "Tomorrow we have to process things but look ahead," Loew told reporters. Loew impressed with players' attitude Loew, in his last tournament in charge after 15 years, said the …

Joachim Loew’s successes speak for themselves: Philipp Lahm
3 years, 7 months ago

Joachim Loew’s successes speak for themselves: Philipp Lahm

Hindustan Times  

It was “continuity”, says Philipp Lahm, that made him successful at every position he played in during his career. The former Bayern Munich and Germany skipper, who hung up his boots four years back, is among the few elite names in the sport to have captained World Cup and Champions League winning teams. The 37-year-old German is now looking forward …

Oliver Bierhoff to 'intensify' talks with Hansi Flick about Germany national football team job
3 years, 8 months ago

Oliver Bierhoff to 'intensify' talks with Hansi Flick about Germany national football team job

Firstpost  

Flick is the red-hot favourite to replace Loew, having asked to be released from his Bayern contract. Berlin: Germany team director Oliver Bierhoff all but confirmed on Tuesday that Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick will be the next head coach of the German national side. “I have confidence in him and I know how important the national team is to …

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick wants to leave at end of season, Germany job looms
3 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick wants to leave at end of season, Germany job looms

Firstpost  

Munich: Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick dropped a bombshell on Saturday by revealing he intends to leave the club world champions at the end of the season, fuelling speculation he will take charge of the German national team. The chance to succeed Loew and take charge of the national team is an “option that anyone would have to consider”, …

Germany coach Joachim Loew brushes off melancholy talk, says only focus is World Cup qualifier
3 years, 9 months ago

Germany coach Joachim Loew brushes off melancholy talk, says only focus is World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Germany coach Joachim Loew said he was in no mood for melancholy and was fully focused on his team's World Cup qualifier at home to North Macedonia on Wednesday, ahead of this summer's Euros - set to be his last tournament after 15 years in charge. The 61-year-old, who will step down after the postponed Euro 2020 this summer, wants …

We want to give Joachim Loew fitting send off, says Germany captain Manuel Neuer
3 years, 9 months ago

We want to give Joachim Loew fitting send off, says Germany captain Manuel Neuer

The Hindu  

Germany wants to treat its departing coach Joachim Loew to a triumphant farewell when he steps down after this year's European Championship, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said on Tuesday ahead of his team's opening 2022 FIFA World Cup's qualifiers. "We all have to push ourselves, and that includes the players and staff," the Bayern Munich keeper told a news conference ahead …

Captain Manuel Neuer challenges Germany to thrown down marker for Joachim Loew's swansong
3 years, 9 months ago

Captain Manuel Neuer challenges Germany to thrown down marker for Joachim Loew's swansong

Firstpost  

Captain Manuel Neuer wants Germany to prove themselves in the upcoming international break ahead of coach Joachim Loew’s final tournament in charge at Euro 2020. Their opening 2022 World Cup qualifier against Iceland in Duisburg on Thursday is Germany’s first international since their humiliating 6-0 thrashing by Spain last November. We can’t make any more mistakes.” Neuer says Germany have …

After Joachim Loew, who? Possible candidates to be Germany's next head coach
3 years, 10 months ago

After Joachim Loew, who? Possible candidates to be Germany's next head coach

Firstpost  

Berlin: Joachim Loew announced on Tuesday that he will step down as Germany head coach in July, but discussions about who will replace the 61-year-old have long been underway. Loew’s decision to quit after the European championships, which ends on 11 July, gives the German football association “the necessary time to calmly appoint a successor,” its president Fritz Keller said. …

No plans to replace Loew as Germany boss, says Liverpool's Klopp
3 years, 10 months ago

No plans to replace Loew as Germany boss, says Liverpool's Klopp

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said on Tuesday that he has no plans of replacing compatriot Joachim Loew when he steps down as Germany boss after the European Championship in June-July. Loew, who took the job in 2006 and led Germany to the 2014 World Cup title and has a contract until 2022, is the current longest serving national team coach …

Embattled Germany coach Joachim Loew 'extremely disappointed' with DFB for making public announcement of talks
4 years, 1 month ago

Embattled Germany coach Joachim Loew 'extremely disappointed' with DFB for making public announcement of talks

Firstpost  

Three weeks after Germany’s heaviest defeat for 89 years, Loew said he was “extremely disappointed” that the DFB went public about a conversation he had with the governing body’s president Fritz Keller. Berlin: Germany head coach Joachim Loew on Monday launched a thinly-veiled attack on the president of the German FA amid the repercussions of last month’s 6-0 drubbing against …

Germany Coach Joachim Löw Answers Criticism, Still Convinced of Path
4 years, 1 month ago

Germany Coach Joachim Löw Answers Criticism, Still Convinced of Path

News 18  

Despite a 6-0 loss to Spain last month, Germany is on the right path and will return to form, coach Joachim Loew said Monday. Loew held a press conference to address the teams rocky situation after a lacklustre Nations League campaign culminated with Germanys heaviest defeat since a 6-0 loss to Austria in a friendly 1931. Loew, who has been …

Joachim Loew to Remain Germany Coach Till Euro 2021: German Football Federation
4 years, 1 month ago

Joachim Loew to Remain Germany Coach Till Euro 2021: German Football Federation

News 18  

Joachim Loew will remain as Germany coach through next year’s Euros after the country’s soccer federation said on Monday that a 6-0 loss to Spain this month was not held against him. But Germany have exited the last three tournaments — the 2018 World Cup and two consecutive Nations Leagues, at the group stage despite an overhauling of the team, …

Loew to remain Germany coach through Euros in 2021
4 years, 1 month ago

Loew to remain Germany coach through Euros in 2021

The Hindu  

Joachim Loew will remain as Germany coach through next year's Euros after the country's football federation said on Monday that a 6-0 loss to Spain this month was not held against him. Germany's team director Oliver Bierhoff said at the time that one game would not change their minds about Loew's credentials and that sentiment was echoed by the members …

Germany coach Joachim Loew to remain in charge until Euro 2021 despite string of poor performances
4 years, 1 month ago

Germany coach Joachim Loew to remain in charge until Euro 2021 despite string of poor performances

Firstpost  

“The presidential committee of the DFB decided unanimously this Monday during a teleconference, to continue with coach Joachim Loew on the difficult path of renewal started in March 2019,” it said in a statement. Berlin: Joachim Loew will remain in charge of Germany for next year’s delayed European Championship despite a series of poor recent results, the German football federation …

Joachim Loew under pressure as German federation plans talks - football news - sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Joachim Loew under pressure as German federation plans talks - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Germany coach Joachim Loew has been asked to draw up an analysis of last week's 6-0 defeat to Spain ahead of a meeting on the team's future, the national football federation said Monday. The loss in Seville was Germany's heaviest defeat since 1931 and ended the team's chances of qualifying for the Nations League final four. The federation, known as …

UEFA Nations League: German media questions coach Joachim Loew after Spain thrashing – Firstpost
4 years, 1 month ago

UEFA Nations League: German media questions coach Joachim Loew after Spain thrashing – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick with Loew’s Germany offering little resistance as they slumped to their heaviest defeat since losing 6-0 against Austria in 1931. Berlin: Germany coach Joachim Loew faces the biggest crisis of his 14-year reign after their historic drubbing by Spain with pundits and the media questioning Wednesday whether he should lead the team into next year’s …

UEFA Nations League: Germany coach Joachim Loew struggles to fend off criticism before Swiss test
4 years, 3 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Germany coach Joachim Loew struggles to fend off criticism before Swiss test

Firstpost  

Loew has a contract until 2022, but his popularity — which peaked when Germany won the 2014 World Cup — crashed after the 2018 finals in Russia, where the Germans failed to get out of their group. Berlin: Germany host Switzerland on Tuesday amid sharp criticism of the national team’s head coach Joachim Loew, who is still struggling to shake …

International friendlies: With chorus of critics growing, Germany boss Joachim Loew goes 'all-in' for friendly against Serbia
5 years, 9 months ago

International friendlies: With chorus of critics growing, Germany boss Joachim Loew goes 'all-in' for friendly against Serbia

Firstpost  

Loew is hoping to bounce back from a painful 2018, in which Germany suffered an early World Cup exit and were relegated from the top tier of the UEFA Nations League. Loew, who arrived in Wolfsburg later than expected due to a dental operation this week, is hoping to bounce back from a painful 2018, in which Germany suffered an …

Under-pressure Germany coach Joachim Loew insists he can handle criticism
6 years, 3 months ago

Under-pressure Germany coach Joachim Loew insists he can handle criticism

Hindustan Times  

Two days after the latest humiliating defeat, Germany coach Joachim Loew seemed to have regained his poise as he faced the media Monday ahead of a match against France. Germany's coach Joachim Loew looks at his players during a training session at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis. “I can handle criticism very well,” Loew said at a press …

UEFA Nations League: Germany coach Joachim Loew should have been axed after World Cup, says Michael Ballack
6 years, 3 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Germany coach Joachim Loew should have been axed after World Cup, says Michael Ballack

Firstpost  

Former Germany captain Michael Ballack has spoken out against national team coach Joachim Loew, saying that Loew deserved to be axed after Germany’s terrible performance at the World Cup. Berlin: Michael Ballack believes Germany coach Joachim Loew should have lost his job in the wake of their woeful World Cup performance in Russia. Ballack, 42, who captained ‘die Mannschaft’ between …

Future Starts Now for Germany After Shock World Cup Exit
6 years, 6 months ago

Future Starts Now for Germany After Shock World Cup Exit

The Quint  

After winning so much, either with the national team or their clubs, the 2014 world champions lacked the hunger for victory that characterized their side in Brazil, where they routed the home nation 7-1 on their way to the title. There were also rumors of a rift within the team between the Confederations Cup winners and the World Cup winners, …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Joachim Loew's job safe even if Germany exit tournament at group stage, says German FA
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Joachim Loew's job safe even if Germany exit tournament at group stage, says German FA

Firstpost  

German coach Joachim Loew’s job is still safe, in spite of German enduring a difficult start to their World Cup campaign with a shock 1-0 defeat against Mexico. Kazan: Joachim Loew is safe in his role as Germany coach even if the defending champions exit the World Cup early, the boss of the German FA said ahead of Wednesday’s crunch …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Germany have the hunger, ambition to accomplish 'most difficult feat' in football, says Joachim Loew
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Germany have the hunger, ambition to accomplish 'most difficult feat' in football, says Joachim Loew

Firstpost  

Germany coach Joachim Loew said there was no greater challenge than defending the World Cup title ahead of the reigning champions’ opening game against Mexico on Sunday. Moscow: Germany coach Joachim Loew said there was no greater challenge than defending the World Cup title ahead of the reigning champions’ opening game against Mexico on Sunday. “Teams develop and change, players …

WORLD CUP: Germany faces reality check before title defense
6 years, 7 months ago

WORLD CUP: Germany faces reality check before title defense

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Defending World Cup champion Germany coasted through qualifying with a perfect 10-0 mark and a European record 43 goals. Here’s a closer look at the Germany team: COACH Loew, assistant coach to Juergen Klinsmann during Germany’s “summer fairytale” hosting of the 2006 World Cup, was promoted to the top job after its third-place finish. Loew has taken Germany …

FIFA World Cup 2018, Team Profile: Nothing impossible for Germany
6 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018, Team Profile: Nothing impossible for Germany

India TV News  

German fans are always the happiest as their national football team has reached at least the semi-finals of every major tournament since Joachim Loew took over as coach in 2006. This can surely boost the confidence of the Germans who are aiming to be the first World Cup champions in 56 years to successfully defend the title, reports Xinhua news …

International friendlies: 'We have no chance in Russia if we play like this', Joachim Loew slams Germany loss against Austria
6 years, 7 months ago

International friendlies: 'We have no chance in Russia if we play like this', Joachim Loew slams Germany loss against Austria

Firstpost  

Joachim Loew slammed “sloppy” Germany as the world champions crashed to a 2-1 defeat by Austria on Manuel Neuer’s comeback to leave them winless in their last five games. Klagenfurt: Joachim Loew slammed “sloppy” Germany as the world champions crashed to a 2-1 defeat by Austria on Manuel Neuer’s comeback to leave them winless in their last five games. “In …

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