Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich has been named Germany captain following Ilkay Gundogan’s international retirement. Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger and Arsenal’s Kai Havertz — who previously captain Germany at youth level — have been selected vice captains by head coach Julian Nagelsmann. Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen — confirmed by Nagelsmann as Neuer’s successor on Monday — Bayer Leverkusen defender …
Lothar Matthaeus says he is puzzled by reports of stalled contract extension talks between Germany captain Manuel Neuer and Bayern Munich. “It seems out of place for me that Manuel Neuer is not appreciated at FC Bayern,” former Germany and Bayern captain Matthaeus told Sky Sport News. Neuer’s current deal expires in 2021 and if the talks fail, the Germany …
Germany is set to hand out several debuts with Joachim Loew missing a host of first-choice names for Wednesday's friendly against an Argentina without Lionel Messi. The match is a repeat of the 2014 World Cup final, but Argentina's Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is set to be the only survivor. Key midfielders Toni Kroos of Real Madrid and Manchester …
