DUESSELDORF, Germany — Germany removed Hansi Flick as coach of the men’s national soccer team on Sunday, one day after a 4-1 loss to Japan deepened the gloom around the squad ahead of hosting next year’s European Championship. The DFB said it hopes to name a replacement “as soon as possible.” Germany hasn’t won any of its last five games …
WOLFSBURG, Germany — Germany was jeered by its home crowd Saturday after slumping to a 4-1 loss to Japan to pile yet more pressure on coach Hansi Flick, nine months out from hosting the European Championship. The German defence allowed Japan a string of chances on the counter and the result highlights the lack of progress since a 2-1 loss …
Thomas Muller ruled out international retirement Monday after Germany’s failure at the World Cup, saying he will remain available for selection. The Bayern Munich forward suggested Dec. 1 he might have played his last game for Germany and paid tribute to the fans after Germany was knocked out in the group stage for the second World Cup in a row. …
BERLIN — Germany’s coach is staying, the head of its league is not. The German soccer federation maintained its trust in Hansi Flick as national team coach on Wednesday despite the disappointing World Cup performance. Separately, German soccer league chief executive Donata Hopfen will leave her position at the end of the month after reaching a mutual agreement to cut …
