Germany forward Thomas Muller celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in Tuesday's international friendly against France in Dortmund, Germany. Calling Flick's caretaker successor Rudi Voeller a "unique and rare coach", Deschamps congratulated his "old friend", telling reporters "I'm not happy we lost, but nevertheless I'm happy for him." Immediately after the game, interim coach Voeller described the win, …
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. …
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