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DW IN LONDON

England expose Germany as Qatar looms

Germany’s last competitive fixtures before the World Cup are over following a 3-3 draw with England in London. With it came a humble reminder that Germany's World Cup aspirations must be tempered with realism.  

Müller: The space interpeter looks tired

Germany lost to Hungary on Friday night, crashing out of the Nations League and prompting concern ahead of the World Cup, with several key players struggling for form. Chief among them: talisman Thomas Müller.  

DW IN LEIPZIG

Germany slip to first defeat under Flick

Germany failed to convince they are tournament-ready, as Flick’s tinkering reveals he is still unsure of his best team. Outsung, outwitted, and outgunned, they fell to their first defeat since he took over.  

Bella-Kotchap making 'good impression'

Armel Bella-Kotchap is the only newcomer in the German national team’s latest squad. Lauded by Lothar Matthäus, the defender is experiencing a rapid career upswing, but for the time being he’s auditioning for the DFB.  

How Dutch league can catch its national team

The Netherlands' Euro 2017 win saw the country take a warp-speed jump to the top of women’s football. The domestic league has had a slower trajectory but that could soon change, with big clubs starting to invest.  

Spain players resign in row over coach

Spain's national team have been thrown into disarray after 15 players resigned. This came after the Spanish football federation refused to sack head coach Jorge Vilda, as demanded by the players.  

A 'pioneering role' in sustainability

The Bundesliga is committed to being climate friendly. The 36 clubs in the first and second divisions are prepared to meet certain sustainability criteria in the future — though some are better positioned than others.  

Bayern Munich's pre-Okoberfest hangover

Bayern Munich suffered their first defeat of the season in Augsburg on Saturday, stretching their winless Bundesliga streak to four games. As Oktoberfest gets underway, the German champions already need a hangover cure.  

RB Leipzig appoint Eberl as sporting director

Former Mönchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl is returning to the Bundesliga after taking several months off to recharge his batteries. At RB Leipzig, he will be reunited with former Gladbach coach Marco Rose.