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Joachim Löw

Former men's national football team head coach Joachim Löw guided Germany to their fourth World Cup title in Brazil in 2014.

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Deutsche Welle Englisch Fußball Jonathan Harding

Löw hands Bayern Munich huge boost

Jonathan Harding
Joachim Löw's decision to axe Thomas Müller, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels was a shock, but a huge boost to Bayern.
SportsMarch 9, 2019
Fußball WM-Qualifikationsspiel Deutschland Tschechien in Hamburg - Mario Götze

Who will benefit from axing of Müller, Hummels and Boateng?

The decision to cull three senior players from the German national team has caused waves. But who is ready to step up?
SportsMarch 8, 2019
Thomas Müller in Germany shirt at practice session

Opinion: Löw and the DFB just keep getting it wrong

Not for the first time, the DFB and Joachim Löw have handled a situation less than ideally, says Jonathan Harding.
SportsMarch 6, 2019
Joachim Löw Jerome Boateng

Bayern criticize Löw's timing on decision to axe trio

Bayern Munich has released a statement criticizing the timing of Joachim Löw's decision to axe a star triumvirate.
SportsMarch 6, 2019
Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels and Thomas Mueller

Löw drops three World Cup winners

Germany coach Joachim Löw has axed Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels and Thomas Müller from the national team.
March 5, 201901:21 min
UEFA Nations League - Mats Hummels, Thomas Mueller und Jerome Boateng

Löw axes Bayern trio from national team

Germany head coach Joachim Löw is planning for a future that does not involve a trio of big-name World Cup winners.
SportsMarch 5, 2019
Fußball UEFA Nations League Deutschland vs. Niederlande | Jogi Löw

Opinion: Löw's call to chop big name trio is overdue

Joachim Löw's decision to move forward without Thomas Müller, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels is a bold one.
SportsMarch 5, 2019
Facade of football museum in Dortmund

Germany coach Löw has some tough decisions ahead of him

The German national team will have been glad to see the end of 2018. Coach Löw has some tough decisions ahead of him.
SportsJanuary 1, 2019
WM 2018 - Pressekonferenz Deutschland - Manuel Neuer

Manuel Neuer speaks of 'new spirit' in national team

Germany's captain has expressed confidence about the future of the national team following a disappointing 2018.
SportsDecember 26, 2018
Mesut Özil

As horror year continues, what now for Mesut Özil?

After he quit playing for Germany, Mesut Özil may have hoped for solace at Arsenal. It's not happening. But what next?
SportsDecember 7, 2018
UEFA Nations League Deutschland - Niederlande Leroy Sane

Germany drawn with rivals Netherlands in Euro 2020 draw

After struggling against them in the Nations League, Germany have a swift chance for revenge against the Netherlands.
SportsDecember 2, 2018
UEFA Nations League Deutschland - Niederlande Toni Kroos

Opinion: Kroos rediscovering Germany form in new formation

Despite Germany's collapse against the Netherlands, Toni Kroos showed that he still has a future in this new look team.
SportsNovember 20, 2018
UEFA Nations League Deutschland - Niederlande Niederlage

Germany show glimpse of future but past haunts them

Germany finish a year to forget with an encouraging performance, but old issues still remain.
SportsNovember 20, 2018
UEFA Nations League Deutschland - Niederlande Virgil van Dijk Tor

Van Dijk goal steals late point despite Germany dominance

It looked like Germany had saved the best of a miserable 2018 for last. But two late Dutch goals saw them progress
SportsNovember 20, 2018
Deutschland Fußball Nationalmannschaft | Joachim Löw, Bundestrainer

Nations League: Germany face tough game against flying Dutch

Germany have already been relegated from Nations League group A1, but there is still plenty at stake.
SportsNovember 18, 2018
Fussball Freundschaftsspiel | Deutschland - Russland (3:0)

Opinion: Relegation reality check good for Germany

Relegation from the Nations League could prove a blessing in disguise for Germany, writes DW’s James Thorogood.
SportsNovember 17, 2018
Memphis Depay celebrates after scoring the Netherlands' second goal against France

Nations League: Germany relegated after Netherlands win

Germany have been relegated from UEFA Nations League Group A after the Netherlands beat France 2-0.
SportsNovember 16, 2018
Fußball -Deutschland - Russland

Could this crop of youngsters force Joachim Löw's hand?

The current crop of youngsters just might force Joachim Löw to make changes faster that he is planning.
SoccerNovember 16, 2018
Fussball Freundschaftsspiel | Deutschland - Russland (1:0)

Sane's first goal leads Germany to easy Russia win

Leroy Sane and Niklas Süle both scored their first goal for Germany as Joachim Löw's side eased past Russia.
SportsNovember 15, 2018
Fussball Freundschaftsspiel | Deutschland - Russland (3:0)

Sane-Havertz-Gnabry axis shows Joachim Löw the way

Joachim Löw's decision to trust in youth paid off as Germany impressed against Russia, writes DW's Michael Da Silva.
SportsNovember 15, 2018
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Germany v Russia

Coach Joachim Löw is likely to use the friendly to continue to test out new ideas on the pitch.
SoccerNovember 15, 201801:27 min
Deutschland Joachim Löw, Bundestrainer Fußball

Reus to miss Russia game

Germany face Russia in a friendly in Leipzig, but will be without Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus.
SportsNovember 14, 2018
Pressekonferenz der deutschen Nationalmannschaft in der Oberschule Leipzig

Germany out to put miserable 2018 behind them

After a torrid 2018, Germany are aiming to end on a high note as they look to get their fans back onside.
SportsNovember 13, 2018
Deutschland Philipp Max

Five in-form fringe players Joachim Löw should be looking at

New faces have been integrated in an evolving Germany side, but who else deserves a shot? DW has some suggestions.
SportsNovember 13, 2018
Joachim Löw and Jerome Boateng

Löw leaves Jerome Boateng out of Germany squad

Both Löw and Boateng said the Bayern Munich defender's absence had to do with his fitness levels.
SportsNovember 9, 2018
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Is Ter Stegen really that good?

Neuer or Ter Stegen? Who is better?
SportsOctober 26, 201801:27 min
Germany coach Joachim Löw

Pressure mounts on Löw, with criticism from all angles

Joachim Löw may have thought the worst of it was over but players and the German media are lining up to criticize him.
SportsOctober 16, 2018
Bildergalerie Fußball-EM-Geschichte

Germany v Netherlands: A footballing rivalry

Head coach Joachim Löw dismisses a former star player's criticism ahead of the Nations League game.
October 14, 201801:45 min
Germany coach Joachim Löw

Opinion: Joachim Löw must go

A 3-0 defeat by the Netherlands could — and should —spell the end for Germany's coach, writes DW's Michael Da Silva.
SportsOctober 14, 2018
UEFA Nations League - Niederlande gegen Deutschland | Deutsche Teammitglieder gehen vom Platz

Nations League: Germany slump to defeat in Amsterdam

The Netherlands beat Germany 3-0 as Joachim Löw's side produced another dismal performance.
SportsOctober 13, 2018
Niederlande Pressekonferenz Deutsche Nationalmannschaft Fußball | Joachim Löw, Bundestrainer

Löw dismisses Ballack criticism ahead of Netherlands clash

Joachim Löw has dismissed criticism from Michael Ballack ahead of Germany's Nations League clash with the Netherlands.
SportsOctober 12, 2018
Deutschland Toni Kroos PK

Toni Kroos shuts down Ballack's Löw criticism

Toni Kroos has defended Germany coach Joachim Löw after criticism from former international Michael Ballack.
SportsOctober 11, 2018
Porträt Michael Ballack

Michael Ballack: 'I'm surprised Löw still has his job'

Speaking to DW, Michael Ballack has criticized Joachim Löw, saying he is 'surprised' he still has his job.
SportsOctober 11, 2018
Porträt Michael Ballack

Ballack 'surprised Löw kept his job'

Michael Ballack has launched an attack on Germany coach Joachim Löw, telling DW he is ‘surprised’ he kept his job.
SportsOctober 11, 201801:26 min
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All eyes on Leroy Sane

After the 2018 World Cup debacle, many hope that Man City winger Leroy Sane can lead Germany into the future.
SoccerOctober 11, 201801:40 min
Deutsche Fußballl Nationalmannschaft Serge Gnabry

Nations League build-up: Gnabry in for injured Goretzka

Germany have a growing injury list but Leroy Sane is ready to take his Nations League chance. DW has all the build-up.
SportsOctober 10, 2018
Deutschland Training Fußball Nationalmannschaft in Berlin

Nations League: Six big questions for Germany to answer

What does the re-build look like? Will the next generation get a chance? DW looks at the big questions facing Germany.
SportsOctober 10, 2018
Fußball Joachim Löw Trainer Nationalmannschaft PK

Löw defends Nations League after Klopp criticism

After Jürgen Klopp called the Nations League 'senseless', Joachim Löw has leapt to the defense of the new competition.
SportsOctober 10, 2018
Fußball Länderspiel Deutschland - Saudi-Arabien Marco Reus

Rüdiger, Reus and Havertz pull out of Germany squad

Germany's injury list keeps growing as Antonio Rüdiger and Kai Havertz become the latest players to drop out.
SportsOctober 8, 2018
Sport-Club Freiburg v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga

Uth wins first Germany call up for Nations League clashes

Despite failing to score since moving to Schalke, Mark Uth is the new name in Joachim Löw's Nations League squad.
SportsOctober 5, 2018
Kai Havertz | Fußballspiel Ludogorez Rasgrad - Bayer Leverkusen

Kai Havertz: Bayer Leverkusen's baby-faced assasin

Kai Havertz has a chance to show he's worth the recent hype against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
SportsSeptember 28, 2018
Freundschaftsspiel: Deutschland - Peru Nico Schulz Jubel

Nico Schulz debut goal gives Germany edgy win over Peru

A late, deflected strike from debutant Nico Schulz secured Germany a first win since early June.
SportsSeptember 9, 2018
Fußball Löw beim Training Nationalmannschaft

Löw set to mix things up for Peru friendly

After sticking largely with the tried and trusted against France, Joachim Löw will ring the changes against Peru.
SportsSeptember 8, 2018
Fußball Nations League München Deutschland vs Frankreich | Joachim Löw

Starting a new era by looking back?

After a catastrophic summer, Germany held a goalless draw against World Cup winners France. A new era?
SportsSeptember 7, 201801:12 min
München Nationalmannschaft Training Leroy Sane

Leroy Sane leaves Germany squad for 'personal reasons'

Manchester City winger Leroy Sane has left the Germany squad for "personal reasons".
SportsSeptember 7, 2018
Fussball Laenderspiel/ Deutschland-Frankreich 0-0.

Thomas Müller: 'Our heart is still beating'

Germany's first game since the World Cup debacle was highly anticipated by both team and fans alike - and it delivered.
SportsSeptember 7, 2018
Fußball Nations League München Deutschland vs Frankreich | Joachim Löw

Löw starts new era by looking back

Joachim Löw reverted to an old trick when he needed it but he’ll need to find something new soon, says Matt Pearson.
SportsSeptember 7, 2018
Fußball Nations League München Deutschland vs Frankreich

Germany and France share Nations League spoils

Germany's first match after their World Cup catastrophe saw them record a goalless draw against world champions France.
SportsSeptember 6, 2018
WM Finale Frankreich Benjamin Mendy Jubel Trophäe

France keen for more success after World Cup triumph

World champions France return to action against Germany, the team whose title they took, in the UEFA Nations League.
SportsSeptember 6, 2018
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Löw seeks new start against France

Germany are hoping they can redeem themselves for a poor World Cup performance when they face.
September 6, 201801:41 min