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Granqvist: 'I can't evaluate VAR'

Granqvist: 'I can't evaluate VAR'

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist says it was hard to evaluate how effective the video assistant referee (VAR) system was, after the match official did not use it in his decision to deny a penalty during Sweden's 2-1 loss to Germany. 26 Jun 2018
Merkel unable to attend Germany's clash with South Korea

Merkel unable to attend Germany's clash with South Korea

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she won't be able to attend Germany's World Cup match against South Korea in Kazan on Thursday morning AEST. 26 Jun 2018
Merkel unable to attend Germany's clash with South Korea

Merkel unable to attend Germany's clash with South Korea

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she won't be able to attend Germany's World Cup match against South Korea in Kazan on Thursday morning AEST. 26 Jun 2018
Dramatic victory over Sweden will unite Germany says Werner

Dramatic victory over Sweden will unite Germany says Werner

The "dramatic" 2-1 victory over Sweden has united Germany's World Cup squad in Russia, Germany forward Timo Werner said on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Reus: We will beat South Korea

Reus: We will beat South Korea

South Korea may cause problems for Germany on Wednesday but the defending World Cup holders should win nonetheless, Marco Reus has said. 25 Jun 2018
Ozil and Khedira 'still might play'.

Ozil and Khedira 'still might play'.

Germany midfielders Sami Khedira and Mesut Ozil still have a chance to play at the World Cup, Germany coach Marcus Sorg said on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Germany midfielder Rudy a doubt for South Korea after surgery

Germany midfielder Rudy a doubt for South Korea after surgery

Germany midfielder Sebastian Rudy is likely to miss his team's final Group F match against South Korea after he underwent surgery on his broken nose, Germany coach Marcus Sorg said on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Pic special: Germany leave it late to edge past Sweden

Pic special: Germany leave it late to edge past Sweden

The defending champions kept their World Cup hopes alive after Toni Kroos' last-minute free-kick saw them claim a pivotal 2-1 victory. 24 Jun 2018
Germany v Sweden: player ratings

Germany v Sweden: player ratings

World champions Germany shocked everyone in the last minute as Toni Kroos redeemed himself for his earlier mistakes with stunning goal, earning his side a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sweden in Sochi. 24 Jun 2018
Late Kroos winner keeps Germany alive

Late Kroos winner keeps Germany alive

Ten-man Germany came back from the brink to rescue their World Cup hopes with a 2-1 victory over Sweden at the Fisht Stadium. 24 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group F

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group F

The first week in Russia provided some big talking points for Germany, Mexico, Sweden and South Korea. 22 Jun 2018
Werner says Germany are ready to fight for their lives

Werner says Germany are ready to fight for their lives

Germany forward Timo Werner said Thursday that his team was ready to "fight for their lives" in their attempt to beat Sweden and keep alive their hopes of progressing to the knockout stages at the 2018 World Cup. 22 Jun 2018
Khedira says Germany will beat Sweden

Khedira says Germany will beat Sweden

Germany midfielder Sami Khedira said during Thursday's press conference that his team will beat Sweden in their second World Cup match after a Swedish reporter offered him and his teammates plane tickets back to Germany saying they would need them in case of losing to the Scandinavian side. 21 Jun 2018
Germany's experience is no guarantee of success, says Hummels

Germany's experience is no guarantee of success, says Hummels

Germany defender Mats Hummels says the experience of the German players may help the team in their FIFA World Cup match against Sweden but did not guarantee them a victory. 21 Jun 2018
Hummels: We'll need to be at our best to qualify

Hummels: We'll need to be at our best to qualify

Mats Hummels reckons that the only way for Germany to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup is to play at their absolute best in their remaining two group-stage matches. 21 Jun 2018
Germany to switch tactics for Sweden

Germany to switch tactics for Sweden

Germany will change their tactics ahead of their second 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Sweden, the team's business manager Oliver Bierhoff said on Wednesday. 20 Jun 2018