BERLIN: Joachim Loew ended speculation about his immediate future when he confirmed Tuesday that he would stay on as coach of Germany despite the disappointment of the Euro 2016 semi-final defeat by France.
PARIS: World champions Germany laboured to a 4-0 win over Gibraltar in Euro 2016 qualifying Friday as Cristiano Ronaldo became the tournament's all-time leading scorer and Scotland edged Ireland 1-0 in a blood and thunder clash.
BERLIN: Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger was named captain of the national team on Tuesday, succeeding Bayern Munich team mate Philipp Lahm, who retired from international football following their World Cup victory in Brazil in July.
RIO DE JANEIRO: Seven Germany players are suffering from flu ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against France but all hope to play in Friday's clash in Rio.