The Irish Times

Sporting Cathedrals: How the Olympiastadion overcame history

The stadium still stands as one of the most intact physical symbols of the Nazi regime

Mon Aug 03 2020 - 08:00

World Cup: Brazil sneak through behind Italy and Matildas

Marta sets new tournament record while Australia’s Sam Kerr scores fantastic four

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 22:48

Ken Early: Germany have plenty of room for improvement

‘If the team brings to bear on the pitch their idea, their talent, their ability - we will prevail’

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 06:00

Sporting long shots: Your best bets for the year ahead

Mbappé, Fleetwood and, eh, Donald Trump tickle Malachy Clerkin’s fancy in 2018

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 07:00

Titanic duel in store as Bayern Munich take on Juventus

Dynamic duo Müller and Lewandowski will have to work hard to pierce Juve defence

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 08:22

Clough would be proud as O’Neill era finally takes flight

In a single campaign Hoolahan has gone from luxury player to beating heart of side

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 10:00

Robbie Keane in Uefa’s top three leading national goalscorers

LA Galaxy star is still closing in on Miroslav Klose ahead of Poland Euro 2016 qualifier

Tue Mar 17 2015 - 20:53

Ireland: Great matches drawn from history

Last night’s superb effort in Gelsenkirchen is the latest instalment from a series of outstanding results down through the years

Wed Oct 15 2014 - 14:59

Past Meetings: Republic of Ireland v Germany

Ireland have won six of 20 meetings with Germany, drawn four and lost 10

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 20:13

Access to cutting-edge game analysis is helping German football thrive

Researchers are pioneering new statistical methods of analysing soccer

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 01:00

Schweinsteiger, Khedira and Reus ruled out of German squad to face Ireland

Coach Joachim Löw without important trio for upcoming qualifiers against Poland and the Republic

Fri Oct 03 2014 - 01:00

Germany call up Schalke striker Sidney Sam

Lightning-quick forward will increase Joachim Löw’s options after Mario Gomez squandered chances against Argentina

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 21:53

Germany striker Miroslav Klose retires from international football

Record German and World Cup goalscorer says victory in Brazil marked time to go

Mon Aug 11 2014 - 13:51

Seven steps to World Cup immortality for Germany

Germany’s triumph is the fruit of smart evolution – and sweet vindication for manager Joachim Löw

Sat Jul 19 2014 - 11:00

Germany welcomes 'Das Ding' and crowns its World Cup heroes in Berlin

Half a million people make the pilgrimage to the Brandenburg Gate

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 08:18

Götze strikes as Germany win fourth World Cup in Rio

Sublime extra-time winner sees Joachim Löw’s side triumph over Argentina

Sun Jul 13 2014 - 23:10

Even Germans left speechless after stunning Belo Horizonte blitz

Unbridled joy intermingled with a fair amount of astonishment in German press

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 22:12

Eins, zwei, drei . . . Germans do a number on David Louise and co

Is this the worst Brazil side ever, they asked before kick-off. We soon had our answer

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 08:00

Joachim Löw wants a trip to the Maracana

German coach is relishing the prospect of taking on Brazil and has promised them a tough fight

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 12:31

Algeria’s chance to avenge ‘Disgrace of Gijón’ after 32 years

Underdogs will again look to play tight defensive game against Germans

Mon Jun 30 2014 - 09:00

Curitiba a city with unique charms

No samba or sunshine yet capital of Paraná state still has plenty to offer

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 08:00

Klose equals World Cup record to save Germany

Stunning second half sees Ghana come back from goal down to lead 2-1

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 22:25

‘Nothing much’ between Germany and Portugal – except the goals

No doubting Thomas after Müller’s three-goal display

Tue Jun 17 2014 - 01:00

Robbie’s temperament and character define that Keane edge

It is easy to forget how long the Irish international has been on top of his game

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 14:00

Jilted German Stefan Kiessling takes omission sitting down

Leverkusen forward makes light of being left out of Löw’s squad by appearing in ad campaign

Wed Jun 04 2014 - 17:43

Joachim Low says no to Super Mario

Striker Gomez has been left out of Germany’s extended 30-man squad for the World Cup

Thu May 08 2014 - 14:47

Referees on a hiding to nothing in El Clásico

Media start the onslaught on officals even before the game has started

Sat Oct 26 2013 - 01:59

King backs Ireland to take opportunities in Cologne

Interim boss says 6-1 defeat in Dublin is history now

Tue Oct 08 2013 - 19:17

Bierhoff confident of victory over Ireland despite loss of injured players

Team manager believes Germany well able to adapt and thrive in Cologne

Tue Oct 08 2013 - 13:29

Stefan Kiessling left out in the cold again by Joachim Löw

Germany manager names just one striker in panel to face Ireland and Sweden

Sat Oct 05 2013 - 00:22

Striker Kiessling in line for surprise Germany recall

Bayer Leverkusen player could face Ireland due to injuries to regular frontmen

Mon Sept 30 2013 - 10:23

Löw to stick with Gomez and Klose

Germany coach to keep faith with veteran strikers for remainder of World Cup qualifying campaign

Tue Aug 13 2013 - 13:36

Seán St Ledger ready for action thanks to healing Hans, the Munich doctor

Defender returns for Ireland after five-month absence

Thu Mar 21 2013 - 06:00