Germany coach Hansi Flick named a 26-man squad for their upcoming friendlies, with Antonio Rudiger, Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan among eight returnees.
Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from professional football putting an end to his illustrious career.
Franz Beckenbauer mourned the death of fellow World Cup winner Pele, claiming "football has lost the greatest player in its history".
Germany coach Hansi Flick praised his side's mentality after they came back to grab a crucial 1-1 draw in their World Cup group game against Spain on Sunday.
Germany salvaged a 1-1 draw in a mouth-watering clash against Spain, while Belgium suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at the hands of Morocco on Sunday.
Germany faces a fight for World Cup survival ahead of their must-win encounter against Spain at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor on Sunday evening.
Japan came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win over Germany while Spain ran riot over Costa Rica after hammering them 7-0 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.
Germany winger Leroy Sane has been ruled out of his side's opening World Cup encounter against Japan with a knee injury.
A late goal from debutant Niklas Fuellkrug inspired Germany to a narrow 1-0 victory over Oman in their final World Cup warm-up friendly on Wednesday.
Germany head coach Hansi Flick has omitted Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus from Germany’s World Cup squad, while 2014 World Cup hero Mario Goetze makes a surprise return after a five-year absence. (more…)