Gay players have long struggled for acceptance in the world of sports, and as Germany prepares for the Women's World Cup, their issues are again at the fore. Current and former players say progress has been made, but not enough.
The Sea Life aquarium chain is looking for the next incarnation of Paul, the octopus who amazed the world by correctly predicting the results of Germanyâs matches in the 2010 World Cup.
Just weeks before the kickoff of the Women's World Cup, five players on Germany's national team have participated in an erotic photo shoot for Playboy to prove football really is the beautiful game.
Joachim Löw on Tuesday extended his contract with the German Football Federation (DFB) to coach Germany to the 2014 World Cup, ruling him out of the running for a job opening at Bayern Munich.
Paul the octopus has picked his last winner. The eight-legged German oracle who gained worldwide fame by consistently predicting the victors of the 2010 World Cup football matches has died, aquarium officials announced Tuesday.
Paul the prescient octopus who predicted Spain's World Cup victory will be declared an honorary citizen of a Spanish town whose main industry, ominously, is producing calamari.
Footballer Michael Ballackâs agent has sparked controversy by reportedly launching a bizarre homophobic attack on the German national team, branding unnamed players a âbunch of queers.â
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Germany's 20-year-old midfielder Thomas MĂŒller has captured the âgold bootâ award as the top goal-scorer at the World Cup in South Africa. He was also recognised as âbest young player.â
Salty soothsayer Paul, the "psychic" octopus, finished the World Cup with a flawless record as Spain's 1-0 win over the Netherlands in Sunday's final leaves him with eight perfect predictions.
Both coach Joachim Löw and his squad are to receive Germany's top honours after winning âthe hearts and mindsâ of fans by finishing third at the World Cup, it was revealed on Sunday.
It won't come as much of a consolation to heartbroken German fans, but at least Paul, Germany's now world-famous "Octopus oracle," has maintained his perfect record predicting World Cup matches this summer.
A second-half goal from Spain's Carles Puyol ended Germany's dream of reaching the World Cup final, as the Iberians beat Die Mannschaft 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Hints of irritation plagued the German World Cup team ahead of its semi-final clash with Spain on Wednesday following skipper Philipp Lahmâs untimely announcement that he never wanted to hand the captaincy back to Michael Ballack.
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Cries of despair were likely heard across Germany on Tuesday after a "psychic" octopus called Paul tipped Spain to beat Germany in the football World Cup semi-final.
A second Italian man has died after being gunned down alongside a compatriot by a German man angered in a pub row over World Cup football, the police in Hannover said on Tuesday.
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Germany's papers could scarcely hide their glee Sunday after their team's 4-0 rout of Argentina sent them into the World Cup semi-finals and got the whole nation dreaming of a fourth World Cup triumph.
Germany's triumphant World Cup campaign continued on Saturday with an astounding 4-0 victory over Argentina. Germany now faces Spain in the semi-final.
Argentine defender Gabriel Heinze will be wearing his sky blue and white heart on his sleeve in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Germany, even if his father would have had divided loyalties.
The Localâs <b>World Cup blog</b> offers an outsiderâs perspective on German football as Die Mannschaft goes for glory in South Africa. Donât miss our daily roundup!
The Localâs <b>World Cup blog</b> offers an outsiderâs perspective on German football as Die Mannschaft goes for glory in South Africa. Donât miss our daily roundup!
The Localâs <b>World Cup blog</b> offers an outsiderâs perspective on German football as Die Mannschaft goes for glory in South Africa. Donât miss our daily roundup!
