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The Local’s <b>World Cup blog</b> offers an outsider’s perspective on German football as Die Mannschaft goes for glory in South Africa. Don’t miss our daily roundup!
Löw feeling good after final friendly win
Germany coach Joachim Löw said his side will travel to South Africa in a positive mood after an impressive 3-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday in their final World Cup dress rehearsal.
Defender Beck last man dropped from World Cup squad
German coach Joachim Löw unveiled his final World Cup squad of 23 players late on Tuesday, with Andreas Beck of Hoffenheim the one man to miss out on the trip to South Africa.
Löw faces 'brutal' choices
Germany coach Joachim Löw admits he faces some 'brutal' decisions in the next few days as he looks to cut two players for his World Cup squad in the wake of his side's 3-0 friendly win over Hungary.
Germans ready to skip sex for World Cup glory
Most Germans would prefer to watch their national team contest the World Cup final than have sex with their partners, a survey revealed this week.
Hungary friendly a test for World Cup team
Germany prepare for life without captain Michael Ballack when they face Hungary in Budapest on Saturday in their penultimate World Cup warm-up.
Lahm to lead Germany in World Cup
Bayern defender Philipp Lahm will lead Germany in the football World Cup in South Africa in the wake of captain Michael Ballack’s injury, media reported Thursday.
Löw unsatisfied with 3-0 win against Malta
German coach Joachim Löw declared himself underwhelmed by his team's lukewarm 3-0 friendly win against minnows Malta on Thursday night.
Professor devises Germany's World Cup-winning formula
A physics professor from Dortmund has devised a formula that explains why Germany will definitely win the football World Cup in South Africa this summer.
Butt beaming after surprise selection
Veteran goalkeeper Hans-Jörg Butt admitted late on Thursday he felt ten years younger after his surprise call-up for Germany's provisional World Cup squad.
Löw announces World Cup squad
German Coach Joachim Löw has selected seven players from Champions League finalists Bayern Munich for the World Cup squad including recalling veteran goalkeeper Hans-Jörg Butt.
Football chief wants to keep Löw
Germany football boss Theo Zwanziger insisted Saturday he wants Joachim Löw to remain as coach of the national side, despite contract negotiations being delayed until after the World Cup in South Africa.
Löw contract extension hits snag
Negotiations over Germany coach Joachim Löw's contract extension have been postponed until after the World Cup finals, the German Football Federation (DFB) announced on Thursday.
Surgery may keep Rolfes out of World Cup finals
Bayer Leverkusen's Germany midfielder Simon Rolfes may miss the World Cup finals after finding out he requires knee surgery, national coach Joachim Löw said late on Tuesday.
Frings dropped from German national team
German midfielder Torsten Frings has been informed that his international career is over after national coach Joachim Löw said the Werder Bremen star will play no part in his World Cup plans.
Löw's contract extended until 2012
German national football team coach Joachim Löw is set to sign a two-year extension to his current contract which will keep him in charge until 2012, the German Football Federation (DFB) announced late on Wednesday.
Ballack disappointed in booing fans after Finland draw
Captain Michael Ballack slammed Germany's fans after his side endured a barrage of boos during their disappointing 1-1 draw with Finland on Wednesday evening.
Löw insists on victory over Finland in final World Cup qualifier
Coach Joachim Löw has insisted Germany must finish their World Cup qualification campaign in Hamburg on Wednesday night with a victory over Finland with places at South Africa 2010 still up for grabs.
National football team 'ready to beat Russia' on Saturday
National team member Thomas Hitzlsperger says Germany is determined to close down Russian play-maker Andrei Arshavin to win Saturday’s game in Moscow, which would secure their spot at the 2010 World Cup.
Ballack says national team focused on beating Russia in qualifier
Germany captain Michael Ballack insists his team will give everything they have to beat Russia in Moscow on October 10 and earn themselves an automatic place at the 2010 World Cup.
Two goals by Klose keep Germany headed for World Cup
Veteran striker Miroslav Klose kept Germany on course for a place at next year's World Cup with two second-half goals to seal a 4-0 win over Azerbaijan in Hannover on Wednesday.
New football stars shine to beat South Africa
Germany coach Joachim Löw said he was delighted with his side's performance after their 2-0 win over South Africa in Saturday's friendly in which several of his rising stars shone brightly.