Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle has been ruled out of Germany’s Euro 2016 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland tonight due a bout of flu.

Germany’s all-time leading goalscorer, Miroslav Klose, has announced his retirement from international football.

Rose Jacobs asks: Is this the start of a century of German success?

Germany midfielder Marco Reus said he did not know how to find the words to express his feelings after being ruled out of the World Cup just hours before he was due to fly out to Brazil.

Ireland’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Germany in October will be played at Schalke’s Veltins-Arena.

The president of the German Football Association (DFB) has said Uli Hoeness’ services to the game must not be forgotten, despite the Bayern Munich president being sentenced for tax evasion yesterday.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has described working conditions in Qatar as “unacceptable” as pressure builds on football’s governing body to take action over concerns relating to the construction of the stadia to host the 2022 World Cup finals.

The German Football Association (DFB) has confirmed that it will be bidding for Euro 2024.

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is expected to be in contention to face Norwich on Saturday despite being substituted during Germany’s final World Cup qualifying match in Sweden.

Arsenal’s club-record signing of Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil sent a clear message the Gunners mean business again, according to forward Theo Walcott.

The Champions League final traditionally ends the football season across Europe, but it doesn’t feel that way this year.

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has backed Luka Modric to make it at the Bernabeu once he finds his feet in Spain.

The prospect of Ireland hosting games at a radically reshaped Euro 2020 will be raised tonight in discussions between FAI chief executive John Delaney and Uefa President Michel Platini.

Standing terraces will remain a fixture in German grounds after a security summit of all professional football clubs in Frankfurt today decided against enforcing clubs to become all-seater stadia.

UEFA found themselves under the spotlight yesterday after Croatia were fined less for monkey chants at Mario Balotelli than Nicklas Bendtner was for displaying a sponsored pair of underpants.

The German Football Association were today facing a second fine for the behaviour of Germany fans at the European Championship.

Germany and Portugal were today fined by UEFA over the behaviour of their fans during their opening European Championship match on Saturday night.

Germany have received a fitness boost ahead of Euro 2012 after coach Joachim Low declared midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger’s injury had improved.

The German Football Association have asked Ryan Babel to explain comments published on his Twitter account in which he criticised referee Thorsten Kinhofer, who sent him off at the weekend.

Hannover again hope to force the fans who caused disturbances at Europa League matches last season pay for the damages they caused.

THE German Football Association (DFB) has been left seething at Fabio Capello’s criticism over their recruitment policy.

Dynamo Dresden will be forbidden entry into next season’s DFB-Pokal due to the crowd violence which marred their defeat at Borussia Dortmund on October 25.

Schalke have been awarded a 2-0 victory in their Bundesliga match with St Pauli which was abandoned last Friday when an assistant referee was hit by a plastic beer cup at the Millerntor-Stadion, the German Football Association have announced.

Hamburg have reacted with amazement to Matthias Sammer’s decision to turn down their approach for him to become their new director of sport and instead remain with the German Football Association.

GERMANY coach Joachim Löw could not walk away from the challenge of transforming his young side from World Cup semi-finalists to European champions.

Germany boss Joachim Low today admitted he was “shocked” to learn captain Michael Ballack would miss the World Cup but urged his players to form a united front in South Africa in his absence.

Germany coach Joachim Low is confident his side will qualify for Euro 2012, even though they find themselves in one of the most competitive groups after today’s draw in Warsaw.

UEFA have vowed to take stiff action against anyone found guilty of match-fixing after naming five clubs involved in suspect fixtures yesterday.

UEFA have vowed to take stiff action against anyone found guilty of match-fixing after naming five clubs involved in suspect fixtures today.

The German Football Association has called for a “thorough” investigation into the latest betting scandal to hit the nation.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack will remain as Germany captain after holding clear-the-air talks with coach Joachim Low.

CHELSEA midfielder Michael Ballack has told Germany coach Joachim Low he will have to consult with his club before they can meet for showdown talks.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has told Germany coach Joachim Low he will have to consult with his club before they can meet for showdown talks.

Everton have completed the signing of Denmark right-back Lars Jacobsen on a free transfer.

Werder Bremen are persisting in their bid to have playmaker Diego released from the Brazil Olympic squad despite FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Wednesday reiterating doing so ignores the ethics of the Olympic movement.

The president of the German Football Association has revealed Germany is not one of the countries on standby to host the 2010 World Cup should South Africa be unable to stage the event.

Germany coach Joachim Low has not yet ruled captain Michael Ballack out of tomorrow’s Euro 2008 final against Spain despite the midfielder having been unable to train since yesterday.

FAI chiefs have reported exceptional interest in tickets for the Republic of Ireland’s four games at Croke Park this year.

German referee Markus Merk has explained how his self-imposed exile from refereeing has been ended following the intervention of a fan.

PAVEL Nedved has announced he will retire from international football following the Czech Republic’s friendly clash with Serbia tonight.

Jurgen Klinsmann has resigned as coach of Germany. The 41-year-old has decided not to continue in the role despite leading his team to a brilliant third in the World Cup.

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MICHAEL BALLACK’S likely next destination remains Italy after speculation linking the Bayern Munich midfielder to Chelsea was dismissed by his agent as “boring and tiring”.