Germany v Netherlands – International Friendly LIVE

Follow the International friendlies live Football match between Germany and Netherlands with Eurosport. The match starts at 7:45 PM on March 26th, 2024.

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Fullkrug grabs late winner as Germany come from behind to beat Netherlands

A late Niclas Fullkrug goal gave Germany a dramatic 2-1 win over the Netherlands, as the historic rivals locked horns once again to close out the final international break before Euro 2024 this summer.

Julian Nagelsmann named an unchanged starting XI following his side’s victory over France whereas the Netherlands experimented heavily with their line-up. Despite the Dutch taking the lead after just four minutes through Joey Veerman, the German’s cohesion showed and the hosts dominated much of the first half.

A Maximilian Mittelstadt wonder strike from the edge of the box brought the hosts level just moments after going behind. However, Gundogan and Havertz weren’t as clinical with their other opportunities ensuring the sides went into the break level.

The second half was a much different affair as the Dutch came out with a newfound rhythm and intensity with both Depay and Malen coming close to giving the away side the lead. Yet, they were made to rue their missed chances as a late Germany onslaught resulted in a scruffy Fullkrug header which crept over the line by just centre metres.

The win concludes a very successful international break for the Germans who can boast wins over France and now the Netherlands heading into Euro 2024. For the Dutch this is their first defeat since October and gives Ronald Koeman much to think about before the finals this summer.

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France v Germany – International friendly LIVE

Follow the International friendlies live Football match between France and Germany with Eurosport. The match starts at 8:00 PM on March 23rd, 2024.

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Wirtz nets stunner inside seven seconds to help Germany claim win over France

Florian Wirtz’s wondergoal inside eight seconds helped Germany rip up the form book and earn a well-deserved 2-0 win over France in Lyon.

Julian Nagelsmann’s side were three games without a victory coming into this friendly encounter at the Groupama Stadium, but any early nerves that they had were shattered within mere seconds as their young starlet Wirtz hammered home a right-footed rocket before France had even had a touch of the ball.

Kai Havertz doubled Die Mannschaft’s advantage four minutes into the second half, sweeping home after excellent work between Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, with the latter’s delightful control and lay-off perfect for the onrushing Arsenal forward to slot into an empty net.

Didier Deschamps’ hosts were uncharacteristically pedestrian – with their talisman Kylian Mbappe completely off the pace – but they grew into the game in the dying embers of the first half, with Mbappe missing two half-chances, and Jules Kounde stinging the palms of Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the German goal.

Ousmane Dembele, the brightest light in a dim French side, curled an effort just wide of the mark on 57 minutes, and debutant left-back Max Mittelstadt was denied a ‘traumtor’ by the fingertips of Brice Samba in the closing stages, while the former Nottingham Forest shot-stopper also kept out Thomas Muller and Deniz Undav’s double-salvo in the 82nd minute.

France looked bereft of ideas as they sought to get back into the encounter, but this, no matter how much of a friendly this is supposed to be, will be a huge victory for Nagelsmann and Germany.

Great Britain face Argentina, Canada and Finland in Davis Cup group stage

Great Britain will face Argentina, Canada and Finland in the Davis Cup Finals group stage.

The matches will take place in Manchester this September, after the AO Arena was confirmed as one of the four host venues for the event, which will run from September 10 to September 14.

The top two teams in the group will progress to the Finals in Malaga in November.

Elsewhere, defending champions Italy will go up against Brazil, the Netherlands and Belgium on home soil in Bologna, while Zhuhai in China will host Germany, the USA, Chile and Slovakia.

In Valencia, Spain have been drawn alongside Australia, France and the Czech Republic.

There could well be some logistical problems for all the players and countries involved, as matches are due to start just days after the US Open finishes in New York.

The likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who played a pivotal role in guiding Italy to the title last year, might therefore have some big decisions to make if they have a deep run at Flushing Meadows.

Great Britain, meanwhile, will be attempting to reach the final stage of the Davis Cup for the second year running.

Leon Smith was also at the helm when they won an emotional final against Belgium in 2015.

Team GB still have a formidable bunch of highly ranked male players though, including Cameron Norrie, Jack Draper and Dan Evans, while doubles stars Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury are both Grand Slam winners.

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Canada on the other hand currently only have one man, Felix Auger-Aliassime, in the singles top 100, as do Finland, in the form of Emil Ruusuvuori.

That means their toughest assignment is likely to come against Argentina, who could be led by recent Chile Open champion Sebastian Baez, 19th in the world and one of seven players inside the top 100.

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Tributes flood in after Germany legend Brehme dies aged 63

German football legend Andreas Brehme, scorer of the winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final, has died aged 63.

Brehme was a mainstay of the West Germany and Germany sides of the 1980s and 1990s and converted the late match-winning penalty against Argentina in Rome to clinch the World Cup 34 years ago.

Tributes have been paid to the former defender by his old clubs, and Inter announced that their players will wear black armbands in their UEFA Champions League game against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday in Brehme’s honour.

Bayern, where Brehme spent two seasons from 1986 to 1988 and won a Bundesliga title, wrote: “FC Bayern are extremely saddened by the sudden passing of Andreas Brehme. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

“Andreas Brehme will forever be in our hearts, as a World Cup winner and, more importantly, as a very special person. He will forever be part of the FC Bayern family. Rest in peace, Andi!”

After leaving Munich, Brehme spent four seasons in Italy with Inter, winning Serie A and UEFA Cup trophies with the Milanese giants.

“FC Internazionale Milano and the entire Inter family are deeply saddened by the passing of Andreas Brehme and send their deepest condolences to his family,” said Inter.

“The German great played for Inter from 1988 to 1992, making 154 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals and winning one scudetto, one UEFA Cup and one Supercoppa Italiana.

“In his honour, the Nerazzurri will wear a black armband during tonight’s game against Atletico Madrid.”

Kaiserslautern, where Brehme won back-to-back second tier and Bundesliga titles in the 1990s and where he spent two separate five-year spells either end of his career, also paid tribute.

“FCK mourns the passing of Andreas Brehme. He wore the Red Devils’ shirt for a total of 10 years and became German champion and German Cup winner with FCK,” said the club.

“In 1990, he fired the German national team to the World Cup title with his penalty and became a football legend. The FCK family is in deep mourning and our thoughts are with Andi’s family and friends.”

Brehme won 86 caps for West Germany and Germany, helping them reach the 1986 World Cup final and ultimately avenge the defeat to Argentina in that game four years later.