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Franz Beckenbauer backs Bastian Schweinsteiger for captaincy
German legend Franz Beckenbauer backs Bastian Schweinsteiger to become the next captain of the national side.
Aug 5, 04:32
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Arsenal 'rival Manchester United for Mats Hummels'
Arsenal could rival Manchester United for the signature of Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, according to reports.
Aug 2, 22:50
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Mats Hummels could yet move to Manchester United as Dortmund chase replacement
Manchester United reportedly want to revive a deal for Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels as the Germans look for a replacement.
Aug 2, 06:24
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Louis van Gaal looking for more defenders
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal admits that he is looking to bring in more cover to his defensive ranks this summer.
Jul 30, 08:46
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Jurgen Klopp: 'Mats Hummels sale talk is garbage'
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp labels reports linking Mats Hummels with a move to Manchester United as "garbage".
Jul 22, 10:55
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Ed Woodward to leave Manchester United's pre-season tour?
Ed Woodward is reportedly leaving Manchester United's tour of the USA, sparking rumours that the club are close to making their third signing of the summer.
Jul 21, 14:37
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Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal won't rush to buy new players
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says that he will consider the players that he already has before entering the transfer market again.
Jul 17, 16:13
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Three players Manchester United should sign
Sports Mole picks out three players new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal should target to return the club to winning ways.
Jul 16, 09:46
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Louis van Gaal to begin Manchester United reign today
Louis van Gaal will begin his reign as Manchester United's new manager today as he is expected to arrive at the club's Carrington training base.
Jul 16, 08:28
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Paul Parker: 'Manchester United need Mats Hummels'
Mats Hummels would be the ideal addition for Manchester United, according to the club's former right-back Paul Parker.
Jul 15, 13:58
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Rene Meulensteen urges Manchester United fans to be patient with Louis van Gaal
Rene Meulensteen believes that Louis van Gaal will take time to bring success back to Manchester United.
Jul 15, 06:28
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Sports Mole's World Cup Team of the Tournament
Sports Mole picks out the 11 players that made the biggest impression over the last four weeks at the World Cup.
Jul 14, 10:54
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Mats Hummels: 'Germany were preparing for penalties'
Mats Hummels admits that Germany were prepared for the World Cup final to be decided on penalties before Mario Gotze's winner in extra time.
Jul 14, 00:09
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Half-Time Report: Germany, Argentina goalless at break
Germany and Argentina play out an entertaining goalless 45 minutes in the World Cup final.
Jul 13, 19:48
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Edwin van der Sar: 'Louis van Gaal won't need big signings'
Louis van Gaal will not need to sign big-name players to get Manchester United back to winning ways, according to Edwin van der Sar.
Jul 12, 22:11
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Per Mertesacker: 'Our performance levels must not drop'
Per Mertesacker insists that Germany must be on top form to stand any chance of beating Argentina in the World Cup final.
Jul 12, 02:55
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Four Germans named on Golden Ball shortlist
FIFA includes four German players in the shortlist for the World Cup's Golden Ball award.
Jul 11, 18:39
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Preview:World Cup final: Germany vs. Argentina
Sports Mole previews the biggest game in football as Argentina and Germany prepare to meet at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Jul 11, 13:59
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Bundesliga club-by-club transfer latest: July 11
Sports Mole discusses the latest done deals and rumours in the Bundesliga transfer market.
Jul 11, 10:26
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Oliver Bierhoff expects Mats Hummels to be fit for World Cup final
Oliver Bierhoff attempts to calm the fears of supporters by suggesting that Mats Hummels will be fit for the World Cup final.
Jul 10, 20:56
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Mats Hummels: 'We promised at half-time not to humiliate Brazil'
Germany centre-back Mats Hummels reveals that they made a half-time vow not to further humiliate Brazil in their 7-1 semi-final victory over the World Cup hosts.
Jul 10, 13:19
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Tottenham Hotspur's Jan Vertonghen wanted by Barcelona?
Barcelona are reportedly considering a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen, whose agent has refused to deny the rumours.
Jul 10, 10:37
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Report: Manchester United to spend £75m on Angel di Maria, Mats Hummels
A report claims that Manchester United want to sign Real Madrid attacker Angel di Maria and Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels this summer.
Jul 9, 11:26
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Mats Hummels calls for Germany World Cup final focus
Mats Hummels urges his Germany teammates to quickly focus their attention on Sunday's World Cup final.
Jul 9, 00:47
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Mats Hummels expecting 'toughest challenge' against Brazil
Germany defender Mats Hummels describes beating Brazil on their home turf as "one of the toughest challenges in world football".
Jul 8, 12:52
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Manchester United to double bid for Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen?
Manchester United will reportedly double their £6m offer for Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen.
Jul 8, 05:14
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Barcelona to rival Manchester United for Mats Hummels?
Barcelona are reportedly preparing to snatch Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels from under the noses of Manchester United by offering him a bumper salary.
Jul 8, 00:18
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Mats Hummels calls for Germany "passion"
Mats Hummels urges his Germany teammates to show "passion" during their World Cup semi-final against Brazil on Tuesday.
Jul 5, 10:56
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Joachim Low praises "sensational" Mats Hummels
Germany coach Joachim Low hails the impact of Mats Hummels following the defender's winning goal in Friday's World Cup quarter-final win over France.
Jul 5, 10:44
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Didier Deschamps: 'We lacked the experience to advance'
France manager Didier Deschamps believes that his side lacked enough big-game experience and nous to defeat Germany in their World Cup quarter-final clash.
Jul 5, 02:34
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Joachim Low: 'Excellent players key to Germany victory over France'
Joachim Low insists that Germany's World Cup quarter-final victory over France was down to "having excellent players".
Jul 4, 22:48
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Antoine Griezmann rues Germany defeat
France winger Antoine Griezmann admits that exiting the World Cup at the quarter-final stage is the "biggest disappointment" of his career.
Jul 4, 21:28
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Phillip Lahm praises Germany teamwork
Germany defender Philip Lahm admits that "it wasn't easy" beating France to book a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 4, 19:59
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Player Ratings: France 0-1 Germany
Sports Mole rates the players who had an impact in Germany's 1-0 win over France.
Jul 4, 19:53
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Didier Deschamps: 'France did what they could'
Didier Deschamps insists that his France side did all they could to beat Germany in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 4, 19:31
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Match Analysis: France 0-1 Germany
Sports Mole analyses Germany's narrow 1-0 win over France in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Jul 4, 18:51
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Mats Hummels wants World Cup "dream" to continue
Germany defender Mats Hummels hopes that he can maintain his "dream" and help his side to reach the World Cup final.
Jul 4, 18:44
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Mats Hummels heads Germany into semi-finals
Mats Hummels heads Germany into the semi-finals of the World Cup after beating France 1-0 at the Maracana.
Jul 4, 17:54
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Half-Time Report: Mats Hummels heads Germany into slender advantage
Germany are halfway toward the semi-finals of the World Cup after earning a 1-0 half-time lead over France.
Jul 4, 16:49
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Team News: Miroslav Klose one of three Germany changes
Joachim Low names three changes to his Germany side for the World Clash with France, with striker Miroslav Klose among those coming in.
Jul 4, 15:07
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