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Torsten Frings retires from football

Feb

2013

Former Germany midfielder and a Toronto FC captain Torsten Frings has announced his retirement from all forms of football. The 36-year-old, was part of the Germany international team in the World Cup final in 2002. He joined MLS outfit Toronto FC as a captain in June 2011. “During pre-season we discovered that my recovery would ...

Sebastian Jung ready to debut Germany

Nov

2012

Uncapped Sebastian Jung has set to Germany debut for the friendly match against Holland. Jung receives his first senior call after winning his first cap by his coach Armin Veh earlier this season. “He deserves it,” said Veh. “He is playing a fantastic season and has a good character.“

Michael Ballack retires

Oct

2012

Former Germany captain Michael Ballack has taken retirement at the age of 36 from football. The 36-years-old Ballack, who have also played for Bayern Munich in Bundesliga and for Chelsea in English Premier League. Ballack started his football career in 1995 and there was rumoured that he might be linked up with clubs in Australia ...

Patrick Owomoyela extends one year Dortmund deal

Jun

2012

The 32-year-old, Former Germany international Patrick Owomoyela signed one-year contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2013. Owomoyela said: “I am very pleased that the club is showing faith in me despite a few unfortunate, badly-timed injuries and that I can now play a fifth year in Dortmund.” In recent seasons, Owomoyela struggled with few injuries featured ...

Germany squad for Euro 2012

May

2012

Germany coach Joachim Low unveiled the 27-man squad for EURO 2012 in which only two uncapped players Julian Draxler and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen are included. Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Ron Robert Zieler (Hannover), Tim Wiese (Werder Bremen), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Borussia Monchengladbach) Defenders: Holger Badstuber, Philipp Lahm (all Bayern Munich), Marcel Schmelzer (both ...