He scored 566 goals in 607 games for Bayern Munich, the club for whom he made his debut in 1964 when they were still playing in the German second tier and, along with Franz Beckenbauer, played as much of a role as anyone in making them the behemoth they are today.

Julian Nagelsmann raised some eyebrows with his goalkeeper selection.

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — How far can the power of friendship get you at the World Cup? With Gio Reyna and Joe Scally in the team, the United States might just find out. Reyna and Scally are old friends who've had a blast playing together this season at German club Borussia Moenchengladbach and both made the U.

At the 1954 FIFA World Cup Final™, Germany stunned the heavily favored Hungary in one of the greatest upsets in soccer history. The “Miracle at Bern” ended the reign of the Mighty Magyars and marked the beginning of Germany’s rise as a global soccer powerhouse.

Manuel Neuer could be heading to a fifth FIFA World Cup after reports claimed Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has decided to bring the veteran goalkeeper back for the 2026 tournament. Manuel Neuer could be heading to a fifth FIFA World Cup after reports claimed Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has decided to bring the veteran goalkeeper back for the 2026 tournament.

BERLIN (AP) — Harry Kane cut through the smoke of the German Cup final with a hat trick for Bayern Munich to beat defending champion Stuttgart 3-0 and complete another domestic double on Saturday. Kane’s goals in the second half set off fireworks among the Bayern fans who had joined their Stuttgart rivals in protesting against the German soccer federation (DFB) for a planned increase in security measures.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has declared his side's ambition to win the World Cup and end more than a decade of bitter disappointment in the competition. - 'Raring to go' - Minutes after their elimination,

The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump. “We believe in the unifying power of sport and the global impact that a FIFA World Cup can have, the ...

LONDON (AP) — The Ballon d’Or ceremony to crown the best men's and women's players in soccer is moving from its traditional Paris home to London in October. The venue change for the Oct. 26 ceremony marks the 70th anniversary of the first award won by England great Stanley Matthews,

From legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, to in-their-prime superstars like Kylian Mbappe, to electrifying youngsters like Lamine Yamal, this World Cup will be defined by its stars.