Matthias Ginter

Bundesliga: Bayern survive early scare to seal win over Bayer Leverkussen, Schalke continue losing streak against Gladbach

It was an eventful day of football in the Bundesliga as Bayern survived a scare to beat Bayer Leverkussen 2-1 and cement their place at the top of the table as Borussia Dortmund beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 to keep the pressure on the Bavarians.

Nico Schulz nets late winner on international debut to help Germany edge past Peru in friendly encounter

Nico Schulz enjoyed a dream international debut on Sunday, as the Hoffenheim defender scored a late winner in front of his home crowd to give Germany a hard-fought 2-1 friendly win over Peru in Sinsheim.

Germany defender Mats Hummels to miss international friendly against Peru; Nico Schulz and Julian Brandt to start

Germany defender Mats Hummels has been ruled out of Sunday’s friendly international against Peru with a heel injury while newcomer Nico Schulz is set to start, coach Joachim Loew said on Saturday.

Confederations Cup 2017: Youthful Germany take on Australia as Joachim Loew looks set to test youngsters

With an average age of just 24 years, four months, and a combined total of 179 international appearances, Germany have the most youthful squad of the eight Confed Cup teams.

Rio 2016: Neymar scores fastest Olympic goal to lead Brazil into final showdown with Germany