Beckenbauer, the icon of German sporting success

IMAGE: Franz Beckenbauer was for decades synonymous with Germany's success on the pitch, as player and then coach. Photograph: Action Images/Reuters Franz Beckenbauer, who has died at the age of......

Photos: Champions League promises jewels and duels

The Champions League tie between Bayern Munich and Juventus is the outstanding pairing of the round but there are glittering jewels -- and duels -- to savour everywhere in the quarter-finals of......

PIX: German giants Hamburg relegated; fans chaos engulfs stadium

IMAGE: Hamburg fans let off flares and throw smoke bombs on to the pitch. Photograph: Morris Mac Matzen/Reuters Former European champions Hamburg SV were relegated for the first time on Saturday,......

Here's Bundesliga's plans for post-lockdown

Hamburg aim for quick return, Dresden battle relegation in 2. Bundesliga IMAGE: The return of the Bundesliga’s top flight has grabbed the headlines, the second Bundesliga features some......

No Van Nistelrooy in Dutch WC training squad

Ruud van Nistelrooy's hopes of a dramatic return to the international fold at the World Cup look slimmer after the former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker was left out of a Dutch training......