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  1. Nagelsmann record as Germany manager

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  2. Here you go, Sharon, a poll just for you. And don't call me Shirley.

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    The question should be is Jurgen Klopp the best move for Germany surely?

    Sharon

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    Shame that Germany have got in there so quickly. Klopp would have been my choice to take over from Tuchel after the World Cup.

    Andy

    I wanted him to take on the England job (as he’s an adopted Liverpudlian)

    Robert

  5. 'Teams no longer fear us' - what has gone wrong?

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    So what has happened to the Germany we have all been used to?

    Former Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger told BBC Sport: "For a long time, player development in Germany has been all about passing, style of play and being tactically innovative but there's one element that maybe we didn't focus on enough, and that is having a bit of edge.

    "It doesn't mean we just launch long balls, win headers and win ugly – or go back to the days when we would get to the final and nobody kind of knew how, beyond the fact it was because we're Germany.

    "But at the same time, we've lost that aura that made teams fear us. Other teams respect us but they don't fear us any more. We're no longer as difficult to beat, and we lack the physical presence we once had."

    He continued: "For many years, Spain have been the team everyone wants to copy. It took many years but when we won the World Cup in 2014 we had great players but also a winning ethos. Now it seems we just focus on nice football.

    "We need to start addressing this at academy level. What is football all about? It's about winning, of course. This team wanted to win, but how do you win? By having an edge.

    "The best example is Argentina. They have that perfect combination of being a team who can be nasty to play against but at the same time they have players who can create something out of nothing.

    "Of course, we don't have a Lionel Messi and not every team can play like Argentina or France. But we should be closer to where those teams are."

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    I would say Germany's struggles are a lot more than the manager - they flopped in the last World Cup with Flick who has since done very well with Barcelona!

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    The job he always wanted Good luck Jurgen you deserve it. YNWA

    Dava

  8. Joe Rindl
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    Thanks Jude.

    You step away and suddenly Germany don't have a manager.

    What were the chances? They've only had three permanent bosses since 2006.

  9. Jude Winter

    Change of management on our live text too. Handing back to you, Joe.

  10. Germany's World Cup

    Beat Curacao 7-1 - Group E

    Beat Ivory Coast 2-1 - Group E

    Lost to Ecuador 2-1 - Group E

    Lost to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties (1-1 AET) - Last 32

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  12. Germany's past five permanent managers

    Julian Nagelsmann - 2023-26

    Hansi Flick - 2021-23

    Joachim Low - 2006-21

    Jurgen Klinsmann - 2004-06

    Rudi Voller - 2000-04

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  13. We did not give enough - Nagelsmann

    Here is what Julian Nagelsmann said after the round of 32 defeat to Paraguay...

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    Völler needs to go as well…he is part of the problem and not the solution. His glory days are long gone.

    Chris, Munich

  15. Fifa explained decision to rule out Germany goal

    That decision has proven to be the sliding doors moment for Nagelsmann and his time as Germany boss.

    However, Fifa said coaches and players were told before the World Cup that referees will punish the type of foul that meant Germany's extra-time goal against Paraguay was ruled out.

    Jonathan Tah thought he had given Germany a 2-1 lead but following an intervention by the video assistant referee (VAR), referee Jalal Jayed disallowed the goal because Waldemar Anton was adjudged to have fouled Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill.

    Pierluigi Collina, Fifa's head of referees, has said officials had been told to punish incidents when players try to block opponents and make no attempt to play the ball, especially when goalkeepers are involved.

    "Although keeping a position is not a foul per se, when an attacking player is not interested in the ball and deliberately moves, even marginally, with the clear intention of obstructing opponents' movement and prevents him from defending, then referees, and VAR when needed, should carefully analyse the incident and intervene," Collina said.

    "This is especially the case when the tactic aims to prevent the opposing goalkeeper from being able to defend the goal.

    "Coaches and players were informed, so it should come as no surprise that referees will punish these fouls."

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  16. Did this VAR call cost Nagelsmann?

    'Terrible decision' - Germany have goal controversially disallowed by VAR

  17. Nagelsmann didn't want to walk away in Paraguay aftermath

    Immediately after the game against Paraguay, Nagelsmann was repeatedly asked about his future and said he was "not someone who runs away" but admitted he would not be popular among the German supporters.

    "If we're going to do a survey today in Germany, people are not going to speak about me positively obviously," he added. "I did feel the support in the stadium. I don't think everyone in Germany will agree with me staying on and continuing as manager of the team.

    "I'd like to praise all the German fans who came to the stadium. I expected a totally different reaction from them but it was amazing and impressive the way they supported us, even after the defeat.

    "I'm not going to step back only because we are eliminated. If the DFB [German football association] want me to continue, I am going to continue. I know how the industry works and a lot of people now want me to leave. I want to continue if the German FA wants me to."

  18. Fans called for new coach after shootout exit

    Germany fans were calling for a new coach following their shock penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay.

    Klopp for Germany? Fans react to penalty shootout defeat

  19. DFB statement in full

    Full statement from the DFB, following the decision to let go of Nagelsmann: "The shareholders' representatives and the supervisory board of DFB GmbH & Co. KG today unanimously decided, on the proposal of DFB President Bernd Neuendorf, to immediately terminate the contractual relationship with national team coach Julian Nagelsmann.

    "Julian Nagelsmann had already requested to be relieved of his duties the previous day in a confidential meeting with the association's leadership following the disappointing outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

    "This request has now been granted by the shareholders' representatives and the supervisory board.

    "Bernd Neuendorf says: "The German Football Association expressly thanks Julian Nagelsmann for his work since September 2023. He is characterized by a high level of commitment and extraordinary ambition. Julian Nagelsmann is also an extremely responsible and sincere person whom we all value."

    "Special thanks go to the fans"

    Julian Nagelsmann explains: "I've done a lot of thinking in the days since our elimination and have consulted with trusted individuals both personally and within the federation.

    "The decision was anything but easy for me. My top priority has always been the team 's success. After such a bitter disappointment, they deserve the chance for a fresh start. I want to thank my coaching staff, the support team, and everyone at the federation who supported us, especially the players with whom I had the privilege of working.

    "A special thank you also goes to the fans. You carried us, you trusted us, you gave us energy, even during difficult times. It truly pains me that we disappointed you and couldn't give you any more memorable nights of football at this World Cup. You deserved so much more!"

    Sporting director Rudi Völler said: "After the disappointing World Cup exit for everyone, Julian's decision deserves our respect. Because he's taking responsibility where he'd like to continue shaping things, and putting the national team as a whole above himself.

    "Of course, we all would have liked a different outcome to the tournament and a more convincing performance from our team. But Julian is and remains an excellent coach, and I'm convinced he'll continue on his successful path. I'm sincerely grateful to Julian for the trusting and friendly cooperation."

    DFB leadership seeks talks with Klopp

    "In addition to national coach Julian Nagelsmann, his two assistants Benjamin Glück and Benjamin Hübner will also be leaving the DFB. The DFB would like to express its sincere gratitude for their commitment. 

    "Regarding the appointment of a new coach, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jürgen Klopp . He has already signaled his general willingness to take on the position. 

    "Furthermore, during today's meeting of the shareholders' representatives and the supervisory board, sporting director Andreas Rettig announced that he will not be extending his contract, which expires at the end of the year, for personal reasons. He had already informed the DFB president of this before the start of the current FIFA World Cup."

  20. 'It truly pains me that we disappointed you' - Nagelsmann

    In the DFB's statement Julian Nagelsmann said: "I've done a lot of thinking in the days since our elimination and have consulted with trusted individuals both personally and within the federation.

    "The decision was anything but easy for me. My top priority has always been the team's success. After such a bitter disappointment, they deserve the chance for a fresh start.

    "I want to thank my coaching staff, the support team, and everyone at the federation who supported us, especially the players with whom I had the privilege of working.

    "A special thank you also goes to the fans. You carried us, you trusted us, you gave us energy, even during difficult times.

    "It truly pains me that we disappointed you and couldn't give you any more memorable nights of football at this World Cup. You deserved so much more!"

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