Julian Nagelsmann

Julian Nagelsmann hopes Germany will play “more or less the same” as they did in their victory over Scotland when they face Hungary on Wednesday. The Euro 2024 hosts ran away as comfortable 5-1 winners – the biggest victory in an opening game of a Euros. But Nagelsmann is wary of Hungary’s threat in Stuttgart, despite claiming they are on “a similar level” to Scotland. “Maybe they have to play a little bit more attacking because otherwise they might be eliminated from the tournament but we hope to play more or less the same as we did against Scotland,” said…

German head coach Julian Nagelsmann has condemned as “racist” a recent survey that asked participants if they wanted to see more white players on the national football team. The poll by the ARD public broadcaster said 21% of respondents agreed with the proposition. “It is racist. I feel we need to wake up. Many people in Europe had to flee.. searching for a safe country,” Nagelsmann said on Sunday. The 36-year-old said he agreed with Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who described the questionnaire as “racist” a day earlier. “Josh [Kimmich] responded really well, with a very clear and thought-out statement,”…

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has signed a contract extension running until after the 2026 World Cup. Nagelsmann, 36, was appointed as Hansi Flick’s successor in September 2023 and has won three of his six games in charge. His previous deal was scheduled to expire in July after Germany host Euro 2024. “This is a decision from the heart. It is a great honour to coach the national team,” Nagelsmann said. Qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, is yet to begin. Germany have not gone beyond the last 16 of a major…