Where are the Germans in Die Mannschaft?

They are the footballing version of the English cricket team. As many as 11 members of Die Mannschaft's 23-man squad for the ongoing World Cup have their origins in a country other than Germany.......

It's official: Germany named 'Die Mannschaft'

(Left to right) : Germany’s Lukas Podolski, Jonas Hector and Bastian Schweinsteiger present the new team bus from Mercedes ahead of their international friendly against the United States at......

Germany's World Cup win immortalized in film 'Die Mannschaft'

Germans basked in World Cup glory again when the national team was honoured before attending the premiere of the official movie about their triumph in Brazil in July. Players, coaching staff,......

Die Mannschaft is not an association of stars

Claude Arpi captures the fan's passion for football in these entertaining e-mails to Ivan Crasto, Rediff.com's Sports Editor. Read Claude's first e-mailHis secondHis thirdHis fourthHis 5th:......

'Playing in unfamiliar positions makes German team lack rhythm'

Die Mannschaft has so far flattered to deceive at the World Cup.   The three times champions began well, with a 4-0 annihilation of Portugal, but have since struggled.  Germany must......