As had been the case in 2012, Germany would kick off their footballing year against France – the second in two pre-arranged friendly encounters between the two sides. In Bremen the French had gone away with a 2-1 win against
Finally!
After a winter hiatus lasting the best part of three months, the Nationalmannschaft’s schedule for 2013 would finally get underway in Paris against France, an opponent against which a victory was long overdue. The French had spoiled Germany’s party in
Blamage in Bremen
So, here we are with the first match of 2012 – doesn’t time fly. It’s a slightly damp evening in the northern city of Bremen, where the Nationalmannschaft are taking on neighbours France and hope to secure their first win
Bremen Bulletin
Well, it’s less than twelve hours until the Mannschaft kick off their first match of 2012 against France in Bremen – and time for an update on the team line-up. Despite rumours circulating that he was not completely fit –