DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — German league leader Borussia Dortmund signed defender Mats Hummels to a one-year contract extension Wednesday ahead of a game which could see the club end Bayern Munich's decade-long title reign.
Gladbach dumps Dortmund into Bundesliga break with 4-2 loss
November 11, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund’s trying week ended with a final sting when Jonas Hofmann led Borussia Mönchengladbach to a 4-2 rout of his former team in the Bundesliga on Friday.
It was Dortmund’s second loss in four days after falling at Wolfsburg 2-0 on Tuesday, and it potentially leaves the team nine points behind leader Bayern Munich for the league’s extended winter break.
Germany taking Moukoko, 17, to World Cup; Reus misses out
November 10, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Germany is taking 17-year-old striker Youssoufa Moukoko to the World Cup but Borussia Dortmund teammates Marco Reus and Mats Hummels have missed out.
Dortmund loses in Cologne 3-2 and misses chance to go top
October 1, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund failed to capitalize on Bundesliga leader Union Berlin’s first defeat when it conceded a one-goal lead and lost to Cologne 3-2 on Saturday.
Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Union 2-0 at home, ending the last unbeaten team’s record in the league, though Urs Fischer’s side remained top for the third round straight – on goal difference ahead of Freiburg.
No room for Götze, Hummels in Germany squad before World Cup
September 15, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Germany coach Hansi Flick has hinted at his World Cup plans by leaving Mario Götze and Mats Hummels out of his 24-man squad for upcoming Nations League games against Hungary and England.
With Haaland gone, Bellingham in the spotlight at Dortmund
August 1, 2022 GMTDÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Despite his young age, Jude Bellingham is already a respected leader at Borussia Dortmund.
The 19-year-old England midfielder was handed the captain's armband during a friendly against Villarreal last month, a sign of his growing stature ahead of his third season at the club.
Thai police probe robbery reported by German celebrity
February 10, 2022 GMTBANGKOK (AP) — Police in Thailand said Thursday they were looking for a suspect in the robbery of German celebrity Cathy Hummels, who reported that her mobile phone was stolen during a nighttime attack on a southern beach.
Lewandowski scores disputed winner for Bayern over Dortmund
December 4, 2021 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored twice against his former team for Bayern Munich to extend its Bundesliga lead with a contentious 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund in “der Klassiker” on Saturday.
Own-goal gives France 1-0 win over Germany at Euro 2020
June 16, 2021 GMTMUNICH (AP) — Mats Hummels’ return to the national team went better for France than it did for Germany.
The experienced defender was recalled by Germany coach Joachim Löw for the European Championship for his leadership qualities, but he ended up scoring an own-goal Tuesday to give France a 1-0 victory.
The Latest: Spectators injured by parachuting protestor
June 15, 2021 GMTThe Latest on soccer’s European Championship:
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UEFA says “several people” are being treated in the hospital for injuries caused by a protestor who parachuted into the stadium before France’s 1-0 victory over Germany in Munich.
Euro warmups: Benzema misses penalty, Alexander-Arnold hurt
June 2, 2021 GMTThe international returns of France striker Karim Benzema, England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and Germany players Mats Hummels and Thomas Müller didn’t go according to plan on Wednesday.
Benzema, back in France’s team after a 5½-year absence, had a penalty saved and also hit the post in a 3-0 win over Wales in a warmup match ahead of the European Championship.
Germany recalls Müller and Hummels for Euro 2020
May 19, 2021 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Thomas Müller and Mats Hummels are back.
The two veterans were recalled to the national team Wednesday for the European Championship by Germany coach Joachim Löw.
Löw had dropped both players as part of his shakeup following the disappointing early exit from the 2018 World Cup, but the team failed to shine in their absence and the coach hopes their return will provide a boost for the tournament.
MATCHDAY: Man City and Madrid try to seal spot in CL semis
April 13, 2021 GMTA look at what’s happening in the Champions League on Wednesday with the second legs of the quarterfinals:...
Reus, Hummels injury doubts for Dortmund against Man City
April 13, 2021 GMTDORTMUND, Germany (AP) — It would be an “unbelievable story” to beat Manchester City and reach the Champions League semifinals despite injuries and other setbacks, Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic said Tuesday...
Germany’s 6-0 loss in Spain confirms national team’s decline
November 18, 2020 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Germany’s 6-0 thrashing had been coming for some time.
The team coached by Joachim Löw has been in decline since losing to France in the European Champions semifinals in 2016, and the slide arguably started before that, after the World Cup win in 2014...
Bayern takes swipe at Germany coach over dropped players
March 6, 2019 GMTMUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich took a swipe at Germany coach Joachim Loew on Wednesday for the manner and timing of his move to prematurely end the international careers of three of the club's players...
‘Dark day for German football’ after World Cup elimination
June 27, 2018 GMTKAZAN, Russia (AP) — Everyone was waiting for Germany to score another late World Cup-saving goal...