Here are the key moments that culminated in Mesut Özil’s bombshell announcement he was retiring from international football

The earth literally moved in quake-prone Mexico City when Hirving "Chucky" Lozano smashed home the game-winning goal

In the wake of Germany’s World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain, Joachim Loew remains tight-lipped on his future plans despite now being out of contract.

Germany gave a devastating display of their nation’s traditional power on Sunday to overrun Australia and Ghana were the toast of Africa.

With both teams top of their Cup qualifying groups, Wednesday night’s Germany-England friendly is a chance to put some new talent in the spotlight.

Coach Fabio Capello must rejig his defence as England head to Belarus for Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier, while Germany fret over Michael Ballack.

Teenager Theo Walcott scored a hat-trick as England beat Croatia 4-1 on Wednesday to avenge the two defeats that cost them a place at Euro 2008.

Defender Philipp Lahm’s late strike put Germany in Sunday’s Euro 2008 final and sealed a 3-2 win to knock out injury-ravaged Turkey on Wednesday.

Turkey’s bid to beat Germany and reach the final of Euro 2008 is in danger of being wrecked by injuries and suspensions.

Germany dashed the dreams of Austria on Monday, beating the hopeful co-hosts of Euro 2008 1-0 in and dumping them out of the tournament.