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Attention is turning to the 2026 Nations League table after Germany's DFB team played in Greece, where the result has consequences for their European Championship qualification. German media, including the FAZ, are covering how Nations League standings shape the group draw and Germany's path to the 2026 tournament.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is making headlines after being asked whether he can still break Iker Casillas's record for Champions League clean sheets. Neuer laughed off the question but declined to confirm, saying he is proud of his current mark. Separately, reports claim Bayern have been in talks with a DFB goalkeeper, fuelling transfer speculation around the club's goalkeeping situation.

Niclas Füllkrug is reportedly close to a comeback in the German national team, according to a report carried by WEB.DE. The striker's potential return to the DFB squad is drawing attention in Germany, where fans are discussing what his involvement would mean for the team's attacking options ahead of upcoming international fixtures.

Borussia Dortmund are drawing heavy interest in match tickets, with searches spiking in Germany. The club are preparing for a DFB Pokal tie against Werder Bremen, a match Niclas Füllkrug returns to Dortmund for after commenting on his comeback. Demand also extends beyond football: tickets for the BVB Christmas singing event in December 2026 have seen huge crowds of buyers, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

Joshua Kimmich is missing from Jürgen Klopp's first Germany squad, prompting questions in German media about whether the midfielder is injured or suspended. SPOX reports the reasons behind his absence from the DFB squad, a notable decision given Kimmich's long-standing role as a fixture in the national team setup.