It's exactly the divisive, culture wars-stoking tripe that a team would rather not have to combat on the eve of a home tournament. It's a distraction in what should be a time of serenity. Joshua Kimmich (pictured inset) and manager Julian Nagelsmann (pictured right) have blasted the survey, which preludes a documentary by broadcaster ARD. In truth, it's just the latest in a flood of problems infecting the German national team in recent years. Instability is par for the course now. With Germany's problems deeper now, Mail Sport explores the list of issues to have plagued them....read
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Adam Wharton is barging his way into England's Euro 2024 plans, writes SAMI MOKBEL... with the Crystal Palace star earning comparisons with Andrea Pirlo and Toni Kroos already
SAMI MOKBEL: With his rolled-down socks, slight frame and sharp mind, Adam Wharton is the understated wildcard making a big impression on Gareth Southgate .
Vincent Kompany sends emotional farewell message to Burnley fans as new Bayern Munich boss says it was a 'privilege' and an 'honour' to manage the club
Kompany had been expected to remain with the Clarets following their relegation from the Premier League but the German giants announced the shock appointment last week.
Where does Enzo Maresca rank in the world's most expensive football managers? Chelsea are serial spenders, Bayern burst the bank for Vincent Kompany... and a former Liverpool target makes the top 10
While clubs will pay over the odds for players each and every transfer window, it seems the price for a top head coach may be increasing - with several teams dipping into their coffers for a new manager.
Champions League winner looks unrecognisable from his Real Madrid days... as 49-year-old now claims to have a better physique than Cristiano Ronaldo
The star (right), who called it a day in 2017, has ditched the conventional footballer's body for one more akin to a bodybuilder in retirement. Featuring for Madrid, he also played for Bayern Munich.
EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Germany: Julian Nagelsmann will be looking to achieve glory at the first time of asking as they host tournament for the first time since 1988
One team that will certainly hope their preparations are in check are Germany, who are playing host to the competition for the first time since 1988.
Transfer News RECAP: Maresca appointed as new Chelsea manager, Tottenham join race for Bellingham and Real Madrid prepare Mbappe announcement
RECAP: Mail Sport's daily live blog for all the latest transfer news and rumours, with a number of high-profile players and managers set to be on the move this summer. Follow updates here.
Selling Toni Kroos to Real Madrid for just £20m is the 'biggest mistake' in Bayern Munich's history, claims legend Lothar Matthaus
Kroos called time on his club career on Saturday after helping guide Real Madrid to their 15th Champions League title, and will hang up his boots altogether after the European Championship.
Bayern Munich 'hold talks with Bruno Fernandes' agent' over a summer more for the Man United captain with his Old Trafford future in limbo... and another European giant is showing interest
New Bayern boss Vincent Kompany is eager to add to his squad, with the German club having endured a rare campaign without a trophy.
Jay Z brings Hollywood glamour to Wembley to watch his client Vinicius Junior star for Real Madrid in Champions League final as Los Blancos hope to win their 15th major European trophy against German underdogs Borussia Dortmund
The rapper was seen at Wembley stadium wearing a black jacket and hat to cheer on the Brazilian forward, who is part of his Roc Nation Sports company, at the Champions League final.
Arsenal enquire about £17m-rated Barcelona defender Mikayil Faye - with teenager also on the radar of Premier League rivals and European clubs
The athletic left-back, who can also play at centre-back, has been starring for Barcelona B this season and was primed to make the step up to the senior side under coach Xavi who rates the teenager highly.
How to watch Champions League final for free as Real Madrid meet Borussia Dortmund at Wembley
14 time Champions League champions Real Madrid face Borussia Dortmund tonight at Wembley stadium. Here is how you can watch the hotly anticipated game for free.
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund fans take over London in their thousands as the atmosphere builds ahead of tonight's Champions League final at Wembley
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund fans have been enjoying their big day out in London, as they soak up the atmosphere before tonight's Champions League final at Wembley.
GRAEME SOUNESS: I won the European Cup at Wembley and went to celebrate with my landlady... but she wasn't pleased to be woken up at 3am and went back to bed!
GRAEME SOUNESS: Even though it was the European Cup final, I didn't have nerves. I was always a confident person and at Liverpool I was feeding off the experience of the older players.
New Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany reveals that people have been pronouncing his first name incorrectly all this time
The former Manchester City star is one of the most familiar figures in world football but many people still pronounce his first name incorrectly.
Vincent Kompany 'wants to sign one of his ex-Man City team-mates' after joining Bayern Munich... with the newly-appointed manager keen to strengthen a key position this summer
The City legend was unveiled as the new head coach of the Bavarian giants on Thursday, following the confirmation of his shock move from relegated Burnley .
Frank Lampard 'emerges as a SHOCK contender to succeed Vincent Kompany at Burnley' after the Belgian completed his move to Bayern Munich
The former Manchester City captain was expected to be part of the Clarets' future after being unable to keep them in the Premier League this season, until the surprise bid from the Bundesliga giants.
Barcelona 'can't register new boss Hansi Flick or his staff' because of financial problems at the club as the German waits to be officially recognised as the new Catalan head coach by LaLiga
Barcelona are facing difficulties in registering new German head coach Hansi Flick because of ongoing financial problems at the LaLiga club, according to reports in Spain.
Vincent Kompany reveals he had 'a lot of interest from other clubs' despite getting relegated with Burnley last season - as he reflects on comparisons to Pep Guardiola during his unveiling as Bayern Munich boss
Vincent Kompany has revealed that he had interest from other clubs before sensationally agreeing to become the new head coach of Bayern Munich .
Wayne Rooney hails Harry Kane as 'England's greatest EVER player'... as he explains why the Three Lions captain deserves to be regarded in a league of his own
Kane is set to lead the Three Lions at Euro 2024 in Germany this summer, and has 62 goals in 89 international caps since making his debut back in 2015.
Transfer News RECAP: Bayern Munich eye Palace youngster Wharton, Kalvin Phillips considering life away from the Premier League, Enzo Maresca to Chelsea and Kompany arrives at Munich
Relive Mail Sport's daily live blog for all the latest transfer news and rumours, with a number of high-profile players and managers set to be on the move this summer. Follow updates here.
Football's Next Star winner lands job in management 14 years after earning a contract with Inter Milan for triumphing in the Sky show
The winner of Football's Next Star has landed a new job in football, 14 years after winning the show earned him a short term contract with Italian giants Inter Milan.
Marco Reus insists there is 'nothing better' than finishing his Borussia Dortmund career in the Champions League final... but admits Real Madrid are favourites because they are 'used to these moments'
Marco Reus is dreaming of leaving Borussia Dortmund as a Champions League winner when he takes to the pitch for the final time in Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid.
Bayern Munich 'see Adam Wharton as the solution to their midfield problem'... as Vincent Kompany eyes first signing in hot seat after switch from Burnley
The Bundesliga giants are in the market for a defensive-minded midfielder - despite the chance that Joshua Kimmich will stay after reportedly snubbing Barcelona.
Bayern Munich target Middlesbrough coach Aaron Danks to join Vincent Kompany's coaching staff... in move that would reunite the pair from their Anderlecht days
Danks has developed a reputation as one of the best emerging young coaches in England, with his expected departure arriving as a blow to Boro head coach Michael Carrick.
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany names the four players he thinks can win the Ballon d'Or in the coming years... and one of them has only played three times for Borussia Dortmund
New Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was asked which players he can see winning the Ballon d'Or in the coming years and one of his answers will be a surprise to many.
Reporting for duty! England stars Harry Kane, Cole Palmer and Co gather for the first time ahead of Euro 2024... but why are they meeting in Darlington?
England players have reported for training for the first as Gareth Southgate's provisional 33-man squad gathers ahead of the upcoming European Championship.
Vincent Kompany is named the new Bayern Munich manager as German giants announce shock appointment... with Man City icon signing a three-year deal in Bavaria despite getting relegated with Burnley last season
Vincent Kompany has been confirmed as Bayern Munich's new manager, with the German giants announcing the shock appointment on Wednesday.
Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as their new manager on a two-year deal... as the ex-Germany and Bayern Munich boss replaces Xavi at the Nou Camp
Xavi (inset) had originally announced in January that he was going to depart his role in the summer, before Barcelona president Joan Laporta (left of left pic) convinced the club legend to stay in April.
Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich 'rejects latest contract proposal from Barcelona' after they fail to meet his salary expectations... despite Hansi Flick being 'keen on a reunion' with £325k-a-week-midfielder
The Catalan giants have long been linked with Bayern Munich midfielder Kimmich, however a move for him last summer broke down due to their financial constraints.
Luka Modric, Lucas Moura and DeAndre Yedlin provide proof that leaving Tottenham can bring silverware... but the case may not be the same for Harry Kane, whose wait for a title goes on
The striker made a £100million switch to Bayern Munich last summer partly in the hope that he could finally win a major domestic title - but despite his brilliance, it has not yet come.
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Champions League Final: Kick-off time and how to watch the game for free as the two European giants meet at Wembley
Borussia Dortmund will face Real Madrid in London on Saturday in the Champions League final. Here is everything you need to know including where and how you can watch the game for free.
Xavi warns his successor Hansi Flick 'you will SUFFER' - as the axed Barcelona boss insists his 'work has not been appreciated enough'
After his final game in charge of Sunday, Xavi (main picture) warned of the perils of being Blaugrana boss and talked up his achievements during his nearly three years in the role.
No raining on this parade! Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen brave downpours to show off Bundesliga and German Cup trophies after incredible unbeaten domestic season
The victorious Double winners went on a bus parade through the streets of Leverkusen before thousands of fans greeted them for a celebration at the Bay Arena.
Chelsea 'eye shock £20m deal for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford' as the Blues look to continue their investment in young players... despite the 21-year-old being dropped by Vincent Kompany during relegation campaign
Chelsea are reportedly considering launching a £20m move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford (left) as the Blues look to continue with their recruitment strategy of investing in young players.
Man United set to battle Arsenal and Tottenham for the signing of 18-year-old Rennes wonderkid Desire Doue, with team-mates hailing him as the 'best youngster they have seen'
The skilful 18-year old attacking midfielder has been on the radar of top clubs for over a year but his rising standards and consistency have alerted the Premier League and European elite.
Toni Kroos bursts into tears with his daughter as Real Madrid say farewell to their legendary midfielder at an emotional Santiago Bernabeu ahead of his retirement
Toni Kroos was overwhelmed with emotion as the Real Madrid midfielder said goodbye to the Santiago Bernaebu for the final time ahead of his retirement at the end of the season.
Thomas Tuchel 'has already secured the Man United job to succeed Erik ten Hag, Bayern Munich's board believe', after he let negotiations over a new contract in Germany collapse
Thomas Tuchel (left) reportedly let negotiations over a new contract with Bayern Munich's board collapse because he has already agreed a deal to replace Erik ten Hag (right) at Man United.
Vincent Kompany agrees to become Bayern Munich and commits to a three-year deal with the German giants - just two weeks after Burnley were relegated from the Premier League
Vincent Kompany has agreed to become Bayern Munich after committing to a three-year contract with the Bundesliga giants just weeks after Burnley were relegated from the Premier League.
Pick me Arnie! Bayern Munich-bound Nestory Irankunda threatens to play for ANOTHER country if the Socceroos continue to snub him
Nestory Irankunda has sensationally threatened to play for another nation if he continues to be snubbed by Socceroos coach Graham Arnold ahead of the next World Cup in 2026.
Mauricio Pochettino has long been overlooked by Man United since his 'dream' lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson in 2016... now, with Erik ten Hag's future hanging by a thread, the Argentine is closing in on his Old Trafford destiny
Mauricio Pochettino's (inset) love affair with Man United has been long running and lurking in the background, but could he now finally be set to takeover at Old Trafford after leaving Chelsea?
Kyle Walker reveals how he almost quit the UK over Lauryn Goodman secret child scandal: Man City captain tells the Mail about how he wanted to leave the Premier League for Europe
JACK GAUGHAN: At one point, Kyle Walker had a foot out of the door. The flirtation with a transfer to a European giant crystalised what he actually had right here.
Thierry Henry tells Borussia Dortmund to harness Liverpool's famous Istanbul spirit if they are to have any chance of beating 'ridiculous' Real Madrid and win the Champions League
ISAAN KHAN: Thierry Henry believes Borussia Dortmund must go into the Champions League final against Real Madrid with the same mentality as Liverpool did in 2005.
Real Madrid dealt huge blow as Carlo Ancelotti reveals key player will MISS next weekend's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund
Carlo Ancelotti has revealed his Real Madrid side will be without one of their key players for next weekend's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
Barcelona SACK manager Xavi, just a month after he reversed his decision to quit at the end of the season - paving the way for Hansi Flick to take over the reins
The former midfielder had made his intention to resign from his role clear earlier on in the season, before performing a dramatic U-turn and deciding to stay on ahead of next season.
Bayern Munich star 'has a desire to play for another club' as the German giants close in on appointing Vincent Kompany as their new manager
Despite being relegated with Burnley and only winning five league games this season, Kompany has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Thomas Tuchel at the Allianz Arena.
How Atalanta's Europa League win could affect Arsenal's Champions League draw next season... with Barcelona also set to be impacted
The Gunners will look to go again in Europe's premier competition next season after reaching the quarter-finals this term before losing to Bayern Munich 3-2 on aggregate last month.
Bayern Munich 'line up swoop for Man City star Jack Grealish' to team up with Harry Kane as incoming boss Vincent Kompany identifies £100m winger as key target
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany is expected to become Bayern's new coach and has apparently wasted no time identifying transfer targets for the summer.
Vincent Kompany won FIVE games this season so why DO Bayern want the Burnley boss? German giants won over by the workaholic Pep Guardiola disciple
Some have joked that Vincent Kompany must have the best agent in football to even be in the conversation for the Allianz Arena, let alone in the private jet bound for it.
Craig Bellamy will NOT follow Vincent Kompany to Bayern Munich, with manager's Burnley No 2 parting ways with relegated boss after he agreed a deal to replace Thomas Tuchel
Bellamy had been a part of the Clarets' staff under the Belgian boss, with Burnley returning immediately back to the Championship after a disappointing Premier League campaign.
- Gareth Southgate admits he 'completely understands' Wembley boos after England's shock defeat by Iceland - and offers injury update on John Stones just nine days before Euro 2024 opener
- Impotent and vulnerable, England do NOT look ready for the Euros... their morale-sapping defeat by Iceland was not a false result, writes OLIVER HOLT
- Wayne Rooney and Joe Cole name the two players they feel should have been included in Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024
- ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which established star 'is a worry'? Who was 'poor' by their standards? And who's the Man of the Match who now MUST start the Euros opener?
- Alessandro Del Piero reveals the TWO Premier League clubs he rejected so that he could stay at Juventus... as the Italy legend insists he would have 'loved' to play in England
- England are my favourites to win Euro 2024 - but they've left their best goalkeeper at home, writes GRAEME SOUNESS
- Ex-Premier League winner announces his restaurant will SHUT after the business fails to renew its lease - having racked up £1.1m in debt
- Fans SLAM former Ireland star Kevin Kilbane's 'shameful' criticism of Bukayo Saka on live TV, after pundit made astonishing claim about the England winger ahead of Euro 2024
- Ad Feature Robert Lewandowski, Niclas Fullkrug and Harry Kane all to score BOOSTED to 11/1 - as all three stars line up for international friendlies tonight
- Man United star breaks his silence with emotional social media message after being released... with the academy graduate waving farewell following 17 years at the club
- Man United's SCOTT McTOMINAY speaks out on the day he cried in Jose Mourinho's office, his respect for Erik ten Hag and Euros dream - plus how Neymar sparked his 'maddest experience' in football
- Emotional Jamie Carragher chokes back tears as he opens up on 'darkest moment of my life' when his footballer son, 21, struggled with serious knee injury - and how he abandoned holiday over it
- Cole Palmer was the winner on a dreadful night for England... he'll have one established star sweating over a starting place against Serbia, writes IAN LADYMAN
- Manuel Neuer produces ANOTHER blunder after gifting Greece a goal in Germany's final Euros warm-up clash... as fans claim Bayern star not been the same 'since Joselu ended him'
- Pep Guardiola has made Jack Grealish less romantic - but here's the reasons why Gareth Southgate has made a MISTAKE by axeing him for the Euros, writes IAN LADYMAN
- Lighter cars and tighter racing - who would say no to that? But F1 fans should be careful what they wish for, writes JONATHAN McEVOY
- Spanish race walker left red-faced after a premature celebration within touching distance of the finish line costs her a European bronze medal in Rome
- Fans shocked as F1 champion delivers savage takedown of Daniel Ricciardo: 'Just witnessed a murder on live TV'
- Wayne Rooney claims 'disjointed' England missed Harry Maguire in drab friendly defeat by Iceland... after the Man United centre-back was left OUT of Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad
- Eddie Hall produces BRUTAL knockout in his MMA debut as British strongman defeats TikTok duo in bizarre 2v1 bout in the World Freak Fight League
- Theo Walcott reveals he's not surprised by Gareth Southgate's England selections for Euro 2024 including Jack Grealish's omission
- Premier League legend is set to make £14MILLION by selling his ultra-rare Ferrari with a top speed of 145mph at an auction in California
- England fans claim Aaron Ramsdale 'has got to do better' after getting beaten at his near-post by Iceland's Jon Thorsteinsson in the Three Lions' final warm-up game before the Euros
- England set an unwanted record going back 70 YEARS against Iceland at Wembley - after Jon Thorsteinsson's opener shocks Gareth Southgate's side
- New Scottie Scheffler arrest photos show injuries suffered by police officer along with his infamous 'damaged beyond repair' pants - and fans are not impressed
- Lionel Messi admits he and wife Antonela Roccuzzo 'don't go out much' in Miami and prefer to stay in at $11m Florida mansion
- David Beckham 'settles $19m lawsuit with Mark Wahlberg's F45 fitness company' after claiming breach of contract left him $11m out of pocket
- Caitlin Clark IS being targeted by WNBA players, insists long-time college coach after Indiana Fever star's brutal treatment by Chennedy Carter
- Olivia Dunne and Travis Kelce pose together on set of their Accelerator Energy shoot as social media star posts behind the scenes footage
- Travis Kelce returns to Chiefs practice as girlfriend Taylor Swift plays a huge sold out show in Scotland on the latest stop of her Eras Tour
- New date for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is announced after controversial fight originally scheduled for July 20 was postponed
- Chiefs return to practice as BJ Thompson recovers in hospital after cardiac arrest with Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes working out
- Olivia Dunne shares Taylor Swift Travis Kelce TikTok after starring alongside the Chiefs Super Bowl winner in energy drink commercial
- Caitlin Clark says WNBA coverage STINKS as she returns to the court after Chennedy Carter row
- Chiefs' BJ Thompson is 'awake and responsive' after suffering a seizure and going into cardiac arrest
- WNBA star tells fans to 'go watch golf' if they're uncomfortable with league's physicality amid controversy over Caitlin Clark bodycheck
- Harrison Butker helped save BJ Thompson, Chiefs coach reveals after his teammate went into cardiac arrest and had a seizure in a team meeting
- Caitlin Clark sends Chennedy Carter a message as she speaks out on THAT bodycheck in last week's WNBA game
- Caitlin Clark drops an astounding 30 points in close 85-83 victory over the Washington Mystics
- England 0-1 Iceland RECAP: Score, news and updates as dismal Three Lions suffer shock defeat in final match ahead of Euro 2024
- NFL star Xavien Howard 'sent revenge porn photos and videos to his victim's own SON because she refused to have an abortion,' lawsuit claims
- Awkward moment TV reporter thinks she's interviewing former NFL star... only for him to tell her he's not!
- How Gareth Southgate broke up England's 'Avengers': Axeing Jack Grealish and James Maddison means WhatsApp group clique are out of the Euros - and could holiday together instead!
- Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze's release clause is revealed with top Premier League teams circling - and the club face a huge fight to keep him if he excels for England at the Euros
- Man United star breaks his silence with emotional social media message after being released... with the academy graduate waving farewell following 17 years at the club
- Ex-Premier League winner announces his restaurant will SHUT after the business fails to renew its lease - having racked up £1.1m in debt
- LeBron James' ex-teammate tries to warn Dan Hurley NOT to take the Lakers job - but tags a fake account on X
- Wayne Rooney and Joe Cole name the two players they feel should have been included in Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024
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