Germany 0-1 Greece: Jurgen Klopp's side stunned in Nations League
Germany's national football team, managed by Jurgen Klopp, lost 1-0 to Greece in the UEFA Nations League, marking a difficult start for the new coach. The defeat, caused by a deflected goal from Dimitrios Kourbelis, leaves Germany winless in their last four matches.
Why it matters
This result is considered a significant upset given the world rankings and historical head-to-head record between the two nations, adding pressure to Klopp's early tenure.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Klopp has signed a four-year deal as Germany head coach
Jurgen Klopp's wait for his first win as Germany boss continued as his side were upset at home by Greece in the Nations League.
The former Liverpool manager was taking charge of his second match as head coach after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday .
Germany were beaten in Augsburg by Dimitrios Kourbelis' 74th-minute goal after the midfielder's shot from the edge of the box deflected in off Joshua Kimmich.
"I could have lived with us not winning but you cannot lose such a game," Klopp said.
"We have been together for a week now, all mixed together, and that needs time.
"The result is not cool but it is absolutely part of the process."
Also covering this story
15 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Ireland goalkeeper in one-man boycott of Israel match
Ireland players wear black armbands and refrain from handshakes in soccer game against Israel
Ireland’s match against Israel thrown into chaos as Bazunu tells squad he does not want to play
Ireland players vote to play Israel amid boycott threats
Republic of Ireland news conference delayed before controversial Israel game
UEFA Nations League: Ireland players agree to play Israel fixtures, plan black armbands
Ramos fires holders Portugal to 2-1 Nations League win in Norway
Klopp's Germany suffer shock loss at home to Greece
Irish PM Micheál Martin rejects antisemitism claims over Israel stance
Irish players to wear black armbands to boycott Israel
Germany vs Greece predictions: Home comforts to deliver three points
1-2: Bernardo Silva contributes to Portugal's victory in Norway
Israel 0-3 Republic of Ireland, Germany 0-1 Greece, Norway 1-2 Portugal: Nations League - as it happened
Israel v Ireland will go ahead after players vote to fulfil fixture
Czechia vs Croatia Nations League prediction, time, channel, odds
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in