Former Germany captain Michael Ballack has questioned Philipp Lahm's holding midfield role for Joachim Low's team, saying it "weakens" the side. Lahm played in a holding midfield position for the ...

Germany skipper Philipp Lahm said the players were "a step away from making our dream come true" and warned that talk of a "golden generation" would mean nothing if they were defeated by Argentina ...

Germany captain Philipp Lahm has retired from international football with immediate effect.. -Smith: Time to recognise Lahm's genius Lahm, 30, captained Germany to glory in Brazil -- playing every ...