Monday Training, Ballon d’Or Noms & Club World Cup

The team got back to work today (and I’m getting back into it too).  The big news was that Toni Kroos rejoined the group.

Clash of the Titans: A predictable match ends in a most unpredictable way

A tied match in regulation time would not necessarily surprise anyone who has watched German- Italian match ups. However, the penalty kicks in this match were a big surprise – and not a pleasant one!

The Daily Drool – Epic Bromance Month – DIE MANNSCHAFT WEEK – Benedikt Höwedes & Mats Hummels

Aw! How can you not love Mats and Bene? These two have been bromancing forever. And it’s one of those Montague/Capulet thangs since they play for arch rivals Schalke & Borussia Dortmund. But that doesn’t stop them, oh no!

Recovery, Edith Extends & Ice Buckets Galore

The team had a recovery session today before they get back into preparing for Friday’s second leg of the Super Copa.

2014 World Cup Dream Team and Castrol Index Rankings

During the World Cup FIFA.com Club members had the opportunity to vote on the players they thought should be part of the 2014 World Cup Dream Team. FIFA announced the voting results yesterday, and here is the selected team:

World Cup 2014 – Group G Update: Injuries and More Injuries

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Don’t worry, Bastian, we’re all perplexed by the amount of injuries too.

A Little International Picture Dump

Since things are quiet in Real Madrid Land, I thought I’d drop a few pictures of international duty. Maisougio will post La Roja pictures separately. 

The Daily Drool – Epic Bromance Month: Benedikt Höwedes/Mats Hummels

Hello yummy German boys! I love you together on the German National Team and I certainly love you eating Nutella. Your bromance is positively delicious!

Ah Germany!

Germany arrived in Poland yesterday looking all rumpled and casual in their traveling suits. 

Die Mannschaft Train & Badass Around Monaco

OMG! You have no idea how happy I am to see Schweini and the other Bayern boys. He looks pretty happy too. I’m sooo excited for the tournament to start so Die Mannschaft can kick the serious arse that I know that will. Whoops! I’m being a little partisan, but they are my boos. I love Spain and I’ve supported Italy my whole life. I have a major fondness for the Dutch, but this year, I think Germany is going all the way. It’s hard when so many players you like and admire are spread across so many teams.