Ribbeck named German coach

The former Bayern Munich coach Erich Ribbeck is to take over as Germany coach from Berti Vogts, the German Football Federation…

The former Bayern Munich coach Erich Ribbeck is to take over as Germany coach from Berti Vogts, the German Football Federation announced yesterday. Ribbeck (61) previously coached Kaiserslautern and Leverkusen, as well as Bayern. Former Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Uli Stielike (44) will be Ribbeck's assistant.

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