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Joachim Löw is to stay on as Germany coach, the German Football Federation (DFB) confirmed on Tuesday, despite the team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages.

“I am very grateful for the confidence that the DFB continues to place in me, and despite the justified criticism of our departure, I also generally feel support and encouragement,” Löw told the DFB’s website.

Löw’s Germany team won the World Cup in 2014 and in May 2018 had signed a contract that ran until 2022.

“I am pleased that with Jogi Löw we can continue on our long successful path and I have the confidence that together we will regain our strength,” added nation team captain Manuel Neuer.

More to follow.