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Germany women's team selects Freigang for friendlies amid doping probe

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:33 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Germany women's team selects Freigang for friendlies amid doping probe

Summary

Laura Freigang has been included in the Germany women's national team for upcoming friendlies against Australia and Japan despite ongoing anti-doping investigations. The German Football Federation confirmed her eligibility, as all drug test samples have returned negative, although Freigang faces scrutiny for missing doping control on three occasions. The matches are set for October 9 and 13 as the team prepares for the World Cup in Brazil next summer. Coach Christian Wück expressed the importance of these games for team development.

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Status Watch

•Freigang has 44 caps for Germany.
•The friendlies take place in Karlsruhe and Bremen.
•Defender Giulia Gwinn returns after shoulder surgery.
•First-time call-ups include Sjoeke Nüsken and Lisa Baum.
•Germany secured World Cup qualification in June.

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1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Germany women's team happy to pick Freigang despite anti-doping probe

What they're saying

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Eintracht Frankfurt captain Laura Freigang has been named in the Germany women's squad for friendlies against Australia and Japan next month despite an anti-doping investigation. "Laura is eligible to play, she has convinced us with her performances and that's why she's included," German Football Federation (DFB) director of women's football Nia Künzer told a news conference on Tuesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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