Reletter
Artwork for Played in Germany

Played in Germany

Kit Holden

Football dispatches from a patchwork nation. Played in Germany is a regular, English-language dispatch on German football and what it tells us about the country at large.

Platform
Substack
PricingFreemiumPublishesWeekly
Issues18Foundeda year agoLast Issue7 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

playedingermany.substack.com
Artwork for Played in Germany

Latest Issues

Dr Jürgen and Mr Klopp

Photo: Thomas Böcker/DFB

“Wer Jürgen holt, kriegt ihn.”

They wanted him, and now they’ve got him. After three weeks of negotiations, the German Football Association (DFB) finally have their man. Jürgen Klopp is back home, and if his unvei...

7 days ago
11

Who do we think we are kidding, Mr Tuchel?

Photo: Bryan Berlin/WikiPortraits

A week has now passed since England’s defeat to Argentina in the semi-final of the World Cup. In that time, the United Kingdom has installed a new Prime Minister, Spain have been crowned world champions an...

12 days ago
17

It is happening again.

Julian Nagelsmann’s job is hanging by a thread after defeat to Paraguay. Photo: Ezra Shaw / FIFA via GettyImages

At the German Embassy in Mexico City on Monday, the thunder arrived right on cue.

All afternoon, a sense of foreboding had b...

a month ago
21

They loved Big Brother.

Vincent Kompany is the least Bavarian coach Bayern have had since Ottmar Hitzfeld. And the rest of Germany loves him for it.

For just a few seconds, Vincent Kompany let it all hang out. As the Südkurve chanted his name, the Bayern Munich c...

3 months ago
14
Paid

Football's rules-based order is crumbling

Could something like the AFCON debacle happen in Germany? Recent examples from Munich and Berlin suggest the country is not immune to the toxic moral logic of the VAR era.

Football’s descent into self-parody continues apace. In the headlin...

4 months ago
13
Paid

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Related Newsletters

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Played in Germany.

SubscribersEngagement67Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Kit Holden

    Kit Holden is a British-German author and journalist based in Berlin. He has covered German football for over a decade for Der Tagesspiegel, AFP, The Athletic and others. His two books are "Scheisse! We're Going Up!" and "Played in Germany".

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for Played in Germany?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by Played in Germany on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does Played in Germany have?

    To see how many people subscribe to Played in Germany, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in Played in Germany?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Played in Germany as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Played in Germany?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Played in Germany using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to Played in Germany?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Played in Germany. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact Played in Germany?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.