Struggling German football traveling a bumpy road back to top level

by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Despite the ongoing summer holiday season, working days at the headquarters of the German Football Association in Frankfurt appear packed with important appointments.

As Germany gears up to host the 2024 UEFA Euro, the struggling 2014 World Champion faces a pivotal moment that could determine the country's future participation at football's highest level.