However, when Germany's national team was set up in 1899, they opted to promote the white and black colours seen on the flag of Prussia, which was eventually dissolved in the early 20th century.

The German flag's distinctive black, red and gold stripes date back to the 19th century. We look at the history around the colours, what they represent and how Germans feel about their flag.

MANY football fans are only just learning why Germany play in white. The country’s flag is red, black and yellow, but their famous strip has little resemblance to those national colours. And … ...