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2023 in Germany

Explore 12 historical events and records for Germany in 2023.

Historical records for Germany in 2023

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January

Leopard Tank Decision

Scholz, Olaf ยท Berlin ยท Chancellor of Germany ยท Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Announces Germany will provide Leopard 2 tanks and allow re-exports to Ukraine

Leopard Tank Decision

Scholz, Olaf ยท Berlin ยท Chancellor of Germany ยท Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Approves sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine.

May

Dortmund Top-Four Push

Brandt, Julian ยท Dortmund ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Provides goals and creative passing in Dortmundโ€™s 2022-23 Bundesliga campaign, during which the club narrowly misses the league title on the final day.

June

FA Cup Winner

Gundogan, Ilkay ยท London ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Ilkay Gundogan scored twice from outside the penalty area to decide the Manchester derby final as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the 2023 FA Cup final at Wembley.

FA Cup Winner

Ortega, Stefan ยท London ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Stefan Ortega started in goal as City won the first Manchester derby FA Cup final as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the 2023 FA Cup final at Wembley.

Fastest FA Cup Final Goal

Gundogan, Ilkay ยท London ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Scores after twelve seconds against Manchester United, the fastest goal in FA Cup final history.

Champions League Winner

Gundogan, Ilkay ยท Istanbul ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Ilkay Gundogan captained Manchester City to their first Champions League title in the 2023 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester City win the competition.

Manchester City Champions League Captain

Gundogan, Ilkay ยท Istanbul ยท Captain ยท Sport / Football

Captains Manchester City to the club's first European Cup and completes the treble.

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Barcelona Transfer

Gundogan, Ilkay ยท Barcelona ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Joins Barcelona after captaining Manchester City to the treble.

BepiColombo Mercury Flyby

Benkhoff, Johannes ยท Science / Astronomy

BepiColombo completes its third Mercury gravity-assist encounter and continues toward its planned orbital mission.

Premier League Championship

Gundogan, Ilkay ยท Manchester ยท Captain ยท Sport / Football

Ilkay Gundogan wins the 2022/23 Premier League championship with Manchester City and scores crucial late-season goals and captains City on their way to the treble.

Wagner Appointed Norwich Head Coach

Wagner, David ยท Norwich ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

David Wagner took charge of Norwich City in January 2023, seeking to rebuild the Canaries' Championship promotion prospects.

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