Tag: Germany

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Euro 2024: Musiala sends Danes packing after defending champs Italy limp out, as tournament proper has finally begun

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Julian Nagelsmann manager / head coach of Germany embraces Jamal Musiala of Germany after the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Germany and...

Jamal Musiala scored his third goal of this summer’s European Championships, of course he did, as hosts Germany punched their ticket into next week’s quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over a stubborn Denmark in Saturday’s evening kick-off. Hours earlier, defending champs Italy went out with a whimper as they were outplayed by Switzerland – England could await them next week…. Continue reading “Euro 2024: Musiala sends Danes packing after defending champs Italy limp out, as tournament proper has finally begun” →

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Poland vs. Germany to decide United Cup as Sabalenka-Rybakina, Gauff-Svitolina and Rune-Dimitrov finals set elsewhere

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Angelique Kerber of German in action against Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia during the semi-final on Day 8 of the 2024 United Cup at Ken Rosewall...

Germany survived an inspired Alex de Minaur singles display to punch their ticket into the United Cup finals, where they’ll play last year’s semifinalists Poland overnight. Elsewhere, a rematch of last season’s Australian Open final serves as just one of three intriguing finals across Australia and New Zealand on both tours as the warm-up events before the year’s maiden Major hot up. Continue reading “Poland vs. Germany to decide United Cup as Sabalenka-Rybakina, Gauff-Svitolina and Rune-Dimitrov finals set elsewhere” →

Tennis

Osaka and Kerber set to return at United Cup over the new year, entry list reveals

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Angelique Kerber of Germany and Naomi Osaka of Japan shake hands at the net after their second round match on day 4 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock...

Two champions, with seven Major titles between them at different stages of their respective careers, are poised to return at the United Cup (Dec. 29 – Jan. 7) after a year-long absence as both were pregnant with their first children – Kerber giving birth to daughter Liana in February, while Osaka welcomed baby girl Shai five months later. Now, they’ll ramp up training over the coming weeks before travelling down under in December to kick off an intriguing 2024 season. Continue reading “Osaka and Kerber set to return at United Cup over the new year, entry list reveals” →

NBA

Schroder had a summer to savour, but more responsibility awaits him in Toronto

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Dennis Schroder of Germany celebrates with the Naismith Trophy after the FIBA Basketball World Cup Final victory over Serbia at Mall of Asia Arena on...

Fresh from securing world championship status and spearheading his nation halfway across the globe with Germany, new Toronto Raptors guard Dennis Schroder will look to continue in the same vein once the 2023-24 NBA season begins on October 24. Reunited again alongside old faces and with different expectations, the FIBA World Cup MVP’s trajectory is one to keep an eye on. Continue reading “Schroder had a summer to savour, but more responsibility awaits him in Toronto” →

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Anthony Edwards stars as team USA go 5-0 in FIBA World Cup prep – it’s no surprise

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Anthony Edwards of the Senior Men's National Team dribbles the ball during the 2023 FIBA World Cup against the German National Team at Etihad Arena...

Minnesota Timberwolves’ All-Star guard Anthony Edwards led the charge for team USA during their final warm-up game before the FIBA World Cup, scoring 34 points as they recovered from a 16-point deficit to beat Germany – a side stacked with NBA-level talent. Steve Kerr has declared the 22-year-old ‘the guy’, and it’s no surprise off the back of a successful third season in the league. Continue reading “Anthony Edwards stars as team USA go 5-0 in FIBA World Cup prep – it’s no surprise” →

Tennis

United Cup: Ruud, Otte and Hurkacz win while Badosa outlasts Dart in three-hour tussle

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Paula Badosa of Spain celebrates winning match point in the Group D match against Harriet Dart of Great Britain during day four of the 2023 United...

Casper Ruud earned a solitary win for Norway while Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz finished with a flourish. Paula Badosa didn’t have it all her own way, spluttering a whopping 12 double-faults before suffering with cramp, yet eventually recovered from the brink to overpower Britain’s Harriet Dart in an exhausting three-hour encounter to keep Spain’s qualification hopes alive. Continue reading “United Cup: Ruud, Otte and Hurkacz win while Badosa outlasts Dart in three-hour tussle” →

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Report: Timo Werner working with agent to engineer summer departure from Chelsea

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Timo Werner of Germany during the international friendly match between Netherlands and Germany at Johan Cruijff Arena on March 29, 2022 in Amsterdam,...

According to recent reports, which have only intensified over this ongoing international break, the 25-year-old – a £49m signing in 2020 – could be set to depart on a permanent basis once the current campaign is concluded at a cut-price fee after a disappointing stint in west London. Continue reading “Report: Timo Werner working with agent to engineer summer departure from Chelsea” →

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Contingency plans: Adeyemi fee impasse, Dortmund also linked with other Haaland replacements

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Karim Adeyemi of FC Red Bull Salzburg runs with the ball under pressure from Benjamin Pavard of FC Bayern Muenchen during the UEFA Champions League...

While still battling over a fair price for RB Salzburg’s latest hotshot, around the €45m (£37.4m) figure, Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have been linked with approaches for other strikers this summer as they prepare for life after Erling Haaland – whose €75m (£62.4m) release clause is active and will inevitably be explored by Europe’s elite in the weeks to come. Continue reading “Contingency plans: Adeyemi fee impasse, Dortmund also linked with other Haaland replacements” →

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Reece Oxford’s Augsburg extension reinforces his refreshing progression

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Reece Oxford of FC Augsburg celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and VfB Stuttgart at...

Cast aside too quickly as another teenage wonderkid who swiftly disappeared according to English critics, Reece Oxford’s career trajectory has been re-energised by a Bundesliga journey taking him from Borussia Monchengladbach to Augsburg – where his consistent performances earned a new contract extension last week, like most things, that went under-the-radar. Continue reading “Reece Oxford’s Augsburg extension reinforces his refreshing progression” →

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Kai Havertz seizes big moment as Chelsea seal second Champions League triumph

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After an eventful first campaign in England packed with trials and tribulations, Chelsea creative midfielder Kai Havertz scored the Champions League-sealing winner overnight in the biggest game of his blossoming career to date – sinking Premier League champions Manchester City. Continue reading “Kai Havertz seizes big moment as Chelsea seal second Champions League triumph” →

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Bayern Munich agree £54.8m deal to sign Manchester City’s Leroy Sane

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Leroy Sane optimistic over March injury return for Man City ...

After protracted negotiations over the fee, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have now agreed a deal worth up to €60m (£54.8m) for Manchester City winger Leroy Sane – who previously rejected extension offers to remain in Eastlands. Continue reading “Bayern Munich agree £54.8m deal to sign Manchester City’s Leroy Sane” →

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Chelsea-bound Werner explains decision to join Frank Lampard’s Blues next month

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Timo Werner sends promise to Leipzig after ditching Champions ...

Chelsea-bound striker Timo Werner has explained his choice to join the Blues in a £47.5m move next month, having become RB Leipzig’s all-time top goalscorer with a brace against Augsburg during his final Bundesliga appearance last weekend.

Continue reading “Chelsea-bound Werner explains decision to join Frank Lampard’s Blues next month” →