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Who is Florian Wirtz, the $156 million man joining Liverpool?: Premier League champion Liverpool has announced the arrival of Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz – ...
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Key FactsWirtz Transfer Sets New Records and Challenges
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kicker.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kicker.de
- Florian Wirtz's transfer to Liverpool set a Bundesliga record with a fee near €150 million including bonuses.
- Unlike the 2020 Havertz sale, Bayer must replace multiple key players, weakening their negotiation power.
- The club faces heightened expectations to maintain top-tier status and qualify for the Champions League.
- Despite the large fee, Bayer aims to continue developing young talents for sustained sporting and financial stability.
The opportunity from the Wirtz millions is significant, but the risk of experiencing a perceived sporting disappointment in the first year after the exceptional player's departure is no less significant.— Commentary by kicker reporter Stephan von Nocks on the challenges arising from the transfer of Florian Wirtz.
Where to watch England XV vs France XV: Where is watch England XV vs France XV: RugbyPass TV is the only place to stream live — and for free — this afternoon’s ...
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Dortmund sneak past Sundowns 4-3 to get their first win of the Club World Cup.
Seven goals. What a game 🔥
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Sundowns' Club World Cup dream not over yet despite loss to Dortmund: Mamelodi Sundowns will have to beat Brazilian team Fluminense in their last Group F ...
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Key FactsBVB Edges Malmodi Sundowns in Cincinnati Heat
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Borussia Dortmund secured a 4-3 win against South African champions Malmodi Sundowns in Cincinnati's midday heat.
- Jobe Bellingham scored his first goal for the club during his starting debut just before halftime.
- Despite many mistakes, Dortmund capitalized better and benefited from an own goal and opponents' errors.
- With four points from two matches, Dortmund will face HD Ulsan from South Korea in their final group game.
We need to bring in players who can handle the weather.— Coach Niko Kovac before the game about the necessity of having players who can cope with the heat.
Kylian Mbappé released from hospital after being treated for gastroenteritis: Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has been released from hospital after being treated ...
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Key FactsMbappé Discharged After Acute Gastroenteritis Treatment
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Kylian Mbappé was hospitalized due to severe gastroenteritis and has since been discharged.
- He continues specific medical treatment at the training complex and will gradually resume team activities.
- Mbappé missed Real Madrid’s FIFA Club World Cup opening match against Al-Hilal, which ended 1-1.
- Real Madrid’s next tournament match is scheduled against Pachuca on Sunday in Charlotte.
How Zambian soccer recovered from a plane crash that killed a golden generation: In 1993, the Zambian men’s national team held hopes of qualifying for its first ...
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Key FactsZambia’s Football Rise After Devastating Air Disaster
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The Zambian national team’s plane crashed shortly after leaving Gabon in 1993, killing 18 players and all onboard.
- Following the tragedy, the team was quickly rebuilt under Kalusha Bwalya’s leadership and narrowly missed qualifying for the 1994 World Cup.
- The squad reached the Africa Cup of Nations final in 1994 and remarkably won the tournament in 2012 near the crash location.
- Currently, Zambia holds a competitive position to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with three matches remaining in the qualifiers.
We wanted to honor the dead players and that strengthened us. Our first game was against Senegal and the team was on its way to Senegal for a match when the plane crashed.— Hervé Renard, head coach of the Zambian national team during the Africa Cup of Nations 2012.
LA Dodgers pledge $1 million to support families impacted by ICE raids: The Dodgers will partner with the city to get the money to those in "critical need."
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Putin declares ‘all of Ukraine is ours’ in latest blow to peace talks on Russia’s wars
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Key FactsPutin’s Stark Claims and Nuclear Threat in Ukraine Conflict
8h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Putin declared all of Ukraine belongs to Russia, emphasizing the shared identity of the two peoples.
- Russian forces continue advancing mainly in the Donetsk region, recently capturing a village near Zaporizhzhya.
- He threatened devastating consequences if Ukraine used a dirty bomb, a claim Kyiv denies.
- The US disbanded a peace-promoting task force as efforts to pressure Russia stalled amid shifting geopolitical priorities.
I have said many times that I consider the Russian and Ukrainian people to be one nation. In this sense, all of Ukraine is ours.— Vladimir Putin stated this during a Q&A session at an investment event in St. Petersburg.
In the first 24 days of 2025, SAP generated as much revenue as it did in the whole of 1995.
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Key FactsMessi’s Magic Defines Club World Cup Moment
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Lionel Messi’s game-winning free kick in the 54th minute secured Inter Miami’s victory against FC Porto.
- This match marked the first competitive win for a CONCACAF team over a European club.
- Messi attracted supporters nationwide and internationally, elevating the atmosphere at the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Inter Miami can advance to the knockout stage with a draw in their upcoming group match against Palmeiras.
Touched by God, isn’t he? Incredible. What a player.— José Fonte, Portuguese defender, praising Lionel Messi after his free kick goal in the match against FC Porto.
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Argentina player ratings v B&I Lions: Tomas Albornoz's 'utter masterclass' backed up by sensational sidekick in Los Pumas' 'greatest day'
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Key FactsArgentina Triumphs Over British and Irish Lions in Dublin
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: planetrugby.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: planetrugby.com
- Argentina secured a memorable 28-24 victory against the British and Irish Lions in Dublin.
- Fly-half Tomas Albornoz contributed 18 points, playing a pivotal role in the win.
- Ignacio Mendy and Santi Cordero each scored crucial tries for Argentina.
- Despite a late surge from the Lions, Argentina held on to clinch the historic result.
Tesco apologises for Lionesses Euro 2025 promotion in Cardiff store: A display in Cardiff is taken down after offering fans the chance to meet the England ...
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India’s Next Gen: Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal show their time is now: The young pair batted beautifully at Headingley and are ready to take up the mantle ...
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Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens has apparently moved back into the focus of FC Bayern! 😮
Key FactsBayern Targets Dortmund's Gittens Amid Transfer Battle
11h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bild.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bild.de
- Jamie Gittens’ transfer is stalled due to Dortmund rejecting Chelsea’s insufficient bid.
- Bayern Munich has entered the race, reportedly contacting the winger's representatives.
- Chelsea proposed a seven-year contract with €6.5 million annual salary, but Dortmund’s price remains high.
- Bayern is also considering Rafael Leao and Bradley Barcola as offensive reinforcements.
The Englishman definitely wants to leave Borussia.— This describes the situation of Jamie Gittens, who wants to leave Dortmund.
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The century in the first Test against England was the lowest scoring hundred ... Show more
China sends dozens of planes across central line in Taiwan Strait: The move came shortly after a British warship crossed the strait, an act welcomed by Taiwan ...
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When Musiala is substituted: Referee flirts with Müller: Jamal Musiala has to be substituted: Calf injury! Thomas Müller comes on for him - fourth official Tori ...
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Borussia Dortmund's bench is watching their Club World Cup match from the locker room because of the heat.
It is currently 87 degrees (30 ... Show more
Bayern beat Boca to seal Club World Cup last 16 spot: German giants Bayern Munich beat Argentina’s Boca Juniors 2-1 to seal progress at FIFA Club World Cup.
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Key FactsFC Bayern Advances to Club World Cup Round of 16
9h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- FC Bayern defeated Boca Juniors 2-1, starting the tournament with six points.
- Harry Kane opened the scoring while Olise secured the winning goal in the 84th minute.
- Boca Juniors equalized through Miguel Marentiel after a defensive error by Jonathan Tah.
- Jamal Musiala was substituted early due to a calf injury, with coach Kompany optimistic about his condition.
The result and the three points are the most important.— Captain Manuel Neuer after the victory against Boca Juniors.
'We're not friends' - Lionel Messi reveals relationship with 'normal' Cristiano Ronaldo as Argentine GOAT lifts lid on ...
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Key FactsRespectful Rivalry: Messi and Ronaldo’s Unique Bond
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: goal.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: goal.com
- Messi characterizes his connection with Ronaldo as respectful but not friendly due to limited personal interaction.
- Their competition was confined to the pitch, often representing rival Spanish clubs during their peak years.
- Currently, Ronaldo competes in Saudi Arabia and Messi in the United States, making a club partnership unlikely.
- Together, they hold 13 Ballon d’Or titles and continue breaking records despite advancing ages.
I have a lot of respect and admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and for the career he’s had and continues to have, because he’s still competing at the highest level.— Lionel Messi explains his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo and emphasizes the respect he has for his career.
Lucas Ribeiro hit the 'night night' after scoring the opener for Sundowns vs. Dortmund 😴
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Former Ultra Köncke is the new HSV president: The general meeting in front of the west stand of the Volksparkstadion dragged on for seven long hours before HSV ...
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Tight security at Ndura Stadium, Kitale, as soccer rivals St. Joseph's Boys National (JOBO) and St. Anthony's Boys (Solidarity Boys) face off in the finals of ... Show more
"He said sorry, it wasn't on purpose" 🟥
Moises Caicedo reacts to Nicolas Jackson's red card for Chelsea last night at the Club World Cup 🔵
Key FactsChelsea Suffers Defeat Following Early Red Card
21h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Nicolas Jackson was dismissed four minutes after entering the game due to a reckless studs-up challenge.
- Flamengo overturned a 1-0 deficit by scoring twice from a set piece and open play in the second half.
- Coach Enzo Maresca acknowledged the red card decision and stressed the importance of winning the final group match.
- Jackson apologized to his teammates and will miss the upcoming game, complicating Chelsea’s prospects in the tournament.
He’s very sad. He tried to win the ball, had the bad luck that he kicked his leg and that’s it.— Marc Cucurella on Nicolas Jackson's reaction after receiving a red card.
Despite a fierce battle, Alexander Zverev missed the final at the tennis tournament in Halle, Westphalia. The world number three lost to Medvedev 6-7 (3-7) ... Show more
Medvedev again! Alexander Zverev found it tough to beat the Russian and had to admit defeat in three sets. For Zverev, it was his twelfth defeat in his last 14 ... Show more
😳 Believe it or not, Sergio Ramos has scored more career goals than these legendary midfielders 😳:
🇪🇸 Sergio Busquets: 21 goals
🇪🇸 Xabi Alonso: 59 goals
🇮🇹 ... Show more
Bundesliga | Huwer: | "Hamburger SV is debt-free": Since Hamburger SV took out a loan to build the new Volksparkstadion in 1997, the club has been saddled with a ...
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Rishabh Pant has registered a ton in every Test series he has played against England 🙌🫡
Real Madrid vs Pachuca: FIFA Club World Cup – start, team news, lineups: Five-time winners Real Madrid take on Mexico’s Pachuca in the group stage of FIFA Club ...
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23 years ago, Ronaldinho fooled everyone with 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 free-kick against England and a star was born 🌟
'Not because of his red card, but because so many clubs are interested' 💬
Kaveh Solhekol discusses there being question marks surroundin Nicolas Jackson's ... Show more
At the same time, the former Bayern boss criticized the fundamental attitude towards new soccer formats in Germany. 👀
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Stalking will now be a criminal offence in Switzerland: Swiss parliament has voted in favour of making stalking a criminal offence.
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In Italy, referees are now treated the same as police officers: A special regulation is intended to better protect referees in Italy from violence in the future ...
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It's been seven years since Kylian Mbappé scored his first World Cup goal.
Now he's got 12 of them, played in two finals and has one shiny trophy 🐢
FC Bayern have reached the first stage of the Club World Cup and are through to the last 16 ahead of schedule! 👏
Record deal perfect: Wirtz moves to Liverpool: The mega-deal is perfect: Florian Wirtz moves to Liverpool FC. Bayer Leverkusen will receive a gigantic transfer ...
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Last-minute goal in the semi-final! Due to England's defeat in the parallel match, Germany needed a win to progress, but struggled for a long time - until ... Show more
Live ticker | Norway - | Germany 1:2 | Matchday 3 | U-19 European Championship 2025
Live ticker | Norway - | Germany 1:2 | Matchday 3 | U-19 European Championship 2025
NBA star Durant buys minority stake in Champions League-winning PSG | Africanews
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According to Sky Sport, Musiala has not suffered a serious injury. 🙌
👉 If everything goes according to plan, he should be back training with the team at the ... Show more
Putin says Russia plans to deepen military-technical ties with ‘friendly countries’
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Key FactsRussia Expands Military Cooperation with Allied Nations
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ara.tv
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ara.tv
- Russia aims to upgrade its armed forces with cutting-edge technology and weaponry.
- Military infrastructure and bases will undergo comprehensive modernization.
- Collaborations with allied countries cover arms supply, joint development, and training initiatives.
- Trade partnerships will be enhanced by removing barriers and boosting investment cooperation.
We intend to develop military-technical cooperation with friendly countries.— Vladimir Putin during his speech at the economic forum in St. Petersburg.
After conceding an early goal, Dortmund hit back in the 16th minute. Nmecha pounced on a misplaced pass from the Mamelodi keeper ... Show more
In the 4:3 win against Mamelodi Sundowns, BVB "certainly didn't play their best game" in Niko Kovac's opinion, but that was "not possible" given the weather ... Show more
Los Angeles FC have apparently made contact with Marvin Schwäbe! 👀
Schalke returnee Timo Becker is clear about his goals with the Royal Blues. The return was a decision of the heart, now something has to change as quickly as ... Show more
Accident in Hamelin: 94-year-old injures eight people with her car: An old lady has caused a serious car accident. Several people were injured ...
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PSG fall to Botafogo in shock Club World Cup defeat: Paris Saint-Germain fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat against Brazil's Botafogo in the Club World Cup on ...
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U.S. Soccer take down Saudi Arabia and qualify for the Gold Cup quarterfinals. 🇺🇸
👏 He's really keen! Muslic believes that his special childhood makes him a good fit for Schalke, both as a coach and as a person ... Show more
Jobe Bellingham: | "I resisted Dortmund for a long time": Jobe Bellingham has made his debut for Borussia Dortmund - | although he was initially skeptical about ...
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Key FactsDortmund Misses Victory in Club World Cup Opener
Jun 17 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kicker.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kicker.de
- Borussia Dortmund failed to secure a win despite multiple chances against the favored Brazilian side Fluminense.
- Fluminense controlled much of the match and came closest to scoring in the second half.
- Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made crucial saves that prevented Dortmund from losing the game.
- Dortmund’s next fixture is scheduled for Saturday in Cincinnati against the Mamelodi Sundowns.
Breakthrough achieved: Werner becomes new Leipzig coach: Coach Ole Werner's path to RB Leipzig is clear. After days of tug-of-war, a breakthrough has been ...
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Wehrle rejects those interested in Woltemade: "Going into the next season with Nick. Period!"
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Key FactsVfB Stuttgart Commits to Woltemade Amid Transfer Rumors
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: transfermarkt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: transfermarkt.de
- VfB Stuttgart confirmed that Nick Woltemade will remain with the team for the next season.
- The 23-year-old currently leads the U21 European Championship scoring chart and faces Italy in the quarterfinals.
- Woltemade transferred from Werder Bremen on a free and recently increased his market value by €13 million.
- Contract extension talks include a salary raise, although the club remains open to selling key players if necessary.
We are going with Nick into the next season. Period!— Alexander Wehrle, CEO of VfB Stuttgart, in an interview with the Stuttgarter Zeitung and Stuttgarter Nachrichten.
US deports teen soccer star to Honduras days after his high school graduation: Emerson Colindres had no criminal record and was attending appointment with Ice ...
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Is Bayern now serious about Dortmund's Gittens?: It came as a surprise that sporting director Max Eberl left the Club World Cup, even though he had announced ...
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Key FactsBayern’s Transfer Strategy: Eberl Targets Gittens
15h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kicker.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kicker.de
- Max Eberl departed the Club World Cup unexpectedly to focus on managing Bayern’s transfer activities.
- Bayern is exploring alternatives such as Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens, whose transfer fee is estimated around €60 million.
- Rafael Leao and Cody Gakpo are also potential targets, though concerns exist over Gakpo’s high valuation.
- Eberl must also prepare player sales ahead of the July 1 transfer window to avoid last year’s recruitment issues.
There was no special reason. But we sat down and divided up. There are some conversations to be had, and then he is in European time. We think that this fits well right now.— Christoph Freund, Sports Director of FC Bayern, regarding Max Eberl's return from the Club World Cup.
Bilbao tough: Barça send Williams begging: In order to wrap up the transfer of Nico Williams, FC Barcelona officials are apparently resorting to unusual means ...
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Liverpool agree £40m deal to sign Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth: Liverpool agree a £40m deal to sign Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.
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Putin says Russian recession must not happen ‘under any circumstances’: President Vladimir Putin tells attendees at St Petersburg Economic Forum that Moscow ...
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POLL | Can Sundowns pull off an upset and beat Dortmund in the Club World Cup?: Can Downs beat Dortmund?
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Meta introduces Oakley AI smart glasses that start at $399: Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
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