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Controversy over World Cup squad: Matthäus and Lahm criticize timing ahead of Cup final
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Surprise over German World Cup nomination: Former World Cup-winning captains Lothar Matthäus and Philipp Lahm strongly criticize the announcement date for the ...
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Before the DFB Cup final: Matthäus and Lahm criticize the timing of the World Cup nomination | Sport
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OpinionBierhoff: No leaders and "three successful coaches used up" - | Role model Lahm: Former DFB official Oliver Bierhoff misses real leaders in the German national ...
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Kimmich, Kahn, and Co.: This is how the German World Cup captains tick: The captains of the German World Cup teams are special characters. Among them are Kahn ...
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Matthäus gives up on Musiala: "I don't think he'll make it": Jamal Musiala is supposed to be one of the key players for the German team at the World Cup ...
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World Cup: Matthäus criticizes Antonio Rüdiger: Record-holding national player Lothar Matthäus sees potential for conflict in two personnel decisions in the ...
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2026 World Cup: Matthäus and Lahm speak frankly about our national team | Football
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Lahm brings Kimmich alternative into play: Philipp Lahm möchte Kimmich bei der WM als Sechser sehen. Aus mehreren Gründen fordert die Bayern-Legende ein Umdenken ...
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Matthäus is clear about Leroy Sané: “Is that enough?”: Has Leroy Sané earned his spot on the German national team’s World Cup roster? Lothar Matthäus has a clear ...
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Matthäus on Sané: "I would NOT have nominated him": Lothar Matthäus speaks out about Leroy Sané.
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Nagelsmann's World Cup squad: Lothar Matthäus speaks frankly about the squad | Sport
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Key FactsNeuer’s Return Sparks Debate Ahead of 2026 World Cup
May 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Lothar Matthäus supports Julian Nagelsmann’s choice to reinstate Manuel Neuer as starting goalkeeper for the World Cup.
- Matthäus emphasizes Neuer’s recent performances and leadership as key assets to the national team.
- Stefan Effenberg cautions about Neuer’s injury risks and physical condition leading up to the tournament.
- Matthäus criticizes some squad selections, noting the exclusion of Said El Mala and Matthias Ginter.
If he then also signals from his side that he wants to play, the whole world would have laughed at us if we had left this goalkeeper at home.— Lothar Matthäus, speaking on the Bild show 'Lothar legt los'
It's about the squad nomination: Clear criticism of the DFB from Matthäus: DFB record international player Lothar Matthäus criticizes the timing of the World ...
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Ginter's end of the line: Is this the way out of the World Cup dead end?: For SC Freiburg, the Europa League semi-finals are within reach after their 3-0 ...
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But what about the World Cup?: Neuer reacts now!: Lothar Matthäus calls for a DFB comeback and the whole world celebrates his world-class performance against ...
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OpinionRegarding the World Cup this summer - | DFB debate: Matthäus would "definitely take" Undav
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Key FactsMatthäus Backs Undav for World Cup Squad
Mar 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Deniz Undav has maintained a strong scoring streak with 15 goals in 21 matches for VfB Stuttgart.
- Lothar Matthäus explicitly supports the 29-year-old striker's inclusion in Germany's World Cup squad.
- Undav expressed frustration over being undervalued despite his impressive performances.
- Matthäus describes Undav as a versatile forward who complements teammate Demirovic effectively.
I would definitely take him along.— Lothar Matthäus, Germany's record national player, speaking on the Sky90 football talk
FC Bayern: Matthäus, Robben, Ribéry, Klinsmann: The legends are in super shape! | Sport
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With Matthäus, Lahm and Ribéry: FC Bayern surprisingly brings back Jürgen Klinsmann for legends tournament
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“Nagelsmann needs to get this under control quickly”: Lahm’s message to Nagelsmann! | Sport
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Sammer criticizes Nagelsmann: “Julian is still a young coach”: Is Julian Nagelsmann driven too much by his extreme ambition? Definitely! At least that's what ...
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1. FC Köln: This is how DFB boss Andreas Rettig and Lothar Matthäus see El Mala's World Cup chances | Sport
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