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German national team - | Why Nagelsmann faces a tricky question: Leroy Sané remains the nation's problem child: Before the tough test against the Ivory Coast ...
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New lead for Nagelsmann: After his departure from the DFB, Julian Nagelsmann is one of the most exciting names on the European coaching market. In recent weeks ...
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Emery and Nagelsmann are top targets if Manchester United sack Carrick: Unai Emery and Julian Nagelsmann have emerged as leading targets to replace Michael ...
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2026 FIFA World Cup in the news blog: Spain wins the World Cup title 1-0 against Argentina
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2026 World Cup: How Germany will proceed in the knockout stage: Germany defeats Ivory Coast and thus secures its place in the knockout stage ...
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World Cup 26 | Nagelsmann: | "Three weeks ago, everything was still in ruins": Two games, two wins: The German national team can be satisfied with their start to ...
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World Cup 2026 live: German national team faces Ivory Coast - | the second group match in the live ticker
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2026 World Cup: For the match against Ivory Coast: BILD users drop Sané from the starting lineup! | Sport
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World Cup Blog: Nagelsmann fears the worst for Schlotterbeck - | MRI on Sunday: Stay up-to-date with the World Cup ticker. Update: Nagelsmann is concerned about ...
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After the winning goal and Karl’s absence: Suddenly, the new Sané is our big World Cup hope | Sports
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Key FactsLeroy Sané Steps Up as Key Player for World Cup
Jun 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Germany secured a 2-1 win against the USA in a World Cup warm-up match at Soldier Field, Chicago.
- Coach Julian Nagelsmann chose Sané to replace the injured Lennart Karl in the right offensive midfield position.
- Sané’s decisive goal boosted the team’s confidence ahead of the tournament kickoff in one week.
- The 30-year-old’s experience and versatility make him a key starter for Germany’s opening World Cup game.
We decided on him today. He trained very well.— Julian Nagelsmann, after the game at the press conference, about Leroy Sané
DFB squad passes dress rehearsal against the U.S.: The German national team showed some good attacking moves in their successful World Cup test against the USA ...
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Key FactsGermany Wins Final World Cup Warm-Up Match
Jun 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Germany secured a 2-1 victory over the USA in their last match before the World Cup.
- Kai Havertz scored early to give Germany the lead, but the hosts equalized before halftime.
- Leroy Sané netted the winning goal in the second half after a squad change due to injury.
- Germany will open the World Cup against Curaçao on June 14 in Houston.
Matthäus on Sané: "I would NOT have nominated him": Lothar Matthäus speaks out about Leroy Sané.
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DFB News: The winners and losers of the March international matches: The German national team celebrated two victories in the March international matches in ...
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The situation is "super complex": Nagelsmann has to face tricky World Cup questions
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Nagelsmann nominates Leroy Sané for upcoming DFB international matches: With this, Julian Nagelsmann also gives Leroy Sané hope for the World Cup in North ...
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Key FactsNagelsmann Relies on Sané Amid Performance Fluctuations
Mar 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Coach Julian Nagelsmann plans to include Leroy Sané in upcoming World Cup preparatory matches despite his inconsistency.
- Sané scored twice in Germany’s decisive 6-0 victory over Slovakia during the World Cup qualifiers last November.
- The winger has regained form at Galatasaray, delivering six goals and eight assists across 34 appearances.
- Sané’s improved stability is supported by his family’s relocation to Istanbul, enhancing his personal well-being.
We’re that honest: we never know for sure what will end up on the pitch with him.— Julian Nagelsmann, in an interview with Kicker about Leroy Sané’s consistency
Replacement for Ivory Coast found: DFB announces new World Cup friendly opponent: Germany has found its final friendly opponent before the 2026 World Cup in ...
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National coach swallows his anger: Leroy Sané gets back at Julian Nagelsmann twice over.
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From the youngest HSV pro to team captain – from uncertain prospect to DFB captain: Jonathan Tah's career
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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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Gündogan: Sané must go to the World Cup – “It's not really possible without him” | Soccer
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Key FactsGündogan Calls for Sané’s 2026 World Cup Return
Oct 18, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sportbild.bild.de
- Ilkay Gündogan advocates strongly for Leroy Sané’s inclusion in the 2026 World Cup team.
- Sané currently competes at Galatasaray, with Gündogan viewing the Turkish league more favorably than coach Nagelsmann.
- Gündogan praises Sané’s work rate and commitment in training following his move from Bayern Munich.
- He stresses that the national team would struggle without Sané at the upcoming World Cup.
Without him, it actually doesn't work.— Ilkay Gündogan about Leroy Sané in an interview with Kicker.
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