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Warning to Sané - | SPORT1: Leroy Sané could go to the World Cup with Germany - | at least he is in the new squad of national coach Nagelsmann ...
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2026 World Cup: A New Perspective on Sané on Doppelpass: Leroy Sané failed to convince all his critics in his second World Cup match. Stefan Effenberg offers a ...
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2026 World Cup: A New Perspective on Sané on Doppelpass
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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German national team - | Why Nagelsmann faces a tricky question
Will Leroy Sané suddenly become the DFB’s World Cup superstar? Didi Hamann’s wake-up call is making heads turn
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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.
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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DFB squad passes dress rehearsal against the U.S.
Key FactsGermany Wins Final World Cup Warm-Up Match
Jun 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • 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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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.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
  • 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'
"Weak and unfair": Strong criticism of Nagelsmann regarding Sané: For many, the World Cup nomination of Leroy Sané comes as a surprise. Presenter Filip Thiel has ...
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Jansen announces Germany's World Cup squad: Goalkeeper trio replaced - | Sané & Stach missing
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Jansen announces Germany's World Cup squad: Goalkeeper trio replaced - ...
“Unbelievable!” Matthäus criticizes Nagelsmann: The criticism of Julian Nagelsmann's personnel policy continues unabated. Now Lothar Matthäus is also ...
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“Unbelievable!” Matthäus criticizes Nagelsmann
German national team: Stefan Effenberg sharply criticizes national coach Nagelsmann | Football
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German national team: Stefan Effenberg sharply criticizes national coach ...
Key FactsEffenberg Challenges Nagelsmann’s Player Decisions
Mar 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Stefan Effenberg strongly criticizes coach Julian Nagelsmann’s handling of striker Deniz Undav.

  • Nagelsmann intends to use Undav mainly as a substitute, which Effenberg finds hard to accept given Undav’s Bundesliga form.

  • Effenberg also questions Nagelsmann’s continued trust in Leroy Sané despite his underwhelming performances.

  • Recent matches have raised concerns about the team’s readiness to compete for the World Cup title.
  • If we play like this, we won't stand a chance at winning the World Cup.
    — Stefan Effenberg, former national team player, in a column for t-online after Germany's games against Switzerland (4-3) and Ghana (2-1); criticizing the team's performance
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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Nagelsmann nominates Leroy Sané for upcoming DFB international matches
Key FactsNagelsmann Relies on Sané Amid Performance Fluctuations
Mar 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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
Leroy Sané: An announcement with impact!: Leroy Sané has undergone a remarkable transformation within the German national team in the space of four days ...
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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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Sammer criticizes Nagelsmann: “Julian is still a young coach”
National team – Leroy Sané receives a clear message from the national coach: The winger has been polarizing opinion for years. Now Julian Nagelsmann may be ...
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National team – Leroy Sané receives a clear message from the national ...
Gündogan: Sané must go to the World Cup – “It's not really possible without him” | Soccer
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Gündogan: Sané must go to the World Cup – “It's not really possible ...
Key FactsGündogan Calls for Sané’s 2026 World Cup Return
Oct 18, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • 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.
FC Bayern, news and rumours: Hansi Flick was "always a big fan" of Leroy Sané: National coach Hansi Flick praised Leroy Sané from FC Bayern Munich in the highest ...
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FC Bayern, news and rumours: Hansi Flick was