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Former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp has agreed to become the new head coach of the Germany national football team after the departure of Julian Nagelsmann following the country's disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Friday that it has begun talks with Klopp after parting ways with Nagelsmann, who stepped down in the wake of Germany's shock Round of 32 elimination to Paraguay. The federation said Klopp has already indicated he is willing in principle to take over the role. “Regarding the appointment of a new coach, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jürgen Klopp. He has already signaled his general willingness to take on the position,” DFB said. Klopp stepped down as Liverpool manager in the summer of 2024, aft...

Turkish club, Galatasaray have reportedly received a €120m offer from a Saudi Arabian club for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. Turkish transfer insider Serhan Türk reported that Galatasaray have two distinct €120m proposals on the table, one from a European club and another from Saudi Arabia, though the identity of the Saudi club has not been disclosed. This comes after Atlético Madrid were previously linked with a bid of the same amount, while a separate unnamed European club was said to have made a verbal offer of €125m. Club president Dursun Özbek is reported to value Osimhen at €150m and has no intention of selling the striker. Instead, the Turkish champions are preparing a new long-term contract that would keep him at the club until 2029, along with a significant...

FIFA has released its latest goalkeeper power rankings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Cabo Verde captain Vozinha and South Africa skipper Ronwen Williams among the tournament’s standout performers after the group stage. The rankings, powered by Aramco and released on Wednesday, assess goalkeepers based on two key categories. In Possession measures contributions to build-up play, passing and distribution, while Defending the Goal evaluates shot-stopping, goal prevention and other defensive actions. While Paraguay’s Orlando Gill tops the overall defensive rankings following his impressive performances, including a penalty shootout heroics against Germany in the Round of 32, Vozinha and Williams also earned places among the tournament’s best. Vozinha finished first in ...

At least two people di£d from suffocation during massive celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico advanced to the FIFA World Cup round of 16, the city government said in the early hours of Wednesday, July 1. A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man di£d from asphyxiation, Mexico City’s health secretary said, after huge crowds gathered to celebrate the national team’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador. Emergency responders were unable to revive them. The ​incident occurred on Hamburgo and ​Lancaster Streets, near the Angel of Independence landmark, where ​thousands of soccer ​fans had gathered to celebrate Mexico's ‌2-0 ⁠victory over Ecuador in the round of 32. Authorities have not confirmed the de@th of a third person, reported by local media. They said investigations are continuing. ...

Ronald Koeman has stepped down as the Netherlands head coach following the team's exit in the round of 32 at the World Cup. The Netherlands lost on penalties to Morocco and are heading home after a disappointing campaign. "I made the decision to end my tenure as head coach ‌of the Dutch national team," Koeman wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. "We all dreamed of a World Cup in which we would make history. That didn't happen. No one is more disappointed about that than I am. As ​head coach, you bear that responsibility." The Netherlands had reached at least the round of 16 in eleven previous World Cups, including a quarter-final appearance four years ago in Qatar. It was the third consecutive time the Netherlands have been eliminated from the World Cup in a penalty shootout. Koem...

23-year-old Nigerian sprinter, Godson Oghenebrume, was sentenced to over two years in prison for possession of a firearm in the United States.  The United United States Attorney Kurt L. Wall announced this in a statement issued by the Department of Justice on June 30, 2026. The former LSU track athlete residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison by U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick following his conviction for possession of a firearm by an alien admitted to the United States under a non-immigrant visa.  He is also subject to removal or deportation from the United States upon completion of his sentence. According to admissions made during his plea, on February 7, 2025, Oghenebrume possessed a Glock model 43X, 9mm pi...

Coventry City have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka from Brentford for an undisclosed fee following his loan spell at the CBS Arena. The midfielder initially joined the Sky Blues in January and has now made the move permanent after the opening of the summer transfer window. Onyeka played a key role in Frank Lampard’s side winning the Sky Bet Championship title, making 14 appearances and scoring a crucial goal in a victory over Derby County in April. The 28-year-old brings valuable experience from the Premier League, having made 75 top-flight appearances during his time with Brentford. “I’m really excited for the new season with Coventry,” Onyeka told club media. “When I first joined last season, I came here with two goals, and that was to w...

Germany icon, Manuel Neuer, 40,  has re-retired from international football after Germany’s shock World Cup exit to Paraguay. Speaking after the loss, Neuer said: ‘It’s extremely bitter for it to end like this.’ Neuer, whose career has spanned over 20 years, started off at Schalke 04 before he joined Bayern Munich in 2011. Neuer, 40, initially retired from Germany duty after Euro 2024. But he made a shock U-turn to appear for the DFB at this World Cup before hanging his gloves back up again after Monday’s defeat to Paraguay. Germany lost 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw after extra time. The match was Neuer’s 128th cap for the Nationalelf, which places the 40-year-old behind Lukas Podolski (130), Thomas Müller (131), Miroslav Klose (137) and Matthäus (1...

Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Japan to seal their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Gabriel Martinelli netting a stoppage-time winner. Japan made the stronger start and stunned the five-time world champions in the 29th minute when Kaishū Sano surged forward from midfield before firing a low shot past Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Despite enjoying the lion's share of possession in the opening half, Brazil struggled to break down Japan's disciplined defence and went into the interval trailing 1-0. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti made tactical adjustments after the break, introducing Endrick, whose presence injected fresh energy into Brazil's attack. However, Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki produced a series of impressive saves to prese...

South Korea’s head coach, Hong Myung-bo, has resigned from his position after his side’s group-stage exit from the World Cup and harsh condemnation from the country's president, who called the coach "incapable." The 57-year-old former captain, in his second stint as coach, oversaw an early World Cup departure for the second time. South Korea were expected to get out of a Group A that included the co-hosts Mexico as well as South Africa and Czechia. But they lost 1-0 against South Africa and Mexico, and finished on three points, their only success a 2-1 win against Czechia. “Over the past two years I asked myself the same question whenever I had to make important decisions, select players or prepare for training session and matches: ‘Is this the right choice for Korean football?’” ...