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Portugal's national team coach Roberto Martinez is reportedly set to join Saudi club Al-Nassr, where superstar Cristiano Ronaldo plays. According to media reports, the 52-year-old Spaniard had already negotiated with the Riyadh-based club before the World Cup.
Bosnia coach Sergej Barbarez must decide between Jovo Lukic and Edin Dzeko for the center-forward position ahead of Thursday's international friendly against Switzerland.
England won their first World Cup qualifier 4-2 against Croatia. Coach Thomas Tuchel was thrilled with his team's response after a sluggish first half.
After the first round of group matches at the 2026 World Cup, ARD referee expert Lutz Wagner draws an interim conclusion. He criticizes the red card not shown to Lionel Messi but praises the new rules for net playing time.
In a sold-out Max-Schmeling-Halle, Alba Berlin lost the third final of the basketball championship to Bayern Munich 83:91. The Munich team now has the first match point for the title on Friday.
Switzerland will be without Miro Muheim for their second World Cup group match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The HSV defender is struggling with a calf injury, according to dpa.
Portugal has started the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a surprising 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo, as reported by 24tv.
Antonio Rüdiger has presented himself as composed in his new role as a reserve for the German national team. The 33-year-old praised Jonathan Tah as the new leader of the defense.
Wolfsburg has signed Fabian Reese from Hertha BSC. The 28-year-old offensive player received a contract until 2030, the club announced on Wednesday.
Greuther Fürth has signed Shinta Appelkamp from Fortuna Düsseldorf. The 25-year-old offensive player signed a contract until 2028.
England's national team kicks off the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday against Croatia. According to ZDFheute, captain Harry Kane and coach Thomas Tuchel are aiming for nothing less than the title.
France kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 (0-0) victory over Senegal. According to Ran, Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time top scorer with two goals.
Deniz Undav, the Lower Saxony-born striker, is thrilling fans at the World Cup as a super-sub for the German national team. Known for his laid-back attitude and direct language, he scored the winning goal against Ghana as a substitute.
The 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico presents German fans with legal questions: nighttime noise, car parades, and work obligations. As the FAZ reports, experts explain the limits of football enthusiasm.
Germany's 7-1 victory over Curaçao at the 2026 World Cup sparked debate among fans about the tournament's biggest wins. But the record does not belong to the German team – it belongs to Hungary, as reported by 24tv.
Wout van Aert will miss the 2026 Tour de France. According to Spiegel, the Belgian is struggling with an elbow injury and will not be fit in time.
Mandatory water breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup are causing controversy. But for the Bundesliga and the Champions League, they are not an issue, as Sportschau reports.
France beat Senegal 3-2 in their first match of the 2026 World Cup, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to secure a hard-fought victory.
Canada has denied Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey entry for the World Cup match against Panama. A court in Ottawa upheld the decision, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
AC Milan has appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. The Portuguese replaces Massimiliano Allegri, the club announced on Tuesday.
The Vegas Golden Knights have parted ways with interim head coach John Tortorella after losing the Stanley Cup Final, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
France plays its first World Cup group match against Senegal today. The game recalls the opening defeat of 2002, when the then-titleholder surprisingly lost 0-1 to Senegal, as Die Zeit reports.
Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller are working as TV experts for Magenta during the World Cup. According to FAZ, their appearances show that expert commentary has detached from the actual tournament, and Klopp has disqualified himself as a potential national team coach.
North Rhine-Westphalia's Interior Minister Herbert Reul said he would have wanted the DFB Cup final between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart to be abandoned due to massive pyrotechnics. Ahead of the conference of interior ministers in Hamburg, he is calling for stricter controls.
Alexander Zverev won his opening match at the grass-court tournament in Halle on Tuesday, defeating Czech player Vit Kopriva 6:3, 4:6, 6:2. The French Open champion will now face compatriot Yannick Hanfmann in the round of 16.
Due to a shortage of the letter V, fans currently cannot order DFB jerseys with the names of Kai Havertz, Alexander Pavlovic, and Deniz Undav. Adidas confirmed the shortage and promises a quick fix.
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon after a four-year absence. The 44-year-old and her sister Venus have been awarded a wildcard for the women's doubles competition, tournament organizers announced.
Yannick Hanfmann won his first-round match at the grass-court tournament in Halle, celebrating his 100th ATP Tour victory. The 34-year-old defeated Brazilian João Fonseca 6:2, 6:2, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Lionel Messi heads into the 2026 World Cup with a record: on June 17 against Algeria, he will play his 200th international match. As Sportschau reports, his role has changed – but the team around the world champion remains largely unchanged.
From Thursday to Sunday, eventing riders in Luhmühlen, Lower Saxony, compete for the German championship. According to NDR, defending champion Julia Krajewski aims for her fifth title with her horse Nickel.
Dino Toppmöller takes over French cup winners RC Lens. The 45-year-old succeeds Pierre Sage, who is moving to Crystal Palace, as reported by FAZ.
Joshua Kimmich is experiencing his third World Cup – for the first time as captain of the German national team. According to Tagesspiegel, the tournament began with a novelty for the 31-year-old: an opening win.
Four matches, four draws: At the football World Cup, a matchday without a winner occurred – last seen in 1958. World football governing body FIFA reacted to the rare series.
After just one World Cup match, Tunisia has sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi. According to Tagesspiegel, experienced Frenchman Hervé Renard will take charge for the remainder of the tournament.
Tunisia's football association has sacked national coach Sabri Lamouchi after just one World Cup match, following a 1-5 loss to Sweden in the opening group game.
Iran secured a point against New Zealand in a goalless draw at the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles, according to Spiegel.
Iran's football team secured a hard-fought 2-2 (1-1) draw against New Zealand in their World Cup opener. The politically charged match at Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, was accompanied by protests against the regime in Tehran.
Iran's national team secured a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their first World Cup match on US soil, a game marked by strong political undercurrents.
Spain started the 2026 World Cup with a disappointing 0-0 draw against debutant Cape Verde. The 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha was named man of the match.
Thanks to a 0-0 draw between Spain and Cape Verde, a win against Ivory Coast on Saturday is enough for the German national team to safely reach the knockout round of the World Cup. The match takes place in Toronto.