Energie Cottbus signs goalkeeper Marcel Lotka on a free transfer
Energie Cottbus has signed 25-year-old goalkeeper Marcel Lotka on a free transfer from Fortuna Düsseldorf, the club announced.
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Deschamps Spares Mbappé: Veteran Replaces Superstar at Press Conference
France coach Didier Deschamps has excused Kylian Mbappé from a pre-World Cup press conference, sending an experienced player instead. The decision is aimed at managing the superstar's workload.
Lamine Yamal: 18-year-old star expected to lead Spain to World Cup title
Spain's young star Lamine Yamal is about to play his first World Cup in the United States. The 18-year-old is expected to lead the team to the title on his first attempt.
Ibrahim Maza: Algeria’s Multicultural Kid from Berlin
Ibrahim Maza, a striker for Bayer Leverkusen, will play for Algeria at the World Cup in North America – not for Germany. The 20-year-old, born in Berlin, chose his father's home country.
Cape Verde at the World Cup: Small Country, Big Hopes in Hamburg
The African island nation of Cape Verde, with around 500,000 inhabitants, is celebrating its first World Cup appearance – especially in Hamburg, home to Germany's largest Cape Verdean community. As NDR reports, fans in Winterhude are eagerly awaiting the opening match against Spain.
World Cup column: Please, no 7-1 – sitting next to a Brazilian
A German fan at New York's airport watches a World Cup match that is heading for a 7-1 score – and his seat neighbor is Brazilian.
2026 World Cup: Water Breaks as Tactical Tool for Coaches
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, each match includes two three-minute water breaks. As ZDFheute reports, coaches like Julian Nagelsmann are using these stoppages for tactical discussions.
Carolina Hurricanes Win 2025 Stanley Cup Against Vegas
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, securing the second title in franchise history, as reported by Sportschau.
Nmecha scores on World Cup debut as Germany thrash Curacao 7-1
Felix Nmecha scored on his World Cup debut and led Germany to a 7-1 victory over Curacao. After the match, the midfielder prayed with the opponent.
2026 World Cup: Car Parades at Night – Fears of Fan Celebrations
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will keep many people awake, as FAZ reports. Due to the time difference, many matches fall into the European night, and fans celebrate with car parades.
Germany starts World Cup with 7-1 win over Curaçao
The German national football team won its World Cup opener against Curaçao 7-1. Coach Julian Nagelsmann praised the variety of scorers and goal types, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Sweden Crushes Tunisia 5-1 – Isak and Gyökeres Score in Monterrey
Sweden won its second group match in Group F of the XXL tournament in Monterrey, Mexico, 5-1 against Tunisia. Goals from star strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, as well as a costly blunder by Tunisia's Bundesliga player Ellyes Skhiri, shaped the game.
2026 World Cup: Ivory Coast Wins Opener – Germany’s Opponent Diomande Shines
Ivory Coast secured a late victory in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Spiegel, RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande was outstanding in the win for Germany's upcoming opponents.
New York Knicks Win NBA Title: Chaos and Burning World Cup Bus
The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years. After the victory, the celebration of thousands of fans in Manhattan escalated – a World Cup shuttle bus went up in flames.
Germany Crush Curaçao 7-1 at 2026 World Cup
Germany secured a dominant 7-1 victory over Curaçao in their second group match of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday evening. As reported by 24tv, the team, coached by Julian Nagelsmann, controlled the game from the start.
7-1 against Curaçao: Germany’s footballers celebrate goal fest at World Cup opener
The German national football team won their first World Cup match against Curaçao 7-1, virtually securing their place in the knockout round. In front of 68,021 spectators in Houston, goals came from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz (2), Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav.
Real Madrid agrees with Cucurella: 60 million euro transfer fee
Real Madrid and Chelsea have reportedly agreed on a transfer of Marc Cucurella. The Spanish international is set to move to the Spanish capital for 60 million euros.
Füchse Berlin lose Champions League final to Barcelona
Füchse Berlin have lost the Champions League final to FC Barcelona 34:37 (16:20). According to FAZ, the German handball top club missed out on their first title in the premier competition for the second consecutive time.
Super League Player Scores First Goal at World Cup
In the World Cup match between Germany and Curacao, a player from the Super League scores a goal. After 25 minutes, an upset is brewing, as Kicker reports.
Matthäus criticizes Klopp’s comments ahead of World Cup opener
Lothar Matthäus has criticized Jürgen Klopp's comments about the German national team's lineup ahead of the World Cup, calling them 'unnecessary'.
Hamilton wins in Barcelona: First Ferrari victory in nearly two years
Lewis Hamilton has won the Catalan Grand Prix – his first victory in nearly two years and his first for Ferrari. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired just before the finish while running second.
World Cup opener: Germany faces underdog Curaçao
The German national team kicks off the 2026 World Cup on Sunday evening against Curaçao. According to Spiegel, the Caribbean nation is the clear underdog.
Usyk meets UFC champion Topuria and shows off Spanish skills
Oleksandr Usyk (WBC, WBA, IBF) met undefeated UFC champion Ilia Topuria in the United States. According to 24tv, Usyk addressed the Spaniard in Spanish.
Klopp’s Comments on Nagelsmann Anger Former National Players
TV pundit Jürgen Klopp's remarks about national coach Julian Nagelsmann have drawn criticism from former German internationals, according to Spiegel.
PDC Team World Championship in Frankfurt: Darts Pros Defy Football Competition
The PDC has opened its Team World Championship in Frankfurt parallel to the FIFA World Cup. The darts pros commit to the venue and face the competition, as the FAZ reports.
World Cup 2026: A Celebration of Diversity Beyond Megalomania
The 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico kicks off with 48 teams and many newcomers. The columnist sees more than just bloated greed – namely a chance for genuine encounters.
Irankunda: From Refugee Camp to World Cup Goalscorer for Australia
Irankunda, once under contract with FC Bayern Munich, has developed into an Australian international. At the World Cup, he scored against Turkey and caused a stir.
2026 World Cup: German National Team Clear Favorite Against Curaçao
The German national team enters its World Cup group match against Curaçao in Houston as the clear favorite, as reported by the F.A.Z.
World Cup 2026: Brazil Only Draws – Ancelotti Defends Lineup
Brazil started the 2026 World Cup with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Morocco. Coach Carlo Ancelotti justified his lineup but did not want to criticize his players.
World Cup 2026: Germany Faces Curaçao, Brazil Draws
The German national team plays its first group match against Curaçao on Monday evening. Earlier, Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in a top match, as ZDFheute reports.
New York Knicks Win NBA Title for First Time in 53 Years
The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years. According to Spiegel, they defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the Finals.
Scotland beats Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener
Scotland won its first World Cup group match against Haiti 1-0 (1-0). John McGinn scored the decisive goal in Boston.
Switzerland: Positive World Cup Signals Despite Start Against Qatar
The Swiss national team began their World Cup campaign with a disappointing draw against Qatar. According to Kicker, there are still positive indicators for the rest of the tournament.
World Cup: Koeman relies on van Dijk as strong captain
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has confirmed that Virgil van Dijk will captain the team at the World Cup, despite the defender's poor season at Liverpool.
World Cup Security Check: German Stars Must Open Suitcases on the Tarmac
Before their flight to Texas for the World Cup, German national team players are being searched directly at the plane, as required by FIFA regulations, the German Football Association (DFB) announced.
USA beats Paraguay in World Cup opener, Switzerland loses
On the third matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, the US national team celebrated a convincing victory over Paraguay, while Switzerland suffered a defeat, as reported by 24tv.
World Cup 2026: Qatar Snatches Last-Minute Draw from Switzerland
Qatar secured a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in the first group match of the 2026 World Cup, with Boualem Khoukhi scoring the equalizer in stoppage time, as reported by Sportschau.
Public Viewing in Munich for the 2026 World Cup: Where to Watch the Games
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Munich from June 12 to 14, with numerous locations offering public viewing. Despite late kick-off times, beer gardens and bars will show the games on large screens.
World Cup 2026: Germany’s Final Training with Neuer – Comeback Nears
The German national team completed its final training session before the World Cup opener against Curacao. According to ZDFheute, head coach Julian Nagelsmann was able to draw from a full squad – including Manuel Neuer.
World Cup: Bosnian fans from Germany arrested after attack on police
During the World Cup match between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada (1:1) in Toronto, scuffles broke out in the Bosnian fan section. Two fans living in Germany were arrested after throwing objects at police officers.