Berlin, March 25 (IANS) When Joshua Kimmich took a seat in the German team’s basecamp in Herzogenaurach, the captain had already internalised the new guideline spread by Julian Nagelsmann. “It’s about having the best team spirit, not the assumedly best players in your squad,” the 31-year-old midfielder said ahead of the friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana.About three months before the 2026 World Cup, the German coach cautiously announced a shift in approach over the past few weeks, saying h…
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New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that he met with American President Donald Trump, who assured him Iran are “welcome” to take part in the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. Iran are scheduled to play three matches in the US, but their participation has been in doubt amid an escalating regional war. Iran, grouped with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand in Group G, will open the tournament aga…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Following his clear and understandable statements regarding his next journey, Neymar has made an announcement about the potential to conclude his successful football career in 2026.The 34-year-old, who renewed his contract with his boyhood club Santos last month, said he is taking things year by year and did not rule out retirement at the end of the calendar year. Neymar returned to Santos in January 2025 and played a key role in helping the team stay in Brazil’s top f…