Berlin, July 21 (IANS) Bayern Munich extended Austria international Konrad Laimer’s contract through June 2029, the Bundeslisga club said. The 29-year-old joined Bayern in 2023 and has won two Bundesliga titles, the German Cup and the German Super Cup.”Reliability at the highest level has a name, and with his abilities and character he is an important part of the team,” sporting board member Max Eberl said. “He is a player who inspires and motivates others every single day.”Laimer has made 136 c…
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London, July 15 (IANS) England’s 1966 FIFA World Cup final hero Sir Geoff Hurst has described Harry Kane as the country’s greatest-ever striker, praising the captain’s goalscoring record, leadership and influence ahead of the Three Lions’ blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina.Hurst, who remains England’s only men’s player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final after his famous performance against West Germany in 1966, believes Kane has surpassed every strike…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Germany great Oliver Kahn while reflecting on his country’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign following its Round of 32 exit to Paraguay, praised the team’s quality and tactical flexibility under Julian Nagelsmann but warned that competing against the world’s best in the knockout stages required much more than individual talent. Kahn acknowledged the strides made under head coach Julian Nagelsmann but felt the team still trails the leading contenders in terms of overall quali…
New Jersey, June 28 (IANS) After bettering Gary Lineker’s record for the most goals scored for the England men’s national team at the FIFA World Cup, England captain Harry Kane said that he feels proud of the achievement, but he will never take such moments for granted as he is hoping for more milestones to hit in the 2026 global showpiece. Jude Bellingham volleyed in from a corner before providing the cross for Kane to head in his 11th World Cup goal as England clinched top spot in Group L….
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) German football icon and Golden Ball winner Oliver Kahn believes that the FIFA World Cup is a tournament that brings out extraordinary talent and emotions from all around the World.According to the former Bayern Munich goalkeeper, despite the club competitions getting a lot of value, the FIFA World Cup remains the ultimate prize.“The FIFA World Cup is the ultimate stage in football—a tournament that inspires millions and creates moments that become part of sporting …
Foxborough, June 23 (IANS) Ahead of England’s Group L game against Ghana at the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Boston Stadium on Wednesday, Declan Rice admitted that it’s been an “honour” to play alongside Harry Kane, calling the skipper one of those players he feels fortunate to share the pitch with. Kane’s brace helped Thomas Tuchel’s side get their campaign off to a perfect start with a 4-2 win over Croatia and increased his international tally to an incredible 81 goals in 115 appearances. He als…
Berlin, June 14 (IANS) Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will return to Germany’s starting line-up for their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Curacao on Sunday after recovering from a calf injury, head coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed. The 40-year-old had been out of action since suffering a left calf injury during Bayern Munich’s final Bundesliga match of the season in late May. The setback forced him to miss Germany’s recent friendly wins over Finland and the United States…
Berlin, June 9 (IANS) A public training session appeared to provide the ideal setting for Manuel Neuer’s return to the German national team. Around 3,000 fans cheered for the Bayern Munich goalkeeper at the team’s base camp in North Carolina as the 40-year-old made his first full training appearance ahead of Germany’s World Cup opener against Curacao on June 14 in Houston.Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed the return of the 2014 FIFA World Cup winner for the opening group match, with Neue…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Germany have suffered a major blow ahead of the FIFA World Cup after teenage attacking midfielder Lennart Karl was ruled out of the tournament with a thigh injury sustained during training in the United States, coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday.The 18-year-old suffered a muscle tear in his left thigh during a training session in Chicago on Friday. He was taken to the hospital afterward. Karl will be replaced on Germany’s World Cup squad by Assan Ouedraogo.Nag…
Berlin, June 5 (IANS) Senegalese international Bara Sapoko Ndiaye might still feel caught in the middle of a strange journey after an unprecedented upswing at light speed.The 18-year-old’s story comes close to a from-zero-to-hero fairytale after the midfielder, only six months ago, left the Gambino Stars Africa academy in Gambia to give it a try as an on-loan, relatively unknown player at Bayern Munich.A rocket-like rise followed, taking the midfielder to four league appearances for the Bavarian…