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Euro 2024, Germany: Joshua Kimmich on the verge of leaving FC Bayern

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June 26, 2024

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Joshua Kimmich’s time at FC Bayern is apparently over. The national player will not be offered a new contract, reports BILD. The 29-year-old’s contract is still valid for another year. It could therefore be that Kimmich will be sold this summer in order to get a transfer fee for him. Talks about this are to take place directly after the European Championships. Kimmich is a regular player under Julian Nagelsmann and will face Denmark with Germany in the round of 16 on Saturday.

The trend in the club is clear: the decided shake-up in the squad after a season without a title should also affect Kimmich. The professional is one of the players who are allowed to leave. In central midfield, he is not considered the first choice under the new coach Vincent Kompany. Joao Palhinha from Fulham FC is to be signed. Josip Stanisic, who was loaned out from Leverkusen, is returning for the full-back position.

Joshua Kimmich

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In addition, some decision-makers at Bayern are annoyed by statements in the ZDF documentary “Leaders and Drivers” that was released during the European Championship. They feel strengthened in their view not to extend his contract. Kimmich criticized, among other things, the lack of protection during the corona pandemic when he did not get vaccinated for a long time: “The feeling of trust that I had previously had in the club has of course been destroyed.”

Kimmich himself is also said to be leaning towards a change. A possible new club could be FC Barcelona with coach Hans-Dieter Flick.

8:23 a.m.: France coach Deschamps not worried despite second place

Despite the disappointing second place after the preliminary round, France coach Didier Deschamps sees no reason for concern. “I am not disappointed at all,” said the 55-year-old after the 1-1 draw against Poland in Dortmund on Tuesday evening, which meant the title contender missed out on first place in Group D.

7:11 a.m.: Croatia finally eliminated

Croatia’s exit is sealed. After the results in Group C on Tuesday evening, there is no longer any option for the World Cup third-place team from Qatar to make it to the round of 16. With two points and a goal difference of 3:6, the Croatians, led by football star Luka Modric, are in fifth place in the third-place rankings. An improvement on Wednesday is no longer possible.

21:35: Serbian fans arrested after attack on police officers

A few hours before the European Football Championship match between Denmark and Serbia on Tuesday evening in Munich, Serbian fans got into a fight with the police. Some men threw bottles and even a chair from an outdoor bar, said a police spokesman. Two officers were slightly injured. Three fans were provisionally arrested. They are to be brought before the investigating judge on Wednesday. There were also several complaints about the use of prohibited pyrotechnics.

According to the spokesman, the incident between fans and police officers at Marienplatz was caused by a police check. Bystanders showed solidarity with the people who were being checked and started throwing bottles. The three arrested people are now being investigated for grievous bodily harm and assault on police officers.

18:01: Füllkrug for Havertz? Klose sees no reason for a change

Despite Niclas Füllkrug’s goalscoring qualities, record goalscorer Miroslav Klose sees no need for a change in the national team’s starting line-up for the European Championship round of 16. “I’ve heard that the defense is causing problems, it’s not the attack that’s causing problems. It’s always a decision made by the coach, but I don’t think Kai Havertz has played badly,” said Klose. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

National coach Julian Nagelsmann had previously relied on Havertz as the central striker. The Arsenal professional scored a penalty in the opening match against Scotland. Füllkrug also contributed a goal as a substitute in the 5-1 win against the Scots and secured group victory with his late goal on Sunday against Switzerland to make it 1-1. So far, the Dortmund striker has accepted his backup role in the DFB team without complaint.

For Klose, who scored 71 goals for Germany in 137 international matches and is also the World Cup record goalscorer with 16 goals, Nagelsmann highlighted Füllkrug’s joker qualities. “It’s also important that you always have players who can come in and make a difference,” said Klose. “Everyone knows what Füllkrug can do, and I’ve said it often enough and basically talked him into the national team. Thank God he was able to confirm it now,” said Klose.

17:00: “They won’t make it,” says Holland’s coach about Germany

The Netherlands will play their last group match on Tuesday evening in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium. At 6 p.m., the Dutch will face Austria, with head coach Ralf Rangnick. The Dutch traveled from their European Championship quarters in Wolfsburg to the capital on Monday by ICE. “It was very quick with the ICE. That saves time. But with train times, you never know exactly when the trains will leave. Everything worked out on the way there,” revealed national coach Ronald Koeman.

Ronald Koeman

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The problem is the return journey. After 9:20 p.m. there are no direct connections that stop in Wolfsburg before midnight. Much to the annoyance of the Dutch head coach. “We won’t be able to return after the game because there are no trains that will take us to Wolfsburg,” explained Koeman. “Germany is promoting itself as hosting a sustainable European Championship. But they aren’t managing it.”

The Dutch team will be taking a somewhat sustainable route back to the team’s Ritz-Carlton quarters in Wolfsburg by bus instead of train. The journey will take around three hours. The outward journey on the ICE took just 90 minutes.

15:40: Hungary’s Varga receives a sick visit

Two days after his violent collision in the European Championship match against Scotland, Barnabás Varga received a visit from the coaching staff of the Hungarian national football team and teammate Endre Botka at the Stuttgart hospital. Coach Marco Rossi and some of his staff conveyed get-well wishes from the entire team, as the association announced on Tuesday on the X platform. In the photo uploaded to the post, Varga looked into the camera with his thumb raised.

He suffered facial injuries after a collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn in the penalty area and was treated under a screen. The game was interrupted for several minutes. On Monday, the Ferencváros Budapest striker underwent surgery for several fractures of his cheekbone.

15:15: Georgia star hopes for Cristiano Ronaldo jersey

The European Championship match against Portugal is an absolute highlight for Georgia’s football star Khvisha Kwaratschelia. “I’m a little nervous. I’ve always dreamed of playing against Cristiano Ronaldo,” said the SSC Naples attacker before the final group match against the Portuguese on Wednesday in Gelsenkirchen (9 p.m./RTL and MagentaTV). He also revealed his greatest wish besides a win. “I hope that I can get Ronaldo’s shirt afterwards,” said the 23-year-old on Tuesday.

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The Truth About the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 Match

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14 hours ago

December 21, 2024

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In one way or the other, almost every Nigerian has heard of the mythical match between India Vs. Nigeria that ended with 99 goals to 1 with India being victorious.

Before the advent of the internet, this story successfully thrived among Nigerians, but with the emergence of the internet and easy access to social media, the truth behind the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 match was revealed.

Though there are different accounts of the match, but they all have the following in common:

That the match ended with India scoring 99 goals and Nigeria scoring just one goal.
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2. That Indians later agreed that if Nigeria could score one goal, they would concede defeat.
3. That Samuel Okwaraji scored the winning goal and lost his life in the process because the ball turned into stone as he was about to kick it.
4. That FIFA banned India from soccer because they used juju (black magic) in that match.
Why did people believe the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 match story?

Even with the absence of the internet back then, this kind of claims should be immediately recognized as lies, the kind of lies they call “big fat lies”. But most people like to acknowledge this story as true with the fact that no one has ever seen India play in an International Football Match. Since no one actually saw India participate in most international soccer games, this gave a little credence to the story.

Another reason this lie thrived for long was that credible information was not easily accessible in Nigeria unlike now that even a 4-year-old child can debunk false claims within minutes with the help of Google. This Nigeria Vs India match story would have been fabricated by one community elder to children during an evening gathering; that’s our take at OldNaija.

What Actually Happened!

On the 12th of August 1989, Nigeria lost one of her best footballers, Sam Okwaraji who died during a football match. We wrote about how he died on the pitch and you can read it here. Sam Okwaraji was the player rumoured to have lost his life in that game when in truth he died during a FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Angola in the 77th minute. He collapsed and died of cognitive heart failure. May his soul rest in peace. AMEN!

Samuel Okwaraji (circled)

So, that is the only truthful thing about the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 match story, the fact that a Nigerian player died during a football match. That is what these lies was fabricated around. The match was not against India, Nigeria did not lose the match and as you must have guessed, and there were no lions or ball turning into a stone.

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Before we go,

Why was India Banned by FIFA?

India was never banned by FIFA. It was India that withdrew from the tournament themselves. Here is how it happened.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) made it clear to India that they would not be allowed to play in the 1950 FIFA World Cup without footwear.

Then something happened. You see, when determining the make-up of the 1950 World Cup, FIFA determined that obviously the two defending finalists, Brazil and Italy, would be guaranteed slots. That left fourteen slots that needed to be filled.

FIFA decided that seven of those slots would come from Europe, six would come from the Americas and one would come from Asia.

The problem was that of the four Asian teams that were invited to the World Cup, three of them (the Philippines, Indonesia and Burma) withdrew from the tournament before the qualification round.

Therefore, India earned an automatic slot within the World Cup. It would be India’s first time appearing in the World Cup but India, too, withdrew from the tournament because FIFA would not allow them to compete barefoot.

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SAD|| 10 Players Who Lost Everything After Divorce, Number 5 Will Shôck You

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2 months ago

November 5, 2024

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The Hidden Financial Struggles of Footballers: Divorce’s Costly Toll

The glamorous image of professional footballers, with their luxurious lifestyles and multimillion-dollar contracts, often obscures a harsh reality: the financial devastation many endure through divorce. Behind the fame and fortune, several high-profile players have seen their wealth significantly depleted after parting ways with their spouses, a stark reminder that no amount of money can fully shield one of the financial pitfalls of personal relationships gone awry…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

One of the most shocking examples is that of former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboué, who lost not only his properties in England but also custody of his children following a bitter divorce. Despite earning millions during his career, Eboué found himself stripped of almost everything. His situation became a cautionary tale, underscoring that even the wealthiest footballers can fall victim to the financial ruin that divorce can bring.

Eboué is not alone. Football legends such as Thierry Henry and Ryan Giggs have also experienced significant financial losses due to divorce. Henry reportedly paid £10 million to his ex-wife, while Giggs parted with an astonishing £40 million after his marriage ended. Louis Saha and Wes Brown, both former Manchester United players, also suffered substantial financial hits, with Brown declaring bankruptcy despite earning £50,000 per week during his time at the club. His case highlights how even vast earnings can quickly evaporate when faced with legal settlements and financial mismanagement.

David James, the former England goalkeeper, faced a particularly dire situation, losing much of his fortune after divorce and being forced to auction his personal belongings to make ends meet. Similarly, Ray Parlour, another Arsenal great, saw his ex-wife receive half of his £10 million fortune, including a £2.5 million house. Jamie Redknapp, a former Liverpool star, also faced a hefty settlement, parting with half of his estimated £15 million fortune after his marriage ended.

These are just a few of the many footballers who have faced financial disaster due to divorce. Keith Gillespie, once a key figure in the Premier League, lost over £7 million, leading to his bankruptcy in 2010. Despite earning significant wages during his career, his divorce and poor financial decisions left him in financial ruin. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Perhaps the most shocking case is that of Tendai Ndoro, a Zimbabwean striker who lost everything after registering all his properties in his wife’s name. Following their breakup, she kicked him out of the house, leaving him with nothing. Ndoro’s story serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of not protecting one’s assets, even in relationships where trust is implicit.

For footballers, whose careers often peak early, these financial setbacks can be devastating. While their salaries are among the highest in professional sports, the combination of short career spans, legal fees, and divorce settlements can quickly erode their fortunes. Many players also face additional challenges in managing their finances due to a lack of financial education or oversight during their playing years.

These stories underscore the importance of safeguarding personal wealth, especially for high-earning individuals like footballers, who may be more vulnerable to financial upheaval. Proper financial planning, asset protection strategies, and prenups are increasingly necessary tools for protecting one’s earnings and securing a stable future.

In conclusion, while the public sees footballers as insulated by their wealth, the reality is that they are just as susceptible to the financial hardships of divorce as anyone else. The personal struggles behind the scenes reveal that their lives, though glamorous on the surface, are often fraught with the same vulnerabilities and challenges faced by ordinary individuals. These cases serve as sobering reminders that financial security is never guaranteed, even for those at the pinnacle of success.

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NFL | The best was yet to come, and then no

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2 months ago

October 12, 2024

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In February 2022, the Bengals missed the Super Bowl by three small points, but regardless, the future seemed bright in Cincinnati.

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In any case, that’s what we, the most seasoned experts in American football, believed, capable of seeing the future each season, often in a very impressive way; for example, this column has been predicting since 1970 that the New York Jets are not going to win the Super Bowl, and that’s still exactly what happens.

The Bengals have never won anything, but their presence on the big stage two years ago suggested that, a bit like the Nordiques in 1990, the best was yet to come.

Well, no.

As of this hour, the Bengals are a dismal 1-4, and even then, their only win came against the Carolina Panthers, who are about as bad as they are.

The good news for the Bengals is that this “landing” is fairly easily explained: their defense is pretty awful. The less good news is that it is probably already too late to try to solve this problem.

In five games, the Bengals have allowed a total of 145 points, which gives a pretty staggering average of 29 points per game. No one else in the American Association looks this bad, and in the league as a whole, only the Carolina Panthers are even worse in this regard.

Meanwhile, the Bengals are wasting the best years of Joe Burrow, who turns 28 in December. He wouldn’t be the first quality quarterback to waste his talent in this uniform.

Is it necessary here to remember that in American football, as in life in general, there is never anything certain? This reality reminds us of this sublime quote from Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who once wrote that “supreme happiness is a hundred times sweeter to hope for than to obtain”.

Rousseau must have been a Bengals fan, obviously.

You are probably aware that the New York Jets fired their coachbut that’s not the worst. The worst part is that poor Robert Saleh would have been escorted to the door like a pauper by security agents.

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Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh

It’s undoubtedly one of the worst moments in the history of a club that collects the worst moments, from Mark Sanchez dropping a ball on his lineman’s pussy, to a visibly hot Joe Namath trying to to kiss a reporter live on TV (we’re going to move on to the naughty photo of Brett Favre because there are children here).

We can never repeat it enough: in football, as in life, everything starts from the top. The leaders of the Jets, who display a level of competence similar to that of the inventors of Pepsi Crystal, thus opted for the easy way, instead of realizing that their ground game is non-existent, and that their quarterback who hears voices in his head is finished.

In addition, barely installed, new coach Jeff Ulbrich decided to give control of the attack to assistant Todd Downing, who will call the plays from now on. This is not a detail because this task previously fell to offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, close and confidant of Aaron Rodgers.

It’s obvious that this is going to end very badly. As per usual.

Someone whispers in my ear that the inbox is overflowing again, so let’s get to it right away.

First, Luc Girouard from Sept-Îles sends us this timely little comment: “Would Prince Rodgers have plotted to kick Robert Saleh out in order to take his place? »

We all see what you did, Luc.

Then, there is a certain Nicolas B. from Laval who sent this: “Hi Richard. Great weekly column on football. Really entertaining. In addition, you allow my teenagers to read about football in French, which is still a challenge […] If you ever make a reference to my comment, my sports travel gang is buying me a beer on our next trip. »

You will demand a micro beer, Nicolas. Finally, there is Marco Campanozzi who can no longer hear about “mixing” and the right chair: “I can’t do it anymore!!! »

We are Marco.

It will be another great opportunity to lock yourself in front of the TV while pretending to do something constructive, because Sunday’s menu is particularly spicy.

Thus, Commanders in a state of grace will go to Baltimore to prove that they are serious, the Chargers will go to Denver in the hope of recovering after two defeats in a row, and the Cowboys will host the Lions, in a match that they can’t really let slip away, just to build something following the little miracle last Sunday night in Pittsburgh.

Don’t forget to check out the colors during halftime.

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