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Toni Kroos Says He's Not Germany's 'Saviour' Ahead Of Euro 2024 Return

World Cup winner Toni Kroos on Thursday announced he was coming out of international retirement ahead of Euro 2024, but insisted he was "not the saviour" of a struggling Germany team. Kroos, 34, will be available for selection in the upcoming March international friendlies against France and the Netherlands having stepped away from the national team three years ago. "Hey folks, short and sweet, I'll be playing for Germany again from March," Kroos said in an Instagram post.

Czech Teenager Jakub Mensik Stuns Top Seed Andrey Rublev At Qatar Open

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik stunned top seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets at the Qatar Open on Thursday to reach his maiden ATP semi-final and guarantee a spot in the world's top 100 for the first time. The 18-year-old came through 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) against the fifth-ranked Rublev, a day after defeating three-time Grand Slam title winner Andy Murray. "It's just been an incredible week. From the beginning I played very well and I knew I could play with the big players. It's an amazing feeling to reach the semi-finals after beating those good players," said wildcard Mensik who arrived in the Gulf ranked at 116.

Ex-Brazil star Dani Alves sentenced to 4.5 years in jail for rape

(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 4, 2019 Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian defender Dani Alves speaks during an interview with AFP at the club’s Camp des Loges training grounds in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, near Paris. – After 17 years playing for the top clubs in Europe, Brazil captain Dani Alves has decided to return home, signing a three-year deal with Sao Paulo. A free agent after his contract with French champions Paris Saint-Germain expired in June, Alves explained his decision on a Twitter video posted on the club website. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)