Wednesday’s briefing: Tuchel targets second star and Mateta wanted to play on
Thomas Tuchel has left England’s players in no doubt as to his ambition after telling them his intention is to win a second World Cup for the nation.
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Caicedo stars as Real Madrid down Arsenal 2-0 in women’s Champions League, Lyon beat Bayern
LONDON: Linda Caicedo shined on a rainy evening in the Spanish capital as Real Madrid beat Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of the women’s Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Morgan Gibbs-White Tells Thomas Tuchel He Deserved England Call-Up
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White told new England boss Thomas Tuchel he deserved to be included in the German's first squad in charge after only being drafted in at late notice. The omission of the Forest captain from Tuchel's squad on Friday was a surprise given his role in firing Nuno Espirito Santo's men to third in the Premier League. However, the 25-year-old was handed a reprieve on Sunday when an injury to Cole Palmer saw Gibbs-White called up.
Investors flock to Europe as US exceptionalism fades: BofA survey
Investors are making a sharp pivot from the United States to Europe, betting that the era of American exceptionalism has peaked while positioning for a European resurgence, driven largely by Germany’s fiscal stimulus and increased defence spending.
Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan awarded the 2025 Polar Music Prize
British rock band Queen, American jazz legend Herbie Hancock, and Canadian soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan are the 2025 recipients of the Polar Music Prize.
South Korea coach slams Bayern over Kim injury
SEOUL : South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo has accused Bayern Munich of not looking after Kim Min-jae properly after he withdrew the central defender from his squad for two World Cup qualifiers to receive treatment on an Achilles injury.
Canada soccer head coach Jesse Marsch adds Zorhan Bassong for injured Richie Laryea
Sporting Kansas City's Zorhan Bassong has replaced the injured fullback/wingback Richie Laryea on Canada's roster ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals.
Comic-loving German goalkeeper finds peace, and himself, in Japan
Svend Brodersen was fascinated with Japan as a child — now the German goalkeeper plays in the country and is fondly known as an “otaku”, someone obsessed with Japanese pop culture.