Germany goalkeeper Neuer retires from international football
MUNICH: Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, a 2014 World Cup winner, announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday (Aug 21) at the age of 38.
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Germany keeper Neuer retires from internationals at 38
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer announced his retirement from internationals on Wednesday after playing 124 times for his country since 2009.
Medvedev, Zverev out to play spoiler role at US Open
Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev are among the contenders who can upend pre-tournament favourites Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open while Taylor Fritz is the best bet for ending America's long wait for a men's Grand Slam champion.
"Can See The Growth": Manika Batra On Ultimate Table Tennis
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Australia coach Arnold not luring Luongo out of retirement
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Reborn Granit Xhaka Vows To Keep Record-Breaking Bayer Leverkusen On Top
Bayer Leverkusen talisman Granit Xhaka has called on his teammates to challenge for the Bundesliga title again ahead of the new campaign after last season's surprise triumph. Eyebrows were raised when Xhaka arrived from Premier League runners-up Arsenal at the start of last term, with Leverkusen coming off a fifth-placed finish and with rookie coach Xabi Alonso preparing for his first full season as a first-team head coach. But a club who had never previously won the Bundesliga did so undefeated -- something no German side, not even Bayern Munich, had ever done -- adding the German Cup and losing just one of 53 matches in all competitions.
Dimitar Berbatov voices major concern for new Man United signing Matthijs de Ligt
Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has raised his concerns over whether Matthjis de Ligt will be able to keep fit amid the demands of the Premier League.
Ilkay Gundogan request to Pep Guardiola emerges as double Man City transfer plotted
Al-Hilal are willing to offer out-of-favour Joao Cancelo a significant annual salary to persuade him over a move to the Middle East this summer - Kyle Walker.