Ex-U.S. youth defender Noahkai Banks picks Germany over USMNT - ESPN
The German Football Federation announced on Friday that coveted dual-national defender Noahkai Banks has pledged his international future to Germany over the United States.
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Chess-FIDE candidate Rosenstein targets Carlsen return and governance reform
BENGALURU, Sept 18 : International Chess Federation (FIDE) presidential candidate Wadim Rosenstein said he would seek to bring Magnus Carlsen back into the classical world championship cycle if elected, while promising governance reforms, greater transparency and tougher conflict-of-interest rules.
Liverpool's Jacquet among new faces in Zidane's first France squad
PARIS, Sept 18 : New France coach Zinedine Zidane unveiled his highly anticipated first squad on Friday for the upcoming Nations League fixtures, naming several new faces, including Liverpool centre back Jeremy Jacquet, who has impressed in his debut season at Anfield.
Barcelona's Lamine says he has experienced racism 'a thousand times'
Sept 18 : Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal said he has experienced racism "a thousand times", with many people unaware that their comments or behaviour are racist.
Ronaldo included in Jesus' first Portugal squad
Sept 18 : Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in new Portugal manager Jorge Jesus' first 25-man squad for the defending champions' upcoming four Nations League matches.
Recalled Alexander-Arnold and Palmer have points to prove, says England boss Tuchel
Sept 18 : England head coach Thomas Tuchel has challenged Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer to prove a point after recalling them to his first squad since the World Cup.
Another quick bowler out of South Africa team to take on Australia
CAPE TOWN, Sept 18 : South Africa have suffered another injury blow to their bowling attack as they prepare to face Australia in a three-match One Day International series, starting next week, with Lungi Ngidi ruled out of the fixtures.
Van Dijk stays on but Depay omitted from Xavi’s first Netherlands squad
Sept 18 : Netherlands' record scorer Memphis Depay was left out, but captain Virgil van Dijk continues his international career as new coach Xavi Hernandez named his first squad on Friday for the upcoming Nations League matches.