Germany and Northern Ireland are set for a crucial showdown in Cologne on September 7 as Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers heats up. The match brings together a German side seeking to reassert its dominance under Julian Nagelsmann and a Northern Ireland squad determined to punch above its weight on one of the toughest stages. Germany …
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The road to the 2026 World Championship begins with a heavyweight clash in Bratislava, where Slovakia hosts Germany on September 4. Both sides enter with contrasting narratives—Slovakia riding a wave of confidence under Francesco Calzona, and Germany navigating a transitional phase under Julian Nagelsmann. The meeting at Tehelné Pole promises tension, tactical intrigue, and perhaps an upset in Group A. …
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Germany continues to establish itself as a European basketball powerhouse entering EuroBasket 2025. Led by dynamic NBA stars Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner, Germany boasts championship pedigree—coming off a World Cup title and strong Olympics showing—that makes them a clear favorite in Group B, which also includes Finland, Lithuania, Montenegro, Sweden, and Great Britain. Great Britain, meanwhile, is looking to …
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The death toll from the car-ramming incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, has risen to five, with over 200 people injured, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. A Saudi man has been arrested on suspicion of driving a car into the crowd. Scholz expressed his horror at the brutality of the attack, noting that almost 40 of the …
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