'Jurgen should know better': Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe By AFP June 17, 2026 07:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (FILES) Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp smiles on the pitch ahead of the …
… The goal had coach Julian Nagelsmann letting out a huge roar. Nmecha, who, like Musiala, played for England at junior level before choosing Germany, went close minutes later with a rasping effort from outside the box. …
… (Photo by ALEXANDER HASSENSTEIN / Getty Images via AFP) Audio By Vocalize Manuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao in his fifth World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Saturday. …
… Germany settled early, Nmecha scoring a beauty in the sixth minute, receiving the ball from Florian Wirtz and curling the ball round a Curacao defender and past goalkeeper Eloy Room.The goal had coach Julian Nagelsmann letting out a huge roar. …
… Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann described the match in Houston as a meeting of "David and Goliath" while his opposite number Dick Advocaat believes his charges can "steal some points".The Curacao players' carefree attitude has already won admirers with players singing and dancing …
… German tabloid Bild claimed coach Julian Nagelsmann had informed players, including prospective number one Oliver Baumann, that the 40-year-old would be included in the World Cup squad, which will be announced on Thursday. …
World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battle By AFP May 19, 2026 12:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILES) Bayern Munich's German head coach Julian Nagelsmann reacts during the Ge …
… Since then, the former Manchester City captain has built a brilliant team while managing to navigate the club's tumultuous politics - an achievement which eluded both Thomas Tuchel and Julian Nagelsmann during their time at Saebener Strasse. …
… Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann have been linked as potential candidates, but Carrick has made himself the frontrunner.
… "I kind of understand what it brings, and to be sat in this position is a good position." Carrick is now the frontrunner to land the job on a permanent basis, although United have also been linked to outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. …
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, now working as a TV pundit at the 2026 World Cup, faced criticism from former Germany players for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann's team selection ahead of Germany's opener against Curacao. Klopp said he would have chosen a different XI and added "luckily, Julian Nagelsmann is still picking the team -- for now."
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, now working as a TV pundit at the 2026 World Cup, faced criticism from former Germany players for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann's team selection ahead of Germany's opener against Curacao. Klopp said he would have chosen a different XI and added "luckily, Julian Nagelsmann is still picking the team -- for now."
Germany won 7-1 against Curacao in their opening Group E match at the 2026 World Cup in Houston, with goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz (two), Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav, after Curacao briefly equalized through Livano Comenencia.
Manuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao in his fifth World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday. The 40-year-old goalkeeper is making his first appearance for Germany in nearly two years after being brought out of international retirement.
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since 2014, defeating debutant Curacao 7-1 in Houston. Goals from Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, Havertz (two), Musiala, Brown and Undav secured the victory, putting Germany in a strong position to progress to the knockout stages.
Curaçao, a Caribbean island of 160,000 people and the smallest nation by population in the tournament, makes its World Cup debut against four-time champion Germany on Sunday in Houston. Coach Dick Advocaat, the oldest in World Cup history at 78, believes the team can "steal some points" despite being underdogs.
Manuel Neuer, who retired from international duty after Euro 2024, is set for a surprise return to Germany's World Cup squad as the number one option, German media reported. Coach Julian Nagelsmann has reportedly informed players that the 40-year-old will be included in the squad to be announced Thursday.
The 2026 World Cup has attracted elite coaches including Thomas Tuchel (England), reversing international football's struggle to compete with club game salaries. Tuchel, a former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and PSG boss, has been hired by the English Football Association to end their wait to win a major tournament since 1966.
Bayern Munich lost to Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 in Wednesday's semi-final second leg, eliminating them 6-5 on aggregate. Coach Vincent Kompany said he was already motivated for next season's Champions League.
Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton while Arsenal won 3-0 over Fulham, leaving Arsenal three games from the title. Tottenham climbed out of the relegation zone over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Michael Carrick, Manchester United's interim head coach, said the pressurised role feels "natural" after the club secured a return to the Champions League next season by beating Liverpool 3-2 to guarantee a top-five Premier League finish with three games remaining.