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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Former Man City and European Championship-winning goalkeeper 'sentenced to TWO YEARS in prison for more than 100 cases of fraud'
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Eike Immel has reportedly been sentenced to two years and two months in prison for fraud offences. German outlet Bild claim that the 64-year-old, capped 19 times by Die Mannschaft and part of their triumphant Euro 1980 squad, sold tickets to a European Championship match, which he failed to deliver. In total, 107 cases were brought against the former stopper, with the vast majority. reportedly relating to borrowing money that he did not repay. The outlet claim that the total value of the money was £29,775. Immel, who made 43 appearances for City between 1995 and 1997, was found guilty in all cases and was sentenced by the district court in Marburg on Thursday. His defence cited his financial problems as a reason for his failure to repay the monies owed, the report claims. 'Mr. Immel is deeply ashamed of what is being discussed here in the courtroom today,' read the statement given by the former goalkeeper's defence, Bild report. 'He lives hand to mouth. This fact has been publicly known for years. '[He is] not a professional fraudster, but a failed former footballer.' Immel declared bankruptcy in 2008 and last year claimed that he is living on benefits in a council flat with just left in his bank account. 'I lived like god,' Immel told Sat.1 via Merkur of his lifestyle during his playing days. 'I've done things where every normal person would say that it can't be true.' One of the many notable expenses was a £9k phone bill and spending £25k on clothes for a girlfriend at Christmas. Following a long and successful career, Immel was hit was a tax bill worth £800k that he was unable to pay, adding: 'It's not my strength to handle money.' 'It's a struggle to make it through the month,' he continued, admitting that he is often left with just £2 once all his expenses have been paid. With his time in England brief, Immel is best remembered for his tenure in the Bundesliga, where he racked up 550 league matches for Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart, with whom he won the top flight in 1992. In addition to his 1980 European Championship success with Germany, he was also part of the squads that finished as runners-up at the 1982 and 1986 World Cup.
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Frank Mill dead at 67: World Cup winner dies after heart attack as tributes pour in
The former striker starred for Borussia Dortmund for eight years STAR DEAD Frank Mill dead at 67: World Cup winner dies after heart attack as tributes pour in FORMER World Cup winner Frank Mill has died aged 67. The German suffered a heart attack in May and passed away at 2:30 this morning. Advertisement 1 Frank Mill earned 17 caps for West Germany during his playing career Credit: Getty Mill was part of the West Germany squad that triumphed at Italia 90. He earned 17 caps in total for his country, winning the World Cup and an Olympic bronze medal for Die Mannschaft. German outlet Bild report that Mill suffered a heart attack while sitting in a car at Milan Malpensa Airport. The former striker had headed to Italy to participate in a documentary about West Germany's World Cup triumph 25 years ago. Advertisement It's reported that Mill had to be resuscitated by paramedics after he had stopped breathing for several minutes. He was then airlifted to hospital, and had since been treated in German city Essen, his hometown. Mill is survived by children Vanessa, Kevin and Max. The former footballer began his career at Rot-Weiss Essen before being signed by Borussia Monchengladbach in 1981. Advertisement Following five successful years there he signed for Borussia Dortmund, where he would spend a further eight seasons. Mill finished his playing career with a spell at Fortuna Dusseldorf between 1994 and 1996. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Frank Mill dead at 67: World Cup winner dies after heart attack as tributes pour in
FORMER World Cup winner Frank Mill has died aged 67. The German suffered a heart attack in May and passed away at 2:30 this morning. 1 Mill was part of the West Germany squad that triumphed at Italia 90. He earned 17 caps in total for his country, winning the World Cup and an Olympic bronze medal for Die Mannschaft. German outlet Bild report that Mill suffered a heart attack while sitting in a car at Milan Malpensa Airport. The former striker had headed to Italy to participate in a documentary about West Germany's World Cup triumph 25 years ago. It's reported that Mill had to be resuscitated by paramedics after he had stopped breathing for several minutes. He was then airlifted to hospital, and had since been treated in German city Essen. Mill is survived by children Vanessa, Kevin and Max.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bayern reach agreement with German sensation Woltemade
Bayern Munich have agreed personal terms with VfB Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade over a summer move, according to Florian Plettenberg. The German international has given the green light to a five-year contract until 2030 with Bayern, who are yet to open talks with Stuttgart. Advertisement However, Stuttgart are trying to retain the forward, whose price tag is believed to be around €60 million. Bayern will remain hopeful of getting the deal done with a substantial offer, backed by Woltemade's desire to make a switch to the Allianz Arena. The Bavarians have beaten Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan for Woltemade, who is one of the hottest prospects in Europe at the moment. The 23-year-old is currently tearing up the U-21 European Championship, bagging six goals and three assists to inspire Germany to the finals, where Die Mannschaft will meet England. Woltemade also had a prolific campaign last season at the club level. He bagged 17 goals and three assists in all competitions, including the strike in Stuttgart's win against Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB Pokal finals. Advertisement With Woltemade, Bayern have continued their strategy of snapping up the best talents within the Bundesliga. The young striker has been viewed as a backup for Harry Kane, but he will be looking to compete for a place in the starting XI. Woltemade can also play as a second striker and No.10. His arrival will fortify an already dangerous-looking forward line, featuring Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala and Kingsley Coman.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 OTD: Toni Kroos scores one of the best ever last-gasp goals
🎥 OTD: Toni Kroos scores one of the best ever last-gasp goals Nothing beats the feeling of scoring a dramatic winning goal deep in added time. But Toni Kroos has a strong claim for one of the most emphatic in Germany's smash-and-grab win over Sweden during the 2018 World Cup group stage. Advertisement The reigning world champions looked set for an ignominious early exit after losing their opening encounter to Mexico before facing Janne Andersson's side in Sochi. Things looked ominous at the Fisht Stadium as Die Mannschaft were being held to a 1-1 draw which would leave the fate of their Group F campaign out of their hands. A free kick from an acute angle represented one last throw of the dice with the five minutes' added time all but up after Jimmy Durmaz brought down Timo Werner. What followed became the stuff of legend. Unfortunately for Kroos, his heroics could not prevent Joachim Löw's side from crashing out of the tournament as they lost their next game to South Korea. Advertisement But the Real Madrid man's spectacular effort still earned a place in World Cup history. 📸 ODD ANDERSEN
