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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
UEFA monitoring storms which could affect Germany-Portugal semifinal in Nations League
A flag with Ronaldo of Portugal waves in front of the town hall in Munich, Germany, ahead of the Nations League Finals, starting tomorrow with Germany against Portugal, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) MUNICH (AP) — UEFA says the Nations League semifinal between Germany and Portugal is still scheduled to go ahead Wednesday despite warnings of possible storms in Munich. European soccer's governing body said it 'continues to monitor the meteorological situation closely along with the relevant local authorities' and recommended that fans heading to the game should allow for extra travel time and dress appropriately. Advertisement 'The match is planned to go ahead as scheduled and any updates will be communicated to ticket holders directly,' UEFA said. The German national team's account on X issued a similar warning to fans to allow plenty of time for travel to the stadium and to bring raincoats, ponchos or small umbrellas because of the risk of 'adverse weather conditions.' Germany's national weather service has warned of the risk of storms, high winds and hail late Wednesday in the state of Bavaria, where Munich is the capital. France plays Spain in the other semifinal in Stuttgart on Thursday. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Florian Wirtz to Liverpool twist as Milos Kerkez addresses transfer links amid Luis Diaz update
On the move? Liverpool want to sign both Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz, while Luis Diaz could leave Anfield this summer (Getty Images) Liverpool have reportedly scheduled fresh talks over Florian Wirtz this week, while Milos Kerkez has also addressed speculation over a switch to Anfield amid a possible new hint on Luis Diaz's future. The reigning Premier League champions are wasting no time this summer after the opening of a first mini 10-day transfer window on Sunday, already confirming the £29.5million arrival of Dutch right-back Jeremie Frimpong as the replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, whom Real Madrid are signing early for a £10m fee ahead of the Club World Cup. Advertisement Liverpool want Wirtz to join his former Bayer Leverkusen team-mate at Anfield, having been locked in talks over beating Bayern Munich to what would be a blockbuster signing and a real statement of intent ahead of next season's title defence. Two bids are believed to have been tabled for the 22-year-old so far, the second of which was said to have totalled up to £109million including bonuses. However, that offer was not accepted by Leverkusen as negotiations continued, with Sky Germany reporting on Sunday that the deposed Bundesliga champions - now managed by former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, appointed after Xabi Alonso's move to Real Madrid - wanted either Jarell Quansah or Harvey Elliott as part of the deal, while BILD said Leverkusen were looking for €150m (£126.4m) for their top attacking talent. Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano then reported on Monday that Liverpool have scheduled a fresh round of talks over Wirtz - whose parents also held talks with Manchester City last month before they eventually dropped out of the race - this week, remaining confident and optimistic of securing an agreement soon. Advertisement Having quickly filled the void on the right side of their defence, Liverpool are also pursuing their long-term successor to left-back stalwart Andy Robertson, with discussions rumoured to be underway with Bournemouth over Milos Kerkez. Awaiting the green light: Florian Wirtz is currently with Germany ahead of the Nations League Finals (Getty Images) Addressing such interest in a new interview, the Hungarian international told MLSZ TV that he was in contact with compatriot and Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai 'every other day', adding: 'Of course, something always leaks into the news. I don't know how. 'At the same time, I think it's normal that if you play well and the team does well, then you get into the news and end up on the front page, and everyone talks about you. Advertisement 'I see this as fuel that drives me forward. All this doesn't break me, but it doesn't 'boost' my ego either, but it teaches me humility and motivates me.' One player who could leave Liverpool this summer is Luis Diaz. The Colombian forward was a key part of the team that clinched the title in Arne Slot's first season in charge, scoring 17 goals in 50 appearances across all competitions. However, he has been linked with both Barcelona and a lucrative switch to Saudi Arabia with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, where former Liverpool star Sadio Mane also currently plays. Some fans have now speculated if a heartfelt message from Diaz's partner posted on social media at the weekend could be interpreted as a potential farewell. Advertisement 'To the incredible Liverpool fans,' Gera Ponce wrote on Instagram on Sunday, along with a picture of Diaz and his family in front of The Kop on the final day of the season. 'From the first day we arrived, we felt first hand what it means to be a part of this club. 'We knew the slogan was 'You'll Never Walk Alone', but to hear them sing it with so much passion, support each other at every moment and show such unconditional love… confirmed to us that here you never walk alone. 'This fan doesn't just support, it feels. And what you have made my boyfriend and our entire family feel is something we carry in our souls. 'Thank you for so much love, for so much dedication and for making us feel at home. Being a part of this fan is a privilege. There's no doubt: they're the best in the world. 'This is a real bond, deep and strong, that reaffirms that we'll never walk alone.'
Kuwait Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Teenage sensation Doue steps out of shadows into superstardom
PARIS: Paris St Germain teenager Desire Doue, who was not even guaranteed a spot in the starting lineup, burst into instant stardom when he lit up the Champions League final as they thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 on Saturday. With a deft assist and two clinical finishes at Munich's Allianz Arena, the attacking midfielder, who celebrates his 20th birthday on Tuesday, transformed from squad option to overnight sensation in PSG's 5-0 demolition of the Italian side. "He is reaping the rewards of his hard work," coach Luis Enrique had presciently said weeks before the final. "He will continue to grow. He's in the right club for his development." Luis Enrique's decision to select Doue over regular starter Bradley Barcola proved inspired. The teenager repaid his manager's faith within 12 minutes, intelligently squaring the ball for Achraf Hakimi's opener when most players would have shot. Desire's clinical finishing soon followed as he netted twice to seal victory before departing to thunderous applause from the PSG supporters after 67 minutes of sustained brilliance. Doue's ascension has been swift yet measured. After catching French eyes during Les Bleus' Olympic silver medal run last summer, he made the switch from Rennes to PSG, where he initially waited patiently for opportunities. Desire showed his composure when converting the decisive penalty in the shootout against Liverpool in the last 16 but Saturday's performance elevated him from hot prospect to phenomenon. Bruno Genesio, his former coach at Rennes, offered reassurance for those fearing success might change the young star. "Away from the pitch he's a dream: easy, calm, with a streak of leadership while still asking for advice. He's both care-free and conscientious in his work," he said. As Doue joins up with France for next week's Nations League Finals, the irony is inescapable — at 20 he will arrive with a Champions League winner's medal that his international teammate Kylian Mbappe left PSG pursuing elsewhere at Real Madrid. In a club that was deliberately rebuilt without superstars, PSG may have just found one after a night when Doue eclipsed the team's Ballon d'Or candidate Ousmane Dembele. - Reuters
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Teenage sensation Doue steps out of the shadows into Champions League stardom
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Final - Paris St Germain v Inter Milan - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - May 31, 2025 Paris St Germain's Desire Doue celebrates with the trophy after winning the Champions League REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) -Paris St Germain teenager Desire Doue, who was not even guaranteed a spot in the starting lineup, burst into instant stardom when he lit up the Champions League final as they thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 on Saturday. With a deft assist and two clinical finishes at Munich's Allianz Arena, the attacking midfielder, who celebrates his 20th birthday on Tuesday, transformed from squad option to overnight sensation in PSG's 5-0 demolition of the Italian side. "He is reaping the rewards of his hard work," coach Luis Enrique had presciently said weeks before the final. "He will continue to grow. He's in the right club for his development." Luis Enrique's decision to select Doue over regular starter Bradley Barcola proved inspired. The teenager repaid his manager's faith within 12 minutes, intelligently squaring the ball for Achraf Hakimi's opener when most players would have shot. Desire's clinical finishing soon followed as he netted twice to seal victory before departing to thunderous applause from the PSG supporters after 67 minutes of sustained brilliance. Doue's ascension has been swift yet measured. After catching French eyes during Les Bleus' Olympic silver medal run last summer, he made the switch from Rennes to PSG, where he initially waited patiently for opportunities. Desire showed his composure when converting the decisive penalty in the shootout against Liverpool in the last 16 but Saturday's performance elevated him from hot prospect to phenomenon. Bruno Genesio, his former coach at Rennes, offered reassurance for those fearing success might change the young star. "Away from the pitch he's a dream: easy, calm, with a streak of leadership while still asking for advice. He's both care-free and conscientious in his work," he said. As Doue joins up with France for next week's Nations League Finals, the irony is inescapable — at 20 he will arrive with a Champions League winner's medal that his international teammate Kylian Mbappe left PSG pursuing elsewhere at Real Madrid. In a club that was deliberately rebuilt without superstars, PSG may have just found one after a night when Doue eclipsed the team's Ballon d'Or candidate Ousmane Dembele. (Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Teenage sensation Doue steps out of the shadows into Champions League stardom
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Final - Paris St Germain v Inter Milan - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - May 31, 2025 Paris St Germain's Desire Doue celebrates with the trophy after winning the Champions League REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth/File Photo Teenage sensation Doue steps out of the shadows into Champions League stardom PARIS - Paris St Germain teenager Desire Doue, who was not even guaranteed a spot in the starting lineup, burst into instant stardom when he lit up the Champions League final as they thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 on Saturday. With a deft assist and two clinical finishes at Munich's Allianz Arena, the attacking midfielder, who celebrates his 20th birthday on Tuesday, transformed from squad option to overnight sensation in PSG's 5-0 demolition of the Italian side. "He is reaping the rewards of his hard work," coach Luis Enrique had presciently said weeks before the final. "He will continue to grow. He's in the right club for his development." Luis Enrique's decision to select Doue over regular starter Bradley Barcola proved inspired. The teenager repaid his manager's faith within 12 minutes, intelligently squaring the ball for Achraf Hakimi's opener when most players would have shot. Desire's clinical finishing soon followed as he netted twice to seal victory before departing to thunderous applause from the PSG supporters after 67 minutes of sustained brilliance. Doue's ascension has been swift yet measured. After catching French eyes during Les Bleus' Olympic silver medal run last summer, he made the switch from Rennes to PSG, where he initially waited patiently for opportunities. Desire showed his composure when converting the decisive penalty in the shootout against Liverpool in the last 16 but Saturday's performance elevated him from hot prospect to phenomenon. Bruno Genesio, his former coach at Rennes, offered reassurance for those fearing success might change the young star. "Away from the pitch he's a dream: easy, calm, with a streak of leadership while still asking for advice. He's both care-free and conscientious in his work," he said. As Doue joins up with France for next week's Nations League Finals, the irony is inescapable — at 20 he will arrive with a Champions League winner's medal that his international teammate Kylian Mbappe left PSG pursuing elsewhere at Real Madrid. In a club that was deliberately rebuilt without superstars, PSG may have just found one after a night when Doue eclipsed the team's Ballon d'Or candidate Ousmane Dembele. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
