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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Füllkrug reflects on disappointing first season at West Ham
Füllkrug reflects on disappointing first season at West Ham Germany striker Niclas Füllkrug managed just 18 Premier League appearances and three goals in his debut season at West Ham, a campaign hampered by injuries and inconsistency. Speaking to Xinhua, the 32-year-old admitted his first year in the English top flight didn't go as planned. Advertisement However, Füllkrug also played down reports suggesting he wants to leave West Ham after just one season. 'I'm looking forward to my second year in the Premier League. My first wasn't the best,' Füllkrug acknowledged. "I like the style and hope to do better next season. The Premier League is dynamic and physical. Teams follow their own path, go head-to-head with an open visor. It's more of a direct power struggle. 'I'm happy there. I read reports suggesting I'm not, but that's not the case. I'm back to a good fitness level and can't wait for next season.' The 32-year-old forward also reflected on his return to the national team for Germany's upcoming UEFA Nations League Final Four tournament. "I'm happy to be back," he said. 'Maybe not because of a stunning season, but because of certain qualities I bring.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Nagelsmann: Ter Stegen to be Germany's number one in Nations league
Germany national coach Julian Nagelsmann takes part in a press conference, ahead of the UEFA Nations League semifinal soccer match against Portugal. Federico Gambarini/dpa Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said that Marc-Andre ter Stegen will be the starting goalkeeper in the Nations League Final Four on June 4-8. "Marc will be the number one, I've emphasized that many times. I'm very confident he'll play two top games," Nagelsmann said in a news conference on Friday. Advertisement Ter Stegen returned to the team after recovering from a serious knee injury, but it's unclear whether he will take the position between the posts. The Barcelona keeper was set to become Germany's number one after Manuel Neuer retired from the national team after last summer's Euro 2024. But the knee injury suffered in September opened the door for Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nübel. Baumann started both matches against Italy in March. On Wednesday, Germany face 2018-19 Nations League champions Portugal in the semi-finals at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The winner will face either 2020-21 champions France or title holders Spain. Advertisement "The Spanish team has realized how important the Nations League can be. It can be a mini-European championship," Nagelsman said about Spain, who won the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany. The coach stressed that his goal is to win the Nations League title in the build-up to the 2026 World Cup. "Of course we want to win both games (semi-finals and final), we'd love to win the title. We want to boost our confidence. We want to get to the point where we can win titles – even if it's a small one," he said. Rüdiger in 'opportunityphase' after outburst Nagelsmann said that Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger knows that "the limit was reached" with his outburst during the Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona last month. Advertisement "He knows my opinion, that it's not good and that the limit was reached. He also knows that this can't happen again, otherwise there will be major consequences. We are very transparent," Nagelsmann said. Rüdiger was sent off for throwing an object at the referee and angrily reacting to a foul given against team-mate Kylian Mbappe shortly before the final whistle. Barcelona won the match 3-2. Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea said in his report that Rüdiger was dismissed for "throwing an object from the technical area, which missed me." The defender reportedly threw an ice cube at the official. Rüdiger has apologized for the incident. "At some point we have to accept the apology. He's in the opportunity phase now. That's over for me, too. I look forward to better behaviour in the future," Nagelsmann added.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Favourites England, Germany and Spain to all win in 90 minutes is 1/1 - as the Women's UEFA Nations League headlines tonight's action
Sky Bet are offering a Featured Enhanced Accumulator for tonight's Women's UEFA Nations League action. The three games included in the bet are England vs Portugal, Germany vs Netherlands, and Belgium vs Spain. Valued at 1/1 - the accumulator requires England, Germany and Spain all to win in 90 minutes. Regarding the above bet - all three teams enter their respective fixtures as huge odds-on favourites according to Sky Bet. England and Portugal both shared a point in their reverse fixture in Portimao in February - as a goal to Kika Nazareth in the final 15 minutes helped Portugal salvage a 1-1 draw at home. Meanwhile, Germany and Netherlands also had to settle for a draw in a shootout - with that particular fixture ending 2-2 in Breda. However - with England and Germany both at home this evening - they are heavily backed to get the job done on their own turf. Spain managed a win in their reverse fixture against Belgium, with two goals in stoppage time securing them a 3-2 victory. Lastly, if you're anticipating a couple of upsets tonight - there is a much wider price of 66/1 available for Portugal, Netherlands and Spain all to win in 90 minutes. England, Germany and Spain all to win in 90 minutes 1/1 Alternate Enhanced Accumulator for the same fixtures: Portugal, Netherlands and Spain all to win in 90 minutes 66/1
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
England are huge odds-on favourites to win at home in the Nations League tonight - while Portugal are sizeable underdogs at 12/1
The women's England national team are back in action tonight - as the Lionesses go head-to-head with Portugal in a UEFA Nations League clash at Wembley Stadium. Sarina Wiegmann's side are huge favourites to come away with the victory in north London - with the hosts currently priced at a short 1/7. Conversely, Portugal are sizeable underdogs at 12/1, while a draw is the second best-backed result in the market at 6/1. It is worth noting that the reverse Nations League fixture in February ended in a 1-1 draw in Portimao. Elsewhere, in a separate market - there are three Price Boosts on offer for this evening's contest. They include for Chloe Kelly to have three or more shots on target and Beth Mead to score two or more goals, priced at 4/1 and 9/1 respectively. The third boost requires England to win 2-1, and is currently priced at 12/1 by Sky Bet. The odds for those two bet have been enhanced to 1/1 and 11/1 respectively according to Sky Bet. Sky Bet odds in Full-time Result market for England vs Portugal: England 1/7 Portugal 12/1 Draw 6/1 Sky Bet Price Boosts for England vs Portugal: Chloe Kelly 3+ shots on target WAS 3/1 NOW 4/1 Beth Mead to score 2+ goals WAS 15/2 NOW 9/1 England women to win 2-1 WAS 7/2 NOW 12/1
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Liverpool create Florian Wirtz transfer timeline as Hugo Ekitike plan is made
The summer transfer window opens in two days and Liverpool are primed to make a fast start with their business. The Premier League champions recognise they have a job to do if they want to hand Arne Slot the tools to retain the silverware won this year, or possibly even add to it. Advertisement Among the targets is Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen's talented midfielder, with the ECHO understanding there is growing confidence over at Anfield that a club-record deal can be secured. His teammate, wing-back Jeremie Frimpong, has already undergone a medical and is close to becoming Liverpool's first signing of the summer, plus Bournemouth's full-back Milos Kerkez remains a player of interest. For the majority of the recent season there was also speculation of Slot adding a new striker to his ranks, especially as the immediate future of Darwin Nunez remains a hot topic on Merseyside. READ MORE: Florian Wirtz to Liverpool £126m transfer twist as 'secret' Bayern meeting details emerge READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai Liverpool message speaks volumes as Milos Kerkez drops transfer hint Advertisement Here, the ECHO analyses the latest transfer headlines circling Anfield, with a look at updates around Wirtz and possible target Hugo Ekitike... Florian Wirtz timeline According to German publication BILD, Wirtz is 'about' to make the move from Leverkusen to Liverpool. As stated, the Reds have growing confidence. Here, it is also believed that Anfield chiefs are advancing quickly with the hope of having everything finalised in time for Wirtz ahead of the upcoming UEFA Nations League finals with the German national team. Germany play their semi-final with Portugal on Wednesday, June 4 - only five days from now... Hugo Ekitike talks Fabrizio Romano reports the state of play in a burgeoning summer battle between Liverpool and Chelsea over Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. Advertisement The 22-year-old is another whose future has been intensely discussed during a 2024/25 season in which he scored 22 goals. Apparently, the latest is that both Premier League clubs have made initial contacts over a deal for Ekitike and will continue to do so into next week when the window is officially open. The Londoners are in pole position to wrap up a £30m deal with Ipswich Town for Liam Delap first and foremost, but still wish to add another striker to their ranks, while the Reds are presently busy themselves with Frimpong soon to be announced, talks for Wirtz progressing and Bournemouth's Kerkez of interest. Sign up to one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.
