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The Irish Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Mats Hummels' ex-wife claims he didn't INVITE son, 7, to farewell match attended by new model girlfriend, 26
'NOT INVITED' Mats Hummels' ex-wife claims he didn't INVITE son, 7, to farewell match attended by new model girlfriend, 26 MATS HUMMELS' ex-wife Cathy claims that the defender did not invite his seven-year-old son to his Borussia Dortmund farewell match. The German World Cup winner, 36, retired aged 36 following a short stint at Roma. Advertisement 8 Mats Hummels was joined at his farewell game by girlfriend Nicolas Cavanis Credit: Getty 8 Nicola, 26, is a very successful model Credit: Instagram 8 Hummels began dating Nicola in 2023 Credit: Getty 8 The footballer was married to ex-wife Cathy for seven years Credit: @cathyhummels Having played over 500 times for Dortmund across three spells, Hummels was invited back to his former club to play in a farewell match over the weekend. The centre-back received incredible acclaim from the club's fans as he featured in Dortmund's 2-1 defeat to Juventus alongside their current crop. Hummels was cheered on at Signal Iduna Park by model girlfriend Nicola Cavanis, 26. His ex-wife Cathy and son Ludwig, however, were not present at the game. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL HAND OF ROD Cristiano Ronaldo & partner Georgina FINALLY engaged as she shows off huge ring The 78-cap ex-Germany star split from Cathy in 2022 following seven years of marriage, and began dating Nicola the following year. Cathy, 37, shared a snap of Ludwig alongside a newspaper with his dad's picture on it. She wrote: "Someone stole my cap and read about Dad's farewell in the newspaper. So he knows what it was like." In a further post, Cathy added: "To clarify: We are not intentionally missing Mats Hummels' final game. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 8 Cathy shared a snap of her son as well as a newspaper featuring Hummels Credit: Instagram @cathyhummels 8 Cathy later posted a follow up message in German Credit: Instagram @cathyhummels "I put my son an extra newspaper so he can read everything,' she wrote. Advertisement 'The reason we are NOT there is simply gone: We were NOT invited or knew about it. Meet Germany star Mats Hummels' new model wag Nicola Cavanis, 25, who loves Wimbledon and is banned from getting tattoos "We are now enjoying our wonderful vacation with the family again. "Goodbye Aussenrist 15. Congratulations on your remarkable career." While Hummels was being honoured, Cathy and Ludwig were around 400 miles away on holiday at Lake Chiemsee. Advertisement Nicola, meanwhile, is a successful model and has worked for the likes of Victoria's Secret and Puma. 8 Hummels married Cathy in 2015 Credit: EPA
Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Mats Hummels' ex-wife claims he didn't INVITE son, 7, to farewell match attended by new model girlfriend, 26
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MATS HUMMELS' ex-wife Cathy claims that the defender did not invite his seven-year-old son to his Borussia Dortmund farewell match. The German World Cup winner, 36, retired aged 36 following a short stint at Roma. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Mats Hummels was joined at his farewell game by girlfriend Nicolas Cavanis Credit: Getty 8 Nicola, 26, is a very successful model Credit: Instagram 8 Hummels began dating Nicola in 2023 Credit: Getty 8 The footballer was married to ex-wife Cathy for seven years Credit: @cathyhummels Having played over 500 times for Dortmund across three spells, Hummels was invited back to his former club to play in a farewell match over the weekend. The centre-back received incredible acclaim from the club's fans as he featured in Dortmund's 2-1 defeat to Juventus alongside their current crop. Hummels was cheered on at Signal Iduna Park by model girlfriend Nicola Cavanis, 26. His ex-wife Cathy and son Ludwig, however, were not present at the game. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL HAND OF ROD Cristiano Ronaldo & partner Georgina FINALLY engaged as she shows off huge ring The 78-cap ex-Germany star split from Cathy in 2022 following seven years of marriage, and began dating Nicola the following year. Cathy, 37, shared a snap of Ludwig alongside a newspaper with his dad's picture on it. She wrote: "Someone stole my cap and read about Dad's farewell in the newspaper. So he knows what it was like." In a further post, Cathy added: "To clarify: We are not intentionally missing Mats Hummels' final game. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 8 Cathy shared a snap of her son as well as a newspaper featuring Hummels Credit: Instagram @cathyhummels 8 Cathy later posted a follow up message in German Credit: Instagram @cathyhummels "I put my son an extra newspaper so he can read everything,' she wrote. 'The reason we are NOT there is simply gone: We were NOT invited or knew about it. Meet Germany star Mats Hummels' new model wag Nicola Cavanis, 25, who loves Wimbledon and is banned from getting tattoos "We are now enjoying our wonderful vacation with the family again. "Goodbye Aussenrist 15. Congratulations on your remarkable career." While Hummels was being honoured, Cathy and Ludwig were around 400 miles away on holiday at Lake Chiemsee. Nicola, meanwhile, is a successful model and has worked for the likes of Victoria's Secret and Puma. 8 Hummels married Cathy in 2015 Credit: EPA
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
New verdict on Florian Wirtz to Liverpool transfer after Real Madrid 'surprise'
Liverpool are the clear favourites to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen but Xabi Alonso's relationship with the player has led to links with Real Madrid Former Germany boss Joachim Low felt that Xabi Alonso made Real Madrid the favourites to sign Florian Wirtz if he did choose to leave Bayer Leverkusen - but Liverpool are the team leading the race for his signature. The German playmaker has been heavily linked with the exit door at the BayArena as a number of Europe's biggest clubs circle. Originally Manchester City, Liverpool and Bayern Munich all expressed their interest - before Pep Guardiola's side backed out. Wirtz looks to have decided that he'd rather move to Anfield as opposed to the Allianz Arena with the Reds already seeing several bids rejected. Real were then credited with an interest in the player - amid reports they could hijack his move to Anfield. Their focus has been on landing a new manager and Los Blancos have appointed Alonso, their former player, as their latest boss. But despite his relationship with Wirtz, Liverpool remain on the brink of his transfer. The ex-Germany head coach told Bild: "I just thought he'd be more likely to choose Real Madrid if he went abroad. He has developed enormously under him [Alonso] and they have a great relationship of trust. That's very important for a young player. "Nevertheless, I have no concerns that Wirtz will prevail – no matter where he would have gone. He plays with a naturalness that can't be coached. He possesses all the skills a footballer needs to be a world-class player." Wirtz and Alonso were two of the leading figure as Leverkusen stunned the German establishment by winning the Bundesliga last season. They also claimed the German Cup with their playmaker scoring 34 times across the last two seasons, but The Black and Reds have seen a number of their major names depart this summer - Jeremie Frimpong among them. Low claimed that a switch to Bayern "would have been a good fit" for Wirtz but the Bavarians don't look set to battle for the 22-year-old - leaving Liverpool free to pursue him should they eventually agree on a price with Leverkusen, who are holding out for £126m before they agree to his exit. The former Germany boss claimed: "Liverpool is a real statement because moving to the Premier League also involves a lot of adaptation and that starts with the rhythm of the game, but Florian Wirtz has no upper limit, he's definitely ready for the next step. We've had that feeling for a long time." Ex-Liverpool and Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann praised Wirtz for sticking with his decision to join the Premier League champions, despite interest from elsewhere. "Florian Wirtz has made a decision. I believe it's the right one," Hamann told Sky Sports Germany. "Things are really happening at Liverpool under Arne Slot. They'll sign, or want to sign, two or three other players, from what I hear. That's why I think Wirtz has made a very good decision."
Metro
04-06-2025
- Business
- Metro
Joachim Low reveals why he's surprised Florian Wirtz is set to join Liverpool
Former Germany boss Joachim Low says he's surprised Florian Wirtz looks set to join Liverpool as he expected the midfielder to follow Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid. Liverpool have emerged as the overwhelming favourites to land Wirtz this summer, despite having an opening offer of around £109m rejected by Bayer Leverkusen. Having seen off strong competition from Bayern Munich and Manchester City, the Premier League champions are confident they will get their man – and Leverkusen would rather a resolution is found for the 22-year-old sooner rather than later. It's understood Reds are prepared to increase their bid to as high as £126m to wrap up the signing and some reports claim Wirtz has already begun house-hunting in the north west of England. Wirtz would become the second Leverkusen player to complete a switch to Anfield ahead of the forthcoming season following Jeremie Frimpong's arrival on Merseyside last week. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. 'Liverpool is a real statement because moving to the Premier League also involves a lot of adaptation and that starts with the rhythm of the game,' ex-Germany head coach Low told Bild when asked about Wirtz's decision. 'But Florian Wirtz has no upper limit, he's definitely ready for the next step. We've had that feeling for a long time.' Given the bond Wirtz shared with Alonso at Leverkusen, Low felt Real Madrid may have been a more logical next step for the Germany international. 'I just thought he'd be more likely to choose Real Madrid if he went abroad,' he added. 'He has developed enormously under him [Alonso] and they have a great relationship of trust. That's very important for a young player. 'Nevertheless, I have no concerns that Wirtz will prevail – no matter where he would have gone. He plays with a naturalness that can't be coached. He possesses all the skills a footballer needs to be a world-class player.' Bayern had initially been in pole position to seal a deal and spoke with Wirtz on the day the club celebrated their Bundesliga triumph in Munich. But the German champions appear to have conceded defeat to Liverpool in this summer's fiercely contested transfer race. 'It would have been a good fit had he joined Bayern Munich as well,' Low continued. I don't know what Vincent Kompany was thinking about the two of them [Wirtz and Jamal Musiala]. 'But the fact is: Last year, things worked out brilliantly with Wirtz and Musiala in the national team. 'With their style of play and finesse, they took the team to the next level, so that Germany can once again compete for titles. More Trending Wirtz was first called to the German national team when he was only 17 years old and Low – the man in charge at the time – always suspected the youngster was destined for big things. 'He was already very technically gifted and had outstanding orientation on the pitch,' he explained. 'Added to that is his incredible willingness to play without the ball… he runs into deep spaces a lot. 'This, in addition to his other footballing skills, makes him so strong and unpredictable.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Jack Grealish next club odds after Man City star left out of Club World Cup squad MORE: Lisandro Martinez makes Man Utd transfer decision after surprise Napoli links MORE: Sweden boss rubbishes Viktor Gyokeres transfer claim amid Arsenal talks
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Oliver Kahn pulls out of Bordeaux takeover talks
Oliver Kahn has pulled out his formal bid to take over fourth-tier side Girondins de Bordeaux. The ex-Germany international goalkeeper and his investment partners filed a 'plan de cession' last week with the court-appointed administrators and legal officials handling Bordeaux's ongoing financial crisis under the mandate of owner and club president Gérard Lopez. The submission arrived on the eve of a critical Commercial Court hearing in which the current club leadership would have presented its own proposal aimed at ensuring the club's survival. 'This winter, I decided to consider becoming the new owner of the Girondins de Bordeaux', Kahn wrote in a letter published by Sud Ouest. 'In January 2025, I submitted a formal offer to the current owner, later accompanied by proof of funds, and then presented an offer to the court administrator.' The former Bayern Munich CEO then adds he would not inject the €50m sum he previously committed to his takeover bid in light of the financial, operational and legal information shared with his investment partners. Advertisement 'It is therefore with great disappointment, despite extensive preparatory work and rigorous analysis, that we have made the carefully considered decision not to pursue our takeover plan', Kahn said, extending his thanks to Bordeaux's local authorities and the club's fans. GFFN | Bastien Cheval
