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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Not just Florian Wirtz - Liverpool have ANOTHER exciting German wonderkid
And there's another lesser known youngster at the club who is following in their footsteps at the moment and will hope to follow in their footsteps of Wirtz, too, having been likened to Jamal Musiala. His name is Vincent Joseph and he plays for Liverpool's U16 team and Germany's U15 national team. Advertisement Many in Germany have likened him to Musiala due to his playing style and the fact that he grew up in England and could play for the Three Lions as well but has opted to represent Germany at the moment. The 15-year-old has been catching the eye at academy level this season. An attacking midfielder, who can also play as a no.10 and out wide and even as a striker, Joseph has been at the club since U9 level, penning his first contract in the presence of Trent Alexander-Arnold almost seven years ago as per Liverpool's official website. He captained Liverpool at Bayern Munich's U15 Elite Cup last year and has been regularly playing for the club's U16 team this season. A goal-scorer, who can take players on one vs one and play comfortably with his back to goal, Joseph scored hat-tricks against the likes of Everton and Stockport already this season. Advertisement He's been catching the eye in youth tournaments across Europe, just take a look at this rabona assist he made in a tournament in Poland earlier this year in the video above. Joseph comes from a footballing family. His older brother, Valentin, plays for Blackburn Rovers' U18 team and is also an exciting prospect with 14 goal contributions in 19 matches - close to a goal or assist every 92 minutes in the U18 Premier League this season - including three goal contributions in two matches against Liverpool. He's an exciting prospect with a lot of potential. After so many years of not having exciting German players in the team, ironically while playing under the most successful German manager in recent history, Liverpool could now have two of Germany's brightest prospects.
New York Times
5 days ago
- General
- New York Times
Baylor redshirt freshman Alex Foster dies at 18
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster died at age 18, athletic director Mack Rhoades and coach Dave Aranda announced Wednesday in a joint statement. They called Foster's death 'unexpected' and gave no further details. Foster, a redshirt freshman, was a three-star recruit in the Bears' Class of 2024 and was expected to play a key role on Baylor's defensive line rotation this coming season. Advertisement 'We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved member of our football family. Our deepest condolences are with Alex's family and all who loved him, as we lift them up in prayer now and in the days to come,' Rhoades and Aranda said in the statement. 'In this time of deep sorrow, we draw strength from our faith, the love of the Baylor community, and the unbreakable bond forged through the game we love. Alex's memory will forever be part of our hearts and this program.' — Baylor Football (@BUFootball) May 28, 2025 In a separate message on X, Aranda said Foster made 'a long-lasting impact' on the members of Baylor's program. 'Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.' This story will be updated.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Forever grateful' Balogun confirms Rangers exit
Leon Balogun has confirmed his Rangers exit, saying it has been a "great, great privilege" to play for "this massive club".Having departed in summer 2022 after helping Rangers win the title in his initial two-year spell, the Nigeria defender returned 12 months later and has made 49 appearances in his second is now out of contract and while Rangers are yet to confirm his departure, the 36-year-old has said his farewells in a social media post., external"It's been nothing short of an honour, a pleasure and a great, great privilege to represent this massive club - twice," he said."So many memories, good ones as well as a few tough ones. But it's the latter especially that made my love for the club grow even stronger."Balogun regrets that he was not given the chance of a goodbye in front of the Rangers support."Unfortunately I wasn't afforded that opportunity, which saddens me as I would have liked to to have walked round Ibrox one last time and returned all the love and support you've given me during my two stints," he added."I don't know when I'll be back, but I promise I won't be a stranger. You've become more than just my club, you've become family. And for that I will be forever grateful."
Asharq Al-Awsat
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
My Perfect Cousin, Hinshelwood and Howell Help Brighton Down Liverpool
Jack Hinshelwood credited his cousin Harry Howell for creating space for him to score the winning goal as Brighton & Hove Albion downed English champions Liverpool on Monday. Howell, 17, made his Premier League debut when he came on as a substitute with his cousin in the 84th minute of the clash and Hinshelwood scored at the far post a minute later to secure the 3-2 win. "It was a really nice moment coming on with my cousin," Hinshelwood, 20, told Sky TV. "We've been working so hard since we were kids. Playing together since we were just born, kicking balls with each other. "He made a great run across the front post to open the gap for me, so I'll be thanking him later." Both players came through the youth academy from the age of seven at Brighton, where Hinshelwood's great uncle Martin was once director of football and caretaker manager.
