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Lennart Karl's special Messi tribute revealed

Bayern Munich's rising star Lennart Karl has revealed the unique way he keeps his footballing idol close to him during every match. The Germany international, who is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about talents in the Bundesliga, has admitted to carrying a secret tribute to Lionel Messi onto the pitch.

Three Bayern stars and Messi: these are Karl's heroes

At FC Bayern, Lennart Karl counts no fewer than three teammates as role models—most notably the player whose face the youngster has even etched onto his shin pad.

Benched after the transfer fiasco? DFB prospect "gambled away his future."

Where is Noah Atubolu headed? The DFB's rising star is predicted to face a disastrous transfer window, which could have serious consequences.

Why 2026 is the best managerial line up in World Cup history

The 2026 World Cup is almost upon us. In just over a week, the time for talking will stop, and teams will have to prove their credentials with their performances on the pitch in North America. All roads, whether through the United States, Mexico or Canada, will lead to New Jersey on July 19, and the biggest football match on the planet: the World Cup final.

USMNT notebook: Richards update, Aaronson's wedding and more

GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways from camp in the latest installment of the USMNT notebook.

'Better chance than Germany!' - England's WC hopes assessed

Steffen Freund believes England are currently better equipped than Germany to challenge for the 2026 World Cup, though he has warned of a potential stumbling block for Thomas Tuchel. The former Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund midfielder suggests that while the Three Lions possess superior squad depth, the manager's history with man-management could pose a threat to their pursuit of silverware.

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Pos.	Team	P	S	U	N	T	G	+/-	Pkt	Form
13	CA Defensores Unidos	18	5	7	6	17	17	0	22	S S N S U
14	Argentino de Merlo	18	6	4	8	12	15	-3	22	S N N U N
15	Deportivo Armenio	18	6	3	9	17	24	-7	21	S S U N N
16	Laferrere	18	5	5	8	16	23	-7	20	N S N U N
17	Argentino de Quilmes	18	4	7	7	17	18	-1	19	S U S U N

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