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Koln warn Brighton over El Mala

Koln president Jorn Stobbe has issued a strong warning to Premier League clubs interested in teenage sensation Said El Mala. Following a stellar breakthrough season in the Bundesliga, the young attacker is heavily linked with a move to England. However, the German side remain determined to keep their prized asset, insisting it would be madness to sell him now.

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Brighton chase Koln star El Mala

Brighton are intensifying their efforts to sign Koln sensation Said El Mala, but the Seagulls face stiff competition from domestic rivals. Following a change in the 19-year-old's representation, several top Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, have entered the race but Brighton are reportedly preparing a record-breaking offer after having previous bids rejected by the German side.

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Brighton launch third bid for breakthrough Bundesliga star

Brighton are refusing to take no for an answer in their pursuit of Koln sensation Said El Mala. The Seagulls, ever the masters of identifying Europe’s most exciting young talent, have lodged a fresh formal offer for the 19-year-old winger. Despite the Bundesliga side’s previous reluctance to sell, Fabian Hurzeler’s side is pushing harder than ever to secure the teenager's signature before his value spirals out of reach.

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Have Germany found their new Podolski in Bayern-linked teen?

Florian Wirtz's £100 million ($130m) move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool didn't just upset Bayern Munich. It also hit hard at Koln. After all, Wirtz had come through their academy only to leave for Leverkusen in the summer of 2020 - and for a paltry €300,000 (£265,000/$350,000). Koln were furious. They felt Leverkusen had broken a 'gentleman's agreement' by signing one of the most exciting young players they'd ever produced - but there was nothing they could do about it. Wirtz's contract was expiring and he wanted to leave.

Frequently asked questions

The US Men’s national team plays throughout the year during designated international breaks in the domestic soccer calendar. Each year, they play a series of international friendlies and qualification games, with major tournaments occurring every two to four years.

The USMNT can qualify for a number of tournaments. Continentally, and providing they qualify, the nation plays in the CONCACAF Gold Cup every two years alongside the CONCACAF Nations League.
Outside of that, they can also qualify for the Copa America and the FIFA World Cup.

The men’s national team have had some real stars over the years, with Cobi Jones having won the most caps during his career. He picked up 164, just beating the legendary Landon Donovan on 157. Michael Bradley (151), Clint Dempsey (141) and Jeff Agoos (134) complete the top five most capped USMNT players.

As yet it remains to seen who will have the full TV rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US. TV rights for the 2022 World Cup were exclusive to FOX and Telemundo, with Spanish language available of Telemundo snd Universo. Streaming-wise, the likes of fubo. Peacock, Sling TV, and YouTube TV previously aired games, but the bidding war hasn't been won yet, ahead of the 2026 tournament.

The Gold Cup is held every two years. The last was held in 2023 meaning the next opportunity to watch USMNT play in that particular tournament in 2025.

Head coach of the USMNT is Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine took over in September of 2024, winning five out of his first six games in charge. Previously, Pochettino has managed English Premier League clubs Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, before leaving for Paris Saint-Germain. After 18 months with the French giants, he once again returned to England to take over at Chelsea, before moving to the States as head national coach.