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“It does something to the psyche”: Matthäus takes aim at Klopp

Record international appearance holder Lothar Matthäus has criticised the new Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp over his upcoming squad nomination.

Ignored by Nagelsmann: Will Klopp bring back a star who has already turned him down twice?

He was selected only three times by Julian Nagelsmann and missed the last two major tournaments. Julian Brandt's start at Ajax is now fuelling hopes of a comeback in the Germany team - just like Nagelsmann's successor.

A loaded question to embarrass him: Xavi escapes the first Dutch ambush

Barcelona legend is a master of mind games with the press

FC Rottach-Egern v FC Bayern München - Pre-Season Friendly

BVB president Watzke puts Uli Hoeneß in his place

Hans-Joachim Watzke has hit back in clear terms at the latest criticism of the DFB from Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß.

Liverpool FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League

Xavi contacts Liverpool captain Van Dijk ahead of Klopp clash

New Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez has wasted no time contacting Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk as he prepares for a daunting opening fixture. The former Barcelona boss faces an immediate trial by fire against Jurgen Klopp's Germany side.