Jurgen Klopp has been warned that he will get no special treatment as head coach of Germany, with Dietmar Hamann telling GOAL that the former Liverpool manager’s “honeymoon period” will last “one game”. The enigmatic 59-year-old has returned to the dugout for the first time since bidding an emotional farewell to Anfield in the summer of 2024.
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Oliver Baumann has revealed that former Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann apologised for dropping him right before the 2026 World Cup. The 36-year-old goalkeeper was expected to start after playing throughout qualifying but was benched when Manuel Neuer came out of international retirement prior to Germany’s round-of-32 exit.
Red Bull have appointed former Bayer Leverkusen coach Roger Schmidt as their new Global Head of Soccer following Jurgen Klopp's departure. Schmidt steps into the role after Klopp left the organisation to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany head coach.
Bayern Munich and Germany legend Manuel Neuer has confirmed that his illustrious career is likely reaching its final chapter. The veteran goalkeeper, who has defined the modern "sweeper-keeper" role, admitted that he expects to hang up his gloves when his current contract expires in 2027.
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