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ARD reporter Lea Wagner is pregnant
Table of Contents
- ARD reporter Lea Wagner is pregnant
- But not “nonsense”? Rumors about Jürgen Klopp don’t stop
- Goal on debut: DFB newcomer is completely overwhelmed
- FIFA is hawking World Cup playoff tickets
- Wild superstar rumor about FC Bayern
- The morning sports headlines
- Will Manuel Neuer continue? FC Bayern’s doubts revealed
- Escalation in the Middle East: Mercedes team can leave Bahrain safely
- Schröder’s Cavaliers put a big exclamation mark
- World Cup start canceled: Iran war has massive effects
Die Sports Journalist Lea Wagner is pregnant and expecting children at the end of the summer. “This year is a very special one for me,” the 31-year-old ARD presenter told the German Press Agency: “First the many sporting highlights that I was able to be a part of and am still able to be a part of – and then a private highlight awaits us in the summer after the World Cup. We are really looking forward to the addition of the family.”
She is happy “that there are already many women within ARD who show how well our job and family can be combined,” said Wagner. The journalist is part of the “Sportschau” moderation team. Most recently, she was used to broadcast ski jumping at international football games and the Winter Olympics. The journalist is also scheduled for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada from June 11th to July 19th. She is the daughter of football coach David Wagner.
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But not “nonsense”? Rumors about Jürgen Klopp don’t stop
What’s wrong with them? rumors above Jurgen Klopp? The rumors about a possible end to the collaboration with Red Bull don’t tear off. Now the Swiss branch of the TV channel Sky is reporting that the 58-year-old could be drawn back to the coaching bench sooner than expected. While nothing has changed in Klopp’s stance not to take over any Premier League club other than Liverpool FC, it is said that a possible involvement with Real Madrid certainly appeals to Klopp.
Just a week ago, Red Bull harshly rejected rumors of an early end to the collaboration. “This is complete nonsense and completely out of thin air. On the contrary: we are extremely satisfied with Jürgen Klopp’s work.”said managing director Oliver Mintzlaff in a statement.
You can also read more about the world of rumors at sport.de.
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Goal on debut: DFB newcomer is completely overwhelmed
Slightly nervous, but smiling broadly Larissa Mühlhaus in front of the microphones and cameras to talk about their big feelings in the Dresden stadium. “It’s unbelievable, I can’t put it into words. I have to process everything first. There were a lot of emotions,” the 23-year-old striker said above her International debut including goal for the German footballers 5:0 (2:0) against Slovenia.
Being part of the DFB team is a “bit unrealistic,” admitted the Werder Bremen attacker after the successful start to the World Cup qualification. “It feels like a dream. And it has just come true.” Anyway with this debut: Coming on as a substitute at halftime, Mühlhaus acrobatically scored a little later to make it 4-0. “I had goosebumps the whole time I was on the bench watching. Because I only know that from watching them on TV when they play.” Against overwhelmed Slovenians, Bremen’s Bundesliga top scorer (“I’m a winner”) immediately intensified the competition in the German offensive. In addition to Mühlhaus, who was nominated to replace the injured Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim, and the lively starting eleven debutant Shekiera Martinez from West Ham United, Lea Schüller, who had almost been written off, was also able to play again. After coming on as a substitute, she thanked her with her 55th goal in her 83rd international match.
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FIFA is hawking World Cup playoff tickets
Die Escalation of violence in Mexico also has its consequences for the football world: As the US broadcaster ESPN reports, FIFA is selling them Tickets for the World Cup playoffswhich are due there at the end of the month, for a ridiculous price. The last World Cup tickets between Bolivia, Congo, Jamaica, New Caledonia, Suriname and Iraq will be played there at the end of March. Accordingly, the prices are around 300 Mexican pesos, which corresponds to around 17 US dollars, or around 15 euros. Monterrey and Guadalajara will be played. After the killing of the powerful drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes by the military, there was violent unrest, attacks and arson in the country.
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Wild superstar rumor about FC Bayern
The rumor is really wild: According to the “Foot Mercato” portal, the… FC Bayern are “seriously” considering pursuing attacker Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray. Accordingly, the 27-year-old Nigerian could succeed Harry Kane in Munich. Coach Vincent Kompany is a “big admirer” of Osimhenit continues. The competition in a possible transfer poker would supposedly be manageable: Paris Saint-Germain, which was recently linked to Osimhen, is said to have no increased interest, according to the report. This also applies to other top European clubs such as Manchester United, Juventus and Atlético Madrid.
A move to Saudi Arabia should not be high on Osimhe’s list of priorities. The big catch from Munich’s point of view: a new club record sum would be required for the striker. Because: Osimhen’s price tag is said to be 150 million euros.
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The morning sports headlines
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Will Manuel Neuer continue? FC Bayern’s doubts revealed
In the meantime it seemed as if there was one Manuel Neuer’s contract extension at FC Bayern is purely a formality. But the end of the 39-year-old’s career is now becoming increasingly likely. As “Sport Bild” reports, there is one at FC Bayern Internally, there are now initial doubts as to whether Neuer wants to continue his career beyond the season. Accordingly, the keeper’s future is more open than ever. The chances that he will extend his expiring contract in Munich are said to be 50 percent. Neuer has not yet commented on his future plans to the Bayern bosses.
For the Discussions are planned for the international break at the end of March. Fittingly: Neuer wants to have made a decision by his 40th birthday on March 27th. It is said from those around him that the goalkeeper is still unsure whether he wants to extend his contract with FC Bayern or hang up his boots.
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Escalation in the Middle East: Mercedes team can leave Bahrain safely
After the military escalation in the Middle East Employees of the Formula 1 team Mercedes can leave Bahrain safely. The Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli, together with the Mercedes and McLaren racing teams, had actually planned test drives at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir for last weekend. After the American-Israeli attacks on Iran, the Event canceled for security reasons. Staff were then stuck in the country as air traffic in large parts of the Middle East has largely come to a standstill.
“Several team members were affected during the planned tire test in Bahrain, all of whom have now safely left the country,” said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff before the first Grand Prix of the year in Melbourne on Sunday. There was initially no official information about Pirelli and McLaren personnel. “Given the current situation in the Middle East, it seems almost trivial to talk about sport. We are monitoring developments in the region with concern and hope that the protection of the civilian population remains a top priority,” Wolff continued.
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Schröder’s Cavaliers put a big exclamation mark
Basketball world champion Dennis Schröder celebrated a notable success in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the top game of the Eastern Conference, the Cavs defeated the Championship co-favorites Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night with 113:109. Schröder came off the bench 15 points, five rebounds and five assists.
For Cleveland it was the second success in a row. In the absence of injured star Donovan Mitchell, the best thrower for the Cavaliers was Jaylon Tyson with 22 points. Jalen Duren put up 24 points for Detroit, and superstar Cade Cunningham had a mixed evening with ten points. Nevertheless, Detroit continues to clearly lead the table in the East, The Cavs are on course for the playoffs in fourth place.
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World Cup start canceled: Iran war has massive effects
As a result of the Iran war, the start of the Endurance World Championship season planned for March 26th to 28th in Qatar has been postponed. The “safety of participants, employees and fans” has “top priority,” said the world motorsport association FIA, after consulting with the Qatari Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) about the current geopolitical situation.
It will be announced in due course when exactly The 1,812 kilometer event on the Lusail International Circuit north of the capital Doha could be rescheduled in the second half of the season. The Endurance World Championship now starts with the actual second race, the six hours of Imola, from April 17th to 19th in Emilia-Romagna. The racing series is scheduled to conclude its season in Bahrain on November 7th.
The world motorsport association is continuing to monitor “developments in the region, and our thoughts are with everyone affected by the recent events. We hope for calm, security and a return to stability.” After the American-Israeli attacks on Iran, the situation in the Middle East is uncertain.
