Der Auftakt der Fuball-WM lst bei der deutschen Nationalmannschaft und ihrem Bundestrainer die Anspannung. Fr das "Vertrauen nach innen" sei der Kantersieg sehr wichtig gewesen, so Nagelsmann.[mehr]

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Alors que l'Iran, tout juste arrive aux Etats-Unis, affronte la Nouvelle-Zlande dans la nuit de lundi mardi, des contestations du rgime de la rpublique islamique sont anticipes.

Arsenal have reportedly made its move for one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup, as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his midfield options. The Gunners have apparently approached Lille regarding Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has seen his stock skyrocket following an impressive display against Brazil. Gunners step up pursuit of Ligue 1 prodigy Arsenal have reportedly made a concrete approach to sign Bouaddi as they look to beat Europes elite to one of the most exciting talents in world football. The 18-year-old has become a primary target for the North London club, with recent reports indicating that the Premier League champions are ready to accelerate their plans. According to Sky Sports Switzerland, Arsenal have been actively working on a deal to sign Bouaddi for several months and the Premier League champions have maintained regular contact with the midfielders entourage since January last year. The long-term scouting mission has now evolved into a formal pursuit as the teenager proves his worth on the biggest stage of all. Arteta's pitch to Morocco international Arteta is said to be a huge admirer of the youngsters technical profile and versatility in the middle of the park. The report adds that Arsenal has made it clear to Bouaddi and his representatives that he would be considered an important part of Artetas squad straight away. This path to first-team football is expected to be a major factor in the player's decision-making process. The strategic move to involve the player immediately has seemingly paid off in the early stages of negotiations. Arsenals message is said to have resonated with Bouaddi, and the Morocco international has expressed his interest in the prospect of a move to Arsenal. However, securing his signature will require navigating a significant financial obstacle set by his current club. Lille set price tag for World Cup star With his performances for Morocco drawing global attention, Lille are in no rush to sell their prized asset on the cheap. Further talks between Arsenal and Bouaddi are already scheduled for after the World Cup, while Lille are demanding a 70 million (60.4m) transfer fee for the midfielder. The French side are aware that his value could continue to rise as the tournament progresses in North America. Bouaddi was one of the standout performers in Moroccos opening 1-1 draw against Brazil, holding his own against some of the world's most established midfielders. Of all the central midfielders on show, Bouaddi was the one who showed the most maturity in controlling the ball for Morocco. Competition from Paris as race heats up Arsenal is not the only club looking to secure the 18-year-old's services this summer. There is reportedly strong competition from Paris Saint-Germain, but the fact it plays in Ligue 1 could work in the English club's favor, given Lille would be reluctant to sell to a direct rival. Chelsea, meanwhile, is another club who have been linked with the player.

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Iran's head coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team are simply at the World Cup to 'represent the respectful people of Iran, be it the Iranians inside Iran or the Iranian diaspora' (Patrick T. FALLON)Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side's preparations for the World Cup but insisted his players will not "pay attention to any of the hype."Iran have arrived at the tournament under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States -- in military conflict with Iran for months -- refused to issue visas for some team support staff.They play their opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday, marking the first time that a World Cup host has hosted a country with which it is at war.Protests are planned outside the stadium by members of the Iranian diaspora opposed to the nation's hardline regime, and there have been threats that the Iran team could walk off the pitch if anti-government banners are displayed."We are here to perform a good match, a high-quality match. We don't pay attention to any of the hype and anything that goes on around us," Ghalenoei said in a press conference in response to a question from AFP."Naturally, all teams have their own problems, and in many countries, many things happen that have nothing to do with football."The coach said his team are simply at the World Cup to "represent the respectful people of Iran, be it the Iranians inside Iran or the Iranian diaspora.""We are not political people... football is separate from politics," said Ghalenoei.The press conference took place barely an hour after a peace deal between the US and Iran was announced, bringing an "immediate and permanent" end to miltary operations on all fronts.Controversy surrounding the Iran team has drawn headlines but is far from the only political issue affecting the World Cup that the US is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada.Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US for the World Cup, as have been many fans."It's not just Iran that has been impacted, as you know," said star striker Mehdi Taremi."Others, including a referee, have been impacted."He said the tension surrounding the tournament "undermines that joy and it undermines the message of FIFA or people, which is about football that brings about peace.""I have felt the tension from the first moment we arrived at this World Cup, and whenever at any tournament there is tension, of course, we don't have the same beautiful experience that we always talk about, about peace, joy for the people of every country."Iran was originally supposed to base their training camp in the US, but switched to Tijuana in Mexico at late notice."We arrived late, and we didn't have enough time to adjust... it will affect us, but God willing, I know that my players are very determined to do their utmost and show the highest quality," said Ghalenoei."Of course, our camp was changed twice, first it was in the United States, then we were transferred to Mexico and of course that impacts us," the coach added."But we Iranians make opportunities out of hardship, and we don't think about anything other than bringing joy to our people, and we will do our utmost, and the rest is up to God the Almighty."Iran has never reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup. Their Group G also contains Belgium and Egypt.amz/gj

With a four-run seventh inning Sunday in Omaha, Nebraska, Troy and its potent offense kept the program's first Men's College World Series appearance going with a 12-8 victory over Ole Miss in an elimination game Sunday, as the Trojans improved to 39-31.

Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri has come under heavy scrutiny following an underwhelming performance during Sundays Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Turkey captain Hakan Calhanoglu has doubled down on the pre-match comments that fired up the Socceroos.

And just like that, it's next season in the NBA.The New York Knicks will be feted with a championship parade through the streets of Manhattan on Thursday after a postseason in which they successfully rallied from six double-digit deficits to win games in the playoffs, including all four of their victories in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.It continued the unprecedented run of NBA parity, with eight different franchises winning championships in the last eight seasons Toronto in 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, Milwaukee in 2021, Golden State in 2022, Denver in 2023, Boston in 2024, Oklahoma City last year and now New York.To me, it just really speaks to the state of NBA basketball and the state of the future of the game," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. "And now with this draft class coming in this year again, not just the first pick, but a draft thats considered the deepest in many years there's so much talent everywhere. ... So, its a really bright future ahead for the league.It is, but every team is now chasing the Knicks. They had all the answers.For 29 other franchises, at least on some levels, there seems to only be questions. Will Milwaukee really trade Giannis Antetokounmpo after 13 seasons, 10 All-Star selections, two Most Valuable Player awards and an NBA championship in 2021? Will LeBron James come back to the NBA for a 24th season? If so, will it be with the Los Angeles Lakers for a ninth year or will he look for a presumably final chapter elsewhere? What will Washington do with the No. 1 pick in the draft later this month? And who will coach in Chicago, Dallas and Portland?Those are just some of the major issues facing teams around the league as summer gets underway. It's going to be hard for the Knicks to repeat, because it's hard for any team to repeat as the Thunder found out this season.The history of the NBA is littered with teams that were not able to find ultimate success again, Thunder general manager Sam Presti said. "I think there have only been three teams that have repeated since weve been in Oklahoma City, and the reasons for that are many, probably too many to list. But the fact is that it helps illustrate how rare and how special it is when you do have a chance to win at the highest level in this league or in professional sports in general."However, NBA history is also built on the backs of those teams that saw their losses as a continued quest for improvement and progress. Most importantly, they saw it as what competition boils down to, what its all about at any level of sports."The Giannis questionAntetokounmpo, the biggest star in Milwaukee, will be eligible this fall for an extension that could be worth up to $275 million.But the Bucks don't have a roster that's a championship contender. If they trade Antetokounmpo, they can essentially start over with what would be a slew of players and draft picks. If they keep him, there's no guarantee he'll be happy because it seems like he's primarily interested now in trying to win more titles.I just think before the draft is a natural time, right, because if Giannis does play somewhere else we're going to get a lot of assets. ... You've got to get it right, Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said in May, when the team introduced new coach Taylor Jenkins who was told that Antetokounmpo may or may not be with the franchise when next season starts.The draft is next week. And logic would suggest that the Bucks if they are going to trade Antetokounmpo may do so at least a few days before the draft, so they have some specific idea of who to target with the capital that they'll get as part of whatever deal might go down.Miami has been mentioned in the Giannis sweepstakes for months, and the Heat are involved in talks with the Bucks again.LeBron watchJames has never gone into a summer with this much freedom.He could stay with the Lakers. He could pick another spot. He could retire. He could demand a max salary. He could take less money to help a team out. Or he could just continue posting videos of chip-ins on Instagram; yes, James has the golf bug.When the time comes, you guys will know what I decide to do, James said when the Lakers were eliminated this spring by Oklahoma City in a 4-0 sweep.The Lakers have a lot of other decisions, including how to handle an extension for Austin Reaves. But getting some sense from James about his plans will surely go a long way toward having other moves fall into place.The SpursVictor Wembanyama is eligible for a four-year extension that would top $250 million, and there's obviously no reason San Antonio wouldn't want to commit to keep the game's most fascinating player around. The extension would start in 2027-28.There are some other roster spots to address, but the starters are under contract.It will be interesting to watch how free agents view San Antonio as a destination, especially since the Spurs will go into next season as one of the favorites if not the biggest one for the 2027 NBA title.Competitiveness, thats what makes you better, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said. Thats what pushes you to continue to improve in the dark, long hours when nobody is around. We improved a whole lot this year. We have ... more motivation to continue to get better.Other top issues The NBA still hasn't revealed what, if anything, will come from an investigation by outside counsel into whether a $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based sustainability services company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent league salary cap rules. Portland hasn't said who will coach next season, with interim coach Tiago Splitter still in the mix. Chicago and Dallas still have openings. It would seem advantageous to have coaches in place by the draft.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba