Jurgen Klopp could have sat back and let the punditry millions roll in. The charisma king of the dugout unsurprisingly made the transition to TV pretty seamlessly for the World Cup, alongside Thomas Muller - the former Germany forward whose penchant for Reels signifies that the permanent shift from footballer to entertainer isnt too far away.But Klopps personality is of better use in a more serious sector of the German football landscape. As the team dabs its wounds after a dismal last-32 World Cup exit to Paraguay, the wait to win a knockout-stage match since their 2014 triumph goes on. Julian Nagelsmann failed to galvanise the countrys national team, like Hansi Flick did before him two tactical aficionados and objectively fine managers, but thats where it ends. They lacked a certain... aura.Jurgen Klopp speaks to former Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann while a pundit at the World Cup (Getty)Klopp doesnt have that issue. At each of his three clubs, he has left as a deified figure, and for good reason everywhere he goes, he ushers in a new period of glory. He guided Mainz to the Bundesliga for the first time in their history; he won back-to-back titles with Borussia Dortmund after seven years of failing to break the top four; and at Liverpool, he awoke a sleeping giant and won everything there was to win, including a first Premier League in 30 years.His rocknroll style of football makes any team he manages easy to root for. There are 11 nations ahead of us in the rankings but we have to make beating them possible, with the way we play football, Klopp vowed at the press conference where he was officially unveiled as Nagelsmanns successor. But after years of blandness at the German helm, his presence alone will breathe life into a stalled setup.Klopp has been Germanys dream appointment for a decade. He was envisaged as the successor to Joachim Low, taking the World Cup-winning team he built and keeping them at the top. That isnt Klopps style, though at no point in his career has he arrived to do a maintenance job; its always been to rebuild and reinvent. Its why persistent rumours of a Real Madrid or Bayern Munich move never felt right for him.Now that Germany need him, he has risen from his Red Bull-funded slumber. Im not doing this job for myself. Im doing it for you, he said, playing into the messiah gimmick.New Germany manager Klopp is tasked with another rebuild (Reuters)He is not the same man who ruled German football at the Westfalenstadion; he now has new teeth and new eyes for a start. He also has a much bigger trophy cabinet bolted to the wall. But his personality is largely the same, only moving with the extra swagger that comes with such success.With that personality comes a certain volatility; hes a man who doesnt fear ruffling feathers. He is not universally beloved by any stretch; rival fans grew tired of his complaining, excuses and perceived preferential treatment by referees. More recently, he experienced fierce backlash and sellout accusations in his homeland for taking his head of global soccer role at Red Bull, with German fans despising the organisations multi-club model and effective circumvention of the 50+1 rule, which guarantees supporter voting rights at clubs.His Germany unveiling, therefore, wasnt all hugs and kisses. Klopp went as far as to issue a warning to the countrys press and public: he is not going to tolerate what has been the curse of the job for 12 years. Im taking this job even though Ive seen how youve treated Julian Nagelsmann, he said bluntly. Im taking it even though Ive seen how youve treated Thomas Tuchel. Klopp bluntly assured he would leave the role if poorly treated (AP)"The day you don't want me anymore, I'm gone without any severance pay. If you say tomorrow that he's s***, I'm gone. Not just one person, it would have to be more than that. If the DFB [German Football Association] says he's s***, I'm gone.If you behave badly and don't leave my family in peace, I'm gone. Criticise me if something doesnt work. Im happy to work on it. Its all about the job.This no-nonsense attitude will carry over to the dressing room and the training ground. Germanys failure to perform under the pressure of knockout football reflects a somber shift in the setups culture. Anything but a mentality monster will surely not last under his regime.But Klopp will not be able to revive Germany on his own. He will build his coaching staff around former Liverpool assistants Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz in a bid to emulate his Anfield glory, the former of whom just spent a season with Klopps storied rival Pep Guardiola. There were fantasies about this rivalry being renewed on the international stage amid Guardiolas talks with Italy, only for the Catalan to say no to Paolo Maldini and co.Will Klopp and Pep Guardiola meet again on the international stage? For now, its unlikely (Getty)Taking his country back to the global pinnacle feels like the rightful culmination of Klopps glittering career. Whether he achieves that or just papers cracks, this will be it for him in the dugout. Jurgen Klopp doesnt have a career after the national team. Ideally, this is the highlight of my career. When they meet traditional rivals the Netherlands in his first match in September, well get a first glimpse into whether this particular Klopp fairytale can come true. At Euro 2028, in the country he conquered as Reds boss, legacy will be on the line.

The trade deadline is less than two weeks away, which will shake up lineup trends in a meaningful way. Now that were past the All-Star break, these next couple of weekly lineup reports are best treated as a pre-deadline benchmark. The changes will be more noticeable if we establish where things stand now. Lets dive in.MLB Trade Deadline: Cole Carrigg, Reid Detmers, and more who could gain the most fantasy value Eric Samulski discusses over 20 players who could improve their fantasy value after the trade deadline Eric Samulski,Arizona DiamondbacksRyan Waldschmidt returned to the majors before the All-Star break, but he's hitting eighth or ninth without playing every day. Tim Tawa is splitting time between first base and center field. Gabriel Moreno has started and hit cleanup in every game since June 29.AthleticsThis lineup is hurting without Nick Kurtz, Brent Rooker, and Zack Gelof. Even Joshua Kuroda-Grauer and his .462 BABIP hit the IL this week. Jacob Wilson is leading off as a result, followed by Tyler Soderstrom and Shea Langeliers. Carlos Cortes,Donovan Walton, and Jeff McNeil are in strong-side platoons, and McNeil is mixing in starts at first base. Lawrence Butler has started against only one of three lefties since the All-Star break. Tommy White has started five of six since being called up, splitting time between both corner infield spots.Atlanta BravesAll eyes are on Ronald Acua Jr.'s return from a hamstring injury this weekend, and it could come as early as Friday. He's been the leadoff hitter when healthy, which bumps Drake Baldwin to the two-hole and Ozzie Albies into the middle of the order. Austin Riley has been better lately and hit as high as cleanup a couple of times this week. Jim Jarvis has been the primary shortstop in July with Ha-Seong Kim sidelined and Jorge Mateo phased out.Baltimore OriolesTaylor Ward and Gunnar Henderson enter Thursday inside the top three in PAs this year, with Pete Alonso also in the top 10. Colton Cowser is platooning with Leody Taveras in center field. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is getting some run at third base with Blaze Alexander on the IL, though Coby Mayo remains involved. Chadwick Tromp and Sam Huff figure to split time behind the plate after Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo both got hurt this week.Boston Red SoxJarren Duran hasn't hit higher than seventh this month and sits against some lefties. Anthony Seigler has been the primary second baseman and leadoff option in July. Romy Gonzalez and Jahmai Jones are lefty-hitting specialists at the moment. Masataka Yoshida is the strong-side DH.Chicago CubsPlenty of consistency here outside of a revolving door at DH. Alex Bregman and Michael Busch are both top five in PAs as of Thursday. Kevin Alcntara is on the big-league roster but hardly playing. James Triantos is reportedly being called up to make his major league debut this weekend.Chicago White SoxMunetaka Murakami went right back to the two-hole upon returning from the injured list. Tristan Peters has cemented the primary center field role lately. Braden Montgomery has sat just twice since being called up June 9. Kyle Teel (ankle) is unfortunately set to miss meaningful time for the second time this season.Cincinnati RedsSpencer Steer has at least ten starts at first base, second base, and each corner outfield spot this year. Ke'Bryan Hayes is back off the IL but starting only half the time. Edwin Arroyo had taken over second base even before Matt McLain hit the IL.Cleveland GuardiansSteven Kwan has been on a tear and reclaimed the leadoff role Sunday. Jos Ramrez came off the IL this week. Brayan Rocchio opened the season hitting exclusively in the bottom third of the lineup, but he's been mostly in the top half since the middle of June. Chase DeLauter has hit second or third in every start since coming off the IL on June 28, and he's six-for-six in starts against southpaws.Colorado RockiesJake McCarthy has hit leadoff in all but two games since June 29. Cole Carrigg has been sitting a bit more often lately but remains the primary center fielder. Kyle Karros has been the third baseman all year and recently moved up to the middle of the order. Neither Edouard Julien nor Tyler Freeman is playing consistently enough to be a fantasy factor. Ezequiel Tovar has a 37 wRC+ in over 350 PAs in 2026.Detroit TigersColt Keith is back to hitting third against RHP, swapping spots with Kerry Carpenter, who has fallen to the middle of the order. The Tigers continue to maximize Dillon Dingler's playing time. James Outman is still platooning with Matt Vierling in center field. Gleyber Torres returned from the IL again this week.Houston AstrosJeremy Pea regains the leadoff job every time he returns from injury. Jose Altuve is batting fourth or fifth but struggling. LaMonte Wade Jr. is platooning with Zach Dezenzo in left field. Cam Smith has had the entire week off so far after regressing a bit from his rookie campaign.Kansas City RoyalsCarter Jensen has hit leadoff against every RHP since May 30. Lane Thomas has hit in the top four in every game since late June. Andrew Velazquez has started both games at shortstop since Bobby Witt Jr. landed on the IL.Los Angeles AngelsVaughn Grissom is back to near everyday opportunities while bouncing around the infield, taking time away from Denzer Guzman at the hot corner. Wade Meckler's opportunities have evaporated with Mike Trout healthy again.Los Angeles DodgersAndy Pages has hit second in every start since May 26. Kyle Tucker remains stuck in the bottom half of the order in a hugely disappointing campaign. Tommy Edman is playing all over but mostly seeing time at second base. Dalton Rushing is getting a chance to show he's a starter during Will Smith's lengthy absence. Teoscar Hernndez has sat against three right-handers this month, which is worth monitoring.Miami MarlinsKyle Stowers is up to 28 starts at first base against 40 in the outfield this season. Heriberto Hernndez has started 11 straight while mostly hitting second or third. Xavier Edwards is the primary cleanup hitter while Otto Lopez fills the table-setting role.Milwaukee BrewersGarrett Mitchell has started 20 of 21 in center field in the midst of a career year. Luis Lara has started only seven of 14 since being called up. Cooper Pratt is the shortstop and Joey Ortiz is the third baseman with David Hamilton sidelined.Minnesota TwinsLuke Keaschall has started exclusively in the outfield since June 23. Royce Lewis is the primary first baseman and Kody Clemens is the primary second baseman, so this infield has really shifted around in 2026. Trevor Larnach leads off against RHP while Austin Martin does so vs. southpaws.New York MetsVery interesting deadline team. A.J. Ewing wrestled the leadoff spot away from Carson Benge, though Benge still hits fifth. Luis Robert Jr. and Marcus Semien each returned from the IL recently. Jared Young has been the primary first baseman against RHP.New York YankeesJasson Domnguez has started all but one game since June 17. Paul Goldschmidt starts against every LHP but not all righties. Anthony Volpe's playing time has become sporadic again.Philadelphia PhilliesSame story here. They need some outfield upgrades at the trade deadline. Justin Crawford and Gabriel Rincones Jr. have been platooning with Derek Hill and Edmundo Sosa, respectively.Pittsburgh PiratesEsmerlyn Valdez has hit cleanup in every game this month, providing thump with Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin sidelined. Jake Mangum is getting most of the leadoff opportunities lately. Nick Gonzales has held the third base job all season.San Diego PadresFernando Tatis Jr. is heating up. He hasn't played much second base lately, but he'll still qualify at the position in 2027. Ty France is the everyday first baseman and has been red-hot of late.San Francisco GiantsBryce Eldridge has reclaimed the two-hole as the best hitter on this team. Matt Chapman could return from injury soon, which will again leave someone as the odd man out, though the trade deadline could help.Seattle MarinersDominic Canzone has taken over the three-hole against RHP, dropping Josh Naylor to fifth. Cole Young has started every game this season. Colt Emerson remains the primary shortstop with J.P. Crawford shifting to third base. We'll see what happens once Brendan Donovan returns from the IL, though Crawford has battled a wrist issue this week too.St. Louis CardinalsIvn Herrera sat for the first time all year on Thursday. Lars Nootbaar is mainly hitting fifth against righties while starting only half the time against lefties. Blaze Jordan sat seven times in a 12-game stretch this month, but he's been in the lineup for five straight since. Interested to see how soon Joshua Baez gets a major league opportunity after the trade deadline.Tampa Bay RaysChandler Simpson is beginning to run wild again but hasn't hit leadoff since the beginning of June. Victor Mesa Jr. has been hot to open the second half, though he isn't a true everyday option. Cedric Mullins is still the primary cleanup hitter vs. RHP.Texas RangersCorey Seager (back) remains sidelined, but there's otherwise been some consistency to start the second half. Wyatt Langford is healthy and Brandon Nimmo survived a shoulder scare. They hit second and fourth, respectively, against righties, with Josh Jung and Jake Burger also in the middle of the order. Joc Pederson leads off versus righties while Justin Foscue gets a top-two lineup spot against southpaws.Toronto Blue JaysThis lineup ranks last in the majors in runs scored and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. still hasn't homered at home this season. Ernie Clement is hitting in the top third of the order. Yohendrick Piango is back up from Triple-A with Jonatan Clase injured.Washington NationalsCurtis Mead has sat against two of three righties since the All-Star break. He's better against lefties but has a 128 wRC+ versus righties. It's very odd. James Wood leads MLB in PAs. Dylan Crews has essentially been an everyday player since his call-up but hasn't shown the improvements so many other hitters in this organization have this year.

Nombe came through the ranks at MK Dons before going on to play for Exeter City and Rotherham United [Getty Images]MK Dons have re-signed forward Sam Nombe from Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee.The 27-year-old has returned five years after leaving to join Exeter City."I still believe there is more to come from Sam with the supply and support he will get from this team and staff," said MK Dons boss Paul Warne."It was one of the easiest negotiations I've ever done with a player. His heart was set on coming back to the city to play for this great club."MK Dons, who were promoted to League One last season, have not disclosed the length of Nombe's contract.All the latest MK Dons news

With the fifth-oldest roster in the NFL, the Denver Broncos are certainly in win-now mode. The Broncos are approaching the 2026 season with an average player age of 26.40, which ranks 28th out of 32 NFL teams, according to Ian Hartitz of RotoWire. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that Denver is listed second-to-last on Aaron Schatz's ESPN list of NFL teams ranked by under-25 talent going into the 2026 campaign. Only the Los Angeles Rams (No. 32) are ranked lower."[T]he Broncos are way down here in part because they didn't have a pick in 2026 until the third round," Hartitz wrote for ESPN. "(That first selection, defensive tackleTyler Onyedim, is 23 years old.)" Denver's most notable players under age 25 are arguably receiver/returner Marvin Mims (24) and pass rusher Jonah Elliss (23). The Broncos also have wide receivers Pat Bryant (23) and Troy Franklin (23), plus cornerbacks Jahdae Barron (24) and Kris Abrams-Draine (24). Running back RJ Harvey (25) is a notable player who has passed the age limit for the rankings.Last year, ESPN ranked Denver's under-25 talent last in the NFL. The Broncos went on to go 14-3 in the regular season, clinching the AFC West and No. 1 playoff seed in the conference. Social: FollowBroncos WireonFacebookandTwitter/X!Did you know:These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: ESPN ranks Broncos' under age 25 players second-last in the NFL

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