Tag: Germany
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Nigerians, third largest asylum seekers in Germany — KAS Foundation
The Konrad Adenaeur Stiftung (KAS), a German Foundation, has revealed that Nigerians are the third largest asylum seekers in the country. Dr. Gerhard Wahler, Head of Department, European and International cooperation of the foundation, made this known in Abuja during the celebration of 15 years of KAS operation in Nigeria. Wahler explained that the lack…
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Racist attitude shown towards Ozil not acceptable – Erdogan
Turkey president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has given his support to Mesut Ozil and says the “racist attitude” shown towards the player is not acceptable. The 29-year-old Arsenal midfielder was criticised after being photographed with Erdogan at a London event in May. Ozil quit the Germany national team, saying he has faced “racism and disrespect” over…
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Ozil retires from international football feeling ‘unwanted’
Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from international football with immediate effect on Sunday. This was after hitting out at what he perceived to be unfair discrimination surrounding his meeting with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May. Ozil, 29, was part of the Germany squad that exited the World Cup in Russia at…
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Neuer to be Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper despite fitness issue
Manuel Neuer will be Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper if he makes Joachim Low’s World Cup squad, despite not having played since September. Bayern Munich’s Neuer, 32, missed almost the entire season after breaking his foot and undergoing surgery. Head coach Low picked four goalkeepers in his 27-man preliminary squad, which he will cut to a final…
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Russia 2018 : Germany players banned from sex, using social media
Germany coach, Joachim Low, has banned his players from having sex during this summer’s World Cup. Low does not want the players’ partners ruining his preparations in Russia, with players forced to ask for special permission to see their other halves and even their children. But they will be banned from such contact during the…
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Manuel Neuer to return for Germany against Austria
Bayern Munich Goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer will make his return to action in Germany’s pre-World Cup friendly match with Austria on Saturday, goalkeeping coach Andreas Koepke has said. “As it stands, Manuel will play,” Koepke told journalists Tuesday at the team training camp in Eppan, Italy. “This is a real test. These are the games he…
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German city announces ban on diesel vehicles
Hamburg will become the first German city to impose a partial ban on diesel vehicles as part of the country’s much-debated move to improve air quality. The port city is set to block portions of two streets for older diesel cars and trucks from May 31, the local environmental agency said. Pressure has been building…
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Russia 2018: Joachim Low extends contract with Germany
Joachim Low has extended his deal with the German national team until after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. His previous contract was due to expire following the 2020 European Championship. Low has been linked as an outside contender to take over from Arsene Wenger at Arsenal following this summer’s World Cup in Russia. He…
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Russia 2018: Manuel Neuer expected to miss the World Cup
German goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer participation at the World Cup is in major doubt after Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes said he is unlikely to play again this season. Germany’s No 1 Neuer has not played since September after suffering a recurrence of a metatarsal fracture. He has been back in training with Bayern, but Heynckes…
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Neuer doubtful for weekend, Ozil plays down World Cup fitness fears
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is facing a setback in his hopes of proving his fitness for the World Cup, Bild newspaper reported on Monday, while midfielder Mesut Ozil played down speculation about his back injury. Bayern Munich stopper Neuer, out since September, had wanted to make his comeback from a broken foot in Saturday’s final…