Julian Nagelsmann Set for $8.2M Severance After Germany Exit

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Julian Nagelsmann Set for $8.2M Severance After Germany Exit

Nagelsmann is set to resign as Germany coach after DFB bosses pushed him toward a voluntary exit following the Round of 32 penalty loss to Paraguay. BILD says the outgoing coach will receive an estimated $8.2 million severance package, a financial consolation after Thursday’s Frankfurt summit failed to save his job despite his earlier vow not to run away.

By Tanish Chachra

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Argentina, Colombia and Australia Headline World Cup Round of 32 Slate

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Argentina, Colombia and Australia Headline World Cup Round of 32 Slate

Australia face Egypt at 2 p.m. ET to open the World Cup Round of 32 slate, before Argentina meet Cape Verde at 6 p.m. ET. Colombia then close the knockout window against Ghana at 9:30 p.m. ET, with all three winners moving toward last-16 ties as the tournament’s late bracket spots continue to fill across another day of elimination games.

By Tanish Chachra

Jurgen Klopp Enters Talks to Coach Germany After Julian Nagelsmann Resignation

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Jurgen Klopp Enters Talks to Coach Germany After Julian Nagelsmann Resignation

“With regard to the appointment of a new head coach, the DFB leadership will now enter into talks with Jurgen Klopp. He has already signalled his general willingness to take on the role,” per Florian Plettenberg. This follows Nagelsmann’s resignation after the side’s penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.

By Tanish Chachra

Cristiano Ronaldo Says Diogo Jota Is “Lighting the Way” After Portugal Win

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Cristiano Ronaldo Says Diogo Jota Is “Lighting the Way” After Portugal Win

Ronaldo honored Jota after Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 32 at the World Cup. “Diogo Jota is now up there in heaven, lighting the way for us,” he said, per Romano. It marked one year since his death. “It’s a very special moment. We all felt that he was with us,” the skipper added.

By Tanish Chachra

Anna Lewandowska Opens Up on Husband Robert Lewandowski’s Chicago Move

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Anna Lewandowska Opens Up on Husband Robert Lewandowski’s Chicago Move

Anna admitted she is “honestly terrified” as Robert’s career pushes their family toward Chicago. She said Barcelona had become her “safe place” and fears uprooting their daughters for a new school and life. While backing the striker “with all my strength,” she said life beside an athlete brings painful compromises and overwhelm without pretending otherwise.

By Nischay Rathore

Cristiano Ronaldo Refuses To Rush Retirement Decision

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Cristiano Ronaldo Refuses To Rush Retirement Decision

Ronaldo refused to center Portugal’s World Cup run on his retirement question after the 2-1 Round of 32 win over Croatia. “Cristiano’s future is not what matters at this moment,” he said, adding he will discuss it “later” after either result. The 41-year-old plans to speak with family before deciding what fits his future, amid speculation over his Portugal farewell.

By Nischay Rathore

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