Day: November 17, 2025

Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade said he was “relieved” to score Germany’s opening goal in their 6-0 home win over Slovakia to reach the 2026 World Cup. Prolific at youth level, Woltemade joined the Magpies for £69 million after making his senior international debut in June and netted four times in Die Mannschaft’s final three matches…

Leroy Sane struck twice and Assan Ouedraogo swept in less than two minutes after coming on for his debut as Germany hammered Slovakia to seal direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup and condemn their opponents to the play-offs. Nick Woltemade headed in returning captain Joshua Kimmich’s cross for his fourth goal in three international…

The Netherlands are all-but mathematically certain to seal their place at the 2026 World Cup when Oranje host Lithuania on Monday. The hosts start the final round of matches in Group G three points above Poland with a 13-goal superiority. Lithuania have drawn three and lost four of their matches in the campaign but tested…

A header from Nick Woltemade, Serge Gnabry’s strike and a Leroy Sane double put Germany firmly on course for 2026 World Cup qualification in their winner-takes-all final match of European Group A against Slovakia. Knowing only victory would be enough to finish top, Slovakia were overwhelmed by their opponents’ press in Leipzig, falling 4-0 behind…

  Week 11 turned out to be a whirlwind for Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns, and even though it didn’t end in victory against the Baltimore Ravens, it was a huge moment in his life and career. After weeks of the fans crying out for him, the rookie finally got his chance to play…

Germany need a point at home to Slovakia to stop the visitors from leapfrogging them and claiming the direct qualification spot for the 2026 World Cup in the final match of both teams’ Group A campaign. Die Mannschaft overcame a nervy first half to win 2-0 in Luxembourg on Friday courtesy of two goals by…

Northern Ireland complete their World Cup qualifying Group A campaign at Windsor Park on Monday by attempting to earn their third win in the section against a Luxembourg side yet to earn a point. Michael O’Neill’s team lost 1-0 in Slovakia on Friday and will finish third but enter the play-offs because of their Nations…

Kylian Mbappe has already scored 18 goals this season, but he needs more support from those around him, according to Karim Benzema. Kylian Mbappe cannot deliver Champions League glory to Real Madrid by himself, former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema said as he called on the likes of Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham to communicate…

  The Cleveland Browns finally got to see Shedeur Sanders take the field. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a planned decision. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel left their Week 11 game against the Baltimore Ravens to be evaluated for a concussion, and Sanders was forced into action. Sanders didn’t need much time to show why head coach Kevin Stefanski…