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Woltemade deployed too deep to be dangerous at Newcastle, says Nagelsmann

Woltemade deployed too deep to be dangerous at Newcastle, says Nagelsmann

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said out-of-form Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade's lack of goalscoring impact was because he is being played in the wrong position at club level.

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Wimbledon expansion plan gets legal boost

Wimbledon expansion plan gets legal boost

Wimbledon's controversial expansion plan received a major boost Thursday after a judge at London's High Court ruled the proposed development of the current site is not subject to restrictions on how the land cam be used.

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EU summit fails to rally Orban behind stalled Ukraine loan

EU summit fails to rally Orban behind stalled Ukraine loan

EU leaders failed to persuade Hungary's Viktor Orban to lift his block on a massive loan to support Ukraine's war effort at summit talks on Thursday, leaving the much-needed funding in limbo.

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New Morocco coach praises 'well-deserved' Cup of Nations decision

New Morocco coach praises 'well-deserved' Cup of Nations decision

Morocco's new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi congratulated his country on Thursday on CAF's "well-deserved" decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of his new side.

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'Mixing things up': Nagelsmann goes for flexibility in new Germany squad

'Mixing things up': Nagelsmann goes for flexibility in new Germany squad

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he was "mixing things up" by banking on flexibility as he announced his squad for the March friendlies on Thursday, three months out from the 2026 World Cup.

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Record-setter Hodgkinson hopes 'fourth time lucky' at world indoors

Record-setter Hodgkinson hopes 'fourth time lucky' at world indoors

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson will take to the track in Torun, Poland, this weekend aiming to nab an elusive world indoor 800m title off the back of a new world record.

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European Central Bank warns of major hit from Mideast war

European Central Bank warns of major hit from Mideast war

The European Central Bank warned Thursday that the energy shock unleashed by the Middle East war would sharply push up inflation and hit the eurozone's growth this year.

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Atletico target Romero says his focus on Spurs' survival bid

Atletico target Romero says his focus on Spurs' survival bid

Cristian Romero has dismissed talk about a post-season transfer move, saying his priority is ensuring Tottenham Hotspur remain in the Premier League.

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Karalis hits prime form to threaten Duplantis surprise

Karalis hits prime form to threaten Duplantis surprise

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis will head into the world indoor championships, which run from Friday to Sunday, confidently eyeing a fourth pole vault title, but there is a rival lurking in the wings potentially capable of springing a suprise.

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Freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies

Freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies

Kylian Mbappe, who has only just returned to action after a knee injury, will lead the France squad into friendly matches this month against Brazil and Colombia in the United States.

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