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      Meet the Mainz wonderkid so good David Beckham demanded information on him after competing against Romeo

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      NELSON WEIPER has caught the attention of David Beckham and he looks like he could be a star of the future. The 18-year-old striker is already starring in Germany with his impressive goalscoring exploits.
      Nelson Weiper joined the Mainz 05 academy in 2012 at the age of seven
      Weiper is yet to have a call up to the German national first team, but has impressed at youth level
      He already has an eye-watering record at youth level, regularly scoring more goals than games played.
      During his time with the Mainz U17’s he bagged 20 times in 19 appearances before bettering that with the U19’s, hitting the net 21 times in just 17 games.
      But his talent has even been obvious to those who have watched him from a much younger age.
      According to German outlet BILD when Weiper was just seven years old, Beckham was taken aback by his ability.
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      The England legend attended a youth tournament with his son Romeo and after watching the young German play he immediately enquired about him to those in charge at Mainz.
      Weiper has now made the step up to professional level making six Bundesliga appearances so far this season.
      Impressively he has managed two goals during this time despite only having 34 minutes on the pitch.
      He has also yet to miss the target with any shot he has had during his time on the pitch for the Mainz first team.
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      David Beckham was impressed with what he saw when watching Weiper in action
      Beckham has been nurturing his own son Romeo into a football career
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      The youngster signed his first professional contract with the carnival club back in 2022 and is understood to be tied down until 2025.
      He has also been impressing on an international stage, representing Germany at both U17 and U18 level scoring 14 goals in 20 appearances.
      Weiper is a towering figure standing at 6ft 3ins tall and he has the physical attributes to succeed at the top level according to Mainz sporting director Christian Heidel.
      He said: “Nelli (Nelson) is a snapper, he has the special nose for goals, the centre-forward gene.
      “In addition, his physique, he is big and fast. The boy can go a long way.”
      Weiper has come in for big praise and has been compared to german youngsters Youssoufa Moukoko and Jamal Musiala as well as national legend Gerd Muller.
      Weiper pictured in Paris with VfB Stuttgart player Laurin Ulrich
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      I’m captain of a Bundesliga team and I was forced to flee a bear after terrifying encounter in the woods

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      FOOTBALLER Lukas Hradecky has revealed that he was chased by a bear whilst on a run in 2019. The Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper spoke to German outlet BILD about his terrifying encounter.
      Lukas Hradecky is captain of the Finland national team and has made 83 appearances for the country
      The incident occurred whilst the 33-year-old was going for a jog in the woods in Bratislava.
      Hradecky explained how the scary situation took place whilst he was trying to keep his fitness levels up in the off-season.
      He said: “I saw a movement in the distance. I didn’t stay there to see if it was a bear or a big dog.
      “I wouldn’t try to put you dead when a bear chases you. I trusted my feet and, thank God, came out happy – it was actually a bear.”
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      Despite the fear that Hradecky experienced there was one positive of the terror induced dash.
      The Finnish shot-stopper’s sprint was recorded, as Leverkusen were tracking the heart rates of their players over the summer break.
      Hradecky said: “Our physical department can confirm that I had the highest pulse in all runs this summer.”
      Bayer Leverkusen are currently enjoying an impressive campaign as they sit in sixth place in the Bundesliga.
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      Xabi Alonso’s side also have a Europa League quarter-final clash to come as they hope to continue their form.
      Hradecky has played a big part in their successes this season keeping six clean sheets in the league so far. More

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      Watch bizarre Swedish league goal as Hammarby keeper somehow mistakes penalty spot for ball leaving fans in hysterics

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      A GOALKEEPER in the Swedish league made a barely believable clanger as he mistook the penalty spot for the ball. Hammarby’s Oliver Dovin will likely never live the mistake down with his error seeing his club fall behind after four minutes.
      Oliver Dovin made an unfortunate error that has gone viralCredit: @dplus_sportSE
      Benie Traore took full advantage of the keeper’s inexplicable blunderCredit: @dplus_sportSE
      The keeper looked inconsolable after his errorCredit: @dplus_sportSE

      The clip from the league game between Hammarby and Hacken has gone viral and has footie fans in disbelief.
      Swedish keeper Dovin, who was born in London, received the ball from his defender early in the game under very little pressure.
      But as the goalie collects the ball and dribbles backwards, he passes the penalty spot which is the same white colour as the ball.
      Dovin then incredibly mistakes the penalty spot for the ball as he attempts to pass it away.
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      The hapless 20-year-old realised his blunder a second too late.
      By the time he has worked out where the ball actually is, Hacken’s Benie Traore has already nipped in to tap it into the empty net.
      The keeper’s team-mates attempt to console him after the shocking moment.
      Traore would go on to grab a hat-trick in a 3-1 win.
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      Fans on Twitter were left stunned by the mistake.
      One fan said: “I cannot believe my eyes.”
      Another added: “Eeeiii this happens in a professional football match? Lol.”
      Other supporters compared the moment to a very similar incident in the Bundesliga from 2017. More

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      Dortmund scout Burnley ace Anass Zaroury as they plot recruitment drive with Bellingham set for transfer away

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND are keeping an eye on Burnley’s Moroccan magician Anass Zaroury.The German title-chasers sent scout Benjamin Frank to watch the winger in action for Vincent Kompany’s side.
      Anass Zaroury is wanted by a number of top European sidesCredit: Getty
      Jude Bellingham could leave Dortmund and fund a Zaroury bidCredit: Getty
      But Dortmund had plenty of company at one recent Turf Moor game, with French clubs Monaco and Marseille in attendance.
      Standard Liege have also been watching the player.
      Dortmund could have plenty of cash to splash if they sell Jude Bellingham with a host of clubs after him.
      Zaroury only joined Burnley last summer, signing a four-year deal from Belgian outfit Charleroi.
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      He has impressed for the side that will be playing in the Premier League next season, scoring 12 goals and registering five assists.
      The 22-year-old’s good form saw him earn a call-up to the Moroccan national team and he has been capped three times.
      He was involved in the Atlas Lions’ incredible run to the semi-finals of the World Cup last year, stepping in for the injured Amine Harit at the last minute.
      Zaroury will be hoping to add a piece of silverware to his trophy cabinet as Burnley close in on the Championship title.
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      They play second-placed Sheffield United on Monday and a win would take them 14 points clear at the top.
      Burnley will be hoping to keep hold of Zaroury for next term’s Premier League campaign and they plan to add to the squad.
      They are already lining up a move for Man Utd target Bart Verbruggen.
      The 20-year-old goalkeeper worked with Kompany at Anderlecht and is viewed as one of the hottest prospects in Europe. More

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      Arsenal ‘targeting Granit Xhaka’s Switzerland team-mate Djibril Sow in shock Eintracht Frankfurt transfer’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly planning a shock transfer for Granit Xhaka’s international team-mate Djibril Sow from Eintracht Frankfurt.While the Gunners are currently focussed on staying on top of the Premier League, manager Mikel Arteta has been looking ahead to the off-season.
      Arsenal are reportedly chasing Djibril Sow for the summer transfer windowCredit: Alamy
      Manager Mikel Arteta is targeting the former team-mate of Granit XhakaCredit: Getty
      According to reports, he wants to strengthen the squad’s central midfield and has increased efforts to try and sign Djibril Sow during the summer transfer window.
      It’s thought that this would provide back up to regular starters Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.
      The Spanish manager signed Jorginho from Chelsea in January and got Mohamed Elneny to sign a new contract in February, but is clearly still hunting for new arrivals to help bolster the squad.
      26-year-old Sow will begin the final year of this contract with German club Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer.
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      The player has made it clear to Frankfurt he will not be signing an extension with them this summer, and has already had talks with English, French and Italian clubs.
      However, Arsenal may have an advantage over other clubs as Sow’s international team-mate, Xhaka, is on their side.
      The pair played alongside each other for all four of Switzerland’s games during the 2022 World Cup, and Sow has said before how much he admires the 30-year old midfielder.
      Sow told Sport1 last year: “Above all, Xhaka is a role model as a personality, as a leader.
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      “He brings a presence to the pitch that I haven’t seen that often before.”
      The two have both played for Bundesliga team Gladbach, and Sow has previously spoken about his desire to follow Xhaka into the Premier League.
      Frankfurt will be keen to try and cash in this summer whilst Sow still holds some value, and have valued the midfielder at around €15million (£13m).
      The Swiss has seven goals and 13 assists in his 151 appearances for the German team, and helped them win the Europa League last season.
      The player also has 36 caps for Switzerland, making him a solid option for Arsenal if they want to increase the depth of their squad. More

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      Man Utd ‘told how much it will cost to sign Jeremie Frimpong after weeks of transfer talks, with Barca and Bayern keen’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly been given a price for star player Jeremie Frimpong in their bid to sign the defender.The right-back is considered Bayer Leverkusen’s hottest stock, and has been on United’s radar as manager Erik ten Hag looks for new recruits.
      Man Utd have signalled their interest in signing FrimpongCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman has been impressive in his performances with the German teamCredit: Getty
      With eight goals and nine assists to his name, Frimpong has had a stellar season with the German team.
      The 22-year old has become key player in the squad, as he can operate as a right-sided winger as well.
      The defender has a contract with the Bundesliga club until summer 2025, but has apparently become a potential target of the Old Trafford team for the upcoming transfer window.
      According to reports, talks with his manager have been going on for weeks to acquire the players signature.
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      However, Leverkusen have named the price United would have to pay in order to sign the player.
      According to SportBILD, the youngster could cost the Red Devils around £44million.
      But, if Frimpong keeps up his good performances until the end of the season, the eye-watering sum may not be a transfer hurdle.
      The former Manchester City and Celtic player scored last weekend during a match that saw Leverkusen beat Schalke 3-0, helping his side climb to seventh in the Bundesliga.
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      He was also chosen to be on the Netherlands squad for the 2022 World Cup, but ended up failing to make an appearance under former United boss Louis van Gaal.
      Frimpong also ended up being left out of Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman’s first squad for last month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers, and so is still waiting to make his international debut.
      Still, if Man Utd do manage to fork out for him, the 22-year old could prove to be a quality acquisition for Ten Hag’s side.
      However, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have also signalled their interest in the Dutch defender.
      According to football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barca and Bayern have been in direct communication with Frimpong’s agent, hotting up the race to land the star player.
      Not just Manchester United. Understand FC Bayern and Barcelona have also had direct meetings with Jeremie Frimpong’s agent Jeffrey Lemmert 🚨🇳🇱 #transfersBayern priority is to decide on Cancelo in May; Barça situation unclear due to FFP.Frimpong, on #MUFC list since October. pic.twitter.com/fuldE2bN3N— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 6, 2023

      Barca are moving to sign a new right-back, but may be hamstrung with cost-cutting after FFP sanctions.
      Bayern are also thought to be on the lookout for a player in that area to replace Joao Cancelo if they decide not to make his loan from Manchester City permanent. More

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      Dortmund’s sexiest fan – who is nurse and lingerie model – offers special treatment to injured star player

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND’S so-called sexiest fan has offered special treatment to an injured star.Nurse and lingerie model Kim Schiele is ready to inject her unique abilities into centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck’s recovery.
      Diligent nurse Kim Schiele is prepared to help Nico Schlotterbeck as he’s out injured for her beloved DortmundCredit: Twitter
      Kim’s social media pics are a tonic for fans but she’s keen to assist players too
      The underwear model proves everyone is equal when it comes to treatment as she’s happy to help Schlotterbeck even though she “loves” Marco Reuss
      Dortmund’s title hopes were left needing smelling salts when Bayern Munich leapfrogged them at the top with Sunday’s 4-2 Der Klassiker win.
      But Kim wants to focus her healing hands on Schlotterbeck, who faces a month out after tearing a leg muscle in that dramatic game.
      Posting a go-getting picture of herself in medical scrubs, she wrote: “The faster he returns, the better. When he wants! 🙂 ”
      In another shot, also wearing her uniform, she asserted confidently: “Your favorite nurse.”
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      Maybe that perky description is all to do with positive thinking as she hopes Germany star Schlotterbeck returns speedily.
      And indeed her pro-active attitude towards the Germany star shows she has an holistic outlook to her love for Dortmund.
      Kim is clearly happy to spread care beyond “love of my life” Marco Reuss.
      She finally met the club skipper last October – after Dortmund’s late fightback snatched a 2-2 draw at home to Bayern.
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      And Kim’s offer to aid Schlotterbeck attracted a feverish response from fans on social media.
      One called her “Queen of Dortmund” and another wrote: “Beautiful Dortmund’s nurse.”
      However, one supporter pleased for urgent medical attention himself after seeing her photos and diagnosing his condition.
      He posted: “Come and treat me I have fallen in love.”
      The underwear model proves everyone is equal when it comes to treatment as she’s happy to help Schlotterbeck even though she “loves” Marco ReussCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      Lewandowski struggled to understand Sir Alex Ferguson’s Man Utd transfer offer… before Jurgen Klopp blocked move

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      BARCELONA star Robert Lewandowski struggled to understand Sir Alex Ferguson when he tried to sign him for Manchester United.The legendary boss gave the striker – then at Borussia Dortmund – a call to convince him to move to Old Trafford.
      Robert Lewandowski struggled to understand Sir Alex Ferguson due to his accentCredit: EPA
      Fergie tried to get the striker to join Man UtdCredit: Sportsfile
      Lewandowski was ready to quit the Bundesliga side only for then-manager Jurgen Klopp to block the transfer.
      The 34-year-old moved to Bayern Munich a few years later, where he spent eight seasons, scoring 344 goals in 375 games.
      Now at Barca, Lewandowski recalled the moment he nearly signed for United.
      He told Bild: “I remember the moment exactly. We had a friendly with Dortmund in preparation, I think against Bochum.
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      “I was subbed at half-time. I looked at my mobile phone in the dressing room. There was a text message with the sender +44.
      “Ferguson had tried to call me and then sent me a message. He wanted to talk to me.
      “I was still in the dressing room, I took a shower and called him back, in a quiet corner.
      “My English wasn’t as good as it is today. He has a strong Scottish accent. I was so focused on understanding what he meant. Ferguson tried to be considerate, spoke slowly.
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      “I was 22-years-old, it was a special moment. I spoke to Aki Watzke and Jurgen Klopp in the camp. I wanted to go to Man Utd.
      “But they said: ‘No chance, Robert. We need you. You have to stay’.”
      Lewandowski also opened up on the time Klopp tried to rekindle his relationship with him and bring him to Liverpool.
      The Pole claims the German had approached him after Bayern met the Reds in a pre-season friendly in 2017.
      Lewandowski said: “We spoke on that occasion. Klopp asked me, ‘Don’t you want to come to Liverpool?’ We looked at each other, then I laughed.
      “I don’t know if he was totally serious. But going to Liverpool was never in my mind.”
      Jurgen Klopp cheekily tried to get Robert Lewandowski to join LiverpoolCredit: Bongarts – Getty More