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      Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus announces shock resignation from role in unusual video three months after new deal

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND legend Marco Reus has announced his shock resignation as captain of the club.The German international, 34, has skippered the club for five years having been given the armband by former manager Lucien Favre in 2018.
      Marco Reus took the unusual step of announcing he was stepping down as captain with a video on TwitterCredit: Twitter @bvb
      Dortmund won the DFB Pokal and the German Super Cup under Reus’ stewardship.
      Having been the club’s talisman pretty much since his arrival in 2011, Reus found himself regularly outside the Dortmund starting XI for much of last season.
      And his decision to resign the captaincy reflects his reduced role in the team, often only appearing as an impact sub towards the end of the campaign.
      The attacking midfielder announced his resignation in an unusual video on Borussia Dortmund’s Twitter.
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      He said: “It’s very important for me to tell you something personally: I had a lot of time to think during my vacation and decided to pass on the captain’s armband.
      “I informed Edin Terzic and Sebastian Kehl about this yesterday. I was allowed to wear this armband for five years with pride and honour.
      “Thank you for your support over the years and I wish Edin and Sebastian that they find a very good successor – I am sure that they will be successful.”
      The news comes as a double-blow for Dortmund, who lost star Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid in a fee that could rise to £115million.
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      Reus is not expected to leave the club and is entering his 12th season with Dortmund – scoring 161 goals and providing 121 assists in his 387 appearances for BVB.
      He signed a one year contract extension in April which will keep him there until next summer.
      Reus was on course to lift Dortmund’s first Bundesliga title since 2012, but after a 2-2 final day draw with Mainz they were pipped to the title by Bayern.
      With Reus out of the XI towards the end of the season, Jude Bellingham commonly took the captain’s armband.
      Reus’ successor looks likely to be 34-year-old Mats Hummels who previously captained the club before departing for Bayern in 2016.
      Hummels re-joined the club in 2019 and has been a regular at the heart of Dortmund’s defence.
      Other potential successors include Nico Schulz, Niklas Sule and Marius Wolf. More

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      Harry Kane ‘meets Tuchel at his London home’ as Bayern Munich transfer target says ‘I want to win Champions League’

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      BAYERN MUNICH manager Thomas Tuchel has met with Harry Kane in London to discuss a stunning transfer, reports in Germany say. The England captain has just 12 months left on his current Tottenham contract, fuelling speculation he could be sold this season.
      Harry Kane is linked with a move away from SpursCredit: Getty
      Thomas Tuchel is eyeing a move for Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      And Bayern were the first to bid when the summer window opened but their offer of £60.2million plus add-ons was rejected.
      The German champions are set to go in again with a second improved package.
      And according to BILD, Bayern boss Tuchel even visited Kane’s home in the capital to discuss a move.
      It is added the Tottenham legend told Tuchel it would appeal to him to win with Bayern the Champions League.
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      Kane lives in a £17million home with his wife Katie and three children Ivy, Vivienne Jane and Louis.
      The mansion includes an indoor gym and seven bedrooms with Spurs memorabilia everywhere.

      But his 14-year Tottenham love affair could come to an end as the star striker looks to win his first piece of silverware.
      Manchester United have strongly been linked with Kane but no official offer has come through.
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      Chelsea are now managed by Mauricio Pochettino, who enjoyed an incredible relationship with the forward during his time in North London.
      But Spurs chairman Daniel Levy’s strained and storied relationship with the Blues makes a deal incredibly unlikely.
      It gives Bayern a clear path to signing Kane as they look to find a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
      Lewandowski left for Barcelona in 2022 after eight years in Munich, where he won EIGHT league titles and the Champions League.
      Bayern’s top scorer last season was winger Serge Gnabry, followed by Jamal Musiala.
      And despite still having Thomas Muller and ex-Liverpool wideman Sadio Mane, they are without a recognised No9.
      That has led the Bundesliga kings to make Kane their No1 target this summer.
      Bayern Munich have already bid for Harry KaneCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd More

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      Horst-Dieter Hottges dead at 79: German World Cup winner who also played in 1966 final against England passes away

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      WORLD CUP winner Horst-Dieter Höttges has died aged 79.The German football legend passed away after suffering with dementia over the last few years, according to Bild.
      Horst-Dieter Hoettges has passed away aged 79Credit: PA:Press Association
      Horst-Dieter Höttges, left, in action for GermanyCredit: Getty
      Hottges spent the majority of his career at Werder Bremen and made a club record 483 appearances in 14 years for the Bundesliga outfit.
      He won the Bundesliga in 1965 and played in the World Cup final a year later, losing out to England.
      But eight years later Germany beat the Netherlands in the World Cup final with Hotteges an unused substitute.
      He won 66 caps for his country and made ten appearances at World Cups between 1996-1974.
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      Hotteges also featured at right-back in the Euro 1972 semi-final and final, and helped to crown Germany European champions.
      He retired in 1978 as an established Werder Bremen legend – he began his career at Borussia Monchengladbach and made 32 appearances for the club.
      Tributes have poured in for Hotteges from fans who are saddened by his passing.
      One wrote: “The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
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      “RIP Horst-Dieter “Eisenfuß” Höttges.”
      Another added: “He will not be forgotten.” More

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      Liverpool transfer blow as Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig ‘show interest’ in summer transfer swoop for Lyon star

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      LIVERPOOL have been dealt a transfer blow in their bid to sign Lyon star Bradley Barcola, reports suggest.The Reds were thought to be leading the race for Barcola in the summer transfer window.
      Liverpool are keeping tabs on Lyon star Bradley Barcola this summerCredit: AP
      Liverpool have been joined by Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig in the race for BarcolaCredit: Rex
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, however, Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig have joined the bidding war for the winger.
      Both PSG and Leipzig are informed of the France Under-21 international’s situation at OL.
      However, Lyon want to hold onto their highly-rated 20-year-old talent ahead of the coming season.
      Liverpool have reportedly sent scouts to watch Barcola on several occasions.
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      The Frenchman burst onto the scene with 13 first-team appearances in the 2021-2022 campaign.
      Barcola upped his game last season with seven goals and 10 assists in 31 appearances.
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking for a significant rebuild at Anfield after the Merseysiders finished fifth last term.
      Klopp has already landed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton to strengthen his midfield.
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      And the Reds are now closing in on a £60million deal for Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai.
      Personal terms have already been sorted between Szoboszlai and Liverpool.
      The Hungary international is now set to undergo a medical at the Kop. More

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      Fans spot incoming Liverpool transfer’s Szoboszlai’s bizarre penalty tactic… and can’t believe he NEVER misses

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      GOALKEEPERS know exactly where Dominik Szoboszlai is going to put his penalties… but they still can’t stop them.The RB Leipzig ace is on the verge of signing for Liverpool in a £60million deal.
      Do you know how much you have to back your accuracy and striking to put every penalty in the same corner.The goalkeepers all knew where Szoboszlai was going but it made no difference.pic.twitter.com/o1ib58Fb59— The Tactical Times (@Tactical_Times) July 1, 2023

      Dominik Szoboszlai always hit his penalties into the same cornerCredit: Rex
      The Hungarian is always confident from the penalty spotCredit: EPA
      At Anfield he will have to compete with the likes of Mo Salah to be on spot-kick duty.
      But should he manage to grab responsibility, he has proven himself to be a reliable taker.
      Szoboszlai has scored 15 penalties in his career.
      And as pointed out by The Tactical Times, he ALWAYS goes the same way.
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      Goalkeepers know that the Hungarian will place the ball down to their right.
      But the 22-year-old backs his accuracy so much, that he always confidently strokes it home.
      Posting a video featuring a number of Szoboszlai’s penalties, The Tactical Times wrote: “Do you know how much you have to back your accuracy and striking to put every penalty in the same corner.
      “The goalkeepers all knew where Szoboszlai was going but it made no difference.”
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      Szoboszlai has only failed to score from one penalty in his career.
      That was his first Bundesliga penalty after joining RB Leipzig from RB Salzburg.
      With regular taker Emil Forsberg having come off, Szoboszlai was given the opportunity to show what he can do.
      He placed the ball into his usual spot, only for Leverkusen stopper Lukas Hradecky to somehow save it.
      He has since kept his cool, scoring spot kicks against England and Bayern Munich.
      Commenting on Szoboszlai’s tactic, one fan wrote: “Baffles me more players don’t take this approach, the run up even forces the keeper to hold his position until it’s too late!”
      While a second gushed: “He strikes the ball so cleanly.”
      Another added: “He seems to have that ability to accelerate his last step/half step out of nowhere. Just enough to catch the keeper a fraction of a second off guard.”
      Szoboszlai confidently bagged a penalty against EnglandCredit: PA More

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      Liverpool confirm former Fulham winger Fabio Carvalho has joined RB Leipzig on season-long loan transfer

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      LIVERPOOL have confirmed Fabio Carvalho has joined RB Leipzig on a season-long loan. Carvalho joined up at Anfield from Fulham last summer and scored three goals in 21 appearances in red.
      Liverpool confirmed Fabio Carvalho has joined RB Leipzig on a season-long loanCredit: Getty
      But he will continue his development in Germany with Leipzig, who have the winger for the next 12 months.
      Carvalho helped Fulham earn promotion from the Championship in 2021 but started only eight games for Liverpool last season.
      His loan comes as Liverpool close in on a deal to sign current Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai.
      The Hungary international looks set to become the second arrival at Anfield this summer following the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.
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      Newcastle were also interested in Szoboszlai but have reportedly withdrawn from the race.
      That has opened the door for the Reds to complete a deal and the club are confident of securing his signing, report The Athletic.
      The two clubs have also discussed a transfer for Szoboszlai, who has a release clause worth £60million.
      It is unclear whether that clause has expired and whether Liverpool and Leipzig have agreed a fee.
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      Szoboszlai is a highly-rated talent after emerging as a key player for club and country in recent years.
      He scored 10 goals in 46 games for Leipzig last season and has Champions League experience under his belt.
      Szoboszlai has won two domestic cups and has four Austrian league titles to his name following his time at RB Salzburg.
      Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign RB Leipzig star Dominik SzoboszlaiCredit: EPA More

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      Bayern Munich star Matthijs de Ligt gets engaged to model partner Annekee on romantic getaway

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      BAYERN MUNICH star Matthijs de Ligt is engaged to his model partner Annekee Molenaar.The Dutch defender popped the question to Annekee during a romantic getaway.
      Matthijs de Ligt is engaged to his partner Annekee MolenaarCredit: Instagram @mdeligt_
      Annekee Molenaar is a stunning blonde modelCredit: instagram/annekeemolenaar
      Matthijs de Ligt confirmed their engagement on InstagramCredit: instagram/annekeemolenaar
      De Ligt confirmed their engagement in an Instagram post on Thursday.
      The loved up couple shared a romantic embrace in front of a waterfront setting, with Annekee’s engagement ring on display.
      Both De Ligt and Annekee could be seen smiling in the snap, which the defender captioned: “She said yes!!”
      Annekee also reposted the upload to her 445,000 Instagram followers.
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      De Ligt’s Bayern team-mate Alphonso Davies commented: “Congrats bro.”
      Manuel Neuer and Virgil van Dijk also gave the couple their best wishes in the comments section.
      Annekee and De Ligt are understood to have started dating in 2018.
      She often shares loved up snaps of the couple on her own social media channels.
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      Matthijs de Ligt and Annekee Molenaar have been dating since 2018Credit: instagram/annekeemolenaar
      Annekee Molenaar followed Matthijs de Ligt to GermanyCredit: Getty
      Annekee Molenaar has 445,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram/annekeemolenaar
      The 23-year-old has also been a strong supporter of De Ligt’s career and was by his side when he jetted to Germany to complete his move to Bayern last summer.
      De Ligt will be joining a sporting family when he ties the knot, with Annekee’s brother also a footballer.
      Pip Molenaar is a centre-back who most recently played for Telstar in the Dutch second tier.
      Annekee Molenaar is a strong supporter of Matthijs de Ligt’s careerCredit: instagram/annekeemolenaar
      Annekee Molenaar reposted the engagement announcement on her feedCredit: instagram/annekeemolenaar More

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      Why Bayern Munich are convinced they will sign Harry Kane as they line up stunning £80m transfer bid for Tottenham star

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      BAYERN MUNICH are convinced they will sign Harry Kane, according to reports.Kane has reportedly agreed personal terms with the German giants ahead of a potential blockbuster move.
      Bayern Munich are confident they can sign Harry KaneCredit: AFP
      Bayern would provide a chance for Kane to finally win silverwareCredit: Reuters
      Thomas Tuchel is keen to bring Kane to the BundesligaCredit: Getty
      Now Bayern are ready to test Tottenham’s resolve with an £80million bid after seeing a previous offer rejected.
      SunSport understands Daniel Levy will remain stubborn in negotiations but that has not deterred Bayern’s advances.
      And according to German journalist Christian Falk the Bundesliga champions are confident of striking a deal due to an alleged agreement Kane has with Levy.
      Bayern are even said to be prepared to wait until when next summer when Kane will be out of contract and available on a free transfer.
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      Falk, who writes for Bild, told BBC 5 Live: “Thomas Tuchel is working like a manager in England so can decide who is coming and who is not and there have been talks with Kane’s family.
      “Bayern Munich would not have made an offer if they weren’t sure that Harry Kane would go. First step was clearing the detail with Kane’s family and then making the offer.

      “The point is that Bayern are in another league. Kane has a gentleman’s agreement with Daniel Levy that he is allowed to go to another league if there is another offer that he is really interested in.
      “Now, yes, Harry Kane wants the move because you know the thing about Tottenham and titles. If you go to Bayern Munich, it’s a title guaranteed and this is the main interest for Kane at the moment.
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      “If he won’t move this summer, then they will wait. Tottenham have to decide if they want to get €80m, or even €90m, but next year there is no money for Harry Kane.”
      Privately, Levy has not given up hope of convincing Kane to pen a new deal in North London.
      And the club insist no bid has been lodged for their star man.
      Real Madrid had been keen but have reportedly cooled their interest.
      Manchester United have also been linked with Kane but didn’t hold out much hope that the signing was possible. More