AI-generated summary
The German national team had a disappointing performance at the World Cup in Qatar and suffered from a loss of self-esteem and playing identity. Jürgen Klopp was hired as the new national coach to provide both sporting and mental impulses.
Audio player is loading
Click here to have WELT articles preferred in Google searches.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Jürgen Klopp will develop the national team into a press-intensive, tactically flexible team in the long term.
Likely · Within months
The DFB leadership will remain critical of Gianni Infantino and consider possible boycotts of FIFA competitions.
Possible · Within months
Munich and Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr are fighting for the German candidate for an Olympic bid in 2036, 2040 or 2044. The decision will be made today at the extraordinary general meeting of the DOSB in Baden-Baden. Munich scores with its existing infrastructure and political support, while North Rhine-Westphalia relies on sustainability and decentralized sports facilities. Both applications have strengths and weaknesses in terms of acceptance, logistics and image-political factors.
The Professional Darts Corporation has announced a new major tournament, the European Open in Salzburg, for 2027. The tournament will take place from June 18th to 20th, offers £750,000 in prize money and includes all 128 PDC professionals with tour cards. In addition, the European Championships in Dortmund will be expanded to six days and 48 participants, with one million pounds in prize money from 2027. The European Tour 2027 includes ten countries and, for the first time, a tournament in France.
Kimi Antonelli retired in the first qualifying round in Baku due to a serious accident, while George Russell took pole position. The race was brought forward to mark the day of remembrance of the victims of the Nagorno-Karabakh war.
National coach Jürgen Klopp praises U21 captain Tom Bischof for his strategic talent and two-footedness. Bischof should lead the U21s to the European Championship finals and at the same time recommend himself for the senior national team, with FC Bayern supporting the plan.

George Russell secured pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. World Championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired in 16th place after a driving error and damaged suspension. The race will take place on Saturday due to a scheduling conflict.
The four leading European football leagues sharply criticize Fifa President Gianni Infantino. In a joint letter, they accuse him of failing to lead and promoting exploitative ideas that endanger football.