Football: Germany unveils new head coach with eyes on 2030 World Cup
Germany officially appointed Jürgen Klopp as head coach, while Italy turned to Andrea Pirlo and France expects Zinedine Zidane. Other sports saw key changes.
The international coaching carousel is in full swing. On Friday, Germany officially unveiled Jürgen Klopp as its new head coach, tasked with reviving a national team that has struggled to recapture the heights of its 2014 World Cup triumph.
Italy has also turned to a legend, appointing 2006 World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo to lead the Azzurri as they look to end years of disappointment on the global stage. In France, Zinedine Zidane is expected to be named Les Bleus' new head coach on Tuesday.
Elsewhere, Enzo Maresca was officially introduced as Manchester City's new manager. The Italian described succeeding Pep Guardiola at the Etihad as a privilege.
The transfer market remains busy. France international Maxence Lacroix is reportedly closing in on a move from Crystal Palace to Chelsea, while Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville has completed a switch from West Ham to Al Hilal. The Saudi club is believed to have paid around €70 million for the 24-year-old.
In the NBA, it's official: LeBron James will continue his career with the Philadelphia 76ers. At 41, it could well be one final chapter for The King.
At the Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar delivered another masterclass. The race leader crushed the competition to claim Stage 19 atop Alpe d'Huez on Friday, tightening his grip on the yellow jersey.
In tennis, the French are flying. Quentin Halys has booked his place in the final in Kitzbühel, Austria, while an all-French semifinal between Luca Van Assche and Hugo Gaston is set for Saturday in Portugal.
