World Cup silver for Menz
Judoka Katharina Menz won silver right at the start of the World Championships in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, giving the German team a successful start to the competition. The 31-year-old from Backnang lost to Japanese Yuki Tsunoda in the final of the weight class up to 48 kilograms on Thursday on the first day of the World Championships.
Neuer Trainer in Sevilla
Neuer Trainer in Sevilla
One day after the 4-1 defeat at home in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund, FC Sevilla have signed Argentinian Jorge Sampaoli as their new coach. The 62-year-old Argentinian has signed a contract until June 2024, the Spanish football club announced on Thursday. Sampaoli replaces Julen Lopetegui (56), who was released immediately after the BVB game. He should the table-17. of the Primera Division out of the crisis.
Police investigation
Police investigation
The long-standing stadium spokesman for 1. FC Lok Leipzig is being investigated on suspicion of incitement to hatred. The police have officially filed a complaint, a spokeswoman said on Thursday. The Leipziger Volkszeitung had previously reported. The background is a graphic that the stadium announcer posted on social networks. The club had therefore separated from him last week and emphasized that Lokomotiv Leipzig actively opposed all forms of racism and anti-Semitism. The former stadium announcer said he made “an unintentional mistake”.
