National Team
Marc-André ter Stegen joins FC Girona on loan
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German national team goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is leaving FC Barcelona after twelve years to join league rival FC Girona on loan until the end of the season. The 33-year-old hopes to secure more playing time ahead of the summer World Cup. The transfer was confirmed by both clubs on Tuesday.
Ryu Ji-hyun, manager of South Korea's national baseball team, hopes to have three to four Korean-descent MLB players for the March World Baseball Classic in Tokyo. The team departed Incheon International Airport on Friday for a preliminary camp in Saipan, joined by U.S.-based players like Kim Hye-seong and Go Woo-suk. South Korea aims to advance from the preliminary round for the first time since reaching the 2009 final.
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FC Barcelona and Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has incurred a new injury during Spanish Supercup preparations in Saudi Arabia, leaving the country early. This latest blow follows Germany's recent demand for regular playing time to secure his 2026 World Cup spot, as the 32-year-old urgently needs match practice.
German basketball coach Álex Mumbrú has left the clinic in Barcelona after a four-week hospital stay. The 46-year-old is recovering from pancreatitis that affected him during the European Championship. It remains unclear if he will return in time for the World Cup qualifiers.
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The Swedish Football Association has begun negotiations with Graham Potter for the national team coach position. The Englishman is seen as the main candidate following Jon Dahl Tomasson's dismissal. Potter, recently sacked from West Ham, has openly expressed interest in the role.