Klopp tops Germany coaching race while Senegal's squad reels

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, who has been on a coaching break since the end of the 2023/2024 season, says he is ready to return and would accept the Germany national team job if the DFB calls, while Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye announced a pause from international duty after his side’s loss to Belgium. Germany is preparing for the period after Julian Nagelsmann, with the DFB also listing Ralf Rangnick and Pep Guardiola as possible successors, but Klopp is described as the favourite. Klopp left Liverpool at the close of the 2023/2024 campaign and spent the following summer as a "luxepundit", a period he says has left him eager to resume active coaching. Twenty‑seven‑year‑old Pape Gueye used social media to declare his hiatus, stating, "I take a pause from the national team, that is all I want to say about it," after criticizing the technical staff.

Pape Gueye vows to sit out Senegal until technical staff departs

Senegal’s late defeat to the Red Devils saw the African side surrender a 0‑2 lead, prompting Gueye’s decision and highlighting the match’s dramatic swing. Belgium advanced to the round of 16, where they will meet the United States, after overturning the 0‑2 deficit with Youri Tielemans’ equaliser and securing a 3‑2 extra‑time win, a victory in which Romelu Lukaku also played a decisive role. Coach Rudi Garcia questioned his early‑match choices but remained modest, crediting his substitutions for turning the tide in Belgium’s comeback. The Netherlands endured a disappointing exit, losing to Morocco on penalties, with captain Virgil van Dijk also facing intense criticism. As the tournament progresses, Belgium now turns its focus to the upcoming clash with the United States, while fans are urged to stay updated through the Voetbalkrant newsletter.