Rishi Sunak will use a summit to mark the 75th anniversary of NATO to lobby European countries to match Britain’s pledge to spend 2.5 per cent of national wealth on defence.
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The German women's national team has no leadership problem in the absence of several key players led by captain Alexandra Popp for the start of Euro 2025 qualifying, goalkeeper Merle Frohms said on Tuesday. Germany open the campaign on Friday in Austria and then host Iceland next week Tuesday in a Nations League group which also includes Poland. Popp and defender Marina Hegering are sidelined with injury while vice captain Svenja Huth has ended her international career. "Of course we are missing
Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger has dismissed Islamism allegations in connection with a social media post at the start of the Muslim fasting period of Ramadan adn defended his decision to take legal action. Rüdiger, a practising Muslim, posted a photo of himself in a white robe on a prayer mat on March 11 on Instagram, with his right index finger pointing up, and the caption "May the almighty accept our fasting and prayers." Julian Reichelt, the former editor in chief of the Bild daily who now
Captain Alexandra Popp and key defender Martina Hegering are absent with injury but Bibiane Schulze Solano got a first call-up on Tuesday for German women's Nations League matches which double up as Euro 2025 qualifiers. Apart from Athletic Bilbao defender Schulze Solano, the 23-player squad announced by coach Horst Hrubesch also includes Inter Milan's Lina Magull and several others who were not picked for previous games. Germany play Austria on April 5 and Iceland on April in a group which also