In terms of sport, the former professional from Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona currently has little reason to be happy. A calf injury suffered in mid-May prevented him from playing at the start of the World Cup against Morocco (1-1). Whether he can play in the second group game against outsiders Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday (local time) is still extremely questionable.
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Mexican duck becomes a World Cup star
A white duck in Mexican dress with matching colored socks is now a little star of this World Cup in Mexico City. And Merlin has already gained notoriety beyond the location of the opening game. “Our duck has something magical for us,” owner Karla Ivette proudly told ESPN. Hence the name: Merlin, the magician.
And so Merlin enchants people in the streets of Mexico City with his jersey when he waddles around zebra crossings or in the middle of the crowds of fans, very relaxed and croaking. This was what happened after “El Tri”’s opening win against South Africa (2-0).
According to ESPN, Merlin’s predecessors Bruna and Waffle also achieved fame. But they didn’t become as well-known as the Mexicans’ new noble fan.
Spain’s embarrassment has an impact on the DFB team
With the goalless draw between Spain and Cape Verde, the World Cup has its first sensation. This puts the reigning European champions under pressure – but also has an impact on the German team. You can read exactly what’s behind it here.
Real Madrid clarify Antonio Rüdiger’s future
There has been speculation about Antonio Rüdiger’s future for months. Now his club Real Madrid has announced a decision. You can read how this turned out here.
ZDF commentator criticizes FIFA on live TV
FIFA is already angering fans in the run-up to the World Cup. ZDF commentator Oliver Schmidt says during a broadcast what many fans are thinking. Read more about this here.