The 20-year-old had enjoyed a spectacular breakout season last term for the German side after netting 17 league goals, and reports in Spain soon touted him with a potential move away.

Turkey sent troops into Kurdish-held regions of Syria and Sahin's support for the operation caused uproar among some of second division club's supporters.

The 31-year-old insists he has no regrets over the snap, which saw him become the target of racist abuse in the wake of Germany's shock World Cup exit in 2018.

ADAM SHERGOLD: Muller is the first name many football fans would associate with Bayern Munich but for the first time he is being forced to contemplate whether his future lies elsewhere.

His manager Lucien Favre has decided to discipline his star man for the Bundesliga clash despite Sancho chipping in with three goals and five assists in six appearances this season.

KIT HOLDEN IN GERMANY: Having begun the year in full-blown crisis mode, Joachim Low's side have stumbled through a minefield. But there is a new problem: their fans are not happy.

The head of the UK's football police unit has told clubs opposing plans to play at neutral grounds to 'get a grip'.Mark Roberts has reminded those complaining that 30,000 people in the UK died.

Mike Tyson insisted that he never thinks about the moment he bit Evander Holyfield's ear in the boxing ring and claimed he has made more money from the aftermath that he was fined for the incident.

The Brighton CEO has been vocal in his opposition to the 'unfair' proposals of Project Restart, which would see remaining games played at a small number of independent grounds.

Ibrahimovic retired from international football after Euro 2016 but Sweden's record goalscorer appeared to be tempted to return after qualification for this summer's finals had been achieved.

Sportsmail's MARTIN KEOWN gives his rundown of each team in Group F, including the manager, the man to watch out for, their strength and their biggest weakness.

On Sunday, Sweden conducted their final training session at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, before their opening game of the World Cup, against South Korea. 

South Korea have undergone their final training session ahead of their World Cup opener against Sweden at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium on Monday afternoon.

After Germany’s shock loss to Mexico in the first World Cup 2018 Group F match, all eyes turn to today’s Sweden vs South Korea. Here is all you need to know about the second Group F match.

After Mexico's surprise victory over Germany on Sunday, Group F has been blown wide open as Sweden and South Korea prepare to get their World Cup underway. Follow all the action as it happens.

JOE CALLAGHAN AT THE NIZHNY NOVGOROD STADIUM: Andreas Granqvist fired Sweden to victory over South Korea from the penalty spot as VAR once again proved decisive.

Striker Son Heung-min blamed himself for South Korea's 1-0 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener on Monday, saying he did not do enough to help lift his team mates in the Group F game.

Sweden were given a pleasant surprise during their training session on Wednesday morning when their national anthem was sung over the tannoy system by one of the World Cup volunteers.

CHRIS HATHERALL IN SOCHI: Zlatan Ibrahimovic may not be here with them but Sweden, with a team whose image is the antithesis of their former hero, came so close to becoming legends.

Germany's victory over Sweden unleashed a wave of euphoria among players and coaching staff but Joachim Low said changes would be needed for their final group game against South Korea.

Sweden have lit the blue touchpaper before Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final with England by accusing Ashley Young of diving. Young has been criticised in the past for going to ground too easily.

In the interview area beneath the St Petersburg Stadium, Swedish star Viktor Claesson was asked the question, the Zlatan question. If you are Swedish, the question always arrives eventually.

There are plenty of big guns left in the World Cup, plus a few surprises. Bearing in mind the current odds, here's who Sportsmail's team of football reporters would bet on to win, and why.

Ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Samara, Sportsmail's MARTIN KEOWN takes a look at the likely Sweden XI who will be out to stop Gareth Southgate's Three Lions.

Steve McManaman has correctly guessed 12 out of 14 World Cup knockout stage games in Russia and believes that France will go on to win the tournament on Sunday afternoon.

The 33-year-old former Wigan Athletic centre-back has been key to Sweden 's impressive defensive record and captained his country at the World Cup forming a partnership with United's Victor Lindelof.

ADAM SHERGOLD AT WHITEHALL STADIUM: England ended their Under 17s European Championship campaign on a winning note but it wasn’t enough to carry them to the quarter-finals.

Pep Guardiola has maintained he cannot be held responsible if £49million defender John Stones misses out on Euro 2020 due to a lack of game time at Manchester City.

MIKE DICKSON ON CENTRE COURT: It was all there again for Jo Konta - another Grand Slam semi-final, this time against a possibly vulnerable Serena Williams.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Konta is relishing big tournaments like never before this year, and she clocked her twelfth victory in the Grand Slams this season by reaching the US Open third round.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Hardly anyone walks tightrope of deciding sets as well as Jo Konta this year, and she successfully did so once again to make the last eight of the US Open.

He's been taking advantage of his temporary American residency by enjoying the US Open. 

Sir Malcolm Rifkind delivered the stark message after allies of the PM made clear he will try to cling on if he is defeated on a confidence motion by rebel Tories determined to head off No Deal Brexit.

Labour was last night accused of betraying the Union to get Jeremy Corbyn into No10 after it crawled over to the SNP and offered them a second independence referendum.

Jeremy Corbyn caused confusion on a visit to Glasgow by declaring that there would be no ballot on splitting the UK before the next election.

STEPHEN DAISLEY: Nicola Sturgeon's party went from 35 seats to 48, halving the Scottish Tory MP group and taking Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson's seat of East Dunbartonshire.

Heather Anderson took up her seat on Tuesday to replace Alyn Smith, who had served as an MEP for 15 years but had to step down after being elected MP for Stirling in the recent general election.

Nicola Sturgeon is alleged to have issued the edict after concerns were raised at staff meetings about Derek Mackay's behaviour.

Former deputy leader of the SNP Jim Sillars, 82, has said that the allegations against against Mr Salmond were the 'dirtiest blow' he has ever seen delivered in his 60 years of political life.

Wayne Rooney reportedly warned Jamie Vardy about his wife Rebekah's behavior during Euro 2016 - as Coleen Rooney accused the WAG of selling stories on her in a extraordinary Twitter rant.

Georginio Wijnaldum admits Holland's recent absence from major tournaments has been 'painful' as they look set to end that exodus at Euro 2020 next summer.

TOM COLLOMOSSE IN CARDIFF: If Giggs guides his team to victory over Hungary in the winner-takes-all clash and secures a place at Euro 2020, it will be a significant achievement.

Since the shambolic viewings four years ago, England have started to assemble a side capable of going all the way and Southgate deserves credit for putting faith in the next generation.

The X Factor: Celebrity champion, 27, looked sensational as she shared a sizzling Instagram video of her dancing in a lacy black cut-out body and stockings on Friday.

The Pussycat Dolls star, 41, ensured she had all eyes on her during the X Factor: The Band's live grand final on Sunday as she put on a very busty display in a plunging black gown.

Crackerjack's famous catchphrase: 'It's Friday. It's five-to-five. And it's Crackerjack!' will be tweaked to accommodate the new incarnation's later start time.

The X Factor star, 67, was every inch the doting wife as she helped her husband, 71, after they had dinner at San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood on Friday.

The-31-year-old exuded glamour when she stepped out on Sunday night to attend a BAFTA's afterparty.

The singer, 23, was a sight to behold in one snap where she donned a dark green dress with a layered detail and a black embroidered design.

The Rak Su star, 28, took to Instagram and Twitter on Saturday to give fans an update on his recovery following his shock snowboarding accident last week.