After the Cowboys' loss to the 49ers, back-up quarterback Trevor Diggs confronted media member Mike Leslie over a social media post during the game. Diggs, who took over for starter Bryce Young earlier this season, was clearly unhappy with the post and engaged in a heated exchange with Leslie. Despite the tension, the Cowboys remain united as they continue their playoff push.
Bundesliga Giants FC Bayern Munich and 1. FSV Mainz 05 Clash in DFB-Pokal Tie
German football powerhouses FC Bayern Munich and 1. FSV Mainz 05 will lock horns in a mouthwatering DFB-Pokal quarterfinal clash on Thursday, March 2, at the Allianz Arena.
Background
Bayern Munich, the reigning Bundesliga champions and perennial European contenders, enter this match as heavy favorites. Led by manager Julian Nagelsmann, they have a star-studded squad that includes Robert Lewandowski, Leroy Sané, and Thomas Müller.
Meanwhile, Mainz 05 have been a surprise package this season under coach Bo Svensson. They currently sit eighth in the Bundesliga and have already knocked out top-flight sides VfL Bochum and FC Augsburg in the DFB-Pokal.
Key Players to Watch
FC Bayern Munich:
1. FSV Mainz 05:
FAQs
1. When is the match?
March 2, 2023
2. Where is the match being played?
Allianz Arena, Munich
3. Who is the favorite to win?
FC Bayern Munich
4. What is the prize for winning the DFB-Pokal?
Qualification for the UEFA Europa League group stage
5. Has 1. FSV Mainz 05 ever won the DFB-Pokal?
No, they have been runners-up three times (1969, 2009, 2021)
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