
Brazil basketball legend Oscar Schmidt dies at 68
Oscar Schmidt, the legendary Brazilian basketball player, has passed away at 68 after battling a brain tumor.
Uli Hoeneß blocked Vincent Kompany's attempt to bring Xavi Simons to Bayern Munich last summer, insisting on prioritizing young players. Simons eventually transferred to Tottenham Hotspur for around €65m but has struggled since the move.
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Uli Hoeneß wanted to prioritize playing young players over making expensive signings, which led him to block the transfer.
Xavi Simons transferred to Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of around €65 million.
Since joining Tottenham, Xavi Simons has struggled, contributing to the team's current relegation concerns in the Premier League.

Oscar Schmidt, the legendary Brazilian basketball player, has passed away at 68 after battling a brain tumor.

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