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Bayer Leverkusen chief responds to USMNT star Malik Tillman's criticism
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jonathan Abraham, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The player, who is 24 years old, had spoken to a German publication.
A response has been issued by a German football club executive. This reaction follows comments made by a US national team player. The player, who is 24 years old, had spoken to a German publication.
Details of the situation are limited, but it is known that the executive is the sporting managing director of the club. The player in question is a midfielder for the US men's national team. Further information about the comments and the response can be found through the Galveston County Daily News or other sources.
The executive's statement was made after the player's interview was published.
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Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: Galveston County Daily News ·
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