[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-lemperle-s-new-tsg-deal-why-his-absence-matters":43,"news-related-lemperle-s-new-tsg-deal-why-his-absence-matters-en":81,"news-related-match-lemperle-s-new-tsg-deal-why-his-absence-matters-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":69,"title":80},"TSG Hoffenheim are preparing to reward striker Tim Lemperle with a new contract following a breakout season that has seen him emerge as a crucial component of their attacking unit. The 22-year-old forward has consistently found the back of the net and offered intelligent movement in the final third, catching the eye of the club's decision-makers.\n\nThe impending deal represents a significant vote of confidence from the Bundesliga outfit, who have moved quickly to secure Lemperle's long-term future. Sources close to the club indicate that negotiations have been amicable, with both parties eager to extend the partnership that has already yielded promising results this campaign.\n\nYet, just as the contract is poised to be finalized, an unexpected twist has arisen. Lemperle is set to take a temporary leave from the squad for reasons that have not been made public. The club has opted for discretion regarding the exact nature of the absence, leaving supporters and pundits to speculate about the circumstances.\n\nThis development forces Hoffenheim to adjust their immediate tactical plans. Head coach must now prepare for the upcoming matches without one of his most in-form forwards, a situation that could test the depth and versatility of the squad. The timing is particularly unfortunate given the momentum Lemperle had built.\n\nDespite the short-term disruption, the contract extension underscores the club's belief in his potential. Officials at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena view Lemperle as a long-term project worth investing in, even if his current unavailability poses challenges. The club’s patience signals a strategic approach to roster building.\n\nThe phrase \"Kurzarbeit\" has been mentioned in connection with Lemperle, a German term for reduced working hours, hinting at a period of diminished activity or recovery. While the specifics remain private, it appears that the player is balancing professional commitments with personal or physical matters that require a step back.\n\nFor Hoffenheim, the priority now is to maintain their competitive edge during this interlude. The coming weeks will reveal how well the team copes without their young star, and whether reinforcements from within can fill the gap. The situation also serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of football careers.\n\nUltimately, Lemperle’s new contract offers reassurance that his future at the club is secure. Once he returns to full capacity, he will be expected to resume his role as a key figure in the attack, carrying the hopes of a fanbase that has embraced his ascent.\n\nBased on reporting from Kicker.","news","After a standout season, Tim Lemperle earns a new TSG contract, but his immediate absence now forces Hoffenheim to rethink its offensive plans.","331402132148195329","326135624673267712","Bundesliga","0","2026-05-17T09:51:17Z","lemperle-s-new-tsg-deal-why-his-absence-matters","Kicker","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kicker.de\u002Flemperle-zwischen-kurzarbeit-und-verlaengerung-1220143\u002Fartikel#omrss","326222707618222080","Dender",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68],"326222711976103936","326222712324231168","326255040442404864","326255040920555520","326257552176189440","326257563345620992","326257565845426176","326222707169431552","326222712496197632","326222713142120448",[57,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79],"Australia","Austria","Austria Vienna","Beitar Jerusalem","Austria Salzburg","Heracles","Mallorca","Anderlecht","Netherlands","Canada","Lemperle's New TSG Deal: Why His Absence Matters",[82,113,130,159],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":83,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":84,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":85,"slug":86,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":87,"teamId":88,"teamName":89,"teamIds":90,"teamNames":101,"title":112},"Bayern Munich reportedly has an agreement with Brown; Benfica reveals Mourinho transfer fee demands. 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The gifted player might overplay his hand.","337967319210790913","2026-06-04T12:22:40Z","eichhorn-s-handgeld-why-top-clubs-are-backing-off","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kicker.de\u002Fviele-bewerber-und-das-handgeld-verpokert-sich-eichhorn-1225234\u002Fartikel#omrss","326257781562675200","Auch",[119,56,122,91,62,123,93,124,66,68],"326222712076767232","326257534430089216","326257593141956608",[120,57,126,102,73,127,104,128,77,79],"Germany","Eintracht Frankfurt","Chattanooga","Eichhorn's Handgeld: Why Top Clubs Are Backing Off",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":131,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":132,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":133,"slug":134,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":135,"teamId":136,"teamName":137,"teamIds":138,"teamNames":148,"title":158},"Bayer Leverkusen have fired Kasper Hjulmand and hired Carles Martinez from FC Toulouse, handing him a deal until 2028. The Catalan coach steps in right away.","337944800307187713","2026-06-04T11:05:54Z","leverkusen-sack-hjulmand-hire-carles-martinez-until-2028","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kicker.de\u002Foffiziell-leverkusen-trennt-sich-von-hjulmand-und-verpflichtet-martinez-1223607\u002Fartikel#omrss","326257536179113984","Toulouse",[136,56,124,139,140,141,142,143,144,122,66,145,146,147],"326257630509010944","326257661421031424","326257672598851584","326257760461131776","326257761564233728","326257534396534784","326255042464059392","326257545754710016","326257554411753472",[137,57,128,149,150,151,152,153,154,126,77,155,156,157],"Vitosha Bistritsa","Denmark","Derry City","Hatayspor","Güzide Gebzespor","Bayer Leverkusen","Penybont","Newcastle","Newcastle Jets","Leverkusen Sack Hjulmand, Hire Carles Martinez Until 2028",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":160,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":161,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":162,"slug":163,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":164,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":165,"teamNames":167,"title":169},"Leverkusen has appointed coach Carles Martinez to succeed Kasper Hjulmand, ending an extensive search. The move signals a new direction for the club.","337928202187968513","2026-06-04T09:59:37Z","leverkusen-appoints-carles-martinez-what-it-means","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kicker.de\u002Fsuche-beendet-martinez-soll-neuer-leverkusen-trainer-werden-1225178\u002Fartikel#omrss",[56,91,94,140,141,97,143,166,144,66,68,146,100,147],"326257783785656320",[57,102,105,150,151,108,153,168,154,77,79,156,111,157],"Istres","Leverkusen Appoints Carles Martinez: What it Means"]