Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has taken a bold move by including injured Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong in the preliminary squad for the European Championship in Germany. Despite not having played for almost a month due to an ankle injury, De Jong will be given the opportunity to prove his fitness before the final squad
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Germany, the hosts of Euro 2024, recently unveiled their preliminary squad for the upcoming tournament. Among the notable absentees were Mats Hummels and Leon Goretzka, raising eyebrows among fans and pundits. Manager Julian Nagelsmann made some interesting choices in selecting his squad, opting to include four goalkeepers, with VfB Stuttgart’s Alexander Nübel making the cut
Recently, FIFA announced its plan to address the issue of racist abuse in football. This plan includes urging all 211 national federations to make racist abuse a disciplinary offence within the sport. Furthermore, FIFA suggests implementing a global standard gesture for players to communicate racist incidents to referees. This gesture involves crossing hands at the
Despite announcing his departure from Bayern Munich at the end of the season, Thomas Tuchel is now considering the possibility of staying on as the head coach. With the club failing to secure a suitable replacement for him, talks have been held to explore the potential of Tuchel remaining in his current position. However, there
Inter Miami’s star player, Lionel Messi, will be missing the upcoming match against Orlando City due to an injury to his left knee. This injury occurred during the team’s recent match against Montreal, where Messi was fouled by Montreal defender George Campbell in the 40th minute. Despite initially continuing to play after receiving medical attention
The issue of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) implementation in the Premier League has been a topic of contention since its introduction in the 2019-20 season. Recently, Wolverhampton Wanderers have taken a bold step by lodging a motion to scrap the use of VAR in the English top flight. This controversial move is set to be
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is on the verge of making a significant comeback as he is poised to start for Real Madrid in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. After enduring two serious knee injuries that kept him sidelined for a major part of the season, Courtois made a triumphant return to action against
The world of football is on the brink of a major shift as FIFA considers changing the rules that currently prohibit domestic league games from being played in other countries. This potential change has sparked a great deal of controversy among fans who are concerned about the implications of their teams’ home matches being moved
Al Nassr, a Saudi Pro League club, is reportedly interested in acquiring the services of Manchester United’s star midfielder, Bruno Fernandes. The club, which recently secured the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, is looking to strengthen its squad by adding a center-back, an attacking midfielder, a backup goalkeeper, and a young striker. While Al Nassr believes
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has expressed his disappointment with the decision to leave his teammate Rodri off the Premier League Player of the Season shortlist. Rodri, who has been an integral part of Manchester City’s squad, has played a key role in their pursuit of a fourth consecutive title. Ederson voiced his concern by labeling
Kylian Mbappé recently announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, stating that he has a “very exciting” future ahead. The French star expressed that it is the “right moment” to move on from the Ligue 1 club, bringing an end to a significant chapter in his life. This decision has sparked speculation that Mbappé will be
Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, has recently stated that he will not bid farewell to the United fans after their last home game of the season. Despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future with the club, he confirmed that players and staff will participate in a lap of appreciation following the
The recent success of both Manchester City and Girona in their respective leagues has brought to light a significant issue regarding multi-club ownership. UEFA has offered divestment options to the Abu Dhabi investors in order to ensure compliance with integrity rules for teams that share owners. This ultimatum comes as both clubs are set to
Lionel Messi, the star forward for Inter Miami, is facing an evaluation ahead of the team’s upcoming match against Orlando City. Assistant coach Javier Morales expressed concerns over Messi’s minor knee injury, which he sustained during Miami’s previous match against Montréal. The injury occurred when Messi was fouled by George Campbell, causing him to go