Anthony Gordon has spoken highly of John Stones’ dedication and resilience in proving his fitness ahead of Euro 2024. Despite being subbed off at half-time during the final warm-up friendly against Iceland due to an ankle injury, Stones participated fully in England’s first training session at Jena Stadium. Gordon commended Stones’ “elite mentality” and expressed
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Toni Kroos recently made headlines for his comments regarding the training-ground altercation between Antonio Rüdiger and Niclas Fükrug. Instead of viewing the incident as a negative, Kroos referred to it as a “good thing” during a news conference leading up to Euro 2024. He emphasized the importance of healthy conflict within a team and how
Gareth Southgate has recently stated that he may step down from his position as the England manager if his team does not emerge victorious in Euro 2024. Despite the Football Association’s desire for him to stay on beyond his contract expiration in December, Southgate seems to have set his sights on a specific goal –
Poland’s star striker, Robert Lewandowski, will be sidelined for the country’s Euro 2024 opener against the Netherlands due to an injury sustained during the final warmup game against Turkey. This news comes as a major blow to the Polish national team, as Lewandowski’s presence and goal-scoring abilities are crucial for their success in the tournament.
One cannot deny that Spain has had an impressive track record in recent tournaments. They have consistently performed well, reaching the semifinals, Olympic finals, and even winning the tournament. This kind of consistency is a testament to their staying power and ability to compete at the highest level. Despite their past success, Spain faces a
The Netherlands national team received disappointing news ahead of the European Championships as Frenkie de Jong was confirmed to be ruled out of the tournament. The 27-year-old midfielder had been nursing an ankle injury sustained in Barcelona’s match against Real Madrid in April. Despite hopes that he would recover in time, it was announced that
Gareth Southgate and his England squad embarked on their journey to Germany for Euro 2024 after a final training session at St. George’s Park. The team received a royal visit from The Prince of Wales before their departure, where they were wished good luck and presented with their squad numbers for the tournament. Among the
Scotland assistant coach John Carver provided reassurance amidst injury concerns surrounding captain Andy Robertson. The defender went down in training, sparking worries among the coaching staff. With a string of unfortunate injuries already affecting the team, Robertson’s potential absence would have been a significant blow ahead of Scotland’s European Championship opener against Germany. Carver, however,
Pedri, the talented Barcelona midfielder, has been making a strong comeback, showcasing his best form ahead of Spain’s European Championship campaign. Despite facing injury setbacks last season and a lack of playing time for Spain in 2023, the 21-year-old displayed his capabilities by scoring twice in Spain’s recent 5-1 victory over Northern Ireland. Coach’s Confidence
After losing their final friendly match before Euro 2024 to Iceland, England faced a wave of criticism from disappointed fans. Gareth Southgate, the team’s manager, acknowledged the negative fan reaction, stating that the team did not play well enough to keep the supporters excited during the game. This lackluster performance was highlighted by their inability
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw opens up about his regret regarding playing in the game against Luton Town back in February. Shaw acknowledges that he injured his hamstring during that match, leading to doubts about his fitness for England’s Euros opener against Serbia on June 16. This injury has placed a cloud of uncertainty over
Scotland’s national team manager, Steve Clarke, made the decision to exclude veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon from the squad for Euro 2024. This announcement came after Scotland’s final warm-up match against Finland, where Gordon made history by becoming his country’s oldest international player at the age of 41. Despite this milestone, Gordon’s omission raised eyebrows among
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has emphasized the significance of Cristiano Ronaldo to the national team, highlighting the veteran forward’s unparalleled influence in the locker room. Martínez described Ronaldo, 39, as a player who brings a unique element to the team dynamic. With his experience and achievements, Ronaldo sets a high standard for his teammates to
Spain’s national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, recently announced the final 26-man squad for Euro 2024 after initially selecting a group of 29 players for friendlies. Three notable omissions from the squad were Pau Cubarsí, Marcos Llorente, and Aleix García. These players were left out as Spain prepares to face Croatia, Italy, and Albania