England’s 26-man squad for the European Championship in Germany this summer has been announced, and it has been revealed that James Maddison and Curtis Jones have been omitted from the team. This decision comes after manager Gareth Southgate decided to cut seven players from his initial 33-man squad ahead of UEFA’s deadline. James Maddison, a
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The call for more leaders with diverse migration backgrounds in Germany is becoming increasingly urgent, as highlighted by national team captain Ilkay Gündogan. Gündogan, who has Turkish roots, emphasized the importance of having leaders who accurately reflect the multicultural society of the country. This comes in the wake of a recent poll that revealed a
Italy’s head coach Luciano Spalletti has finalized his 26-man squad for the upcoming 2024 European Championship. Despite missing the last game due to injury, midfielder Nicolò Barella has been included in the squad. Barella, who plays for Inter Milan, is considered a key player in Spalletti’s plans and his minor muscle strain was not enough
England manager Gareth Southgate is gearing up for their friendly match against Iceland, announcing that Brentford striker Ivan Toney will be seeing some playing time. However, Southgate emphasized that his main focus is on getting the team captain, Harry Kane, back into playing form before the European Championship kicks off. Kane, who had been dealing
The anticipation for Euro 2024, the largest sports event in Germany in almost twenty years, does not seem to be as high as expected. A poll conducted for public broadcaster ARD revealed that more than one in four Germans have no interest in the upcoming tournament. This lack of enthusiasm comes as a surprise to
France’s head coach, Thierry Henry, has decided not to include Kylian Mbappé in the preliminary 25-man squad for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. This decision comes as a surprise to many, especially considering Mbappé’s stature in the world of football and the speculation surrounding his move to Real Madrid. During a news conference,
Italy’s defensive line suffered a major blow as Giorgio Scalvini was ruled out of the European Championship due to a torn ACL. The young centre-back sustained the injury in the closing moments of Atalanta’s last match of the season, leaving a noticeable void in Italy’s backline. Scalvini’s absence will undoubtedly be felt by the Azzurri
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann recently expressed his shock at a survey conducted by a public broadcaster, which asked participants if they would prefer to see more white players in the national soccer team. This survey, which included 1,304 randomly selected participants, revealed that 21% of respondents indicated a desire for more white players in the
Gareth Southgate recently expressed optimism about Luke Shaw’s chances of making it to England’s final Euro 2024 squad despite not having played competitive football since February. This statement comes in light of Shaw’s recent injury concerns which have kept him off the pitch for an extended period. However, Southgate seems confident in Shaw’s abilities and
After securing his sixth Champions League winners’ medal with Real Madrid, Toni Kroos announced earlier this season that he would be retiring from football following the Euro 2024 tournament. However, his stellar performance in the final against Borussia Dortmund caught the attention of Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who expressed his desire for Kroos to rethink
Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich recently spoke out against a survey that revealed shocking attitudes towards player diversity on the national team. According to the poll, 1 in 5 respondents expressed a preference for more white players representing Germany. Kimmich rightly condemned these sentiments as “absolutely racist,” highlighting the inclusive nature of football and the importance
Kylian Mbappé, the talented forward, has been the subject of much speculation regarding his future. While he is expected to join Real Madrid this summer, Mbappé recently revealed his childhood dream of playing for AC Milan. Growing up in Paris, Mbappé cheered for Milan and continues to follow the club to this day. “You never
The surprising news of Thibaut Courtois being left out of the Belgium squad for Euro 2024 has raised eyebrows among football fans and experts alike. Despite being a key player for Real Madrid and on the verge of featuring in the Champions League final, Courtois found himself excluded from the national team. This decision has
The selection of Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay in the final 26-man squad for the European Championship is a risky move by Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman. Both players have been struggling with injuries, raising doubts about their fitness for the tournament. Despite this, Koeman has decided to take a chance on them in his