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
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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
Spain’s national team manager, Luis de la Fuente, has announced a 29-man squad for the upcoming European Championship in Germany. The squad is led by teenagers Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, showcasing a youthful approach to the tournament. However, with three players set to be cut before the first game against Croatia on June 15,
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti recently expressed his admiration for Toni Kroos, labeling him as “one of the best midfielders in the history of football.” Ancelotti also mentioned his respect for Kroos’ decision to retire from professional football after playing for Germany at the European Championship. Kroos, at the age of 34, has had a
France’s star striker, Olivier Giroud, has recently announced his intention to retire from international football after the upcoming European Championship. This decision comes after a successful career representing his country, including being part of the World Cup-winning squad in 2018. Giroud expressed his desire to step aside and make room for younger players within the