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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The inclusion of midfielder N’Golo Kanté in the preliminary squad for the European Championship came as a surprise to many, considering his absence from the national team since June 2022. Kanté’s return was fueled by Deschamps’ belief in his regained form at Al-Ittihad, despite playing in the Saudi league. This decision raises questions about the
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
England manager Gareth Southgate finds himself in a precarious position as his contract expires later this year. Despite sources revealing that the Football Association are keen for him to stay on and lead the Three Lions into the 2026 World Cup, Southgate has not confirmed whether he will remain in his post beyond this year.
The clash between Dynamo Berlin and Energie Cottbus fans over the weekend resulted in a total of 155 police officers being injured. The majority of these injuries were caused by the police’s own tear gas. According to Berlin police, 116 officers sustained injuries due to tear gas use, 28 from assaults, and 11 after being
Austria manager Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that talks have taken place between him and Bayern Munich regarding their soon-to-be vacant manager role. Despite the approach, Rangnick expressed uncertainty about whether he would ultimately accept the position. This comes in the wake of Thomas Tuchel’s impending departure from Bayern at the end of the season, following
Stuart Attwell, who recently came under fire from Nottingham Forest for his VAR decisions in a match against Everton, has been chosen as one of the two VARs representing England at the upcoming European Championship. UEFA hailed Euro 2024 as the epitome of European national team football, emphasizing the selection of top referees to officiate
Jude Bellingham, the talented 20-year-old midfielder, has been making waves in the football world with his recent accolades. Tom Brady, a minority investor in Birmingham City, has spoken highly of Bellingham’s maturity and talent, particularly after his transfer from Dortmund to Real Madrid. Brady commended Bellingham’s focus and predicted a bright future for the young
Barcelona’s midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, is facing yet another setback as he will miss the last six games of the season due to an ankle injury sustained in the recent Clásico defeat against Real Madrid. This is the third time this season that the 26-year-old has suffered from an ankle injury, adding to his previous
Germany national team head coach Julian Nagelsmann has decided to sign a contract extension to stay with the national team beyond the upcoming Euros. This news comes amidst speculation that he could potentially replace Thomas Tuchel as the manager of Bayern Munich this summer. Despite some of the biggest coaching jobs in Europe being up
Bayern Munich defender Eric Dier has expressed his confidence in his abilities and believes that he still deserves a place in England’s national team under the management of Gareth Southgate. Despite not featuring for England since the World Cup in 2022, Dier remains hopeful and determined to showcase his skills on the international stage. In
Recently, concerns arose over the design of the No. 4 on Germany’s national team shirts. It was noted that the number ’44’ bore a resemblance to the symbol used by Nazi ‘SS’ units. The German Football Association (DFB) quickly responded to these concerns and announced that they would be changing the design. The DFB stated
In recent discussions surrounding the European Championship, there has been a growing push from national team coaches to increase squad sizes from the traditional 23 players to 26. The idea behind this proposed change stems from the increasing number of injuries that players are facing in modern football. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman, in particular, has
Georgia’s football team achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for Euro 2024, and as a result, the players will be honored with the country’s Order of Honor. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed his congratulations to the team for their incredible victory over Greece in a penalty shootout. This qualification marks the first time in 30