Germany’s Euro 2024 campaign kicked off with a resounding 5-0 victory over Scotland, setting a positive tone for the tournament. However, the convincing win may have masked some underlying issues within the team. The victory over Scotland served as a temporary boost, but the real challenges lie ahead for the German squad. While the win
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Granit Xhaka, the captain of the Swiss national team, spoke out on Friday about the improved relationship he now has with manager Murat Yakin. This comes after reports of disagreements over strategy during a challenging qualification campaign marked by late-game errors. Despite the struggles, Switzerland is gearing up to face Hungary in their first Group
Manchester United is reportedly interested in Bayern Munich’s centre-back, Matthijs de Ligt. According to reports, the Old Trafford hierarchy has included the 24-year-old in their shortlist for this summer’s transfer window. Internal discussions have taken place, and United is currently gathering more information about De Ligt. The club is said to be considering making an
At the start of the Euro 2024 tournament, Julian Nagelsmann revealed that veteran midfielder Toni Kroos delivered a significant pep talk to the Germany team. Despite being on the brink of retirement, Kroos showcased his leadership skills by calming the young players down before the opening game against Scotland in Munich. Nagelsmann praised Kroos for
Recently, Denmark’s players union Spillerforeningen made headlines by securing a groundbreaking agreement with the Danish Football Association (DBU) that ensures both the men’s and women’s national teams will receive equal pay and conditions during tournaments. This move came after the men’s team rejected a proposed pay increase, leading to discussions that resulted in a significant
Chelsea has reportedly joined the race to sign Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, competing with the likes of Manchester United, Newcastle, and Bayern Munich. The 22-year-old has been on the radar of several top clubs, with United initially considered as frontrunners for his signature. However, Chelsea’s interest in Olise has intensified, leading them to contact
The approaching Euro 2024 has sparked not only excitement on the football pitches but also contention between UEFA’s official sticker album produced by Topps and Panini’s version. The clash between these two sticker giants is heating up, leaving collectors torn between which album to invest their time and money in. Topps, now owned by the
Manchester United are setting their sights on young defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer transfer window. However, negotiations with Everton over the fee have hit a roadblock, with the Merseyside club valuing the player at over £70 million. Despite this, sources have indicated that Branthwaite is eager to make the move to Old Trafford, and talks
Real Madrid captain Nacho Fernández is currently in advanced negotiations to make a significant career move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad on a free transfer. This decision marks a major turning point in Nacho’s career, especially since he has been with Real Madrid for his entire professional football journey. Sources have revealed to ESPN that
Premier League clubs spent a total of £100 million in the 2024 January transfer window, marking the lowest single-window expenditure in the men’s game since 2012. This significant drop from the record £815 million spent in 2023 indicates a slowdown in transfer activity. However, the total spend of £2.5 billion in the whole 2023-24 season