Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona’s midfield maestro, will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to yet another ankle injury. This unfortunate incident occurred during Barcelona’s 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in the Clásico. The Dutch international, aged 26, had to be substituted just before half-time after a challenge with Madrid’s Federico Valverde. It
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Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has put an end to speculation regarding his future by signing a contract extension. This move comes as a blow to clubs like Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Barcelona who are in search of new managers. The German FA confirmed that Nagelsmann will remain in his role until after the 2026
Bayern Munich defender Eric Dier has expressed confidence in his performance on the pitch, stating that he believes he is currently playing the best football of his career. Despite not featuring for England since the 2022 World Cup, Dier remains adamant that he should be considered for selection in Gareth Southgate’s squad for Euro 2024.
Recently, concerns were raised regarding the design of the No. 4 on Germany’s national team shirts. It was pointed out that the number ’44’ resembled the symbol used by Nazi ‘SS’ units, which led to the decision to make changes to the design. The German Football Association (DFB) acknowledged the feedback and decided to take
In light of recent discussions surrounding squad size for the upcoming European Championship, UEFA has expressed willingness to consider increasing squads from the traditional 23 players to 26. This decision comes after Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman highlighted the challenges posed by injuries in modern football and advocated for a larger squad size to accommodate unforeseen
Georgia’s national football team made history by qualifying for Euro 2024 after a thrilling 4-2 victory in a penalty shootout against Greece. This achievement marked the country’s first qualification for a major tournament, sparking widespread celebrations across the nation. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed his congratulations to the team, highlighting the significance of this historic
The upcoming 2024 European Championship will be Germany’s first major event on home soil since the 2006 World Cup. However, the lack of excitement surrounding the team is evident among fans, players, and coach Julian Nagelsmann. Despite this, the recent friendly win against Netherlands showcased a different approach by Nagelsmann, opting for a simplistic and
Ukraine’s recent qualification for the Euro 2024 soccer finals has served as a ray of light in an otherwise dark period for the country. With ongoing conflict with Russia casting a shadow over the nation, the success of the national team on the football pitch has provided a much-needed distraction for the Ukrainian people. The
One of the most intriguing storylines leading up to the Wales vs. Poland playoff final is the unbeaten run of Wales right-back Connor Roberts. Roberts attributes his success to a simple yet powerful element – his mustache. He claims to have never lost a game at club level while sporting his mustache, a streak that
Austria made headlines with a lightning-fast goal scored by Christoph Baumgartner against Slovakia, setting a new record for the fastest goal in Austrian national team history. Baumgartner’s incredible feat of finding the net just six seconds into the match left fans in awe as he weaved past defenders and struck a low finish from 20