Scotland’s manager, Steve Clarke, made the tough decision to exclude veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon from the squad for Euro 2024. This decision came after Gordon’s impressive performance in Scotland’s final warm-up match against Finland, where he became the oldest international player for his country. Despite this milestone, Gordon’s absence from the final squad raised eyebrows
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Following England’s disappointing 1-0 loss to Iceland in a friendly match, manager Gareth Southgate acknowledged the booing from supporters at Wembley. The lackluster performance from the Three Lions left fans frustrated, with many voicing their dissatisfaction at half-time and full-time. Southgate recognized that the team did not play well enough to keep the fans engaged
Spain’s final 26-man squad for Euro 2024 has been announced, with some notable exclusions. Pau Cubarsí, Marcos Llorente, and Aleix García have been left out of the squad by coach Luis de la Fuente. Cubarsí, who impressed for Barcelona last season, will miss out on the tournament. Llorente, a key player for Atlético Madrid, was
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has emphasized the significant impact that Cristiano Ronaldo has on the national team, particularly within the locker room. Martínez described the veteran forward as a player who brings a unique quality to the squad. As Ronaldo prepares for his sixth European Championship, Martínez highlighted the unparalleled experience and leadership that the
Germany, a country with a rich cultural history and a diverse population, needs leaders that accurately reflect the society of today. National team captain Ilkay Gündogan emphasized the importance of having leaders from various migration backgrounds to show the true diversity of the country. This comes after a recent poll by a public broadcaster sparked
Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti has finalized his 26-man squad for the upcoming European Championship, with midfielder Nicolò Barella making the cut despite missing their last game due to injury. Barella, a crucial part of Spalletti’s plans, was sidelined for the 0-0 draw against Turkey, but his minor muscle strain was deemed not serious enough
England manager Gareth Southgate has shocked fans by omitting James Maddison and Curtis Jones from the national team’s 26-man squad for the upcoming European Championship in Germany. This decision marks the first of several cuts Southgate will make from the provisional 33-man squad before the UEFA submission deadline on Friday. Sources have also revealed that
As England prepares for their friendly against Iceland, manager Gareth Southgate faces the challenge of balancing player minutes and fitness levels. While Brentford striker Ivan Toney is set to receive some playing time, the focus remains on getting captain Harry Kane back to full speed before the upcoming European Championship. Kane, who was recently ranked
The upcoming Euro 2024 tournament, which is set to be hosted by Germany, is considered the biggest sports event in the country in almost two decades. However, recent polls conducted for public broadcaster ARD have revealed that more than one in four Germans have no interest in the tournament. This lack of enthusiasm is surprising,
Italy’s national team faced a significant setback as Giorgio Scalvini was ruled out of the European Championship due to tearing his ACL during the closing moments of Atalanta’s last match of the season. The 20-year-old defender was visibly emotional as he was taken off the field just five minutes before the end of Atalanta’s 3-2