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
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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
France head coach Thierry Henry has raised eyebrows by leaving out Kylian Mbappé from his preliminary 25-man squad for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. This decision comes as a surprise, considering Mbappé’s stature in world football and his previous eagerness to represent his country in the Olympic competition. The 25-year-old striker, who is on
In a shocking turn of events, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed his disbelief at a recent survey conducted by a public broadcaster. The survey asked participants if they would prefer to see more white players in the national soccer team, sparking outrage and accusations of racism. Nagelsmann, along with midfielder Joshua Kimmich, condemned the survey
Gareth Southgate has expressed his optimism regarding Luke Shaw’s chances of being selected for England’s final Euro 2024 squad, despite Shaw’s lack of competitive game time since February. Southgate acknowledged that Shaw faced challenges in his bid to make the squad but provided an encouraging update on Shaw’s progress during a recent press briefing. Southgate
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti recently expressed his desire for midfielder Toni Kroos to reconsider his decision to retire from football. Despite Kroos’ announcement earlier this season that he would be hanging up his boots after Euro 2024, Ancelotti believes that Kroos still has more to offer. Kroos, who recently secured his sixth Champions League
Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich recently spoke out against a survey that found 1 in 5 of his compatriots would prefer more white players on the national team. Kimmich referred to this preference as “absolutely racist,” emphasizing the importance of diversity in football. He highlighted the unifying power of the sport, which brings together individuals from