Germany’s national team has undergone a significant change in leadership, with Joshua Kimmich being appointed as the new captain. This decision comes after the retirement of several senior players, including previous captain Ilkay Gündogan, following Euro 2024. Kimmich, along with vice-captains Antonio Rüdiger and Kai Havertz, will lead the team in the upcoming Nations League
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Following Cristiano Ronaldo’s lackluster performance at the European Championship in 2024, Portugal’s coach Roberto Martínez has made the decision to include the veteran forward in the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Scotland. Despite Ronaldo’s failure to score in any of Portugal’s games at Euro 2024, Martínez believes in the striker’s
Ilkay Gündogan, the Barcelona midfielder, recently announced his retirement from international football with Germany. The decision came after captaining his nation at the home European Championship. In a statement shared on social media, Gündogan reflected on his career, expressing pride in his 82 appearances for his country. Despite the success at the Euro 2024 campaign,
Following Spain’s under-23 team’s victory in the final of the Olympic tournament against France, coach Luis de la Fuente expressed his elation and pride in the country’s footballing success. Having previously led the under-23 team to a silver medal finish at the Tokyo Games three years ago, De la Fuente’s transition to senior national team
Barcelona has officially completed the signing of RB Leipzig’s versatile forward Dani Olmo, marking their first major signing of the summer transfer window. The deal, reportedly worth €55 million with potential add-ons of €7 million, includes a six-year contract for the Spain international with a release clause set at €500 million. Having started his career
Despite the rumors linking him to the England head coach position following Gareth Southgate’s exit, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has expressed his commitment to the club. He emphasized that as long as he remains happy and feels supported, he will continue to dedicate himself to the team. This loyalty is commendable, especially in the
After Denmark’s disappointing exit in the round of 16 at Euro 2024, coach Kasper Hjulmand made the decision to step down from his position. Citing the need for new energy within the team, Hjulmand believed it was time for a change following their elimination by Germany. This marked the end of his successful tenure that
Marc Cucurella, the Spanish defender, has recently undergone a striking transformation both on and off the pitch. This 25-year-old player, who was not even a part of the conversation about Spain’s Euro squad a year ago, has now become a household name in Spain. Cucurella surprised everyone with his promise to dye his hair red
Gibraltar’s Football Association recently lodged a formal complaint with UEFA following the derogatory chants by Spain’s players during their European Championship victory celebrations. The incident occurred after Spain secured a 2-1 win over England in the final of the Euros, prompting senior players like Álvaro Morata and Rodri to chant “Gibraltar is Spanish” during the
The performance of the players who had transferred to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) was a topic of much debate going into Euro 2024. Many had concerns about how these players would adapt to the level and intensity of games in Saudi Arabia and how it would impact their performance at the tournament. One player