Spain’s national team manager, Luis de la Fuente, recently announced a 29-man squad for the upcoming European Championship in Germany. The squad is led by teenagers Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, showcasing a youthful and promising lineup. However, there are some notable absences and surprises in the selection that warrant further analysis. Youthful Talents Leading
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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti recently showered praise on Toni Kroos, describing him as “one of the best midfielders in the history of football.” With the announcement of his retirement this summer after representing Germany in the European Championship, Kroos leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come. The Trophy Cabinet
French striker Olivier Giroud has announced his intention to retire from international football after the upcoming European Championship. At the age of 37, Giroud believes that it is the right time to step down from the national team and make way for younger talents. With 131 appearances and 57 goals for France, including a World
Nicolo Fagioli, the talented Juventus midfielder, has made a remarkable comeback after being named in Italy’s provisional squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament in Germany. This comes after Fagioli, 23, served a seven-month ban for breaching betting rules. His return to play for Juve in the recent 3-3 draw against Bologna showcases his determination
Portugal’s national team coach, Roberto Martinez, announced the inclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo in the squad for the upcoming European Championship in Germany. This will mark Ronaldo’s sixth appearance in the tournament, setting a new record for the most number of participations by a player. His previous five appearances tied him with Spain’s iconic goalkeeper, Iker
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has officially announced his retirement from professional football after the upcoming European Championship. The 34-year-old player has had an illustrious career, winning a total of 22 trophies with Real Madrid since he joined the club back in 2014. This includes four Champions League titles, as well as four LaLiga titles.
England captain Harry Kane is facing a major setback just weeks before the European Championship due to a troublesome back injury. This injury has sidelined him for Bayern Munich’s final game of the season, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming tournament. Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Kane has been struggling
France coach Didier Deschamps made a bold decision by including midfielder N’Golo Kanté in his preliminary squad for the upcoming European Championship. Given Kanté’s departure to the Saudi league last summer and his subsequent struggles with injuries, many did not expect his return to the national team. However, Deschamps noted that Kanté has rediscovered his
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has some tough decisions to make as he finalizes his squad for the upcoming European Championship. One of the biggest challenges he faces is the inclusion of injured players like Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and former captain Georginio Wijnaldum. De Jong, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury, has
Germany’s preliminary squad for Euro 2024 was announced recently, with some notable absentees such as Mats Hummels and Leon Goretzka. Manager Julian Nagelsmann included four goalkeepers in his squad, with Alexander Nübel joining the ranks alongside Manuel Neuer, Oliver Baumann, and Marc-André ter Stegen. Nagelsmann emphasized the importance of sticking with the players he has