Anthony Gordon has praised John Stones for his dedication to proving his fitness ahead of Euro 2024. Stones, who was taken off at half-time during a recent friendly against Iceland due to an ankle injury, showcased his “elite mentality” during England’s first training session at Jena Stadium. Despite initial concerns, Stones participated in the session
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The summer transfer market has already thrown a wrench in the plans of Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United with news that Benjamin Sesko is set to sign a new contract at RB Leipzig. Despite attracting interest from several top European clubs, the 21-year-old forward looks likely to remain in Germany for at least another season.
Toni Kroos, a key figure in the German national team, has described the training-ground dispute between Antonio Rüdiger and Niclas Fükrug as a positive occurrence. Despite the physical altercation between the two players during a drill, Kroos emphasized that such incidents can be beneficial for team dynamics. The tension between Rüdiger and Fükrug may have
Manchester United, in the wake of Anthony Martial’s departure, are on the lookout for a new striker as they head into the summer transfer window. With Rasmus Højlund currently the sole recognized striker in the squad, the club is keen on adding more firepower upfront to provide healthy competition. Sources have indicated that the Red
Gareth Southgate, the current England manager, has placed immense pressure on himself by stating that he is likely to step down from his position if his team does not emerge victorious in Euro 2024. Despite his contract reaching its conclusion in December, sources reveal that the Football Association is interested in extending his tenure. Southgate,
The Profit and Sustainability rules implemented by the Premier League have been a source of contention for Aston Villa owner Nassef Sawiris. Sawiris has expressed his dissatisfaction with the regulations, stating that they have hindered upward mobility and fluidity in the sport. He believes that the financial restrictions imposed by the PSR do not align
Poland’s star striker, Robert Lewandowski, is set to miss the team’s Euro 2024 opener against the Netherlands due to an injury sustained during the final warm-up game against Turkey. The 35-year-old forward was taken off in the first half of the match after making his 150th appearance for Poland. Subsequent tests revealed a thigh problem
The Netherlands’ Euro 2020 campaign has been hit with a major setback as Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out of the tournament. The talented midfielder, who plays for Barcelona, suffered a right ankle injury in April during a match against Real Madrid. Despite his injury, de Jong was included in Ronald Koeman’s initial squad
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) and the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) have recently launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing former players with a pathway into the world of refereeing. This scheme offers 10-12 former players the opportunity to transition into refereeing roles, with the potential to officiate games at the highest levels
As Gareth Southgate and his England squad departed for Germany for Euro 2024, they were met with both anticipation and challenges. The squad, including surprise addition Tom Heaton from Manchester United, underwent a final training session at St. George’s Park before heading out for the tournament. The Prince of Wales paid a visit to the