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
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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
Spain’s track record in recent tournaments is nothing short of impressive. They have consistently been competitive, threatening, and managed to turn potential into actual trophies. Looking back at their past five tournaments, they have reached the semifinals, won Olympic silver, made it to the finals, reached the round of 16, and emerged as winners. This
As Euro 2024 approaches, football fans are eagerly anticipating the emergence of young talents on the international stage. With a plethora of promising players under the age of 21 set to make their mark, the tournament promises to showcase the future stars of the sport. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top
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
The UEFA qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be an exciting and rigorous process. With 55 European nations vying for a spot in the tournament, the road to the finals will be a challenging one. The qualifying matches are scheduled to run from March to November 2025, with 12 groups of
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