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
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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
Scotland’s assistant coach, John Carver, has provided reassurance regarding the condition of Andy Robertson after a minor incident during training. The left-back went down in training on Monday morning, causing some anxiety among the coaching staff. With a number of key players already sidelined due to injuries, the potential loss of the team’s captain would
Pedri, the talented midfielder from Barcelona, is showing signs of rediscovering his best form as he prepares to represent Spain in the upcoming European Championship. Head coach Luis de la Fuente praised Pedri’s performance after he scored two goals in Spain’s 5-1 victory over Northern Ireland. Despite struggling with injuries last season and missing out
Luke Shaw, the Manchester United defender, has openly admitted that playing in the game against Luton Town in February was a mistake. This decision led to an injury that has put his chances of playing in England’s opening Euro 2020 game against Serbia at risk. Shaw acknowledges that he should have prioritized his health over
Scotland’s national team manager, Steve Clarke, made the tough decision to exclude veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon from the squad for Euro 2024. Gordon, 41, who made his debut for Scotland 20 years ago, came on as a substitute in their final warm-up match against Finland to become the oldest international player for his country. Despite
Following England’s disappointing 1-0 loss to Iceland in a friendly match, manager Gareth Southgate acknowledged the fans’ frustration and disappointment. After a lackluster performance that saw England struggle to create scoring opportunities, many supporters at Wembley Stadium resorted to booing the team at both half-time and full-time. Southgate admitted that the team did not play
Roberto Martínez, the coach of the Portugal national team, recently spoke about the invaluable role that Cristiano Ronaldo plays within the team. Describing the veteran forward as unique in what he brings to the locker room, Martínez emphasized the significance of Ronaldo’s presence. According to Martínez, there is no other player in the world of
Spain’s final 26-man squad for Euro 2024 has been announced, with notable exclusions including Pau Cubarsí, Marcos Llorente, and Aleix García. Coach Luis de la Fuente made the decision to cut these players after the initial group of 29 players participated in friendlies against Andorra and Northern Ireland. Implications for the Tournament The absence of
Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti has chosen his final 26-man squad for the upcoming European Championship, and there are some key players who have made the cut. Despite missing the last game due to injury, midfielder Nicolò Barella has been included in the squad. Barella is a crucial figure in Spalletti’s plans, and his presence