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WC26 Power Rankings: France flex as England & U.S. falter

There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe during the March international break, as the final six qualifiers were confirmed for this summer's festival of football in North America.

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Guehi makes worrying admission after England's loss to Japan

England concluded their March international break on a disappointing note as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Japan at Wembley, with Marc Guehi making a worrying admission about the pressure of playing for the Three Lions after the final whistle. Despite dominating possession, the hosts were undone by a first-half strike from Kaoru Mitoma.

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Jude must start for England - but Kane is the key to WC26 glory

It's never easy with the England men's national team. On paper, they should have enough quality, experience and firepower to blow most sides on this planet to smithereens. Then you sit down, watch them and wonder whether they are actually a team of total strangers assembled purely out of spite to mildly annoy the fans who had hoped so much of them. On the basis of their March friendlies, it would be a fair assumption to make.

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Tuchel defends Rice and Saka withdrawals

Thomas Tuchel has plotted a diplomatic course through the storm that has followed the withdrawals of Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka from the England squad, saying the optics may look bad but he has “100% trust” in their integrity. The Arsenal duo will be unavailable for the clash against Japan at Wembley after reporting discomfort following their recent club commitments.

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Tuchel confirms Bellingham to miss Japan clash

England manager Thomas Tuchel has taken a firm stance regarding the fitness of Jude Bellingham, insistsing that he will not gamble with the player's health. Despite the anticipation surrounding the Three Lions' friendly against Japan at Wembley, the Real Madrid midfielder will remain on the sidelines to ensure he does not suffer a setback.

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Arsenal trio among eight to leave England squad

Thomas Tuchel’s experimental international break has taken a significant hit with the news that Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have returned to Arsenal for medical assessment. Despite only joining up with the squad on Friday after being rested for the 1-1 draw against Uruguay, the pair will play no part in the upcoming clash with Japan. The Football Association confirmed their departure alongside six other players, leaving the squad noticeably thinner for the Wembley encounter.

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Beckham reacts to Alexander-Arnold England absence

England legend David Beckham has confessed he would find it "very hard" to overlook Trent Alexander-Arnold for a World Cup squad after the Real Madrid star was hit with another international snub. He waded into the debate after Alexander-Arnold became the headline omission from Thomas Tuchel’s latest 35-man selection for clashes against Uruguay and Japan.

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Foden scores darts 180 on day Littler visits England squad

The England squad received a unique masterclass this week as double world champion Luke Littler visited St. George’s Park to host the 'Three Lions Darts Championship'. While Littler was expected to provide the fireworks, it was Manchester City’s Phil Foden who stole the show by landing a maximum 180 during the informal tournament.

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Man Utd bench regular called up to England training by Tuchel

Manchester United youngster Ayden Heaven has been handed a surprise opportunity to impress Thomas Tuchel after being drafted into England senior training. The teenage defender was originally selected for the Under-20 squad but has now found himself rubbing shoulders with the nation's elite at St George's Park.

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Miura to play beyond 59th birthday as Japan legend signs for new club

Japan legend Kazuyoshi Miura, who will celebrate his 59th birthday in February, has agreed a six-month loan move to Fukushima United, extending a professional career that now stretches into a remarkable fifth decade. The agreement means Miura could feature in the J.League, encompassing Japan’s top three divisions, for the first time in five years.

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Der Football Club Internazionale Milano, besser bekannt als Inter, wurde im Jahr 1908 von einer Gruppe unzufriedener, international orientierter Mitglieder des damaligen Milan Cricket and Football Club (heute AC Milan) ins Leben gerufen.

Seit Mai 2024 gehört der Verein der amerikanischen Investmentgesellschaft Oaktree Capital Management.

Inter bestreitet seine Heimspiele im traditionsreichen Giuseppe‑Meazza-Stadion, das auch unter dem Namen San Siro bekannt ist. Das Stadion teilt man sich mit dem Stadtrivalen AC Milan: Während Milan überwiegend den Namen San Siro nutzt, bevorzugt Inter die offizielle Bezeichnung Giuseppe Meazza zu Ehren der Vereinslegende.

Das Giuseppe-Meazza-Stadion bietet Platz für beeindruckende 75.817 Zuschauer und zählt damit zu den größten Spielstätten Europas.

Mit insgesamt 44 Titeln gehört Inter Mailand zu den erfolgreichsten Klubs sowohl in Italien als auch in Europa. Besonders herausragend sind die drei Champions-League‑Triumphe aus den Jahren 1964, 1965 und 2010.

Seit seiner Gründung hat Inter Mailand beeindruckende 20 Scudettos gewonnen. Damit belegt man in der Rangliste den zweiten Platz hinter Juventus Turin, dem Rekordhalter mit 36 Titeln.

Der Argentinier Javier Zanetti ist mit 858 Pflichtspielen Inters Rekordspieler. Der ehemalige langjährige Kapitän erzielte dabei 21 Tore und lieferte 37 Assists.

Giuseppe Meazza erzielte 284 Treffer und hält damit den Rekord für die meisten Tore in der Vereinsgeschichte von Inter Mailand

Die Geschichte von Inter Mailand ist geprägt von zahlreichen herausragenden Spielern. Zu den Ikonen des Klubs zählen unter anderem Giuseppe Meazza, Sandro Mazzola, Javier Zanetti, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wesley Sneijder und Samuel Eto'o.

Auch bei den Trainern ist die Geschichte von Inter Mailand reich an Legenden, darunter Helenio Herrera, Giovanni Trapattoni und Jose Mourinho.

Inter Mailand wird wegen seiner schwarz-blauen Vereinsfarben als Nerazzurri bezeichnet. Der Klub trägt zudem den ehrwürdigen Spitznamen La Beneamata ("die Geliebte") und wird gelegentlich auch I Nerazzurri del Biscione genannt - eine Anspielung auf die markante Schlange im Vereinswappen, das traditionelle Symbol Mailands.

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