England head coach Thomas Tuchel has offered his full support to the three Three Lions stars currently vying for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. As the prestigious ceremony prepares to land in London for a historic 70th-anniversary celebration, the German tactician believes any of his nominated trio would be a worthy winner.
Former Bayern Munich boss Oliver Kahn reacted sharply to national team coach Jürgen Klopp’s comments about Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane on “Triple - der Hagedorn Fußballtalk” on RTL/Sky Sport.
Thibaut Courtois has shed light on the extraordinary depth of his fallout with the Belgian national team setup, detailing a departure from the squad's communication channels. The Real Madrid goalkeeper remains absent from the international scene as his public dispute with head coach Mark van Bommel shows no signs of a resolution.
Germany boss Jurgen Klopp has delivered a stern message regarding the international future of Club Brugge starlet Nicolo Tresoldi. Speaking during a high-profile scouting mission, the former Liverpool manager insisted that the DFB will not beg players to represent the national team despite a looming battle with Italy for the striker's allegiance.
Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp has weighed in on the eternal debate between Spain’s two biggest clubs ahead of the upcoming El Clasico clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The former Liverpool manager revealed which side he is currently backing to triumph at the Camp Nou while reflecting on his historical feelings toward the rivalry.
Jürgen Klopp was not at all happy that the simmering debate over Joshua Kimmich’s standing in the Germany national team was also a talking point during Bayern Munich’s clash with Arsenal.
The fact that Bayer Leverkusen currently provide not a single Germany international under Jürgen Klopp is reportedly prompting internal discussions and “annoying” those in charge. Not least because the plan in the summer had actually been different.
Thomas Tuchel could soon lose his trusted assistant Anthony Barry, as the England coach is attracting serious interest from several Premier League clubs. Barry recently signed a contract extension ahead of the upcoming European Championship, but an opportunity to become a top-flight manager might tempt him away from the Three Lions setup in the near future.
Turkiye have officially turned to former international midfielder Sergen Yalcin to lead the national team following a disastrous run of form. The appointment comes as the federation looks to steady the ship after parting ways with Vincenzo Montella earlier this month.
“Time for maths,” wrote Portuguese sports newspaper A Bola when the federation’s punishment for Cristiano Ronaldo was finally made public – and people across Europe eagerly did the sums.
Cristiano Ronaldo has avoided missing any international matches despite receiving a 30-day suspension and a financial penalty from the Portugal Football Federation. The forward was punished for abandoning the national team camp midway through the recent international break following a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus, but the backdated ban means he remains available.
Jordan Henderson has no intention of hanging up his international boots just yet, insisting that his recent move to Chelsea has provided the perfect platform to prove his doubters wrong. The 36-year-old midfielder, who was recently overlooked for Nations League selection, believes his performances at Stamford Bridge can force him back into Thomas Tuchel’s plans.
Despite being only 18, Lennart Karl has already worked under two national team coaches. The Bayern Munich youngster has noticed one difference in particular between Jürgen Klopp and Julian Nagelsmann.
