Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Vitinha has opened up on the turbulent atmosphere inside the Portugal camp following the high-profile fallout between Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Jorge Jesus. Speaking after his side's Champions League win at Manchester City, the midfielder expressed hope that the veteran striker reconciles with the national team.
Niclas Fullkrug could be set for a sensational return to the international stage after rediscovering his clinical edge in the Bundesliga. The veteran striker has wasted no time in making his mark back in Germany, prompting high-level discussions about his future with the national team.
Manuel Neuer makes a costly mistake against Augsburg, while debate continues over whether the Germany national team can do without Joshua Kimmich. It is all nonsense, says Uli Hoeneß.
The medical department of the Italian national team has moved to clarify their protocols following public criticism from Como head coach Cesc Fabregas. The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder expressed his frustration after Moise Kean returned from international duty with a fitness issue that could have been avoided.
Joshua Kimmich has hit back at suggestions that his time as an undisputed starter for the German national team is coming to an end. The Bayern Munich veteran spoke out following intense public scrutiny regarding his tactical fit under new head coach Jurgen Klopp during the international break.
Bayern Munich’s honorary president Uli Hoeneß has responded to the record champions missing out on top spot with clear criticism of the scheduling of international matches.
Joshua Kimmich’s role in the Germany team was one of the major topics during the international break. After Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw against Augsburg, Kimmich himself and Max Eberl commented on it.
Suddenly everything is different after all: Portugal’s federation president Pedro Proenca has announced that Cristiano Ronaldo is welcome back in the national team. Just a few hours earlier, however, everything had looked very different.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has jumped to the defence of Bradley Barcola after the winger faced a wave of criticism following his recent outings for the French national team. The £123m summer signing was targeted by the media in his homeland despite Les Bleus securing dominant victories during the international break.
Jamie Carragher has once again taken aim at Rio Ferdinand, accusing the former Manchester United defender of compromising his professional integrity to protect his former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo. The fallout comes after the Al-Nassr forward caused a stir by walking out on the Portugal national team following a heated row with manager Jorge Jesus.
Turkey have officially parted ways with head coach Vincenzo Montella following a disastrous run of form that has left the national team in crisis. The decision comes after a winless start to their Nations League campaign, which saw the Crescent-Stars suffer four consecutive defeats against Europe's elite.
Serbia have been ordered to play their next home match behind closed doors following racist and discriminatory behaviour from their supporters. UEFA has also handed the national federation a series of hefty financial penalties relating to fan misconduct during their recent Nations League fixtures.
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