Granit Xhaka has officially withdrawn from the Switzerland national team squad after admitting to the fraudulent acquisition of a Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The Sunderland captain, who was playing for Arsenal at the time of the incident in 2022, described the decision as a "mistake" and will now face a legal inquiry in his homeland.
Sweden manager Graham Potter has leaped to the defence of Viktor Gyokeres after the striker's difficult start to the Premier League season with Arsenal. Despite his lack of rhythm in North London, the former Brighton boss remains confident that the forward will return to his best form for the national team.
Newcastle United have been dealt a significant blow after the Swedish FA confirmed that winger Anthony Elanga will miss the upcoming international break due to injury. The former Manchester United man, who has been a standout performer for the Magpies this season, is now facing a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Noah Okafor is taking part in the 2026 World Cup with the Switzerland national team. He has now announced his retirement - and made serious accusations against coach Murat Yakin.
Bosnia and Herzegovina legend Edin Dzeko has officially confirmed his intention to retire from international football, bringing the curtain down on a historic career. The Schalke forward, who has remained a talismanic figure for his country well into his veteran years, will bow out following a final appearance next month.
Jurgen Klopp has been warned that he will get no special treatment as head coach of Germany, with Dietmar Hamann telling GOAL that the former Liverpool manager’s “honeymoon period” will last “one game”. The enigmatic 59-year-old has returned to the dugout for the first time since bidding an emotional farewell to Anfield in the summer of 2024.
UEFA are preparing to radically overhaul the international football calendar from the 2028-29 season, replacing traditional qualifying stages with a Swiss-style league format. Mirroring the newly updated Champions League structure, European nations will play fewer double-headers and face a wider variety of opponents in a tiered system designed to heighten competition and eliminate repetitive fixtures.
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