Zinedine Zidane formally launched his tenure in charge of France on Monday by conducting his inaugural training session at Clairefontaine. Chelsea defender Maxence Lacroix could not hide his admiration after stepping onto the pitch alongside the legendary former playmaker as Les Bleus kick off a UEFA Nations League campaign this autumn.
Former Chelsea academy forward Jude Soonsup-Bell declared his determination to lead Thailand to regional glory at the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup this month. The 22-year-old Port FC attacker reflected on his childhood dream of representing the War Elephants, brushing aside past youth appearances for England to chase a major international honour in Asia.
Cole Palmer has faced heavy criticism regarding his dedication to the England national team after pulling out of Thomas Tuchel's latest squad. The Chelsea attacking midfielder played the full match for his club on Friday but withdrew from international duty, leading to prominent pundits demanding clarity over whether he genuinely wants to represent his country on the international stage.
Manchester United are facing a significant crisis within their prestigious youth ranks as teenage sensation JJ Gabriel has sensationally informed the club of his desire to leave Old Trafford. The 15-year-old wonderkid is reportedly ready to walk away from the Red Devils after his camp delivered a scathing assessment of the club's current standing compared to Europe's elite.
Morgan Gibbs-White is poised to replace Chelsea forward Cole Palmer in Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad following a minor injury setback. The Nottingham Forest midfielder narrowly missed out on the initial selection but now has the chance to impress during the upcoming Nations League fixtures.
In the first instalment of GOAL’s ‘Brits Abroad’ series, a man that worked with Ruben Loftus-Cheek at Chelsea, passed through China and ended up in Scandinavia talks culture shocks, the cost of salmon and what to do in the Finnish capital
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