Nottingham Forest defender Jair Cunha celebrated his first senior Brazil call-up ahead of upcoming friendlies against Australia and India. The 21-year-old center-back aims to bring his South American Under-20 championship-winning pedigree to Carlo Ancelotti's senior setup.
Chelsea winger Estevao expressed immense gratitude after returning to the Brazil national team for their upcoming friendlies against Australia and India. The teenager opened up about overcoming severe injury heartbreak that ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup.
Rennes forward Esteban Lepaul reflected on his dream maiden France call-up under new manager Zinedine Zidane. The Ligue 1 top scorer detailed receiving passes from the icon in training and sitting through an inspiring national team history video.
Como goalkeeper Jean Butez became the oldest player to earn a maiden France call-up in half a century after replacing the injured Robin Risser. The 31-year-old received the surprise call from Zinedine Zidane before training under legendary goalkeeping coach Fabien Barthez.
Diego Forlan has embarked on his first international assignment as Uruguay interim head coach without key midfielder Federico Valverde. The Real Madrid star was ruled out of the Asian tour due to a severe ankle injury, prompting Forlan to draft in Palmeiras midfielder Emiliano Martinez.
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