Roberto Mancini has signaled a bold new era for the Azzurri by naming several uncapped starlets in his latest 31-man Italy squad. As the national team prepares for high-stakes Nations League encounters against France and Belgium, the manager has balanced established veterans with a wave of exciting young talent.
The President of the Portuguese Republic has issued a moving statement following Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to bring the curtain down on his legendary international career. The head of state offered his gratitude to the five-time Ballon d'Or winner for his decades of service to the national team.
Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp has explained the reasoning behind recalling Bundesliga top scorer Niclas Fullkrug while omitting Juventus loanee Nick Woltemade. Klopp pointed to Fullkrug's clinical goalscoring threat while reassuring Woltemade that his international career remains well on track.
One or two familiar names are missing from the squad list for the Germany national team’s upcoming Nations League fixtures. The omission of Inter Milan’s Yann Aurel Bisseck was a particular surprise. Jürgen Klopp explained his absence primarily by pointing to the performances of two other centre-backs.
Harry Kane remains the undisputed leader of England’s attacking unit, as their record-shattering No.9, but has Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin become next in line for that striking berth? Former Whites striker Jermaine Beckford has answered that question for GOAL, with a star turn at Elland Road beginning to set his sights on Euro 2028 and a potentially “big year”.
Although he was recently voted player of the month at Juventus, Nick Woltemade has not been called up by Jürgen Klopp for the upcoming Nations League matches. There are reasons for that, but it may not be the final word.
Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp has named a trimmed 24-man squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Serbia and the Netherlands. Bundesliga top scorer Niclas Fullkrug returns to the national team alongside a surprise first senior call-up for Borussia Monchengladbach's 17-year-old midfielder Wael Mohya.
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent shockwaves through the football world by officially announcing his retirement from international duty with Portugal. After a legendary career spanning more than two decades, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner confirmed he will no longer represent the Selecao just a day before the latest squad announcement.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is once again regularly showing his class at Ajax Amsterdam. Teammate Tolu Arokodare has now praised the goalkeeper in a rather unusual way.
.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
