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.
Lionel Scaloni has received significant backing from former Argentina international Martin Demichelis to remain as national team head coach. Demichelis insisted that Scaloni possesses the humility and experience to construct a new competitive cycle after eight trophy-laden years.
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.
The FIGC president has spoken about the fine imposed on Juventus after some fans at the Stadium failed to observe the minute’s silence held in honour of the late Sandro Mazzola