Greece Fury Over Italy’s U21 Plan Puts June Friendly in Jeopardy
The Greek Football Federation is threatening to cancel a scheduled friendly against Italy after the Azzurri announced plans to field an Under-21 squad.
Stuttgart Trio Earn Germany World Cup Call-ups Under Nagelsmann
Three VfB Stuttgart stars have earned call-ups to Germany’s World Cup squad under Julian Nagelsmann, while several teammates face disappointment.
Manuel Neuer Calf Injury Casts Doubt Over DFB Pokal Final and Germany World Cup Plans
Bayern Munich face a nervous wait over captain Manuel Neuer’s fitness as the Germany goalkeeper battles calf problems ahead of Saturday’s DFB Pokal final and the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.
Guardiola ‘Dream’ Fades as Italy Identify Three Homegrown Candidates for National Team Role
Leonardo Bonucci has labelled Pep Guardiola the ‘dream’ choice for Italy, but the Azzurri are weighing up three experienced Serie A tacticians instead.
Maxime Estève Set for Burnley Exit as Premier League Trio Circle French Defender
French centre-back Maxime Estève is poised to leave relegated Burnley this summer, with Nottingham Forest, Everton and Bournemouth all competing for his signature alongside Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
Neuer Named Germany’s World Cup No. 1 as Nagelsmann Informs Baumann
Julian Nagelsmann has reportedly told Oliver Baumann that Manuel Neuer will be Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup, despite Baumann’s role in the qualifying campaign.
Bundesliga Goalkeeper Mio Backhaus Set for Premier League Switch
Mio Backhaus is set to leave Werder Bremen this summer with Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion leading the race for the German goalkeeper. The Bundesliga club expects to receive around €20 million for the 22-year-old.
Ancelotti Reveals Brazil World Cup Squad: Neymar Returns as Serie A Duo Earn Call-ups
Carlo Ancelotti names his 26-man Brazil squad for the World Cup, recalling Neymar and selecting Serie A defenders Gleison Bremer and Wesley. The five-time champions face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C.
Neymar Junior Earns Shock Brazil World Cup Recall Under Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti has stunned football supporters by naming Neymar Junior in Brazil’s World Cup squad, ending the forward’s 18-month absence from international duty.
Fortuna Düsseldorf Face Crisis as Relegation Sparks Mass Job Cuts and Squad Chaos
Fortuna Düsseldorf face a major crisis after relegation to the 3. Liga, with only a handful of players holding valid contracts and the club forced to slash staff numbers from 100 to 60.