Kai Havertz Eyes World Cup Glory After Arsenal’s Champions League Final Agony
Kai Havertz reflects on Arsenal’s penalty shoot-out defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final and looks ahead to representing Germany at the World Cup.
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Serie A President Warns: Italy’s National Team Pool Halved Since 2006 World Cup Triumph
Lega Serie A President Ezio Maria Simonelli has issued a stark warning about the decline of Italian football, revealing that the national team’s available player pool has dropped by over 50% since their 2006 World Cup victory.
Scotland Suffer World Cup Blow as Billy Gilmour Ruled Out with Knee Injury
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour will miss the World Cup after sustaining a knee injury during the friendly victory over Curacao, with manager Steve Clarke calling the timing ‘cruel’.
Scotland Suffer World Cup Blow as Gilmour Ruled Out: Manchester United Teen Fletcher in Frame for Shock Call-Up
Scotland boss Steve Clarke faces a midfield crisis after Napoli star Billy Gilmour was forced to withdraw from the World Cup squad with a knee injury, opening the door for Manchester United prospect Tyler Fletcher to join the travelling party.
Canada Name Injured Bayern Star Davies in World Cup Squad
Canada have included Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies in their World Cup squad despite the left-back currently recovering from a muscle injury sustained in May.
Amiri reveals ‘miserable’ wait after family kept World Cup call-up secret
Mainz midfielder Nadiem Amiri has opened up about the anxious days he endured before learning of his Germany World Cup selection, revealing his family knew the news days in advance.
Nagelsmann Names Germany Starters for Finland Friendly: Bayern Teen Karl Set for Debut
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed several starters for Sunday’s World Cup warm-up against Finland, including Bayern Munich wonderkid Lennart Karl who is set for his international debut.
Nagelsmann Plans to Deploy Goretzka as World Cup No. 10 for Germany
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has revealed plans to use Leon Goretzka as an attacking midfielder at the World Cup as the team copes without a traditional centre forward.
Clarke ‘Praying’ for Gilmour Recovery After Injury Blow Rocks Scotland
Scotland manager Steve Clarke admits he is ‘100 per cent worried’ about Billy Gilmour’s World Cup hopes after the Napoli midfielder suffered an injury scare during the 4-1 win over Curacao.
Shankland Brace and Curtis Debut Fire Scotland to Victory Over Curacao
Lawrence Shankland scored twice and teenager Findlay Curtis grabbed his first international goal as Scotland beat 10-man Curacao 4-1 in their final Hampden friendly before the World Cup.