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Southgate backs push for 26-man squads at Euro 2024 amid injury pile-up

Gareth Southgate has suggested he would be in favour of 26-man squads at the European Championship in Germany this summer and revealed that the issue is to be debated next month at a Uefa coaches ­meeting, where it will have support

Southgate’s plans over the past international window were turned upside down by injuries and there is a growing feeling that the physical demands on players mean larger squads will be needed for the ­tournament.

Source: theguardian.com
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Arsenal interested in Milan midfielder Bennacer

Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer could potentially be on the market, with Arsenal and clubs from Saudi Arabia interested

The Algeria international is under contract until June 2027 but, according to reports, the Rossoneri would be prepared to sell for around €50m.

Source: football-italia.net
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Barcelona believe that Xavi Hernandez will stay on as manager if certain goals are achieved

Ever since Xavi Hernandez announced his intention to step down as Barcelona head coach at the end of the season, there has been constant speculation that he could reverse his decision before the campaign comes to an end

Much of this has been driven by reports that Joan Laporta and Deco would like to see Xavi stay on, although the 44-year-old coach, whenever he has addressed the situation in the media, has been clear that he wants to walk away in the summer.

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Eduardo Camavinga’s injury ‘not serious’ with Real Madrid hopeful of quick recovery

Eduardo Camavinga (21) was an early casualty in France’s 3-2 victory against Chile on Tuesday as he was forced off the field before halftime with an injury

However, the injury to the Real Madrid midfielder is not thought to be serious following further investigation.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Richarlison says he had dark thoughts after 2022 World Cup

Brazil and Tottenham forward Richarlison said he suffered troubling thoughts and was ready to "give up" when battling depression following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Richarlison said he sought psychological help following the tournament, saying it was "the best discovery I've ever had in my life."

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Matthäus suggests that Ralf Rangnick should become the next Bayern Munich head coach

Since it was confirmed that Thomas Tuchel would be departing Bavaria at the end of the campaign, there has been plenty of speculation surrounding who will become the next head coach of Bayern Munich

However, Lothar Matthäus has brought a new name to the table.

Source: getfootballnewsgermany.com
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Inter stars push to play in 2024 Summer Olympics

Inter find themselves in an awkward spot as star duo Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram both want to play in the Summer Olympics, causing concerns regarding their fitness

The Olympics kick off in Paris in July of this year, running for around three weeks until mid-August. Football plays a small role at the games and countries are limited to just three over-23 players in their 22-player squads.

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Harry Kane back in Bayern training

England captain Harry Kane has resumed light training with Bayern Munich after being released from the national squad ahead of the friendly against Belgium

Kane suffered an ankle injury in Bayern’s Bundesliga victory over Darmstadt earlier this month and missed England’s loss to Brazil at Wembley on Saturday.

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MLS reaches agreement with referees to end month-long lockout

Major League Soccer referees will return to work this weekend after ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement that ends a month-long lockout, the league said on Tuesday

The seven-year agreement between the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) runs through 2030 and is the longest labor deal for match officials in MLS history, according to the league.

Source: theguardian.com
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Jude Bellingham rescues England with last-gasp equaliser against Belgium

It was a night when England wanted to impose themselves as an attacking force, after the frustration of their 1-0 defeat here against Brazil on Saturday, and they did

There was a goal from the penalty spot for Ivan Toney on his full debut and a virtuoso performance from another player making his first England start – the fearless 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo.

Source: theguardian.com
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Germany beat Netherlands to seal back-to-back wins

Germany continued their preparations for this summer's Euro 2024 finals with a win over the Netherlands and boost confidence they can challenge on home soil

Fresh from an impressive 2-0 success in France on Saturday, the Germans sealed a fightback against the Dutch in Frankfurt with Niclas Fullkrug's 85th-minute winner.

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Kolo-Muani and Hernandez shine as Les Bleus return to winning ways

France were hoping to get back to winning ways as they resumed their pre-tournament preparations against Chile in their final match of the March international break

Les Bleus’ progress was stunted last time out following a shock 2-0 defeat to Germany.

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Spain held by late Brazil equaliser in Madrid thriller

Spain were unable to hold on as Brazil snatched a dramatic late 3-3 draw in Madrid

La Roja kicked off 2024 with a 1-0 loss against Colombia in London last week and the hosts were seeking a reaction at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

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Mudryk strikes late as Ukraine defeat Iceland in playoff to reach Euro 2024

On Sunday, Russia escalated its aerial bombardment of Kyiv, launching a major wave of missile and drone attacks

On Monday, 10 people were injured when an art academy and exhibition hall were demolished in an airstrike. On Tuesday, Mykhailo Mudryk’s late winner secured for Ukraine a place at Euro 2024, ­sealing a 2-1 victory against Iceland in the Uefa Path B playoff.

Source: theguardian.com
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Wales miss out on Euros after Poland shootout defeat

Wales agonisingly missed out on qualification for Euro 2024 as they suffered a penalty shootout defeat in their play-off final against Poland on a night of crushing disappointment in Cardiff

In what was a first shootout for Wales' men in a competitive match, Daniel James missed the only spot-kick - saved by Wojciech Szczesny - while Poland converted all five.

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Georgia create history by reaching Euro 2024

Georgia created history by reaching their first major tournament with a penalty shootout win over Greece in their Euro 2024 play-off

Home substitute Nika Kvekveskiri scored the winning penalty, squeezing his effort past the outstretched arm of Greece keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos.

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Euro 2024 Play-Off Finals

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Euro 2024 play-off finals: Who is in them and how do they work?

Thursday's thrilling Euro 2024 play-off semi-finals moved us one step closer to knowing who will take the final three places at Euro 2024

Twelve teams entered the play-offs based on their performance in the 2022-23 Nations League. That was whittled down to six after Thursday's semi-finals.

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Rob Page confident Wales can subdue ‘fantastic’ Lewandowski in playoff clash

Rob Page is confident the power of collectivism can not only subdue the individual brilliance of Poland’s Robert Lewandowski and transport Wales to Euro 2024 but prove there really is life after Gareth Bale

Tuesday night’s playoff in Cardiff will dictate whether Wales qualify for a third successive European Championship and a fourth major tournament in five attempts and quite possibly determine Page’s chances of remaining in the role.

Source: theguardian.com
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Forest lodge appeal against points deduction

Nottingham Forest have lodged an appeal against their four-point deduction for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules, the club has confirmed

An independent commission found Forest's losses to 2022-23 breached the threshold of £61m by £34.5m.

Source: bbc.com
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Barcelona will request second loan deal from Manchester City for Joao Cancelo

Barcelona are set to submit an offer for Joao Cancelo again this summer, but not the one that Manchester City want

The Portuguese defender seems unlikely to return to City, at least while Pep Guardiola is there, but Barcelona do not have the funds for a major move.

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Kylian Mbappé laughs off Aurélien Tchouaméni hint as Real Madrid speculation persists

Kylian Mbappé laughed off Aurélien Tchouaméni apparently confirming his widely-touted move to Real Madrid, with the current La Liga midfielder having said that Spain will “Soon see how good Mbappé is when he plays there every day”

With the Mbappé clan keeping their cards held tightly to their chest concerning the mooted move to the Spanish capital, the Paris Saint-Germain forward playfully teased reporters in the French national team’s pre-match press conference ahead of their friendly meeting with Chile in Olympique de Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome on Tuesday.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Vinícius in tears: Racism takes joy out of playing

Brazil's Vinícius Júnior broke down in tears at Monday's news conference as he admitted he has "less will to play" because of racist abuse directed toward him in Spain

The Real Madrid forward, however, said he is not considering leaving La Liga despite the racist chants he has heard by opposing fans since he arrived at Madrid more than five years ago.

Source: espn.com
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Sweden beat Albania 1-0 while Serbia edge Cyprus

Gustaf Nilsson scored in the 62nd minute to power Sweden's 1-0 win over Albania 1-0 in their international friendly on Monday

Meanwhile, Serbia edged out Cyprus 1-0 in another friendly, with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic scoring what proved to be the winner in the seventh minute of the game.

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Julian Nagelsmann identifies problem areas for Germany

Germany strolled to a commendable 2-0 win against France on Saturday night in what was their best performance for some time, but Julian Nagelsmann has identified where the national team can improve

Toni Kroos returned to the Germany squad for the first time since his international retirement in July 2021 and played a key role in Florian Wirtz opening the scoring after seven seconds. Kai Havertz, who’s is in excellent form for Arsenal, then doubled Germany’s lead just after the break.

Source: getfootballnewsgermany.com
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Sweden face Albania in new test for Tomasson

Having both succumbed to defeat in their first international fixtures of the month, Sweden and Albania both hope to redeem themselves in Monday's friendly at in Stockholm.

The Scandinavian hosts were pummelled 5-2 by Portugal on Thursday evening, one day before Chile hit their visitors for three without reply.

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João Cancelo blasts Manchester City over his departure

João Cancelo has accused Manchester City of being “ungrateful” and claimed “lies were told” about his exit from the club

The Portugal full-back is on a season-long loan at Barcelona after a spell at Bayern Munich in the second half of last term. Cancelo had been a key part of manager Pep Guardiola’s squad until shortly before his unexpected, deadline-day departure for Germany in January 2023.

Source: theguardian.com
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Adams screamer helps US beat Mexico

Tyler Adams scored with a brilliant long-range strike in his first start in more than a year for club or country, Gio Reyna added a second-half goal and the United States beat Mexico 2-0 on Sunday night for their third straight Concacaf Nations League title

Adams put the US ahead in the 45th minute when he received a pass from Weston McKennie, took a touch and curled a shot that eluded the right hand of diving goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.

Source: theguardian.com
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Walker and Maguire withdraw from England squad with injuries

Kyle Walker and Harry Maguire have withdrawn from the England camp with injuries, the English Football Association (FA) announced on Sunday

The duo, along with goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, will return to their respective clubs for further assessment on injuries they picked up in recent days as per the FA.

Source: espn.com
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Bellanova sets sights on Italy squad at Euro 2024

Raoul Bellanova impressed on his Italy debut in the 2-0 victory over Ecuador and admits he will do everything with Torino to earn a place in the Euro 2024 squad

The Torino wing-back is perhaps best suited to the experimental 3-4-2-1 formation, which is fairly similar to the approach taken by Ivan Juric at Torino.

Source: football-italia.net
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Manchester City ready to rival Real Madrid for Premier League defensive star

Premier League holders Manchester City a keeping a close eye on Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite

Everton’s top flight survival will be settled in the coming weeks, with Sean Dyche’s side in the middle of a relegation battle, and facing another potential Premier League points deduction.

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Mike Maignan and Ibrahima Konaté to return to France XI vs Chile

France will be hoping to get back to winning ways after their pre-tournament preparations were stunted by Julian Nagelsmann’s resurgent Germany on Saturday night. Didier Deschamps’ team are preparing to face Chile on Tuesday evening

According to L’Équipe, Deschamps could be set to make as many as 7 changes to his Les Bleus team that were defeated 2-0 by Germany. One of the most notable changes is set to arrive between the posts with Mike Maignan to return from injury and replace Lens keeper Brice Samba.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Eriksson manges Liverpool in legends match

The former England manager, who is a boyhood Liverpool fan, revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis in January

Sven-Goran Eriksson realised his lifelong dream to manage Liverpool at Anfield as he took charge of the club for a charity legends game against Ajax on an emotional day in Merseyside.

Source: skysports.com
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Southgate praises England in Brazil defeat

The head coach was without several key players and took positives from handing debuts to young players

Gareth Southgate insisted he was pleased with England’s performance after defeat to Brazil dampened optimism about the chances of glory at Euro 2024.

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Julian Nagelsmann raves after Germany’s stunning 2-0 win over France

It was only a friendly, but it showed a marked improvement from the Germans

Former Bayern Munich coach and current German national team boss Julian Nagelsmann could not hold in his excitement after his team knocked off France 2-0.

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Evan Ferguson misses penalty as Ireland hold Belgium to 0-0 draw

Belgium, fourth in the FIFA world rankings, extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches

Brighton striker Evan Ferguson missed a penalty as Ireland held Belgium to a 0-0 stalemate in Dublin on Saturday.

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Samba football at Wembley

For the first time in 2024, the bright lights of Wembley will shine down on England on Saturday evening, when the Three Lions square off with Brazil in a mouthwatering friendly battle.

As Gareth Southgate's men ramp up preparations for Euro 2024, their South American visitors are intending to snap a demoralising sequence of results in Dorival Junior's first game as head coach.

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Marcus Thuram to start over Olivier Giroud in France predicted XI v Germany

Marcus Thuram is expected to be given the nod over AC Milan’s Olivier Giroud when France face Germany on Saturday in what is Les Bleus’ penultimate match before this summer’s Euros

Didier Deschamps has often trusted Giroud to lead the line, but the ageing AC Milan forward may have to settle for a place on the bench in Lyon on Saturday. Instead, it is Inter Milan’s Thuram who is expected to start, also staving off competition from Randal Kolo Muani.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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'Big opportunity' for England duo as Kane ruled out

England captain Harry Kane and midfielders Cole Palmer and Jordan Henderson will all miss Saturday's game with Brazil at Wembley

It is the first of two home friendlies for England, with a game against Belgium to follow on Tuesday.

Source: bbc.com
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Munoz scores as Colombia beat Spain in London

Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz scored the only goal as Colombia beat Spain in a friendly at West Ham's London Stadium

The January signing from Genk scored an acrobatic volley after fantastic play on the left wing by Liverpool's Luis Diaz.

Source: bbc.com
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Wijnaldum and Weghorst on target as Netherlands thrash wasteful Scotland

At the Johan Cruyff Arena Steve Clarke did not demand pretty ­football, only a Scotland victory after five games without enjoying one

Instead, the sequence is now a sorry six as the manager oversaw an embarrassing fourth loss of the run and now targets Tuesday’s visit of Northern Ireland to Hampden Park to stop the slump.

Source: theguardian.com
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Real Madrid monitoring Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of shock potential move

Real Madrid have been active in the transfer market already ahead of this summer, with moves being made to sign Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies

However their latest target comes as something of a surprise. Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, like Davies, is out of contract in 2025, and Los Blancos are keeping a close eye on his situation.

Source: football-espana.net
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Mexico ease past Panama to advance to National League final

First-half goals from Edson Álvarez and Julián Quiñones helped Mexico beat Panama 3-0 on Thursday, setting up a CONCACAF Nations League final clash with the United States

Álvarez opened the scoring on 40 minutes when he beat his marker and slotted home, followed three minutes later by a Quiñones strike -- his first goal for Mexico.

Source: espn.com
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Leicester City charged by Premier League over alleged breach of PSR rules

Leicester have been charged by the Premier League for ­allegedly ­breaking financial regulations, increasing fears about a potential points deduction next season

The club have been referred by the league to an independent disciplinary panel after allegedly breaching ­profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) during their three most recent seasons in the top flight. Premier League clubs are permitted to make a maximum loss of £105m across a three-year cycle.

Source: theguardian.com
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Late show helps USA past Jamaica and into Concacaf Nations League final

The United States men's national team snatched an improbable victory from the jaws of defeat, with an equalizer in the last breath of regulation time and two goals from Haji Wright in extra time to beat Jamaica 3-1 in the semifinals of the Concacaf Nations League

The U.S. had been stunned when conceding after just 30 seconds as Jamaica's Greg Leigh headed past Matt Turner for the earliest goal the USMNT has conceded this century.

Source: espn.com
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Maguire thanks Gareth Southgate for 'faith' and 'trust'

Harry Maguire has thanked England boss Gareth Southgate for his support as "there's loads of people who probably don't think I should be in the squad"

Maguire continues to be selected for his country despite struggling to nail down a regular starting place in Manchester United's team this season.

Source: bbc.com
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Saka injury and doubt over Kane deal blow to England’s Euros preparations

Gareth Southgate’s preparations for Euro 2024 have been hit by Bukayo Saka leaving the England camp and an ankle injury meaning Harry Kane is unlikely to feature in Saturday’s friendly against Brazil

A minor muscle issue stopped Saka from training with the squad on Wednesday and the Arsenal winger has returned to his club as a precautionary measure.

Source: theguardian.com
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Portugal thrash Sweden in Euros warm-up for 11th straight win

Portugal swept past Sweden 5-2 in a friendly on Thursday as manager Roberto Martinez rested Cristiano Ronaldo and several other key players in the build-up to the European Championship in Germany, which starts in June

The Portuguese stormed into the Euro 2024 finals by winning all 10 of their qualifiers, with Thursday's result making it 11 wins in a row.

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Ukraine v Iceland, Georgia v Greece and Wales v Poland in play-off finals

Ukraine will play Iceland in Wroclaw, Georgia will host Greece, and Poland will visit Wales in Tuesday's three Euro 2024 play-off finals

Albert Gudmundsson scored a hat-trick as Iceland came back to beat Israel 4-1 in the Hungarian capital Budapest.

Source: bbc.com
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Retegui and Donnarumma shine while Spalletti changes systems

Italy struggled but managed to secure a 2-1 win over Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale thanks to a brace from Genoa star Mateo Retegui and some excellent saves from Gigio Donnarumma

Coach Luciano Spalletti picked a 3-4-2-1 formation with Mateo Retegui up front, but the start was tough for the Azzurri. Destiny Udogie and Giorgio Scalvini gifted the ball to Salomón Rondón, who was charged down by Alessandro Buongiorno inside the box, earning a spot kick.

Source: football-italia.net
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Ligue 1 switches calendar to bolster French teams’ European chances

Ligue 1 may have done a massive favour to the three French clubs still involved in European competitions. Unlike the RO16 stage of those three European tournaments, the quarter-finals’ first and second legs will be played a week apart

Taking Ligue 1’s game week 29 during the weekend into account, PSG, Marseille, and Lille were therefore facing the prospect of playing three competitive and potentially season-defining games in a week. But the Ligue de Football Professionnel have stepped in and officially postponed the three sides’ Ligue 1 encounters to April 24th.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Pukki and Finland braced for Wales: ‘This is our last chance’

Teemu Pukki is in no mood to deliver understatement. “It is a big thing, one of the biggest games in Finnish football history,” he says

The opponents? Wales. The prize? To move within a single game of a Euro 2024 finals appearance.

Source: theguardian.com
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