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Kylian Mbappé has left the France national team setup after picking up a knee injury during the UEFA Nations League win over Turkiye. The Real Madrid forward will miss upcoming international matches and travels back to Spain to be assessed by the club's medical staff.
InfoBlaugrana
·5 min read
Thomas Tuchel has cast major doubt over Cole Palmer's England future and questioned whether the Chelsea attacker really wants to be part of his squad. The head coach described the 24-year-old's latest withdrawal as a missed opportunity and warned that he has been absent from too many camps. England host Spain at Wembley on Saturday in the Nations League.
Matt·5 min read
France opened the Zinedine Zidane era with a 1-0 victory over Turkey in the Nations League, but the result came with a major worry: Kylian Mbappé left the pitch touching his left knee shortly after scoring the winner. The Real Madrid forward reached 67 goals for his country before being substituted as a precaution.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Mauricio Pochettino has called up 13 uncapped players for the upcoming multi-week FIFA window, a young wave that could debut en masse with the United States men's national team. Cavan Sullivan, aged 16, commands the headlines, but nearly a dozen other prospects have a real chance to stake a claim. Here is a look at what each one brings from club level and why they matter for the USMNT's future.
Javi·11 min read
Bristol City midfielder Jason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to Sunday's match against Israel. He says the game should not be going ahead, even though it will be played in Debrecen. His comments come ahead of a crucial squad meeting and amid growing support for the 'Stop The Game' campaign.
Natilla·5 min read
Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Cristian 'Cuti' Romero will be the new captain of the Argentina national team following the departure of Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi. The Atletico Madrid defender will wear the armband starting with the friendly against Bolivia on September 30. His leadership was already clear in his first months as a Rojiblanco and within the Albiceleste squad.
Matt·5 min read
England host Spain at Wembley on Saturday night in a Nations League clash with far more than group leadership on the line. The match brings together Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal, the two leading Ballon d'Or candidates, just days before voting closes. It is the last chance for both stars to sway the journalists who will decide the winner.
Natilla·6 min read
Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz have left the Germany camp with muscle injuries. The German Football Association confirmed that the Bayern Munich playmaker suffered a tear in his right thigh, while the Arsenal forward has a strain. Jonathan Burkardt and Florian Wirtz join Jürgen Klopp's squad as emergency reinforcements for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.
varela·4 min read
Erling Haaland continues to rewrite Norway's record books. The striker scored two goals in a 3-2 win over Denmark at Ullevaal Stadion and now has 64 goals in his first 56 international appearances. Norway opens the new Nations League campaign with a hard-fought home victory.
Javi·5 min read
Kai Havertz handed Arsenal a fresh injury worry during Germany's match against the Netherlands on the opening night of the international break. The forward, who led the line in Jurgen Klopp's first game in charge, limped off with a muscle issue after half an hour. The setback could leave Mikel Arteta without a key attacking option.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read