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Lionel Scaloni has cleared up doubts about his future as Argentina head coach. The manager admitted he wants to continue, although he still needs to meet with AFA president Claudio Tapia to finalize a new deal. He also explained why De Paul and Lo Celso will only feature in the friendly against Benin.
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·4 min read
Germany were denied victory in Jurgen Klopp's first game as head coach. Cody Gakpo, a player Klopp brought to Liverpool, equalised deep into stoppage time for the Netherlands in the Nations League. Felix Nmecha had given the visitors the lead at the Johan Cruijff Arena in a controversial moment.
Natilla·4 min read
The Chelsea attacker recalled his duel with Leo Messi in the World Cup 2026 semifinals, when Argentina knocked out England thanks to another decisive late display from the Albiceleste captain. Rogers admitted that stopping Messi at 39 years old felt nearly impossible and confessed he cannot imagine what it would have been like to face him in his prime.
Javi·5 min read
Carlos Protesoni spoke on Thursday about Alavés' start to the season and his first start in the draw at San Mamés. The Uruguayan midfielder discussed the point earned in the Basque derby, his ability to play in several positions and how the squad is handling the long international break. He also talked about Facu Garcés' injury and the goal of staying in La Liga.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has pushed back against mounting pressure to step down, saying he has never been more determined to do what is right for football. UEFA is demanding documents on a proposed private investment fund while the handling of the Folarin Balogun case also draws scrutiny.
Javi·4 min read
The Nations League double header between the Republic of Ireland and Israel has become the most fraught fixture in recent European football memory between two countries not formally at war. The return match will not be played at Dublin's Aviva Stadium but in Backa Topola, Serbia, amid huge public anger in Ireland over the war in Gaza.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
International football returns with a wave of changes on the touchlines. Just two months after Spain lifted the trophy at the 2026 World Cup, 20 of the 48 participating teams have replaced their head coach. Big names such as Klopp, Xavi Hernández and Zidane lead the shake-up across the biggest national teams.
Natilla·6 min read
The Johan Cruyff Arena hosts a double debut on Thursday as Xavi Hernández takes charge of the Netherlands for the first time and Jürgen Klopp begins his reign as Germany head coach. The match opens Nations League Group A2 and pits together two sides eliminated in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup on penalties.
Javi·5 min read
Juan Foyth and Thiago Almada are out of Argentina's squad for the upcoming friendly window due to physical problems. Both players miss the three matches that will serve as Leo Messi's farewell from the national team. The AFA confirmed the absences but has not yet named their replacements.
Natilla·4 min read
Marc Cucurella gave an honest assessment of Real Madrid's early season during Spain's international camp. The left-back admitted the team has not yet found its balance and attacks so quickly that full-backs sometimes struggle to join the play. He also discussed his understanding with Vinicius and his early impression of Mourinho.
Javi·5 min read