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Cole Palmer is set to withdraw from the England squad for the upcoming Nations League games because of a minor injury. The Chelsea forward had returned to Thomas Tuchel's plans, but he will now miss the extended international break in which the Three Lions play four matches.
Matt
·5 min read
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has a fixed date and no room for delays. Caf president Patrice Motsepe has urged Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to have their stadiums ready for testing in January, months before the opening match on 19 June. His demand follows an inspection visit that exposed lingering issues at venues such as Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium.
Matt·5 min read
Mohamed Sanhadji, France's head of logistics and security, was charged on Wednesday in Paris with corruption of a person exercising public authority. The case stems from a €60,300 cheque Kylian Mbappé gave him after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Court-ordered restrictions now bar him from any contact with players, coaching staff and officials of the French Football Federation.
Matt·6 min read
Roberto Mancini begins his second spell in charge of Italy with a 34-man squad for the start of the Nations League. Donnarumma, Tonali, Barella, Calafiori, Pio Esposito and Kean lead a list that includes nine potential debutants. Italy open the new international window on September 25 against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Matt·4 min read
Zinedine Zidane announced his first squad as France head coach on Friday for the opening four Nations League matchdays. The manager confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will be his captain and explained the absences of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Karim Benzema. France begin their campaign against Turkey on September 25.
Natilla·4 min read
The Football Association of Ireland formally asked UEFA to keep the Republic of Ireland and Israel in separate groups for future competition draws. The European governing body turned down the request because the two countries have never been in direct conflict. Ireland and Israel are due to meet in the Nations League on 27 September and 4 October.
Natilla·5 min read
Zinedine Zidane has unveiled his first squad as France head coach, with Kylian Mbappé confirmed as captain. Real Madrid teammates Ibrahima Konaté and Eduardo Camavinga are also included in the list. France opens their Nations League campaign against Turkey in Izmit on September 25.
Javi·5 min read
Thomas Tuchel has named his first England squad since the World Cup and recalled Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer, both absent from the tournament in the United States. The Liverpool defender and the Chelsea forward return for the opening four fixtures of the new Nations League campaign. Phil Foden misses out again, while Alex Scott and Rio Ngumoha earn their first senior call-ups.
Matt·6 min read
Cole Palmer returns to the England squad for the Nations League matches against Spain, Croatia and Czechia. Thomas Tuchel says the Chelsea playmaker has recovered his numbers and his confidence, but demands that he delivers the same level for the national team. The German coach left Palmer out of the World Cup and now brings him back with a direct message: being selected is not enough.
Natilla·6 min read
Karim Adeyemi has been recalled to the Germany national team for the first time in a year. Jürgen Klopp has named him in the squad for October's UEFA Nations League fixtures. The Barcelona winger returns with three goals and two assists in his first seven appearances for the club.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read