New York, June 12 (IANS) As he gears up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, England midfielder Jude Bellingham has admitted the national team struggled with off-field issues during UEFA Euro 2024, revealing that the squad lacked the togetherness needed despite reaching the final under former manager Gareth Southgate.Reflecting on England’s campaign in Germany, where they reached the final but came under scrutiny for a series of underwhelming performances, Bellingham said the atmosphere within the squ…
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Madrid, June 10 (IANS) Spain midfielder Mikel Merino believes the European champions have every reason to back themselves against any opponent at the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting that his side can beat anyone when they are at their best. Having arrived at UEFA Euro 2024 without being considered among the leading contenders, Spain transformed perceptions by lifting the trophy and have since emerged as one of the favourites for the World Cup.”It’s true that teams didn’t see us as one of the …
Berlin, June 9 (IANS) A public training session appeared to provide the ideal setting for Manuel Neuer’s return to the German national team. Around 3,000 fans cheered for the Bayern Munich goalkeeper at the team’s base camp in North Carolina as the 40-year-old made his first full training appearance ahead of Germany’s World Cup opener against Curacao on June 14 in Houston.Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed the return of the 2014 FIFA World Cup winner for the opening group match, with Neue…
Berlin (Germany), May 17 (IANS) The guessing game over Manuel Neuer’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues.While reports from Bild and Sky speak of a secured return of Neuer, Julian Nagelsmann stopped short of an explicit confirmation, though for the first time, he did not rule out a comeback for the Bayern Munich goalkeeper, after the 40-year-old announced his retirement from international duty following the UEFA Euro 2024.The German national team head coach noted the final World …
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) The much-anticipated 2026 Finalissima between Spain and Argentina has been thrown into doubt after Qatar suspended all domestic football activity, raising questions about the marquee intercontinental clash.The fixture, scheduled for March 27, 2026, at the Lusail Stadium, was officially confirmed by UEFA as a joint event with CONMEBOL, pitting the winners of UEFA Euro 2024 and Copa América 2024 against each other. The match had been widely projected as a headline showdown…