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Daly retires from England duty

Rachel Daly, England and Aston Villa forward, has retired from international football at 32 after winning 84 caps.

Daly was part of the England squad that won Euro 2022 and came on as a substitute in the Euro 2025 qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Germany politics

Kroos announces Germany return ahead of Euros

Toni Kroos returns to Germany national team for Euro 2024

Kroos aims to make an impact at the European Championship [ more ]

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5 months ago

Former Arsenal and Chelsea star says the EUROS could be his "last competition" revealing 2024 retirement hint

Olivier Giroud, the France forward, has hinted at retiring from international football in 2024 after the upcoming European Championships.

Giroud is focused on staying fit and competitive and has set winning the Euros as an objective. [ more ]

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3 days ago

The best French midfielders ever

France has a rich history of producing top midfield talent who excelled both domestically and internationally. [ more ]

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Man City track Everton's Branthwaite - Monday's gossip

Manchester City tracking Jarrad Branthwaite

Manchester United planning to keep Scott McTominay [ more ]

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Collymore's column: Reaction to latest England squad including which Chelsea star should start at Euros, Marcus Rashford's links to PSG and why the 10 Premier League clubs who voted against helping the EFL are a disgrace

Ben White refused England call-up

Stan Collymore's opinion on Ben White and England selection [ more ]

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Players who had better international careers than club careers

Pressure and different roles can hinder players' performance at the international level.

Some players excel in the international game despite struggling at club level. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Players underused by their national teams

Club success does not always guarantee success at the international level.

Many high-profile players have been underused by their national teams. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola tipped to replace Gareth Southgate as next England manager odds shift

Guardiola's odds to replace Southgate as England manager have dropped, indicating potential interest in the job. [ more ]

BBC Sport

3 weeks ago

The keeper who conceded 31 goals in a game

Nicky Salapu, American Samoa goalkeeper, experienced a devastating 31-0 loss in a World Cup qualifier, highlighting their challenges and the overwhelming odds against them. [ more ]

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Player workloads affecting performances, warns Ten Hag

Players struggling due to being overloaded with workloads

Impact of international and domestic fixtures on players' performances [ more ]

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Scofield & McPartlan in NI squad but McFadden out

Connie Scofield and Brenna McPartlan included in Northern Ireland squad for Euro 2025 qualifiers.

Jackie Burns returns from long-term Achilles injury for Northern Ireland squad. [ more ]

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China captain Zhang announces retirement U-turn

China captain Zhang Linpeng reverses decision to retire from international football after labeling draw against Singapore 'disgraceful'.

Zhang Linpeng emphasizes commitment and contribution to the national team despite facing retirement contemplation. [ more ]

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Baumgartner scores fastest ever international goal

Christoph Baumgartner scored the fastest goal in international football history.

Austria has won four consecutive matches as they prepare for the Euros. [ more ]

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Japan Tells Its Soccer Fans to Stay Away From World Cup Qualifying Match in North Korea

Japan discourages citizens from traveling to North Korea for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Japan and North Korea have a historical rivalry in international football due to political tensions. [ more ]

Bavarian Football Works

3 weeks ago

Bayern Munich

Eric Dier makes his case for England's EURO squad from Bayern Munich form

Eric Dier's resurgence at Bayern Munich showcases the impact of hard work and perseverance in a career turnaround. [ more ]

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Bavarian Podcast Works - Preview Show: Germany vs. the Netherlands (International Friendly)

The match between Germany and the Netherlands is crucial for Die Mannschaft's progress under Julian Nagelsmann.

Leroy Sané's role in the German national team is under scrutiny. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich

Report: Bayern Munich helped Germany ward off Serbia and secure Aleksandar Pavlovic

Pavlović's rise from Bayern Munich to the German national team is remarkable.

Germany's change of heart towards Pavlović due to his success at Bayern led to his international commitment. [ more ]

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Germany news

Adidas bans fans from adding 44' to German team football shirt

Adidas bans customization of German shirt with number 44 due to Nazi symbol resemblance.

Controversy over Germany's away kit color and England's St George's cross design. [ more ]

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Notts pair aim to hit high notes with Sugar Boyz

Teenagers Kieran Cooney and Diego Edwards from Notts County have been called up to represent St Kitts and Nevis national team.

Cooney's selection was influenced by Edwards' advice and he plans to sing a Whitney Houston song as an initiation ritual before his potential debut. [ more ]

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Davis added to O'Neill's staff for NI friendlies

Steven Davis added to Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill's backroom team.

Davis holds UK men's international caps record. [ more ]

World Soccer

Out now: World Soccer April 2024 - World Soccer

International football can be emotionally gripping and offers compelling stories.

Players like Sebastien Haller exemplify resilience and overcoming adversity. [ more ]

BBC Sport

2 months ago

Williamson withdraws from England squad

Leah Williamson withdrew from the England squad due to a hamstring injury.

Manchester United's Millie Turner replaces Williamson in the England squad. [ more ]

BBC Sport

2 months ago

Creating a national side 'like starting pub team'

Volunteer coaches are helping to bring international football to the Marshall Islands, the last country without it.

Justin Walley, a coach from Leicestershire, has previous experience setting up teams from scratch and working at the obscure side of the international stage. [ more ]

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Players who represented more than one national team

Although rare, there are instances where footballers switch their international allegiances.

Some notable cases include Rogelio Funes Mori, Steven Caulker, and Alex Bruce. [ more ]

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Five ambitious Asian nations on course for the 2026 World Cup in North America

The gap between football powerhouses and smaller nations is shrinking in international tournaments.

Even smaller nations have access to coaching and sports science, allowing them to challenge larger nations physically and tactically. [ more ]

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