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England squad out for friendlies against USA, Switzerland, head coach Wiegman missing several key players
1 month ago

England squad out for friendlies against USA, Switzerland, head coach Wiegman missing several key players

The Hindu  

England women’s football manager Sarina Wiegman will miss several key players for two upcoming friendlies against Olympic champion United States and Switzerland, including Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp who has undergone knee surgery. Wiegman will also be without Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone to a calf injury, plus Chelsea duo Lauren James and Niamh Charles, and Aston Villa defender Lucy …

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Griezmann record run of 84 consecutive appearances ends with France forward injured for friendlies
9 months ago

Griezmann record run of 84 consecutive appearances ends with France forward injured for friendlies

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann was on Monday ruled out of France’s friendlies against Germany and Chile with an ankle sprain ending his record run of playing 84 consecutive games for Les Bleus. Coach Didier Deschamps has described Griezmann as “not irreplaceable but essential” for the France set-up, but accepted the recommendations of the team doctor, the French football federation said. Après 84 …

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Hamstring injury rules Lionel Messi out of Argentina friendlies
9 months ago

Hamstring injury rules Lionel Messi out of Argentina friendlies

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi will not be available for Argentina …

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Italy calls up three new players for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador
9 months, 1 week ago

Italy calls up three new players for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador

The Hindu  

Torino right back Raoul Bellanova, Hellas Verona midfielder Michael Folorunsho and Udinese forward Lorenzo Lucca were called up to Italy’s squad for the first time on Friday. With key winger Domenico Berardi out long term after tearing the right Achilles tendon two weeks ago, coach Luciano Spalletti will likely rely on Federico Chiesa, Giacomo Raspadori and Mateo Retegui in attack. …

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Germany’s new coach takes a fresh approach for friendlies against the United States and Mexico
1 year, 2 months ago

Germany’s new coach takes a fresh approach for friendlies against the United States and Mexico

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann showed Friday he wants to make his own mark on the team by calling up three new players and recalling four more for upcoming friendly games against the United States and Mexico. Nagelsmann, who replaced Hansi Flick last month, summoned Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Robert Andrich, Stuttgart midfielder Chris Führich and Union Berlin forward Kevin …

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US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup

The Hindu  

The US women’s football team will take time to address its worst-ever performance at a Women’s World Cup before shifting focus to next year’s Paris Olympics, interim head coach Twila Kilgore said on Tuesday. When the team gathers for a camp ahead of September 21 and September 24 friendlies against South Africa, Kilgore said they will spend time addressing players’ …

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Bayern Munich and Germany Midfielder Jamal Musiala Set to Miss International Friendlies Against Japan and France
1 year, 3 months ago

Bayern Munich and Germany Midfielder Jamal Musiala Set to Miss International Friendlies Against Japan and France

News 18  

According to the German Footballing Association, Bayern Munich and German midfielder, Jamal Musiala is set to miss out on the upcoming international friendlies against Japan and France due to a back injury, the FA said on Thursday. The statement said that the midfielder, “would not be available for selection in the upcoming games with Japan and France due to back …

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Pascal Gross is in line to make his Germany debut at 32. Leon Goretzka has been dropped
1 year, 3 months ago

Pascal Gross is in line to make his Germany debut at 32. Leon Goretzka has been dropped

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross could make his debut for the German national team at the age of 32 after being named to the squad for upcoming friendlies against Japan and France. Germany coach Hansi Flick is under pressure with his team winless in its last four friendlies ahead of hosting next year’s European Championship. Flick has recalled …

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Under-pressure Germany coach Flick drops Werner, Goretzka for friendlies
1 year, 3 months ago

Under-pressure Germany coach Flick drops Werner, Goretzka for friendlies

The Hindu  

Germany coach Hansi Flick on Thursday left several established internationals, including Leon Goretzka and Timo Werner, out of his squad to face Japan and France in friendlies early next month, with his future on the line after a bad run. Germany, which hosts the Euros next year, has been struggling for form and has won just one of its last …

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Indian women to play friendlies against Nepal as it continues to prepare for Olympic Qualifiers
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian women to play friendlies against Nepal as it continues to prepare for Olympic Qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Indian senior women’s team will play two international friendlies against Nepal as it continues its preparations for the Asian qualifiers ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Blue Tigresses have been drawn alongside Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan in Group G of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament 2024 Asian Qualifiers Round 1, with matches to be played in a one-round league …

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Alex Morgan out of US squad for two international friendlies with knee injury
2 years, 2 months ago

Alex Morgan out of US squad for two international friendlies with knee injury

The Hindu  

Longtime US women's national football team star Alex Morgan will miss two upcoming friendlies due to a knee injury. Coach Vlatko Andonovski released the 24-player roster on Thursday for games against England on October 7 in London and Spain on October 11 in Pamplona without the 33-year-old Morgan listed as one of the team's six forwards. pic.twitter.com/alE2GGuWDy — U.S. Women's …

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Argentina Call Up Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria for Pre-World Cup Friendlies
2 years, 3 months ago

Argentina Call Up Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria for Pre-World Cup Friendlies

News 18  

Star forwards Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria were called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni on Thursday for two friendlies later this month as the Copa America holders prepare for the World Cup in Qatar. Roma’s Paulo Dybala, Julian Alvarez of Manchester City and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez have also been called up to the 28-player squad. The …

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India head coach Igor Stimac expects his players to carry a 'brave attitude' against Bahrain
2 years, 9 months ago

India head coach Igor Stimac expects his players to carry a 'brave attitude' against Bahrain

Firstpost  

Sunil Chhetri has been ruled out of the two friendlies due to an injury, but coach Stimac thinks it is the best time for the younger ones to prove themselves. Manama: A day prior to the kick-off to India’s campaign in the two international friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus, India football team head coach expects that the team will carry …

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Injured Sunil Chhetri ruled out of India's friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus
2 years, 9 months ago

Injured Sunil Chhetri ruled out of India's friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus

Firstpost  

The 37-year-old forward had been named among the 38-member probables by coach Igor Stimac for the matches to be played in Manama on 23 and 26 March. New Delhi: The Indian football team were dealt a huge blow on Monday as their talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri was ruled out of the upcoming international friendly matches against Bahrain and Belarus due …

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Sunil Chhetri ruled out of India's Bahrain friendlies
2 years, 9 months ago

Sunil Chhetri ruled out of India's Bahrain friendlies

The Hindu  

Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri has been ruled out of India's international friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus on Monday. Goalkeepers Prabshukhan Gill and Mohammad Nawaz, defenders Deepak Tangri and Roshan Singh, and midfielders Vikram Partap Singh, VP Suhair, Aniket Jadav and Jerry Mawihmingthanga got their maiden national camp call-up for the matches against Bahrain and Belarus. There is still …

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Jhingan, Gurpreet: International friendlies will help in preparation for Asian Cup qualifiers
2 years, 10 months ago

Jhingan, Gurpreet: International friendlies will help in preparation for Asian Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Indian football team's senior players Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu feel the upcoming international friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus will be a "perfect opportunity to test our skills" ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers. The Asian Cup qualifiers are slated for June, with the main tournament scheduled to be held in China next year. "We played Bahrain last time …

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International Friendlies Will Help in Preparation for Asian Cup Qualifiers: Jhingan, Gurpreet
2 years, 10 months ago

International Friendlies Will Help in Preparation for Asian Cup Qualifiers: Jhingan, Gurpreet

News 18  

Indian football team’s senior players Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu feel the upcoming international friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus will be a “perfect opportunity to test our skills” ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers. “We played Bahrain last time in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, and are aware they are a very good side. We also understand that …

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International Friendlies: Michy Batshuayi Nets 2 as Belgium Beat Switzerland 2-1
4 years, 1 month ago

International Friendlies: Michy Batshuayi Nets 2 as Belgium Beat Switzerland 2-1

News 18  

Striker Michy Batshuayi scored twice Wednesday to help a makeshift Belgium side come from behind to beat Switzerland 2-1 in a friendly game. The Crystal Palace forward showed clinical efficiency to convert Belgium’s two best chances in the second half after Switzerland deservedly took the lead with an early goal that rewarded its intense pressing. Ahead of upcoming Nations League …

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International Friendlies: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Once in Portugal's 7-0 Rout of Andorra
4 years, 1 month ago

International Friendlies: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Once in Portugal's 7-0 Rout of Andorra

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored once in Portugal’s 7-0 rout of Andorra in a friendly on Wednesday, moving a step closer to becoming the all-time top scorer for a national team. Ronaldo reached 102 goals with Portugal to sit seven shy of the 109 scored by former Iran striker Ali Daei, the only other male soccer player to surpass the 100-goal milestone …

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