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Tresoldi's explosive rise: Why the prolific Italian has uncertain international future
Antonio Moschell · 2 months ago
Nicolo Tresoldi recently became the top scorer in the Jupiler League with 13 goals, five more than Gianluca Scamacca and Moise Kean, who are in Gennaro Gattuso's squad. Currently playing for the German Under-21s, he could be the future of the senior Italian team. However, he hasn't been considered for the moment.
Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah among Premier League stars 'addicted' to chess
AFP · 2 months ago
Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are among the Premier League stars "addicted" to chess, helping to spark a surge in the game's popularity among younger people.
Ronwen Williams backs Lyle Foster to bang in the goals for Bafana Bafana at the World Cup
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams admits he has been keeping an eye on Lyle Foster following the Striker’s difficult evening against Panama in Durban on Friday, but has backed the Burnley forward to put it right against the same opponents on Tuesday in Cape Town.
Tottenham target appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as relegation plans come into focus
Dean Jones · 2 months ago
Tottenham could be forced into difficult decisions over loaning out star players if their next managerial appointment fails to save them from relegation.
Graham Arnold on the difficulty of keeping war news away from Iraq players
AFP · 2 months ago
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said Monday he is trying to shield his squad from news of the war in the Middle East as they prepare for a crunch 2026 World Cup playoff against Bolivia.
Ghana part ways with coach Otto Addo ahead of 2026 World Cup
Reuters · 2 months ago
Ghana have parted ways with coach Otto Addo, with 72 days remaining until the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, the country's football association (GFA) announced on Tuesday.
Spain boss De la Fuente happy with challenge of being World Cup favourites
AFP · 2 months ago
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is enjoying the pressure of being one of the favourites to win the World Cup, he said on the eve of Tuesday's friendly with Egypt in Barcelona.
Lionel Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off game against Zambia
AFP · 2 months ago
Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday in what is the reigning world champions' final game on home soil before they defend their World Cup crown.
Deniz Undav scores late winner as Germany clinch friendly victory over Ghana
Feargal Brennan · 2 months ago
Deniz Undav scored an 88th-minute winner as Germany recorded a seventh consecutive victory, beating Ghana 2-1 in a friendly win in Stuttgart.
Italy coach Gattuso bats off Bosnia atmosphere concerns: 'Fans don't score goals'
Reuters · 2 months ago
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso dismissed concerns over pitch conditions and the atmosphere his side would face in Bosnia for their World Cup playoff final, saying he had never conceded a goal to a fan.
Determined Montella says his players are 'real men' as Turkey prepare for Kosovo decider
Reuters · 2 months ago
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella described his players as 'real men' as he prepares for Tuesday's World Cup qualifying playoff final away in Kosovo.
EXCLUSIVE: Brazil forward Luiz Henrique on 'father figure' Ancelotti and his Arsenal dream
Marcelo Marinho · 2 months ago
In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, Brazilian national team forward Luiz Henrique spoke about his relationship with coach Carlo Ancelotti, looking forward to the World Cup and his dreams of playing for Arsenal.
Danish coach Riemer preparing for the 'biggest game of his life' in Czech inferno
ČTK · 2 months ago
The Danish national football coach Brian Riemer says that he's preparing for the biggest match of his career as Denmark on Tuesday take on the Czech Republic in Prague in the all-decisive qualifying playoff-match for the World Cup
Denmark boss Brian Riemer calls World Cup play-off final most important match of career
Reuters · 2 months ago
Denmark coach Brian Riemer described Tuesday's high-stakes clash against the Czech Republic as the most significant fixture of his managerial career, with a victory booking a ticket to the upcoming World Cup.
Czech coach Koubek says hosts must improve if they are going to get past Danes in Prague
Livesport Zprávy · 2 months ago
The 74-year old coach of the Czech national team, Miroslav Koubek, needs to improve if they are going to qualify for the World Cup when they face Denmark in Prague on Tuesday evening. Koubek recognizes that facing Denmark will require a higher level of speed and performance. “I hope we can play with less nervousness and bring more creativity into our game,” he said at Monday’s press conference ahead of the playoff final.
Kenya end FIFA Series campaign with dominant Grenada win
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Kenya national team produced a superb performance as they dominated and defeated Grenada 3-0 in their third-place play-off FIFA Series fixture at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday.
'Right to demand safety': Dutch boss Koeman shares safety concerns for World Cup
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
Following Amnesty International's safety plea on Monday, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has shared his concerns about the safety at the FIFA World Cup, calling it "everyone's duty" to ensure a safe environment.
Hugo Broos reveals how much of his 2026 World Cup has already been selected
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he is sure of 70-75% of the squad that will go to the 2026 World Cup, leaving a sizeable door open for latecomers just a few months out from the global finals.
'One last game': Calhanoglu and Turkey longing for first World Cup since 2002
SID/Flashscore · 2 months ago
24 years after their miraculous third-place finish in Japan and South Korea, Turkey are on the verge of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup and ending a long wait. One of the team's key pieces is midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who's made it clear that qualifying for the World Cup is his only goal.
Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko believes Italy feel the pressure ahead of play-off final
Reuters · 2 months ago
Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko brushed aside the controversy over Italy players celebrating his team's win over Wales, but feels the reaction showed the four‑times champions are feeling the heat ahead of the World Cup playoff final between the two sides.
