Vienna – Carney Chukwuemeka marked his debut for the Austrian national team with a goal in a dominant 5-1 victory over Ghana on Wednesday, instantly endearing himself to fans and solidifying his decision to switch international allegiance. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder, who only recently had his registration approved by FIFA, celebrated his first international goal … Read more
Germany Edges Switzerland in Thrilling Friendly Ahead of World Cup Basel, Switzerland – Germany secured a narrow 4-3 victory over Switzerland in a captivating international friendly on Saturday, marking their first win of the year and a positive tune-up ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The match, played in Basel, showcased an exciting back-and-forth … Read more
Basel, Switzerland – Germany began its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a thrilling 3-4 victory over Switzerland on Saturday, but the post-match discussion quickly turned to team selection. Following the game, national team manager Julian Nagelsmann offered a firm defense of his choices, particularly regarding the absence of in-form Stuttgart striker Deniz … Read more
Austria Starts World Cup Year with Dominant 5-1 Victory Over Ghana VIENNA, Austria – Austria kicked off their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in emphatic style, defeating Ghana 5-1 in a dominant display at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on Friday. The convincing win provides a significant boost of confidence for Ralf Rangnick’s side … Read more
Braunschweig, Germany – A dominant performance from the German U21 national team saw them secure a crucial 3-0 victory over Northern Ireland in their European Championship qualification match on Friday. The result, fueled by a brace from Nicolò Tresoldi, keeps Germany firmly in contention for direct qualification to the tournament. The win moves Antonio Di … Read more
Pesic Faces Reality Check as Bayern Munich’s EuroLeague Hopes Fade MUNICH – “Immer weiter.” Those two words embody the mantra of Svetislav Pesic and serve as the title of his recently released biography, reflecting a basketball career marked by significant achievements. The Serbian coach has tasted success as a World and European champion, and has … Read more
Nagelsmann’s Germany Face Tricky Test in Switzerland Basel, Switzerland – Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany side travels to St. Jakob-Park on Friday to face Switzerland in a friendly international, a match carrying significant weight as the German manager continues to shape his squad ahead of the upcoming international tournaments. The match, kicking off at 8:45 PM local … Read more
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – France secured a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a compelling international friendly at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, but the win was marred by a controversial red card issued to Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano. The match, a key tune-up for both nations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saw Kylian Mbappé … Read more
CARDIFF, Wales – Kerim Alajbegovic converted the decisive penalty as Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Wales 4-2 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time in their FIFA World Cup European Qualifying Playoff Semi-final on Thursday night at Cardiff City Stadium. The victory sends Bosnia and Herzegovina into a crucial playoff final against Italy, … Read more
Bergamo, Italy – Italy kept their hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive on Thursday, defeating Northern Ireland 2-0 in a tense European playoff semi-final at the Gewiss Stadium. Goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean secured the victory for Gennaro Gattuso’s side, setting up a crucial clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina on … Read more