In a surprising turn of events, Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has been appointed as the new captain of Germany’s national team. This decision comes after his predecessor, Ilkay Gündogan, and several other senior players retired from international duty following Euro 2024. Kimmich, who hasn’t held the permanent captaincy position for Bayern or the national
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Portugal coach Roberto Martínez recently announced his squad for the upcoming Nations League matches, and it comes as no surprise that Cristiano Ronaldo has been included despite his lackluster performance at the European Championship. Martínez seems to be looking towards the future as he mentioned starting a “new cycle” for the 2026 World Cup. However,
Ilkay Gündogan, the well-known Barcelona midfielder, has recently announced his retirement from international football with Germany. Having scored an impressive 19 goals in 82 appearances for his country, Gündogan leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered by fans worldwide. His decision to step back from the national team was shared on social media, where