Why Won’t France Call Up Estéban Lepaul?

The Stade Rennais striker leads Ligue 1 in goals, but faces an uphill battle to make the France squad this summer. France starts the World Cup in just over a month. Les Bleus will do so without Liverpool star Hugo Ekitiké, who suffered a season-ending injury against PSG. France will not have the best version … Read more

One Pressing Question for Each World Cup Host

The World Cup is now only months away. For its three hosts, there are still a couple of major questions to ask. It’s fair to say that none of the World Cup hosts can be entirely confident heading into the tournament. All three of the United States, Canada, and Mexico have had their shaky moments … Read more

Is Colombia One of the Most Threatening Teams This Summer?

Colombia’s stars are hitting their stride at the right time. A year ago, few would have been particularly worried about the prospect of facing Colombia in the World Cup. Things change quickly in this sport. On Tuesday, striker Luis Suárez — not that one — scored a brace as Sporting CP upset defending Champions League winners … Read more

It’s Time for Germany to Wake Up and Try to Keep Some Dual-Nats

Germany has felt the impact of losing some potential stars to other nations in recent years. Imagine this: a German attack featuring not only Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, but also Juventus star Kenan Yıldız. Off the bench, there’s Eintracht’s Can Uzun, Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza, and Hoffenheim star Fisnik Asllani. Behind them in midfield, Inter’s … Read more

Wirtz Makes History: Thoughts on Germany’s Big Victory

Florian Wirtz needed just seven seconds to give Germany the lead, and from then on, die Mannschaft rolled to a surprisingly easy victory. Kai Havertz doubled their lead three minutes after the game restarted, and despite both sides having some good chances, the match ended 2-0. This breaks Germany’s winless streak, which went back to … Read more

Last Chance for Neuer, Kroos, and Co.: Who Germany Should Select for the Euros

The Euros are just months away, and Germany has some big roster issues to solve. The Bundesliga has been completely flipped upside down, with Leverkusen and Stuttgart having strong seasons while Bayern—and particularly some of their German veterans—have struggled. In the Premier League, some Germans who have made big moves have struggled, while others are … Read more

Love Him or Hate Him, Paul Pogba is One of the 21st Century’s Most Iconic Players

The verdict is in, and it is brutal: Paul Pogba has received a four-year ban for a doping offense. The Frenchman was suspended in September after failing a drug test, leading to reports that his stay in Turin would be cut short. Now, his career might be over. Everything Pogba has done has made headlines. … Read more

Kosovo Eyeing Promising Rijeka Midfielder Veldin Hodža

Croatia could lose one of their most promising midfielders after it emerged that Kosovo is trying to recruit 21-year-old Veldin Hodža. His agent Danko Đikić reported contact from the Kosovan Football Federation on Saturday, with Kosovo’s manager Bajram Shala confirming interest shortly after. Croatian-born Hodža has Kosovan ties but has represented the Croatian national team … Read more

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