Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich was appointed captain of Germany's national team on Monday after his predecessor Ilkay Gündogan was among a string of senior players to retire from international duty after Euro 2024.
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed suggestions he had considered ending his international career in the near future, adding that post-Euro criticism did not worry him.
Luis Suárez announced his retirement from the Uruguayan national team in a news conference Monday, stepping away from international duty after 17 years.
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Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos is expected to be absent for between six and eight weeks with an ankle sprain, a source has told ESPN, adding to the LaLiga club's midfield injury list.
Thomas Müller became Bayern Munich's record appearance holder when he came off the bench to score in their win over Freiburg on Sunday, and there is still more to come from the 34-year-old, manager Vincent Kompany said.
Kylian Mbappé insisted he hadn't felt under pressure to score his first LaLiga goal after grabbing a brace in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Real Betis on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag said that it is hard to integrate new signings early in the season following his side's loss to Liverpool, adding: "I'm not Harry Potter."
A Harry Kane penalty and a second-half goal by Thomas Muller was enough to give Bayern Munich all three points in the Bundesliga as they beat Freiburg 2-0 on Sunday and new head coach Vincent Kompany continued his winning start.