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Sky Germany reports that Bayern Munich loanee Alexander Nübel will be Germany's No.3 goalkeeper at the World Cup, behind Manuel Neuer and Oliver Baumann; Jonas Urbig will travel as a training goalkeeper rather than a squad member. Borussia Mönchengladbach's Waldemar Anton is expected to be called up as a center-back, while Tim Kleindienst did not make the squad.
USA Hockey announced the 2026 U.S. Men’s National Team preliminary roster for the IIHF World Championship in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland, with training in Mannheim on May 8 and a May 10 tune-up against Germany; the squad features 3 goaltenders, 8 defensemen, and 14 forwards, anchored by top NHL draft picks and Olympians, drawing players from 11 states and 15 colleges as the U.S. aims to defend its gold medal from 2025.
US men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasizes the importance of MLS players in the national team, highlighting the league's competitiveness and advocating for giving MLS more value, as the team prepares for upcoming friendlies and the 2026 World Cup.
Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, and Mark Weah defend themselves against harsh criticism from former US men's national team players, calling the critics 'evil' and accusing them of jealousy and seeking clicks, amid ongoing tensions following recent US team performances and Pulisic's decision to skip the Gold Cup.
Poland's national football team coach Michal Probierz resigned after star player Robert Lewandowski refused to play under him, citing betrayal and hurt feelings over being replaced as captain, which contributed to Poland's recent defeat and qualification struggles.
Lo'eau LaBonta, at age 32, received her first USWNT call-up, bringing her extensive league experience and leadership to the team, with her inclusion driven by injuries and team needs, and she is prepared to contribute fully despite being a rookie at the national level.
The National team secured a 16-7 victory over the American team in the 75th annual Reese’s Senior Bowl, with most of the scoring coming from field goals by Joshua Karty. Quarterbacks Spencer Rattler and Bo Nix each led their teams to early touchdowns, but it was National team defensive back Chau Smith-Wade who sealed the game with a pair of interceptions, earning himself the National team player of the game title. Rattler was named the Senior Bowl’s overall Most Valuable Player, despite the American team's loss. The game also saw a strong performance from Emani Bailey of TCU, but the National team ultimately emerged victorious despite facing challenges with player availability.
USA Basketball announced a 41-athlete player pool for the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, featuring top talents like Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum. The team will be selected at a later date and will be led by head coach Steve Kerr. The team will host Canada in an exhibition game in Las Vegas as part of the USA Basketball Showcase, and will also play exhibition games against the national teams of South Sudan and Germany in London. USA Basketball will be represented by four teams at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, including 5-on-5 men and women and 3×3 men and women.
U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker has confirmed that men's team manager Gregg Berhalter and midfielder Giovanni Reyna have communicated and are ready to move forward in their relationship. The two had not spoken since a public feud involving their families last December, but now they have cleared the air and are prepared to work together again. The strained relationship began during the 2022 World Cup when Berhalter informed Reyna that he wouldn't have a starting role, leading to a poor reaction from the midfielder. The issue resurfaced after the team's elimination, but a recent meeting has paved the way for their reconciliation. Reyna is expected to be called into the next camp once he is fit.
Roberto Mancini has resigned as the coach of the Italian national team during their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) will be looking to appoint a successor soon. Mancini led Italy to victory at Euro 2020 but failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Italy will be playing North Macedonia and Ukraine in September. Mancini leaves with a record of 39 wins, 13 draws, and nine defeats.
Roberto Mancini has surprisingly resigned as the coach of the Italian national soccer team, ending his up-and-down tenure that included winning the European Championship in 2021 but failing to qualify for the World Cup. The Italian soccer federation announced his resignation and stated that a new coach would be named in the coming days, with Euro 2024 qualifying matches approaching in September. Mancini took charge of the team in 2018 after their World Cup qualification failure, leading them to success at the European Championship but missing out on the World Cup once again.
Mexico's interim manager, Jaime "Jimmy" Lozano, expressed his desire to continue leading the national team after guiding them to victory in the 2023 Gold Cup. Lozano's side secured a thrilling 1-0 win over Panama in the final, with substitute Santiago Gimenez scoring the late winner. Despite his success, Lozano's contract only covered the duration of the tournament, but the Mexican Football Federation has stated that he remains a candidate for the permanent managerial position. Lozano previously achieved a bronze-medal finish with Mexico at the Tokyo Olympics and hopes to lead the team in a World Cup, especially as Mexico will be a host nation in 2026.
Despite rumors of his potential firing, Hansi Flick will remain the head coach of the German national football team for now, according to DFB president Bernd Neuendorf. However, Flick's job may be on the line if the team doesn't perform well in their upcoming matches against Japan and France in September. Germany has been exploring options to replace Flick since their disappointing performance at the World Cup last winter. Flick's contract runs until 2024, but his low win percentage of 27% in the 2022-23 season has put him under pressure.
Pep Guardiola is reportedly considering leaving Manchester City when his contract ends in 2025, with sources suggesting he may look to take up a national team job. Guardiola has won 12 major trophies in charge of City, including five Premier League titles and the Champions League. While City has not given up hope that Guardiola could decide to stay longer, they will respect his decision if he does want to leave.