Tag: Switzerland

Nagelsmann Calls Up Bayern Teen Duo as Germany Name Squad for March Friendlies

Julian Nagelsmann
March 2026

Julian Nagelsmann named a 26-man Germany squad featuring debutants Lennart Karl and Jonas Urbig, while also bringing back several established internationals. The selection reshapes the group ahead of warm-up matches against Switzerland and Ghana, with Jamal Musiala among the notable absentees. Nagelsmann promoted two Bayern talents straight into the senior setup and restored players including Antonio Rudiger, Kai Havertz and Deniz Undav. Musiala was left out due to injury concerns, while several names from the previous squad also dropped away as Germany begin another evaluation phase.

Isak admits tough Liverpool start after injuries and solo training derail momentum

Alexander Isak (Liverpool)
November 2025

Alexander Isak reflected on a difficult few months since his 125 million pound move to Liverpool, explaining that a disrupted pre season, time training alone to force the transfer and a groin injury have all contributed to his failure so far to score a Premier League goal. After a late substitute appearance for Sweden, he said his body reacted well but he is not yet at full sharpness, stressing he will not use setbacks as an excuse and is focused on contributing again against Slovenia as experience helps him handle frustration and rebuild confidence.

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini Cleared Again in FIFA Corruption Case

Sepp Blatter (Former FIFA President), Michel Platini (France & UEFA legend)
25 March 2025 (verdict date)

Blatter and Platini were acquitted of fraud charges related to a CHF 2 million payment.
A Swiss court rejected the federal prosecution’s appeal, reaffirming the 2022 verdict. The payment from Blatter to Platini in 2011 was ruled as legitimate compensation for consultancy work from 1998 to 2002. The long-running legal battle severely impacted Platini’s career, blocking his 2016 FIFA presidency bid.

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