Germany, Netherlands and France begin new eras under new national team managers

Germany, the Netherlands and France are each entering new eras in men's international football, with new head coaches taking charge following disappointing recent tournament results.

Both Germany and the Netherlands exited the World Cup in frustrating fashion, prompting both federations to begin rebuilding processes under new managers. The two sides are now set to face each other in their opening match of the Nations League, giving fans an early look at how each team is adapting to its new leadership.

France is undergoing a similar transition under new manager Zinedine Zidane, who takes charge of Les Bleus as the team looks to build a fresh identity following the departure of its previous coaching setup.

Separately, Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to express his ambition of reaching 1,000 career goals for his national team, a milestone he has pursued for some time. Ronaldo has said the pursuit of the landmark is not something he considers an obsession, even as it remains a closely watched storyline in his ongoing international career.

The coming Nations League fixtures are expected to offer an early indication of how each of the three federations is progressing under its new managerial direction.