Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has said Xavi Simons’ second-half goal against France should have stood and averted the first 0-0 draw of Uefa Euro 2024. Midfielder Simons thought he had put Oranje ahead at the Red Bull Arena, where the 21-year-old plays his club football for RB Leipzig. Van Dijk protested with referee Anthony Taylor but a lengthy Video …

June 21 – There was a moment of silence ahead of the Spain-Italy Group B match on Thursday in honour of former UEFA general secretary and chief executive Gerhard Aigner, who has died aged 80. Aigner, who for many years worked alongside then UEFA president Lennart Johansson, was not only instrumental in the establishment of the Champions League but was …

West Ham United will have to be alert as their star midfielder Edson Álvarez left Saturday’s Copa América contest between Jamaica and Mexico at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Midway through the matchup between the two Concacaf nations, Álvarez was sprinting back on defense to help stop a counter-attack when he fell to the ground, favoring what appeared to be …

Former Juventus goalkeeper Rubinho is one of the observers watching Thiago Motta’s tenure as the club’s new manager. Motta has recently been appointed as the Bianconeri’s manager, marking his first stint in charge. He impressed during his time at Bologna, which ultimately earned him the Juventus job. However, coaching Juventus presents a significantly larger challenge compared to his previous roles. …

FIFA’s reformulated Club World Cup has hit yet another snag. The governing body of the sport previously revealed that the competition would expand from seven teams to 32. The changes were made ahead of the 2025 version of the tournament here in the United States. This decision, however, has been met with intense backlash from players, coaches, and club officials. …

The match between Turkey and Portugal is set to take place on June 22, 2024, at 5.00 pm UK Time. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, and Betfred is making it even more exciting with its special Turkey v Portugal Free Bets promotion. New customers at Betfred can take advantage of a generous sign-up offer. By registering and …

June 21 – Moroccan legend Noureddine Naybet has added his support to the country’s joint World Cup 2030 bid with Spain and Portugal. Although their bid is pretty much a shoo-in as the only candidates left standing, there is still some work to be done to convince the football world, and FIFA, that they will meet the governance standards required …

Poland and Austria are set to clash in a crucial Euro 2024 Group D encounter at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on June 21, 2024. Both teams are eager to secure a victory after suffering defeats in their opening matches. Poland lost 2-1 to the Netherlands, while Austria was narrowly beaten 1-0 by France. Poland’s Form and Team News Poland’s performance …

Sampdoria has completed the signing of teenage defender Giovanni Leoni after his loan spell from Padova last season. They identified him as a potential star in Italian football and took him on loan. He did not disappoint, and several top clubs began to show interest in his signature, including Juventus and Tottenham. La Samp is aware of this interest and …

Everton has announced that they have granted a period of exclusivity with the Freidkin Group over a potential purchase of the club. Farhad Moshiri, the current owner of the Toffees, has been trying to offload the team for nearly a year. The British-Iranian businessman initially became a minority owner of the club in 2016. He, however, increased his Everton shares …