Jude Bellingham has responded to the recent criticism England have received in the build-up to their clash with Slovakia on Sunday. After three less-than-inspiring performances in the group stages, which saw them win one game and go on to draw two, confidence was at an all-time low heading into Sunday’s round of 16 clash with Slovakia. As a result, Gareth …
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Barcelona see Nico Williams as ‘priority signing’ following his performance with Spain
Barcelona have been in search of a winger for quite some time now, and several names have been put on the table so far. It is known that with the potential sale of Raphinha, Barcelona will aim to sign either Luis Diaz or Nico Williams. Even though the board were divided over Williams earlier, the club administration now seems convinced …
Read More »AC Milan closing in on beating Juventus to sign Ligue 1 midfielder
AC Milan is serious about signing AS Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana, but they are competing against Juventus for his signature. The Frenchman is expected to leave Monaco this summer, and several clubs are preparing to sign him. Juventus may lose Adrien Rabiot after today, as he becomes a free agent unless they can agree on terms for a new deal. The …
Read More »Slovakia players say England defeat ‘will stay with them for years’
Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona was philosophical after their heartbreaking Euro 2024 last-16 exit at the hands of England in Gelsenkirchen. Ivan Schranz put Slovakia ahead with his third goal of the tournament after 25 minutes and they had several chances to increase their tally which they were unable to take. It left the game in the balance until the fifth …
Read More »Newcastle book Vlachodimos medical ahead of move to St James’ Park
Newcastle have booked a medical for Odysseas Vlachodimos with the goalkeeper set to join the club from Nottingham Forest. The Magpies have been under heavy pressure to raise funds ahead of Sunday’s profit and sustainability deadline and there have been reports that star players Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak could leave the club. However, it appears that won’t be happening as …
Read More »Tedesco shrugs off fan protests, saying Belgium will adapt against France
June 30 – Belgian manager Domenico Tedesco wants his side to demonstrate confidence and “a capacity to adapt” against France in the round of 16 after an underwhelming group stage led to a storm of protest from their own fans, something the manager brushed off. Belgium’s tournament stands or falls with the round of 16 encounter against their neighbours, but Tedesco …
Read More »Ivan Toney disgusted by Gareth Southgate’s substitution decision
Gareth Southgate has revealed that Ivan Toney was “disgusted” with him after he put the striker on in the 94th minute of England’s victory against Slovakia. With England staring down the barrel of an embarrassing exit Southgate turned to his bench in the fourth minute of stoppage time as he introduced Toney in place of Phil Foden. Within a minute …
Read More »2026 World Cup woes? Vinicius joins Copa America pitch critics
Vinicius, the Real Madrid and Brazil winger, has voiced sharp criticism of the pitches and officiating at the Copa America. In fact, he directed his ire towards the tournament organizers, CONMEBOL. Following Brazil‘s 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Las Vegas, Vinicius did not hold back in expressing his dissatisfaction; especially with the conditions and officials’ treatment. In the match held …
Read More »Revenue loss: Barca to host UCL games at Camp Nou in 2024
After a difficult season at the Estadi Montjuic, Barcelona are dreaming of playing in December at the Camp Nou, which is still renovating. Because of the substantial financial losses caused by the temporary relocation, this move is vital for the club. The club’s financial goals include bolstering profits and solidifying their standing in the European scene. Thus, the voyage back …
Read More »Southgate admits he nearly took Bellingham off before superb equaliser
Gareth Southgate admitted he was thinking about taking Jude Bellingham off before he scored a superb 95th minute equaliser. England were on the brink of an embarrassing exit to Slovakia, who took the lead through Ivan Schranz and were less than two minutes from a famous victory. Bellingham had other ideas and he produced a superb bicycle kick in the …
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