Romania and the Netherlands face off in Munich this evening with a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 at stake. Team News Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman makes three changes to the side that lost 3-2 Austria in their final group game. Denzel Dumfries returns at right back with Lutsharel Geertruida dropping to the bench. Xavi Simons comes in for …
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Sevilla and Arsenal in Lokonga talks
According to Fabrizio Romano, Sevilla have opened talks with Arsenal over the possibility of signing Albert Sambi Lokonga. Arsenal have already decided that the 24-year-old Belgian midfielder is for sale, with no place in their plans for the future, even though there are two years remaining on his contract. Lokonga himself is open to the prospect of joining Sevilla, and …
Read More »Liverpool star emulates Dennis Bergkamp with latest Euro 2024 goal
Cody Gakpo netted his third goal of Euro 2024 as he opened the scoring in the Netherlands’ quarter-final clash with Romania in Munich on Tuesday. The Liverpool man got things going in the 20th minute, squaring up Romanian right-back Andrei Ratiu one-on-one before cutting inside and firing home at the near post. It was the sort of effort we’ve become …
Read More »Jim Ratcliffe exposes Man Utd and ‘big six’ bias with shameless Premier League warning
Man Utd investor Jim Ratcliffe has warned the Premier League to “be careful” that the traditional ‘big six’ aren’t put at a disadvantage moving forwards, claiming they are the reason the world shows interest in the English top flight. According to current rules, all 20 Premier League clubs have an equal vote in meetings, and any new regulations that are …
Read More »Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin makes incredible block at Euro 2024
Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin has had an excellent Euro 2024 and the Romania star may have just made his best play of the tournament with an exceptional block against the Netherlands. The centre-back has received a lot of praise for his performances in Germany and has played well against the Netherlands, but he could not stop the Dutch from taking the …
Read More »USMNT blasts referee Kevin Ortega following Copa America exit
The U.S. men’s national team admitted that their poor performance vs. Uruguay led to Copa America elimination on Monday night, but referee Kevin Ortega was also at the forefront of criticism. Ortega received ample complaints after the USMNT’s 1-0 group stage finale loss to Uruguay at Arrowhead Stadium. Mathias Olivera’s 66th minute rebound finish proved to be the lone goal …
Read More »Journalist hits back at Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne after rude comment
Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri has hit back at Belgium and Man City star Kevin De Bruyne after the midfielder called him “stupid” for a question he asked after the Red Devils’ Euro 2024 elimination. Belgium were knocked out by France in the Round of 16 in Germany on Monday as Didier Deschamps’ team overcame Domenico Tedesco’s men with a 1-0 win to …
Read More »UEFA reports 3.3m+ through fan zones and on course for 5bn cumulative TV audience
July 2 – With stadiums having been at full capacity from the opening match of the Euro 2024 finals, UEFA has released a further set of numbers on the engagement of fans within Germany, and internationally, as the tournament closes out its round of 16 matches. Of the 2.7 million tickets so far made available, 85% have gone to the …
Read More »Netherlands fans show why they are the best at Euro 2024
The Netherlands are set to face Romania in their Round of 16 tie at Euro 2024 on Tuesday afternoon and ahead of the clash in Munich, the Dutch fans have shown once again why they are the best at the tournament. Ronald Koeman’s men have not played well so far at the Euros but have found themselves on the easier …
Read More »Barcelona’s financial demands that led to young centre-back’s exit falling through
Following weeks of speculation, Barcelona have finally decided to not go through with the sale of Mika Faye. The young defender was closely linked with a move to FC Porto. However, Barça have decided to retain his services for the season ahead, meaning the defender’s move to Portugal is now off the table. Why did Barcelona veto Porto move? FC …
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