Team news England and the Netherlands have named their starting line-ups for the second semi-final at Uefa Euro 2024. Marc Guehi returns for the Three Lions following his suspension for their quarter-final win over Switzerland on penalties, Ezri Konsa making way for the Crystal Palace centre-back. Luke Shaw came on as a substitute for his first appearance of the finals …
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Netherlands vs England confirmed teams: Southgate makes one change
The Netherlands and England will contest the second semi-final of Euro 2024 on Wednesday night in Dortmund with Spain awaiting the winners in Sunday’s final. Ronald Koeman’s side have not been at their best in Germany so far and can count themselves lucky to be in the semi-finals, evident in his side finishing third in their group. However, that allowed …
Read More »Gary Lineker snubbed by BBC for new role adding uncertainty to his future with the broadcaster
Gary Lineker, a long-standing figure at the BBC and the face of Match of the Day since the late 1990s, has reportedly been passed over for the BBC’s new Champions League highlights programme. According to The Telegraph, despite being the leading candidate to host the show, Lineker has been snubbed in favour of Gabby Logan. This decision comes as the …
Read More »Who is the Juventus second choice after Di Gregorio’s arrival
One spot most people did not think Juventus needed to strengthen in this transfer window is their goalkeeping position. With Wojciech Szczęsny and Mattia Perin as their first and second choices, it seemed the Bianconeri were set in that area. However, they have added Michele Di Gregorio from Monza to their squad this summer. Di Gregorio was one of the …
Read More »Barcelona target’s €60 million release clause deadline extended by five days – report
Apart from Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, Dani Olmo is another name that has featured prominently in football headlines throughout Euro 2024. The RB Leipzig forward, in fact, is currently one of the most sought-after prospects in the transfer market, with the player reportedly having a release clause that can be activated before July 15. Olmo’s contract situation has put …
Read More »TelevisaUnivision scores huge Copa America viewership
TelevisaUnivision has released some solid viewership figures during their coverage of Copa America 2024. The Mexican-American media company is airing all 32 of the tournament’s matches here in the United States on Univision and TUDN. The two networks are currently the exclusive Spanish-language home of the competition Stateside. According to the company, the top five most-watched programs on Spanish-language television …
Read More »Big blow for Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney as dream club unable to afford deal
The future of Kieran Tierney at Arsenal remains up in the air ahead of the 2024/25 campaign as Celtic will not be able to afford the defender despite both parties being open to a return. The left-back parted ways with the Scottish giants in 2019 as part of a £25m deal but things have not worked out for Tierney at …
Read More »Early England team news – Southgate set to make change for Netherlands semi-final
Tonight is the night, as England take on the Netherlands for a place in the final of Euro 2024, where Spain await following their 2-1 win over France. The team sheets are yet to be officially announced, but reports this afternoon suggest Gareth Southgate is set to stick with the same 3-4-2-1 system that saw us beat the Swiss on …
Read More »Barcelona starlet aims a dig at France star for taunting Lamine Yamal – ‘A lot of talk;
What Lamine Yamal is pulling off as a 16-year-old at the Euros is not normal. The Barcelona phenom has made himself a household name at this point, shining consistently for Spain and establishing himself as a contender to take home the title of player of the tournament. Starting La Roja’s semifinal against France last night, the 16-year-old winger lit the …
Read More »Al-Ittihad agree deal with ex-France boss
The managerial search at Al-Ittihad has taken several twists and turns, with the Saudi club initially close to appointing former Milan manager Stefano Pioli. However, negotiations with Pioli broke down due to internal conflicts within the club, influenced heavily by star player Karim Benzema’s preferences. Stefano Pioli, who departed Milan at the end of the 2023-24 season, was in advanced …
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