Ligue 1

Kylian Mbappe has been pictured wearing a custom-made protective mask following his broken nose during France’s match against Austria. The incident occurred towards the end of the game when the 25-year-old forward clashed heads with Kevin Danso, resulting in heavy bleeding and Mbappe being forced off the field. Initial reports suggested that the Real Madrid star would require surgery, potentially …

Sporting Lisbon’s Morten Hjulmand has scored an outrageous goal to get Denmark level.  Denmark’s reaction to going a goal down has been brilliant, looking much more threatening. And now they have a goal to show for it. The goal is all about Hjulmand, who receives the pass from almost 30-yards out and rips one in with one of the cleanest of strikes. …

Leeds United defender Diego Llorente is being linked with a potential return to AS Roma this summer following a successful 18-month loan spell with the Serie A club. The Spanish defender, who joined Roma on loan in January 2023, made a significant impact during his tenure, and both parties are now keen to make the move permanent. It was recently …

Harry Kane has given England the lead against Denmark with a finish from close range.  The goal came after a great piece of work from Walker on the right. Joachim Andersen gets caught in possession by the Manchester City fullback, who pounces on the ball and bursts into the box before crossing it into the path of Kane. The pass …

Former Premier League player James McClean has stirred controversy by calling Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice overrated during a live broadcast on RTE Sport. McClean, known for his forthright opinions, did not hold back in his assessment of the English international. Declan Rice enjoyed a stellar debut season with Arsenal, playing a crucial role in their impressive Premier League title run. …

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Denmark and England go head-to-head in a big match in Group C on Thursday afternoon with three points being huge for each nation’s Euro 2024 campaigns.  A win for the Danish could see them go top of the group putting destiny in their hands heading into their final game of this stage with Serbia. While the Three Lions would qualify …

West Ham United appointed manager Julen Lopetegui after parting ways with David Moyes. They are now expected to back the new manager in the transfer market with a number of positions being looked at by the Hammers’ recruitment staff. They have already completed one signing, Luis Guilherme from Brazilian club Palmeiras. As of right now, one of the Hammers’ present …

Negotiations are underway to sign one of Europe’s most promising young midfielders, and Aston Villa might soon welcome him to Villa Park. Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior may be moving to Aston Villa rather than Weston McKennie as part of the deal that would send Douglas Luiz to Juventus. Aston Villa have received an offer from Juventus for midfielder Enzo …

Xavi Simons will have a big decision to make soon on his future at Paris Saint-Germain amid interest from Arsenal in this summer’s transfer window. Arsenal have asked about Simons, CaughtOffside understands, and the Netherlands international’s future has been discussed in further depth today by French football expert Jonathan Johnson as he spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily …