Gareth Southgate says England’s stars are no longer playing with the weight of expectation on their shoulders and can approach their semi-final against the Netherlands with freedom. Southgate and his squad came under fairly intense scrutiny after a largely disappointing start to their Euro 2024 campaign, which saw them beat Serbia 1-0, draw 1-1 with Denmark and then 0-0 with …
Read More »Ex-Spain midfielder spotted at Barcelona facilities again amid Hansi Flick reunion talks
What seemed like an idea a few days ago now appears to be only a matter of time – Thiago Alcantara looks all set to become a part of Barcelona’s coaching staff in the coming summer. Yesterday, the now-retired midfielder visited Barcelona’s facilities at Ciutat Esportiva, meeting coach Hansi Flick in the process. There is no doubt that Flick is …
Read More »Colombia vs Uruguay Copa America Semi Final Prediction
The Copa America semi-final between Colombia and Uruguay is set to be an intense battle at the Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina. This match will determine who moves on to compete in the final. Here’s an in-depth look at the prediction, team form, news, and more. Match Preview Uruguay, managed by Marcelo Bielsa, narrowly defeated Brazil through a …
Read More »L’Equipe savage France with Mbappe scoring just 3/10 for his display against Spain
Leading French sports newspaper L’Equipe showed little sympathy for Les Bleus this morning following their Euro 2024 exit, hammering Didier Deschamps and his players for another dour display. France went out at the semi-final stage after a 2-1 defeat to Spain with Randal Kolo Muani’s early header the only goal scored by a member of the France squad from open …
Read More »Barcelona’s 15-year-old wonderkid among Hansi Flick’s surprise call-ups for pre-season
Barcelona officially began a new era today as Hansi Flick started the team’s pre-season preparations at the club’s training facilities ahead of the new season. Given that there were a number of first-team players currently unavailable, it was always expected that the German manager would be calling up several young talents from the academy and reserve ranks. Toni Fernandez among …
Read More »Eddie Howe to ask three players to train with U21s if not sold by end of the week – Report
According to The Athletic, Newcastle United trio Ryan Fraser, Jamal Lewis and Isaac Hayden could be asked to train with the U21s if they don’t find new clubs over the comings days. Pre-season training is due to commence in the coming days, with the majority of players who haven’t been away on international duty expected back soon. Fraser has ‘agreed …
Read More »Juventus outranks every Serie A club in agent commissions payment
Juventus has outranked every Serie A club in commission payments over the last two seasons. Despite their struggles in the last three campaigns and relatively low activity in the transfer market, Juventus has been doing well in the transfer window this summer. However, they did not make many moves in the last summer transfer window. Juventus fans might be surprised …
Read More »England’s Southgate says they are playing ‘freer’, will Dutch miss the train?
July 10 – Ahead of their semi-final clash with the Netherlands, England manager Gareth Southgate believes that, with a weight off their shoulders, the best is yet to come for his side at Euro 2024. In Dortmund, England will face their highest-ranked team yet at these finals after encounters with Serbia, Denmark, Slovenia, Slovakia and Switzerland. The Dutch are seventh …
Read More »Netherlands vs England Euro 2024 Semi Final Prediction
As the second Euro 2024 semi-final approaches, all eyes are on the high-stakes clash between the Netherlands and England. This pivotal match, set to take place at Signal-Iduna-Park in Dortmund, promises excitement and drama. Both teams have shown resilience and determination throughout the tournament, making this a must-watch encounter. Team Form and Journey to the Semi-Finals Netherlands’ Road to the …
Read More »Barcelona target left out of current club’s home kit launch amid exit rumours
By this point, it has become abundantly clear that FC Barcelona are prepared to do everything in their power to secure the signing of Nico Williams from Athletic Club. The 21-year-old winger has been tearing it up for club and country over the past year and is one of Spain’s stars at the ongoing UEFA Euro 2024, putting him on …
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