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Cristiano Ronaldo’s conduct in Portugal’s Euro 2024 round of 16 win over Slovenia last night has been described as “embarrassing” and “out of order” by former Liverpool and Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann. Ronaldo, who cut a frustrated figure throughout the game in Frankfurt, burst into tears after seeing his penalty brilliantly saved by Jan Oblak in the first half of …

Barcelona have the first-team goalkeeping position sorted for the foreseeable future, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen being the undisputed starter and Inaki Pena acting as his understudy. Ter Stegen signed a new contract until 2028 last year and Pena, too, is expected to continue at the club despite there being some speculations over his future. Beyond the established pair of shot-stoppers, …

Juventus have reportedly revived their interest in Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho who is seeking a summer exit. The Bianconeri launched an onslaught to sign the 24-year-old last January following a row with his manager Erik ten Hag. However, the Englishman eventually opted for a return to Borussia Dortmund on a temporary basis. Sancho will return to his parent club …

Renowned journalist Tancredi Palmeri has branded Kevin De Bruyne a “spoiled brat” after the Manchester City midfielder called him “stupid” at a post-match conference following Belgium’s EURO 2024 exit. De Bruyne lost his cool after Palmeri asked why Belgium’s “Golden Generation” failed to win any major silverware. Belgium Crashed Out Of EURO 2024 After Defeat Against France Familiar foes Belgium …

Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we chat about James’ trip to Glastonbury, sadly lacking in Sugababes, but eventful nonetheless, before we turn our attention to the football and Euro 2024 in particular. There’s discussion of Ronaldo’s histrionics last night, England’s performances and progression, and some focus on the …

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has said he considers his four-year ban for doping an “injustice” and vowed to “get back on the pitch” despite suggestions he could retire. Former France international Pogba has not played since August 2023 and the 31-year-old is awaiting a date for a Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) hearing which could reduce his suspension to …

The U.S. men’s national team’s group stage elimination from the 2024 Copa America was its earliest exit in a competition under Gregg Berhalter and despite the frustration from Monday’s loss to Uruguay, key members of the team continue to have support over their head coach. Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie were two USMNT players who went the distance in Monday’s …

Speaking to Gerard Romero on Jijantes FC, former Girona defender Sergi Cardona has claimed that being linked with a move to FC Barcelona is a ‘source of pride’ for him. Cardona, 24, became a free agent after his contract with Girona expired on June 30. The Spanish left-back was a regular in the side for Michel as they secured a …

Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny won’t stand in the way of the club’s plans to replace him this summer. The Poland international is one of the club’s highest earners, so the management is looking to replace him with the younger Michele Di Gregorio. The Bianconeri have already secured an agreement with Monza over a transfer, with only the official announcement missing. …

Barcelona are in the market for a new pivot midfielder this summer and have identified the likes of Amadou Onana, Joshua Kimmich, and Mikel Merino as some of the options to reinforce the position. The Blaugrana, though, are not out of financial difficulties and are still not in a position to spend money on reinforcements. As such, the free-agent pool …