[ad_1] Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we talk a lot about the goings-on at Euro 2024, in particular the opening game in England’s campaign, which featured Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice. There’s some Benjamin Sesko watch after Slovenia’s draw with Denmark, some questions about the transfer market and …
Read More »Slovakia ride their luck and VAR to stun Belgium
[ad_1] June 17 – The most unwanted label in football has to be the ‘Golden Generation’ – just ask England circa 2002-06. At Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park, Belgium’s ‘GG’ were keen to prove that the label, which has hung heavily around their necks since 2014, still had some luster left. It took their opponents, Slovenia, all of six minutes to …
Read More »Slovakia pulls off biggest upset in Euros history against Belgium
[ad_1] In tournament play like Euro 2024, bigger teams are bound to struggle in select games, and Slovakia against Belgium proved that. Belgium, which sits third in the FIFA World Rankings, fell to Slovakia, one of the lowest-ranked teams in the tournament. A one-goal victory for Slovakia ensured it started play in Group E of Euro 2024 with one of …
Read More »Belgium coach rues missed chances after shock Slovakia defeat
[ad_1] Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco remained philosophical after his side were stunned by Slovakia in their Group E opener. Ivan Schranz swivelled to fire home an angled volley after just seven minutes in Frankfurt and despite creating a host of chances, and seeing two goals chalked-off by VAR, the team ranked third in the FIFA world rankings were toppled …
Read More »Romania shock Ukraine with 3-0 smash and grab raid
[ad_1] June 17 – Romania rocked Group E with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Ukraine as Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin had a Euros debut to forget. The victory, which saw a flawless demonstration of Edward Iordănescu’s counter-attacking play, marked Romania’s second ever win in the European Championships. The result shakes the foundations of a difficult group, which many thought the …
Read More »Boost for Juventus as AC Milan slows down their interest in Zirkzee
[ad_1] Juventus has reignited their interest in Joshua Zirkzee, and they may sign the Dutchman this summer. Zirkzee impressed during his time at Bologna last season, helping them qualify for the Champions League, and they want to retain him. However, several other clubs are also keen on signing the Dutchman, increasing the likelihood of his departure from Bologna. AC Milan …
Read More »Anything is possible with ‘inspirational’ Ronaldo – Dias
[ad_1] Ruben Dias says Cristiano Ronaldo helps Portugal believe they can achieve anything ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against Czechia on Tuesday. Ronaldo, 39, is appearing at his sixth European Championship in Germany and will be hoping to inspire the Selecao to more glory after lifting the trophy in 2016. The Al-Nassr supertar is also the competition’s highest scorer …
Read More »Newcastle eyeing £8m Europa League winner? – New name linked via Italian media
[ad_1] According to reports in Italy, Newcastle United have shown interest in a potential summer move for Atalanta goalkeeper Juan Musso. This comes from Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, who claim that Newcastle have enquired about the Argentinian’s availability after suggestions he could leave the Serie A side this summer. The 30-year-old played 24 times last season and started 12 of …
Read More »Official: Barcelona star Jules Kounde starts for France vs Austria | UEFA Euro 2024
[ad_1] As France get set to kick off their UEFA Euro 2024 journey in Dusseldorf soon, Didier Deschamps has unveiled the starting lineup that will face Austria in a little while. Jules Kounde, the only representative of FC Barcelona in the France squad, starts for the 2018 FIFA World Cup winners. Much like most of his stint at Barça, Kounde …
Read More »Barcelona target’s father says he wants his son to leave current club
[ad_1] Heading into the summer, it is now well-established that FC Barcelona intend to sign a new defensive midfielder as well as a left-winger. Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich and Nico Williams of Athletic Club have emerged as the priority targets for midfield and the wing, respectively. At the same time, though, Barcelona are keeping an eye out on other …
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