Gary Lineker has defended his comments about England after captain Harry Kane called on pundits to be more mindful of their criticism of the national team at Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate’s side came under fire from fans and pundits alike after their uninspiring 1-1 draw with Denmark last Thursday. Kane’s performance, in particular, was placed under the microscope by Lineker who said the Bayern Munich striker ‘needs to do a lot better’ before later describing…
Cesc Fabregas has named Spain and Germany as his two ‘favourites’ to win Euro 2024, labelling them ‘the most complete teams in the tournament’ based on their displays in the group stage. Spain have flown out of the blocks in their opening two games against Croatia and defending champions Italy, netting four times without conceding a single goal. Luis de la Fuente’s men will aim to make it three wins from three when they take…
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is a doubt for the last-16 of Euro 2024 after suffering a leg injury. The Germany centre-back has been an ever present for his country as they topped a group consisting of Switzerland, Scotland and Hungary. A last minute goal against the Swiss on Monday night means Germany will face a second-placed team in the last-16. But Rudiger could be absent for that tie as Sky Germany say he is…
UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today Monday 24/06 Live build-up, Kickoff times, where to watch on TV and how to stream on the go. Group B Croatia vs Italy (20:00) Live on BBC One – and stream via the BBC Sports website Albania vs Spain (20:00) Live on BBC Two – and stream via the BBC Sports website
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan shock Australia to keep semi-final hopes alive Afghanistan shocked Australia with a historic 21-run win in St Vincent, keeping their T20 World Cup hopes alive. Needing a victory to avoid elimination, Afghanistan posted a challenging total of 148-6, thanks to a superb opening stand of 118 between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Australia’s chase faltered early, reduced to 32-3 before Glenn Maxwell’s rapid half-century steadied the ship. However, Gulbadin Naib’s crucial…
23/06/2024 – UEFA European Championship – (Group Stage – Group A) Venue: Stuttgart Arena Kick-off: 8 pm Where to watch? Live on BBC One – and stream via the iplayer and BBC Sports website. UEFA Euro 2024: Is Scotland vs Hungary on TV? kick-off, team news, predictions & where to watch Scotland and Hungary Clash in Must-Win Euro 2024 Group A Showdown In a high-stakes battle for a spot in the Euro 2024 knockout phase,…
23/06/2024 – UEFA European Championship – (Group Stage – Group A) Venue: Frankfurt Arena Kick-off: 8 pm Where to watch? Live on BBC Two – and stream via the BBC Sports website. UEFA Euro 2024: Is Switzerland vs Germany on TV? kick-off, team news, predictions & where to watch In a highly anticipated showdown for the top spot in Group A at Euro 2024, hosts Germany will face their neighbours Switzerland in Frankfurt on Sunday…
Belgium 2-0 Romania: Kevin De Bruyne inspires Belgium to first Euro 2024 victory Kevin De Bruyne’s masterful performance secured Belgium their first Euro 2024 win in a thrilling match against Romania in Cologne. After an initial setback with a loss to Slovakia, Belgium bounced back with a stellar attacking display, showcasing why they are among the favourites in Germany. In a vibrant atmosphere, Youri Tielemans opened the scoring just 73 seconds into the game, setting…
Turkey 0-3 Portugal: Portugal book place in the last 16 after dominant win over Turkey Portugal secured their spot in the last 16 of Euro 2024 as group winners with a decisive victory over Turkey in Dortmund. Man City’s Bernardo opened the scoring in the first half, slotting the ball past Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir after a deflection from Nuno Mendes’ cross. Portugal’s lead was doubled by an own goal from Turkish defender Samet Akaydin,…
UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today Sunday 23/06 – Where to watch, Kick-off and streaming UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today Sunday 23/06 Live build-up, Kickoff times, where to watch on TV and how to stream on the go. Group A Switzerland vs Germany (20:00) Live on BBC Two – and stream via the BBC Sports website Scotland vs Hungary (20:00) Live on BBC One- and stream via the BBC Sports website
Wayne Rooney fears Gareth Southgate’s decision to confess the decision to deploy Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield as an ‘experiment’ will come back to haunt the England manager. The Three Lions have one foot in the last 16, but the nature of Thursday’s performance against Denmark has sparked serious concern. After somewhat fortuitously taking the lead through Harry Kane, England retreated into their collective shell, as they had done in their Group C opener against Serbia,…
Gareth Southgate has suggested his England side are not fit enough to press the opposition effectively following their uninspiring start to Euro 2024. The Three Lions picked up a 1-0 win over Serbia in their Group C opener last Sunday, taking the lead through Jude Bellingham before wilting in the second-half. Harry Kane gave them an early lead against Denmark on Thursday but what followed was an alarmingly passive performance marred by careless passing, an…
Gareth Southgate finds himself under mounting pressure as England prepare for their final group match of Euro 2024 against Slovenia on Tuesday. The Three Lions limped to a dismal draw against Denmark in Frankfurt on Thursday evening in a performance devoid of any intensity, with their inability to retain possession a huge concern even at this early stage of the competition. The draw saw England miss the chance to seal qualification for the knockout stages…
Czech Republic and Turkey have experienced mixed starts to their Euro 2024 campaigns. The Czechs let slip a 1-0 lead over Portugal to succumb to a 2-1 defeat in the dying embers of the match. Turkey, meanwhile, prevailed with a 3-1 win in a dramatic encounter with Georgia in Dortmund which is widely being viewed as the game of the tournament so far. But amid the drama, some fans watching on TV back home would…
Stuart Pearce fears Gareth Southgate’s decision to gamble on the fitness of Luke Shaw is likely to end in ‘disaster’. The Manchester United left-back hasn’t played a single minute of competitive football since February but still made England’s 26-man Euro 2024 squad. Shaw appears unlikely to play until the quarter-final stage, at the earliest, however, and continues to train separately to the rest of the squad in an attempt to speed up his rehabilitation. With…
Gareth Southgate’s comments regarding Kalvin Phillips would have been ‘insulting’ to his England squad, Gary Lineker believes. The Three Lions are still reeling from their woeful 1-1 draw with Denmark in their second match of Euro 2024. Though England’s place in the knockouts is all but confirmed, their performances against Denmark and Serbia are extremely concerning. Midfield has been a problem area, with the pairing of Declan Rice and Trent Alexander-Arnold not working, the former…
Wayne Rooney fears England manager Gareth Southgate is set to make a mistake by dropping Arsenal star Bukayo Saka at Euro 2024. Southgate is expected to make changes for England’s final group game against Slovenia on Tuesday night after two underwhelming performances against Serbia and Denmark. While Saka has been one of England’s better players in Germany, creating the assist for Jude Bellingham’s early opener against Serbia, he could be sacrificed as Southgate looks for…
Gary Neville predicts two changes Southgate will make for England’s next game | Football Gary Neville had predicted England manager Gareth Southgate will make two changes to his starting XI for Tuesday’s Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia. The Three Lions head into their final Group C fixture with one foot already in the knockout phase and currently sit top of the section on four points. Despite that commanding position, England’s performances against Serbia and Denmark…
Thibaut Courtois will be watching Belgium’s second Euro 2024 group game vs Romania at home like the rest of us today, having not been named in Belgium’s squad for the tournament. This is despite the fact that Courtois is fit to play, having started in goal for Real Madrid for the Champions League final win over Borussia Dortmund earlier this month. Courtois has endured a hugely frustrating 2023/24 campaign, tearing the ACL in his left…
Cristiano Ronaldo saw the funny side as he posed for a selfie with a young pitch invader during Portugal’s Euro 2024 clash against Turkey. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star had jus played a key role in creating Portugal’s third goal of a one-sided contest for Bruno Fernandes. In the process, Ronaldo reached yet another personal milestone, with that assist representing his seventh in European Championships, one more than the previous joint record…
Benjamin Sesko says he was ‘happy’ to have had transfer interest in him from the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea. The striker, currently starring for Slovenia at Euro 2024, had emerged as a top summer target for several clubs including London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea as well as Manchester United. But in a surprising move, Sesko decided to pen a new contract with RB Leipzig, though it does contain a gentleman’s agreement over a future…
Portugal boss Robert Martinez expressed concerns about the safety of his players after several fans got onto the pitch to seek a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo during and immediately after Portugal’s 3-0 win over Turkey in Dortmund on Saturday. Portugal captain Ronaldo posed for a selfie with a young boy with around 20 minutes left to play, but five others later made it on to the pitch in an apparent attempt to take a picture…
Ashley Cole has urged Gareth Southgate to ‘rest’ Bukayo Saka and afford Phil Foden the chance to thrive in his best position in England’s upcoming Euro 2024 game against Slovenia. Despite two indifferent displays against Denmark and Serbia, the Three Lions are virtually assured of a place in the last 16 having collected four points from two games. England looked disjointed against the Danes in midweek, however, and Southgate is facing calls to change his…
Jarrod Bowen laughed off Gary Lineker’s coarse four-letter description of England’s performance against Denmark as the optimistic forward urged fans to stick with the stuttering side. Having kicked off Euro 2024 with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Serbia, a disjointed display in Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Denmark raised alarm and heaped pressure on the team. Fans booed at the final whistle in Frankfurt and pundits piled in on Gareth Southgate’s men, including former England striker…
England midfielder Adam Wharton has revealed what Prince William told the dejected Three Lions in the dressing room after their disappointing draw with Denmark. After labouring to a 1-0 win over Serbia in their Euros opener, England were expected to produce an improved and more coherent performance against the Danes. But England continued to underwhelm on Thursday night, drawing 1-1 in a display that suggests their tag as Euro 2024 favourites is misguided. England took…
