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The most emotional end to a win I’ve ever experienced said Lewis Hamilton as he was interviewed By Sky Sports at Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton did it, what a relief, it seems like an eternity but the 7 time world champion finally managed to get the Mercedes F1 car together and over the line. Lewis Hamilton wins the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Lewis Hamilton has waited 945 days for this, his 104th Formula 1 career victory. As he got out of the race car Lewis Hamilton headed over to his father, Anthony, and hugged him for what felt like an…

Netherlands beat Turkey in another thriller at the Euro 2024 championship to book a tie in the semi-finals against England. The Netherlands came from behind to see off a resilient yet potent Turkey and set up a semi-final against England at Euro 2024. Again and again the Turks showed there potency in attack and took the lead against the Dutchies. Centre-back Samet Akaydin had deservedly put Turkey in front when he headed in Arda Guler’s dinked cross, capping an impressive first-half display. Netherlands beat Turkey Teams have written Turkey off, yet they proved they are not here to make up…

England can win on penalties | As Bukayo Saka scored England’s equaliser and with his pen – He deserves a knighthood

05/07/2024 – UEFA European Championship –  Quarter-Final – Match 1  Venue: Stuttgart Arena Kick-off: 5 pm Where to watch? Live on ITV 1 – and stream via ITVX.  UEFA Euro 2024: Is Spain vs Germany on TV? kick-off, team news, predictions & where to watch The two biggest – and arguably best – teams so far at this year’s Euros go head-to-head this afternoon to battle it out for a place in the semi-finals.  Spain have been incredibly in form during the tournament so far, whilst Germany – also in great form – have the advantage of the home crowd.…

Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher has been told he is ‘not good enough’ for Aston Villa – but an Arsenal misfit would be a ‘great signing’ for Unai Emery. Gallagher, who is currently in Germany with England’s Euro 2024 squad, has been heavily linked with a move to Aston Villa. Chelsea are open to selling the 24-year-old despite the fact he captained the side for much of last season and played in all but one of their Premier League games. The Blues have an eye on profit and sustainability rules and need to trim new manager Enzo Maresca’s squad after signing Leicester…

Kylian Mbappe says it will be an ‘honour’ to share the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo in a mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarter-final but insists he is determined to send France through at the expense of Portugal. European heavyweights France and Portugal meet in Hamburg on Friday night with a place in the semi-finals on the line. World Cup finalists France have flattered to deceive so far in Germany, failing to top Group D before needing a late own goal to edge past Belgium in a cagey last-16 affair. Portugal, meanwhile, successfully topped Group F despite suffering a shock defeat to Georgia,…

Alan Shearer has urged Gareth Southgate to drop two England players for the Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland. The Three Lions are just three wins away from lifting their first major trophy in men’s football since 1966 as they prepare to face Switzerland in the Euros quarters on Saturday. Southgate’s side topped Group C despite three underwhelming performances against Serbia, Denmark and Slovakia, and then produced a dramatic comeback to beat Slovakia last time out. England were moments away from a premature Euros exit as they trailed Slovakia 1-0 but Jude Bellingham’s injury-time overhead kick and Harry Kane’s extra-time header…

Germany have gone to extreme measures to ensure their tactical plans are not leaked ahead of their Euro 2024 quarter-final showdown against Spain. In a last eight match worthy of the final, hosts Germany take on La Roja on Friday evening in Stuttgart. Spain have arguably been the tournament’s most impressive side so far, winning all three of their group games before blowing away Georgia in their last 16 match with Nico Williams and 16-year-old Lamine Yamal in scintillating form. With the stakes high, German tabloid Bild report there is ‘fear of espionage’ inside the German camp with special security…

Rio Ferdinand has joked he will ‘walk home’ from Germany if Gareth Southgate drops Kobbie Mainoo for England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland. Southgate has been urged to make changes for England’s huge quarter-final clash on Saturday after his side’s stuttering start to the Euros. The Three Lions failed to beat Denmark and Slovenia in the group stage after a nervy opening win over Serbia, and then appeared to be heading out during a dismal performance against Slovakia. England could not break Slovakia down after they opened the scoring midway through the first half and needed a moment of brilliance…

Arsenal’s proposed £40m deal for Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori has been branded a ‘disaster’ for Serie A. The Gunners are making good progress in their pursuit of Calafiori, who was one of the few bright sparks for Italy during their underwhelming Euro 2024 campaign. Italy became European champions when they beat England in a penalty shootout at Wembley three years ago but they did not even reach the quarter-finals this time around, Luciano Spalletti’s side knocked out by Switzerland. Calafiori was arguably the only Italian player to leave Germany having enhanced his reputation off the back of a superb season…

Frank Skinner – the man who co-wrote the greatest football anthem of all time in Three Lions alongside David Baddiel – says he just about understands the offside rule. So he’s putting faith in the assumed expertise of Gareth Southgate this weekend. The idea does sound comical, as Frank’s lyric ‘IT’S COMING HOME’ (and repeat) has sound-tracked the sport ever since our de facto national anthem hit the charts in 1996. It’s not that legendary comedian and chart-topping football maestro Frank, 67, hasn’t tried to understand the beautiful game. He really has – more than most. ‘I saw my first…

Bernardo Silva is anticipating an almighty battle against William Saliba as Portugal and France prepare to face off for a semi-final place at Euro 2024, labelling the Arsenal defender a ‘wonderful player’. In what is a repeat of the 2016 final, much of the focus will be on Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo as two of the great attacking players of the modern era clash at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion. And while neither side have been at their free-flowing best this summer, the opportunity to stake a claim as one of the genuine contenders for the trophy is on offer and a…

Premier League legend Alan Shearer has made his predictions for the Euro 2024 quarter-finals (Picture: Getty)Alan Shearer has made his predictions ahead of this weekend’s mouth-watering set of Euro 2024 quarter-final fixtures, with the eight remaining teams aiming to stake their claim as a genuine contender in Germany. Germany and Spain, arguably the two standout teams at the tournament, kick off proceedings in what promises to be a titanic quarter-final encounter in Stuttgart this evening. The tournament hosts sailed through as the winners of Group A before booking a quarter-final spot with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Denmark, in which…

Teddy Sheringham has warned Gareth Southgate to abandon his experiment of deploying Bukayo Saka as a makeshift England left-back. The Arsenal star has firmly established a reputation as one of the Premier League’s most devastating wingers and has twice been named the Three Lions Player of the Year. Like many of his illustrious teammates Saka has endured a frustrating start to his Euro 2024 tournament. Saka created the winner in England’s opening win against Serbia but has struggled to make a telling impact in England’s subsequent three matches. With Cole Palmer piling on the pressure and desperate to start against…

UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today Friday 05/07 Live build-up, Kickoff times, where to watch the Euros on TV and how to stream on the go. Quarter-finals Spain vs Germany (17:00) Live on ITV1 and stream via ITVX Portugal vs France (20:00) Live on BBC One and stream via BBC Sports Website

Luke Shaw was not present at an England press conference at Euro 2024 as planned on Thursday with Ivan Toney stepping into replace the Manchester United star. Shaw, 27, is still to feature for England in Germany this summer having not played any football since February when he suffered a hamstring injury. Gareth Southgate had hoped to use the left-back off the bench against Slovakia in Sunday’s last 16 clash in Gelsenkirchen but he was again an unused substitute as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane rescued a dramatic win for the Three Lions. Shaw was back in full training again…

Gareth Southgate could make a major tactical change for England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final showdown against Switzerland as he considers switching to three at the back. While the Three Lions have reached the final eight of the competition in Germany, the performances have continued to be thoroughly underwhelming. Late magic from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane spared them an embarrassing last 16 exit against Slovakia on Sunday with the feeling among fans and pundits that something must change for Saturday’s game against the Swiss, who outclassed defending champions Italy in the previous round. Multiple reports now suggest Southgate could switch to…

Gary Neville has criticised Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag’s handling of Luke Shaw and says it was ‘really poor’ that he played in the game that ultimately forced him out for the next five months. Shaw is currently in Germany with England’s Euro 2024 squad but did not feature in the Three Lions’ first four games as he recovers from a hamstring problem. His absence has been a real problem for Gareth Southgate, who has played right-back Kieran Trippier on the left to little success. Southgate is even considering a shock formation change ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final against Switzerland…

Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori is ‘open’ to joining Arsenal this summer but could yet receive a rival proposal from Chelsea, according to reports. Calafiori impressed at Euro 2024 despite reigning champions Italy’s deflating last-16 exit at the hands of Switzerland. The 22-year-old was named in Luciano Spalletti’s Euros squad following a brilliant season for Bologna, who he made 33 appearances for and helped qualify for the Champions League. Arsenal have identified Calafiori as a key target this summer, reportedly approaching Serie A side Bologna with a proposal worth £40m. Fabrizio Romano also claims the Premier League runners-up have contacted Calafiori…

Five England players will be walking a disciplinary tightrope in the Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland. Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions, who pulled off a dramatic comeback to beat Slovakia in extra-time, meet Switzerland in Dusseldorf on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals. Barring a crazy few minutes against Slovakia, in which Jude Bellingham scored a stunning overhead kick and Harry Kane headed home an unlikely winner, England are yet to really get going at the Euros. The pre-tournament favourites opened their campaign with a nervy victory over Serbia before failing to beat Denmark and Slovenia, though they still managed to…

Marc Cucurella has revealed he’s been trying to convince Spain team-mate Nico Williams to snub Barcelona and join Chelsea while at Euro 2024. Barca are keen to bring Williams to the Nou Camp this summer following his impressive spell at La Liga rivals Athletic Bilbao and his superb performances at the Euros. The 21-year-old, who has a £46.5m release clause, has started three of Spain’s four games over in Germany and scored in their last-16 victory over Georgia. Spain defender Cucurella believes Williams would be a ‘great signing’ for Barcelona but admits he hopes he moves to Chelsea, who have…

Rodri admits he has been surprised by the level of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella during Spain’s Euro 2024 campaign. After hammering Georgia 4-1 in the last-16 stage, Spain are now preparing for their Euro 2024 quarter final against tournament hosts Germany this Friday. Cucurella, meanwhile, has struggled to make an impact at Chelsea following his move from Brighton in a £62 million deal in August 2022. However, the 25-year-old has established himself as Spain’s first-choice left-back at Euro 2024 and Manchester City midfielder Rodri concedes he did not expect the Chelsea defender to deliver such impressive performances. When asked which…

Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams says he has told his inner circle he does not want to hear about speculation over his future as he gets ‘distracted easily’ and needs to ‘focus’ on Spain’s Euro 2024 campaign. Williams enjoyed an eye-catching season with Athletic last term, racking up five goals and 11 assists in La Liga, and the winger has taken his barnstorming form into this summer’s European Championship, where his stock continues to rise. The 21-year-old has arguably been Spain’s standout performer in Germany and his outstanding displays have put him front and centre in the shop window, with…

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez says he has no doubt that Bayern Munich will be a better team next season if they beat the likes of Manchester United and Barcelona to Joao Palhinha this summer. Palhinha, 28, appeared on the verge of a move from Fulham to Bayern last August but the deal collapsed in the final few hours of the transfer window and the midfielder remained at Craven Cottage for the 2023/24 campaign. The Portugal international has made no secret of his desire to push through a switch to Bayern since the initial move broke down and the Bundesliga…

Football fans have been urged to be alert for malicious QR codes in pubs as they watch England vs Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals this weekend. Experts have revealed a rise in fake QR codes since self-ordering has become the norm over the pandemic, and fake codes are being pasted on tables in an attempt to trick customers. Fans may think they are ordering a round of drinks, but could actually be giving away their debit card information to fraudsters. Scammers stick fake QR codes on tables in pubs, often over a legitimate one, that directs the customer to…