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Rio Ferdinand has predicted the team Gareth Southgate will pick for England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland. The Three Lions meet Switzerland in Dortmund on Saturday after completing an incredible comeback against Slovakia in the last-16 stage. Southgate’s side were a couple of minutes away from an embarrassing Euros exit but Jude Bellingham’s stunning injury-time goal and Harry Kane’s extra-time header turned the tie on its head and sent England through. England fans are already debating the team Southgate should pick on Saturday as the Three Lions look to get past a Switzerland side who knocked out European Champions Italy…

Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri has hit back after Kevin De Bruyne called him ‘stupid’ for bringing up Belgium’s so-called ‘golden generation’ in the wake of their Euro 2024 exit, saying the midfielder should have been brave enough to say the insult to his face. France beat Belgium to a quarter-final spot thanks to a late own goal from Jan Vertonghen on Monday evening, ensuring the Red Devils’ long wait for silverware at a major tournament goes on. Belgium have repeatedly underachieved despite boasting the likes of Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois, Vincent Kompany and Dries Mertens in recent years…

Clive Tyldesley says he is ‘more than disappointed’ at ITV’s decision to end their 28-year association with the popular commentator. The 69-year-old called his final game for ITV on Saturday as Euro 2024 hosts Germany beat Denmark to reach the quarter-finals. Tyldesley commentated on a number of iconic football moments, including Manchester United’s Champions League final win in 1999 and Liverpool’s remarkable comeback in the final of the same competition in 2005. He was replaced as ITV’s lead commentator in 2020 but has continued to work for the network over the last four years. Tyldesley will continue to commentate next season…

Alan Shearer singled out Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo for praise after the Netherlands beat Romania to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Gakpo scored and made an assist as the Dutch clinched a 3-0 win in Munich to set up a quarter-final meeting with Austria or Turkey. Netherlands underwhelmed in the group stage, finishing third in Group D behind France and Austria, but proved too strong for Romania, who surprisingly topped Group E ahead of Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine. Gakpo’s 20th-minute opener put the Netherlands ahead and Donyell Malen scored two goals in the final ten minutes to finally break…

Turkey scored the fastest-ever goal in a European Championship knockout game on their way to edging out Austria in a thriller and reaching the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Austria failed to deal with Arda Guler’s early corner, allowing Turkey defender Merih Demiral to lash home into the roof of the net after just 57 seconds. It was the fastest goal in a knockout game at the Euros and the second-fast European Championship goal of all time following Albania’s stunning goal after 23 seconds against Italy earlier in the tournament. Demiral, who plays in the Saudi Pro League, rose well to…

The Euro 2024 quarter-finals have been confirmed after the final round of last-16 fixtures were played on Tuesday night. Eight teams remain in the hunt to become European champions, including hosts Germany and pre-tournament favourites England. Defending champions Italy were knocked out by Switzerland, while 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia failed to get out of the group stage. The four Euro 2024 quarter-final ties will be played on Friday and Saturday in various stadiums across Germany. The hosts beat Denmark in the first knockout round and now turn their attentions to a mouth-watering clash with in-form Spain, who brushed aside…

Alan Shearer has slammed ‘ridiculous’ calls for Jude Bellingham to be dropped after Didi Hamman was among those calling for England boss Gareth Southgate to take drastic action at Euro 2024. Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham rescued England’s Euros hopes with a stunning overhead kick in injury-time against Slovakia, before captain Harry Kane scored an extra-time winner to send the Three Lions into the quarter-finals. Despite his wondergoal – and scoring in England’s first Euros game against Serbia – Bellingham has endured a mixed campaign over in Germany and was largely anonymous in the group games against Denmark and Slovenia. That…

UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today Tuesday 02/07 Live build-up, Kickoff times, where to watch the Euros on TV and how to stream on the go. Last 16 Romania vs Netherlands (17:00)  Live on BBC One and stream via BBC Sports Website Austria vs Turkey (20:00) Live on ITV1 and stream via ITVX

Paul Pogba made a rare appearance as he watched his former France teammates in their Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Belgium on Monday. The former Manchester United midfielder is currently serving a four-year ban from football after testing positive for a banned substance nearly 11 months ago. Pogba, who plans to appeal the ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), tested positive for Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a compound that promotes the production of hormones in the body, including testosterone, following Juventus’ 3-0 win over Udinese in Serie A last August. He was provisionally suspended in September and a counter-analysis…

Gary Lineker has slammed UEFA over its decision to investigate Jude Bellingham’s X-rated gesture during England’s victory over Slovakia at Euro 2024. The Real Madrid midfielder appeared to make a lewd gesture moments after scoring England’s injury-time equaliser against Slovakia which rescued England from an early exit from the tournament. It was initially believed that Bellingham had aimed the gesture towards Slovakia’s bench, however, the 21-year-old later clarified that it was an ‘inside joke’ with his friends who were inside the stadium. UEFA has now confirmed that it has opened an investigation into Bellingham’s gesture and could take disciplinary action…

Arsenal centre-back William Saliba delivered a dominant display against Romelu Lukaku as France knocked Belgium out of Euro 2024 on Monday evening. Didier Deschamps’ side were not at their best in their last-16 tie but secured their place in the quarter final thanks to Randal Kolo Muani’s effort, which deflected off Jan Vertonghen, in the 85th minute. Saliba, meanwhile, was one of France’s standout performers as he kept Lukaku quiet and restricted the Chelsea striker to just 20 touches all game. Lukaku, who felt he was fouled by Saliba in the build up to France’s winning goal, registered just one…

England and Switzerland meet for a place in the final four of Euro 2024 in their quarter-final clash this weekend. The Three Lions needed some late magic from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to see off Slovakia in their last 16 clash on Sunday. After a group campaign that was not easy on the eye, it was another case of England getting the job done by any means necessary despite more concerns over the nature of their performances. Switzerland meanwhile booked their place in style, sending defending champions Italy crashing out of the competition with a thoroughly impressive 2-0 win.…

Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears after missing a crucial penalty in Portugal’s Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Slovenia on Monday evening. After the game ended goalless in 90 minutes, Portugal were handed a huge chance to take the lead in the first half of extra time when they were given a generous penalty for a foul on Diogo Jota. Ronaldo, who has scored 130 goals for Portugal and had converted his last 24 penalties, stepped up to take the spot kick but it was well saved by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak. He becomes the first goalkeeper to save a Ronaldo…

Cristiano Ronaldo says he feels ‘sadness and joy’ after his penalty miss reduced him to tears in Portugal’s shootout victory over Slovenia on Monday night. After the game ended goalless in 90 minutes, Portugal were handed the opportunity to take the lead in the first half of extra time when they were given a generous penalty for a foul on Diogo Jota. Ronaldo stepped up to take the penalty but it was well saved by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak. The half-time whistle for extra time was blown shortly after and Ronaldo was seen in tears on the touchline during Portugal’s…

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has slammed the BBC over their on-air joke about Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty miss at Euro 2024. Ronaldo was in tears after his penalty was saved by Jan Oblak in the first half of extra time in Portugal’s last-16 tie against Slovenia on Monday evening. The 39-year-old was crying alongside his Portugal teammates in the half-time huddle and was then consoled by Diogo Dalot as he made his way back onto the pitch for the second half of extra time. During their analysis of Ronaldo’s penalty miss, the BBC captioned the incident as: ‘Misstiano…

Roberto Martinez hailed Diogo Costa as ‘the most hidden secret in European football’ after Portugal’s shootout victory over Slovenia at Euro 2024. Costa was Portugal’s saviour in Portugal’s last-16 tie on Monday evening as he became the first goalkeeper in the history of the tournament to save three penalties in a shootout. The Porto goalkeeper also produced a brilliant one-on-one save to deny Benjamin Sesko a goal for Slovenia in the final few minutes of extra time. Speaking after his side’s win on penalties, Portugal head coach Martinez said: ‘I think Portugal’s secret is Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa is the…

Nico Williams is holding out for a move to Barcelona after being approached by Chelsea, according to reports in Spain. The 21-year-old was Athletic Bilbao’s standout performer in La Liga last season with five goals and 11 assists. And he’s carried that form into Euro 2024 with his superb displays for Spain as La Roja prepare to play Germany in their quarter-final tie on Friday. Williams had attracted interest from several clubs ahead of the summer transfer window and his performances at Euro 2024 will have done little to dissuade the circling clubs. Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona have all registered…

01/07/2024 – UEFA European Championship – Round of 16 – Last 16 Venue: Merkur Spiel-Arena Kick-off: 5 pm Where to watch? Live on ITV 1 – and stream via ITVX.  UEFA Euro 2024: Is France vs Belgium on TV? kick-off, team news, predictions & where to watch A struggling France takes on a struggling Belgium in the latest last 16 of the Euro 2024 on Monday, 1 July.  It’s been a mixed performance from both sides – France ranked 2nd in the world and Belgium ranked 3rd – this tournament so far, with mixed results as well. Both finished second…

UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today Monday 01/07 Live build-up, Kickoff times, where to watch the Euros on TV and how to stream on the go. Last 16 France vs Belgium (17:00) Live on ITV1 and stream via ITVX Portugal vs Slovenia (20:00) Live on BBC One and stream via BBC Sports Website

Gareth Southgate admits Ivan Toney was ‘disgusted’ with his decision to wait until injury time before bringing in him on during England’s comeback against Slovakia at Euro 2024. England scraped past Slovakia with a 2-1 win after Jude Bellingham scored an overhead kick in the 94th minute to force extra time before Harry Keane’s header sealed the victory for the Three Lions. Toney, meanwhile, was handed his first minutes of the tournament as he was thrown on as a substitute in injury time with England chasing a last-gasp equaliser. The Brentford striker then went on to provide the header to…

Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona has revealed that Declan Rice apologised after their bust-up in the aftermath of England’s extra-time win at Euro 2024 on Sunday. England were on the brink of a surprise exit at Euro 2024 as Slovakia were on course to secure a 1-0 victory before Jude Bellingham forced extra time with an overhead-kick equaliser in the 94th minute. Harry Kane then popped up with a header in the first minute of extra time to put England 2-1 ahead and Gareth Southgate’s side were able to hang on for the victory, which sets up a quarter-final tie against…

Ed Sheeran has definitely got his priorities straight, as he opted for the football over Glastonbury Festival this weekend. Swapping Worthy Farm in Somerset for Gelsenkirchen Stadium in Germany, the Shape Of You hitmaker experienced every possible emotion as he watched England take on Slovakia for the UEFA Euro 2024 last-16 tie. Thankfully, the night ended on a high and Ed was able to leave the venue to celebrate in his England shirt as his home team progressed through to the next round of the competition after a victory in extra time. Ed, 33, is known for his love of footie…

Rio Ferdinand believes it is ‘written in the stars’ that England will go on to win Euro 2024 after they survived a huge scare against Slovakia to progress to the quarter-finals. Pre-tournament favourites England have underwhelmed so far in Germany and were just moments away from an embarrassing exit at the hands of Slovakia. The Three Lions once again lacked fluency and potency and it appeared for a long time that Ivan Schranz’s 25th-minute goal would be enough to send Slovakia through to the quarters. But Jude Bellingham rescued England with a brilliant overhead kick in injury-time before Harry Kane…

Declan Rice called Slovakia head coach Francesco Calzona a ‘bald c***’ in the aftermath of England’s last-gasp win at Euro 2024 on Sunday. Gareth Southgate’s side narrowly avoided a major upset as they looked on the brink of a 1-0 defeat to Slovakia before Jude Bellingham equalised in the 94th minute of injury time. Harry Kane then headed England in front in the first minute of extra time which sealed a 2-1 win for the Three Lions, who will now play Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-final on July 6. Rice, meanwhile, was involved in a heated altercation with Calzona…

Jude Bellingham insists his X-rated gesture was not directed towards Slovakia’s bench during England’s extra-time win at Euro 2024 on Sunday. The Real Madrid midfielder rescued England’s place in the tournament as his overhead kick in the 94th minute of injury time ended Slovakia’s hopes of pulling off a shock upset in their last-16 tie on Sunday. Harry Kane then netted his second goal at Euro 2024 to put England 2-1 ahead and Gareth Southgate’s side were able to hold on to the victory, which sets up a quarter-final tie against Switzerland on July 6. After walking back to England’s…