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Luka Modric insists he will not retire after Croatia were left on the brink of elimination at Euro 2024 on Monday evening. The 38-year-old became the oldest goalscorer in the history of the European Championship as he put Croatia in front against Italy, just 33 seconds after missing a penalty. A win would have secured Croatia a second-placed finish in Group B behind Spain, however, Italy snatched a 1-1 draw in injury time to finish as runners-up. The results means Croatia finish the group stage with just two points and are highly unlikely to progress to the last 16 as…

Gary Lineker believes Trent Alexander-Arnold has been ‘hung out to dry’ by Gareth Southgate ahead of England’s final Euro 2024 group game against Slovenia on Tuesday evening. England have already qualified for the Euro 2024 knockout stage following their win against Serbia and their draw with Denmark and a victory over Slovenia would guarantee top spot in Group C for the Three Lions. However, Southgate’s side have faced criticism over their performances in the tournament so far and doubts have been raised over how England will fare against the tougher teams in the competition. Alexander-Arnold’s position in England’s midfield has…

Match Review: Niclas Fullkrug’s late equaliser saves Germany, tops Group A  Substitute Niclas Fullkrug scored a dramatic late equaliser to help Germany draw with Switzerland and secure the top spot in Group A at Euro 2024. Switzerland had been on course to win the group, thanks to an early goal from Dan Ndoye, until Fullkrug’s header levelled the match. The home crowd erupted in celebration as Germany maintained their unbeaten run. Switzerland, despite their strong defence for over 90 minutes, also advanced to the knockout stages. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann praised his team’s resilience: “At the end, I think this…

Match Review: Heartbreak for Scotland as Hungary clinch last gasp victory at Euro 2024 Scotland’s Euro 2024 dreams were shattered in dramatic fashion as Kevin Csoboth’s 100th-minute goal secured Hungary a stunning win. Despite needing just a draw to keep their faint hopes alive, Scotland were undone by a late counter-attack, sending shockwaves through the Stuttgart Arena. Steve Clarke’s team failed to register a shot on target, ending their campaign with just one point and once again falling short in the group stages of a major tournament. Hungary, despite losing Barnabas Varga to injury, finished third in Group A and…

England boss Gareth Southgate has received a major boost after Luke Shaw returned to full training ahead of the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia. England have four points from two matches and can secure top spot in the group with a win against Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday. Shaw hasn’t featured for the Three Lions in Germany and was named in the 26-man squad despite carrying a hamstring injury. The Manchester United full-back last played in February and has been on a personalised individual training programme in Germany. With Kieran Trippier struggling with a calf injury, England’s options…

Scotland captain Andy Robertson apologised for ‘letting the country down’ after their devastating defeat to Hungary. Steve Clarke’s side were knocked out of Euro 2024 after conceding a last minute goal in a 1-0 defeat to Hungary in Stuttgart. Scotland realistically needed victory to qualify for the knockout stages and they piled forward in the closing stages in search of a winner. However, they were unpicked by Hungary, who grabbed a goal that could see them make the knockout stages. Scotland managed just one shot on target during the defeat, despite knowing they need to win before the match to…

Stuart Pearce has said Gareth Southgate must look for ‘solutions’ against Slovenia and urged the England boss to consider dropping Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham for their final Euro 2024 group game. Despite sitting top of Group C heading into their final group game, England have endured a stuttering campaign having entered the tournament as one of the heavy favourites. After a narrow 1-0 win against Serbia, Southgate’s side underwhelmed further with an uninspiring display in a 1-1 draw against Denmark. With their passage into the knockouts all but secured, Southgate is expected to tinker with his side as he…

Declan Rice has hailed Trent Alexander-Arnold as ‘one of the best players I’ve ever seen’ and insists he is more than capable of playing in England’s midfield at Euro 2024. Natural right-back Alexander-Arnold has moved into England’s midfield at the Euros to partner Rice but the experiment has had mixed success. England’s midfield was accused of lacking control and rhythm as the Three Lions drew 1-1 with Denmark on Thursday after labouring to a 1-0 win over Serbia in their tournament opener. Several pundits have highlighted Alexander-Arnold as one of the main reasons England are flattering to deceive in Germany,…

David Moyes has attempted to distance himself from becoming Scotland’s next manager after they crashed out of Euro 2024 on Sunday night. Scotland went into their final Group A game against Hungary knowing that realistically only a win would see them progress to the knockouts. With the game goalless, they pushed for a late winner, but Kevin Csoboth’s goal following a blistering counter-attack in the 100th minute gave the three points to Hungary instead. It means Scotland finish bottom of their group with just one point and two goals from three games, with the Tartan Army already on their way…

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 England’s display as s*** on his podcast. Such comments drew a response from Kane on Sunday, who suggested that former players should be aware of…

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 to the field in Dusseldorf for their final Group B contest versus Albania this evening. Tournament hosts Germany, meanwhile, finished as Group A winners to…

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 struggling with a hamstring injury. It’s claimed the former Chelsea ace has been playing through the pain barrier during the group stages. And, while Germany’s…

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 wickets, including Maxwell’s, triggered an Australian collapse from 106-6 to 113-9, sealing Afghanistan’s first win over Australia in any form of cricket. Pat Cummins took…

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, Group A rivals Scotland and Hungary will face off in Stuttgart on Sunday evening. Both teams are in dire need of a victory to keep…

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 evening. Germany, riding high after a victory over Hungary, have secured maximum points so far. Meanwhile, Switzerland, after being held to a draw by Scotland,…

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 the stage for Belgium’s dominant performance. Despite creating numerous chances, luck wasn’t on Romelu Lukaku’s side as he had a goal disallowed by VAR for…

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, who mistakenly passed the ball into his own net without checking his surroundings. Despite the energetic support from Turkish fans, who had marched to the…

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, and were punished by the impressive Danes. England were, ultimately, happy to escape with a draw that leaves them on four points ahead of their…

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 absence of intensity and a plan to press the opposition that simply didn’t work. Morten Hjulmand’s stunning goal secured a deserved equaliser for the Danes…

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 as group winners. A win 1-0 over Serbia in their opening game means they are still in pole position to achieve that, but Tuesday’s clash…

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 have been left confused as to why the two nations are being referred to as Czechia and Turkiye respectively at Euro 2024. Why are Czech…

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 Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell out of form and out of favour, Southgate has had little option but to deploy Kieran Trippier as a makeshift left-back which…

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 looking a shadow of himself, while latter, a natural right-back, has failed to adapt to his new position. In his post-Denmark press conference Southgate suggested…