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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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