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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente believes his side should be considered favourites for Euro 2024 after they hammered Georgia in their last-16 tie on Sunday evening. Georgia took a surprise lead following Robin Le Normand’s own goal but Spain delivered an emphatic response as Rodri equalised before the break before second-half goals from Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo sealed a 4-1 win. Spain now face a tough test in the quarter…
Gareth Southgate has indicated that Bukayo Saka could drop to left-back again for England during Euro 2024. The Three Lions avoided a major scare in their last-16 tie against Slovakia on Sunday as they were on course for a 1-0 defeat before Jude Bellingham forced extra time with his spectacular equaliser in the 94th minute. Harry Kane then headed England in front in the first minute of extra time and Southgate’s side were able to…
Jude Bellingham provides that moment of magic that England always need at any tournament to really kick start their campaign. It is always emotional when it comes to supporting England. For so long the supporters were resigned to an early exit, but now they will hope this will spur them on to better performances for however long we stay at Euro 2024. Incredible scenes inside Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen where England’s fans are singing ‘Sweet…
Bellingham comes to the rescue with that moment of magic that every England team has needed. Now the Euros have started for England. England have scored a late 1-1 equaliser against Slovakia in the last-16 clash of the Euros 2024. As the game goes into extra time. And then 52 seconds in extra time England have take the lead. The captain Harry Kane comes up with the goods with a headed winner to lead England…
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