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Thibaut Courtois will be watching Belgium’s second Euro 2024 group game vs Romania at home like the rest of us today, having not been named in Belgium’s squad for the tournament. This is despite the fact that Courtois is fit to play, having started in goal for Real Madrid for the Champions League final win over Borussia Dortmund earlier this month. Courtois has endured a hugely frustrating 2023/24 campaign, tearing the ACL in his left…

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Cristiano Ronaldo saw the funny side as he posed for a selfie with a young pitch invader during Portugal’s Euro 2024 clash against Turkey. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star had jus played a key role in creating Portugal’s third goal of a one-sided contest for Bruno Fernandes. In the process, Ronaldo reached yet another personal milestone, with that assist representing his seventh in European Championships, one more than the previous joint record…

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Benjamin Sesko says he was ‘happy’ to have had transfer interest in him from the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea. The striker, currently starring for Slovenia at Euro 2024, had emerged as a top summer target for several clubs including London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea as well as Manchester United. But in a surprising move, Sesko decided to pen a new contract with RB Leipzig, though it does contain a gentleman’s agreement over a future…

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Portugal boss Robert Martinez expressed concerns about the safety of his players after several fans got onto the pitch to seek a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo during and immediately after Portugal’s 3-0 win over Turkey in Dortmund on Saturday. Portugal captain Ronaldo posed for a selfie with a young boy with around 20 minutes left to play, but five others later made it on to the pitch in an apparent attempt to take a picture…

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Ashley Cole has urged Gareth Southgate to ‘rest’ Bukayo Saka and afford Phil Foden the chance to thrive in his best position in England’s upcoming Euro 2024 game against Slovenia. Despite two indifferent displays against Denmark and Serbia, the Three Lions are virtually assured of a place in the last 16 having collected four points from two games. England looked disjointed against the Danes in midweek, however, and Southgate is facing calls to change his…

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Jarrod Bowen laughed off Gary Lineker’s coarse four-letter description of England’s performance against Denmark as the optimistic forward urged fans to stick with the stuttering side. Having kicked off Euro 2024 with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Serbia, a disjointed display in Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Denmark raised alarm and heaped pressure on the team. Fans booed at the final whistle in Frankfurt and pundits piled in on Gareth Southgate’s men, including former England striker…

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England midfielder Adam Wharton has revealed what Prince William told the dejected Three Lions in the dressing room after their disappointing draw with Denmark. After labouring to a 1-0 win over Serbia in their Euros opener, England were expected to produce an improved and more coherent performance against the Danes. But England continued to underwhelm on Thursday night, drawing 1-1 in a display that suggests their tag as Euro 2024 favourites is misguided. England took…

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UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today Saturday 22/06 UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today Saturday 22/06 Live build-up, Kickoff times, where to watch on TV and how to stream on the go. Group D Belgium vs Romania Belgium 20:00 Romania – Cologne Stadium – Live on ITV And Stream on ITV-X Group F Georgia vs Czech Republic Georgia 14:00 Czech Republic – Volksparkstadion – Live on BBC ONE and stream on IPLAYER Turkey vs Portugal Turkey 17:00…

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UEFA Euro 2024: Is Netherlands vs France on TV? kick-off, team news, predictions & where to watch 21/06/2024 – UEFA European Championship – (Group Stage – Group D) Venue: Leipzig Stadium Kick-off: 8pm Where to watch? BBC One, BBC iplayer, BBC Sport website France vs. Netherlands: Euro 2024 Group D Showdown France and the Netherlands face off in their second Group D match at Euro 2024 this evening. Both teams secured victories in their openers,…

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Match Review: Spain qualify for knockout stages with win over Italy Spain Secures Last 16 Spot at Euro 2024 with Dominant Win Over Italy Spain clinched their place in the Euro 2024 last 16 with a scintillating performance against defending champions Italy in Gelsenkirchen. Despite dominating the game and creating numerous chances, Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory, thanks to an own goal by Riccardo Calafiori in the second half. Uefa Euro 2024 Spain vs…

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Match Review: Denmark 1-1 England – ‘Wasteful England lacked energy’ England manager Gareth Southgate acknowledged that his team is “falling short” after a 1-1 draw against Denmark in their Euro 2024 match last night. Despite an early goal from Harry Kane, Denmark quickly equalised, leaving England’s qualification for the knockout stages in question. UEFA EURO 2024: Match Recap  The game started promisingly for England with Harry Kane scoring the opening goal at the 18-minute mark.…

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Harry Kane made two excuses for England’s drab display against Denmark after the Three Lions were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw. Qualification for the next round as group winners looked to be on the cards when Kane prodded his team ahead in the 18th minute. The lead lasted only until 10 minutes before the break, however, when Morten Hjulmand powered home a long-range piledriver after Kane had needlessly conceded possession. A disappointing individual…

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Gareth Southgate took Harry Kane off in England’s Euro 2024 clash with Denmark because his side ‘needed fresh’ legs with Trent Alexander-Arnold also hauled off during the dismal draw. Kane gave England the lead after 18 minutes in Frankfurt but Morten Hjulmand levelled 10 minutes before half-time with a wonderful strike from range. England wilted from that point, repeatedly giving the ball away across the park in a lethargic display where they missed the opportunity…

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Gary Lineker launched a scathing attack on England captain Harry Kane after his ‘lethargic’ display in the Euro 2024 draw against Denmark. Kane opened the scoring for England in their second Group C match on Thursday night but was replaced after 70 minutes after a frustrating night in Frankfurt. The Bayern Munich striker was accused of persistently dropping too deep as the Three Lions struggled to create anything of note against the Danes. While he…

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Gary Neville believes Gareth Southgate must change Declan Rice’s position for England, just as Mikel Arteta did at Arsenal. It comes after the Three Lions’ dismal 1-1 draw with Denmark on Thursday as their lacklustre Euro 2024 campaign continued in Frankfurt. Few of England’s players are performing well, even those that have been undroppable over the past few years, with Declan Rice looking completely out of shorts. Considered one of the best defensive midfielders in…

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The brother and agent of Marcus Rashford appeared to aim a dig at Gareth Southgate following England’s woeful draw with Denmark at Euro 2024. The Three Lions were lacklustre in Frankfurt on Thursday as they laboured to a 1-1 draw against a Danish side they ought to have beaten. This result and the underwhelming win over Serbia in their tournament opener has left Southgate with much to ponder, with England’s attack looking worryingly blunt and…

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Jordan Henderson has hit back at England’s critics after the dismal draw with Denmark at Euro 2024, in a message of support for his former teammates. The Three Lions’ Euros campaign hasn’t been going to plan at all with the underwhelming 1-0 win over Serbia followed up by a lacklustre 1-1 draw with the Danes on Thursday. Harry Kane opened the scoring after 18 minutes but a stunning strike from Morten Hjulmand brought the game…

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UEFA Euro 2024: Is Spain vs Italy on TV? kick-off, team news, predictions & where to watch 19/06/2024 – UEFA European Championship – (Group Stage – Group B) Venue: Arena AufSchalk Two European giants – Spain and Italy – go head-to-head in match day 2. Both Italy and Spain won their opening matches, and tonight’s game could help decide who takes the group’s top spot. Match preview Spain’s Dominant Start to Euro 2024 When Spain…

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UEFA Euro 2024: Is Denmark vs England on TV? kick-off, team news, predictions & where to watch 20/06/2024 – UEFA European Championship – (Group Stage – Group C) Venue: Frankfurt Arena England began their campaign with a 1-0 win over Serbia, whilst Denmark’s matchday one saw them held to a 1-1 draw. England’s opening performance earned some stick, despite spells of great play, a few issues were glaring. Fans will be expecting an improved England…

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Ian Wright has lauded the consistency of Bukayo Saka and insists the Arsenal star must now be considered ‘undroppable’ by England manager Gareth Southgate. Saka ended the season nursing an injury that ruled him out of the Gunners’ final game of the campaign against Everton. The 22-year-old was back at his best, however, on Sunday as the Three Lions began their Euro 2024 campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Serbia. It was Saka’s cross…

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Euro 2024 is now in full swing with the second round of group games now underway. England started their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Serbia, whilst Scotland have work to do against Switzerland if they are to qualify for the knockout stages of a major competition for the first time in their history. All 51 matches throughout the competition are on free-to-air television in the United Kingdom with a host of big-name presenters…

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William Saliba trained on his own on Wednesday due to ‘muscular pain’, as France were dealt more injury issues ahead of their next Euro 2024 match. France narrowly won their Euros opener 1-0 against Austria last Monday but they weren’t celebrating much after captain Kylian Mbappe left the pitch with a broken nose. While the star forward will not require an operation, he remains a huge doubt for Les Bleus’ next Group D clash against…

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