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England’s Euro 2024 campaign continues tonight with a huge semi-final clash against the Netherlands, with the winner advancing to the final where they’ll play Spain. As per usual, the BBC and ITV are showing every game from the tournament live, with the former broadcasting the Three Lions’ opening two games against Serbia and Denmark, with the latter hosting the drab 0-0 draw with Slovenia as well as the dramatic comeback win over Slovakia in the…

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England manager Gareth Southgate is in line for a knighthood, even if the Three Lions fail to reach the final of Euro 2024. The 53-year-old is set to take charge of the senior men’s side for the 101st time this evening with England eyeing up a place in the final against Spain. A vibrant, disciplined Netherlands side will block England’s path to a second consecutive European Championship final and Southgate’s date with density in Dortmund…

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Marc Cucurella says Spain should ‘expect everything’ in the final of Euro 2024, where they will take on either England or Netherlands. Spain have been the standout team of the tournament so far, winning all their games en route to Sunday’s final. Victories over Germany in the quarter-finals and France in the semis mean that they will almost certainly go into Sunday’s showpiece as favourites, regardless what happens when England and Netherlands meet on Wednesday…

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The battle for the Euro 2024 Golden Boot is heating up ahead of England’s semi-final showdown against Netherlands. There are currently five players tied on three goals with Dutch star Cody Gakpo and Spain’s Dani Olmo the only players left standing with Georges Mikautadze (Georgia), Jamal Musiala (Germany) and Ivan Schranz (Slovakia) having already packed their bags and headed home. As things currently stand, Olmo is the Golden Boot leader. The RB Leipzig star scored…

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09/07/2024 – UEFA European Championship – Quarter-Final – Match 1 Venue: Allianz Arena Kick-off: 8 pm Where to watch? Live on BBC One – and stream via the BBC Sports website. UEFA Euro 2024: Is France vs Spain on TV? kick-off, team news, predictions & where to watch Spain and France Clash in Euro 2024 Semi-Finals In a much-anticipated showdown, continental heavyweights Spain and France will face off in the Euro 2024 semi-finals on Tuesday.…

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Phil Foden says he ‘wouldn’t have minded’ taking a penalty in the Euro 2024 shootout against Switzerland but admits there are ‘better penalty-takers’ in the England squad. England booked their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals with a tense penalty shootout victory over Switzerland on Saturday after the quarter-final clash in Dusseldorf finished 1-1. Gareth Southgate’s side have struggled to hit top gear at the Euros but were faultless in the shootout, with Cole Palmer,…

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Alan Shearer says there is ‘no way’ Gareth Southgate can drop England captain Harry Kane for the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands. Despite scoring two goals at the Euros, Kane has attracted criticism for his below-par and sluggish performances out in Germany, where he now plays his club football for Bayern Munich. The 30-year-old striker scored England’s opener in the 1-1 draw against Denmark and extra-time winner in the last-16 win over Slovakia, but…

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After almost a month of action at Euro 2024, just four teams remain in the hunt to lift the trophy and become European champions. Tournament hosts Germany and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were among the teams to be eliminated in the last round as England, Spain, France and the Netherlands progressed to the semi-finals. Gareth Southgate’s England face the Dutch on Wednesday night as they look to make back-to-back European Championship finals and finally end their…

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Euro 2024 is well underway and football fans are eagerly awaiting the next match to find out whether or not it will be coming home this summer. England have made it through to the semi finals of the tournament on Wednesday, July 10, where they will take on Netherlands. If you’re keen to watch the big game, there are plenty of places around London that’ll be hosting screenings – so you can cheer on the…

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Brentford left-back Rico Henry admits he is ‘frustrated’ watching England after missing out on a place in their Euro 2024 squad. Gareth Southgate, who admitted before the tournament that he took a ‘calculated risk’ with Luke Shaw’s fitness, has faced criticism over his decision to include only one natural left-back in his England squad. Kieran Trippier has deputised in Shaw’s absence but England have struggled for fluidity on their left side throughout Euro 2024. Shaw,…

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A psychic who claims to have predicted the Covid-19 pandemic has envisioned a starring role for Bukayo Saka in the Euro 2024 finals. Nicolas Aujula, 38, predicts Arsenal winger Saka will help lead England to victory against the Netherlands in the Euros semi-final, before ultimately losing to Spain. And he’s not the only one to envision glory for England in tomorrow’s big game- with a group of ‘mystic meerkats’ also predicting Southgate’s side will defeat…

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Frank Leboeuf has slammed his former club Chelsea for the ‘shameful’ decision to sell N’Golo Kante last summer. The veteran midfielder was deemed surplus to requirements by the Premier League giants last summer following the record investment in Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. Kante’s career at the elite level of world football appeared to be over when he joined Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League but the 33-year-old has rolled back the year for Les…

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The most emotional end to a win I’ve ever experienced – Lewis Hamilton F1

The most emotional end to a win I’ve ever experienced said Lewis Hamilton as he was interviewed By Sky Sports at Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton did it, what a relief, it seems like an eternity but the 7 time world champion finally managed to get the Mercedes F1 car together and over the line. Lewis Hamilton wins the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Lewis Hamilton has waited 945 days for this, his 104th Formula 1 career…

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Netherlands beat Turkey in another thriller at the Euro 2024 championship to book a tie in the semi-finals against England. The Netherlands came from behind to see off a resilient yet potent Turkey and set up a semi-final against England at Euro 2024. Again and again the Turks showed there potency in attack and took the lead against the Dutchies. Centre-back Samet Akaydin had deservedly put Turkey in front when he headed in Arda Guler’s…

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05/07/2024 – UEFA European Championship –  Quarter-Final – Match 1  Venue: Stuttgart Arena Kick-off: 5 pm Where to watch? Live on ITV 1 – and stream via ITVX.  UEFA Euro 2024: Is Spain vs Germany on TV? kick-off, team news, predictions & where to watch The two biggest – and arguably best – teams so far at this year’s Euros go head-to-head this afternoon to battle it out for a place in the semi-finals.  Spain…

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Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher has been told he is ‘not good enough’ for Aston Villa – but an Arsenal misfit would be a ‘great signing’ for Unai Emery. Gallagher, who is currently in Germany with England’s Euro 2024 squad, has been heavily linked with a move to Aston Villa. Chelsea are open to selling the 24-year-old despite the fact he captained the side for much of last season and played in all but one of their…

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Kylian Mbappe says it will be an ‘honour’ to share the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo in a mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarter-final but insists he is determined to send France through at the expense of Portugal. European heavyweights France and Portugal meet in Hamburg on Friday night with a place in the semi-finals on the line. World Cup finalists France have flattered to deceive so far in Germany, failing to top Group D before needing a…

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Alan Shearer has urged Gareth Southgate to drop two England players for the Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland. The Three Lions are just three wins away from lifting their first major trophy in men’s football since 1966 as they prepare to face Switzerland in the Euros quarters on Saturday. Southgate’s side topped Group C despite three underwhelming performances against Serbia, Denmark and Slovakia, and then produced a dramatic comeback to beat Slovakia last time out.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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