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England legend Alan Shearer was furious after a ‘terrible decision’ cost Scotland in their devastating Euro 2024 defeat to Hungary on Sunday. Steve Clarke’s side crashed out of the tournament after a 1-0 defeat in Stuttgart, with Hungary scoring in the 11th minute of stoppage time. Scotland needed to win to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive. But Clarke’s man managed just one shot on target as their hopes of progressing faded…

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As the summer of sport continues, we bring you more bad news if you’re an EastEnders fan but as this is soapland, there’s also a bit of a twist in store too. If you’re planning on tuning into BBC One this evening to take a trip to Walford, then you will receive quite the surprise as sadly, the show isn’t airing. As always, we have all the information regarding the show and when it will…

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Alan Shearer believes Gareth Southgate has two undroppable players in his squad despite England’s slow start to Euro 2024. The Three Lions laboured to a 1-0 win over Serbia in their opening game of the Euros before being held to a 1-1 draw by Denmark last time out. Victory over Slovenia on Tuesday night will guarantee England top spot in Group C but several pundits are already questioning whether the team are capable of lifting…

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England’s Euro 2024 campaign hasn’t been going to plan so far, but history suggests it could get a lot worse when they play Slovenia tonight. 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. But the now crucial clash against Slovenia in Cologne will be on ITV, which will concern fans as over the years…

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Manchester United should make a move for Real Madrid wonderkid Arda Guler with the Turkey star lighting up Euro 2024, Dwight Yorke says. Going in to the Euros, Guler was one of the promising young stars fans and clubs were going to be keeping an eye on and so far he’s shown exactly why. The 19-year-old was electric in Turkey’s opening game against Georgia, scoring a stunner in the 3-1 win, though he was surprisingly…

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Hungary star Barnabas Varga has spoken out for the first time since undergoing surgery for a serious head injury sustained in the Euro 2024 win over Scotland. Varga was knocked unconscious after colliding with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn during the second-half of Sunday night’s huge game in Stuttgart. There were worrying scenes as play was halted for some time before the forward was stretched off the pitch, with Hungary going on to win the match in…

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Kylian Mbappe is ‘raring to go’ but there is no guarantee he will play for France against Poland at Euro 2024 on Tuesday evening. That is according to France manager Didier Deschamps as his star player continues to recover from a broken nose sustained in the opening 1-0 win against Austria. Mbappe, 25, collided with defender Kevin Danso toward the end of the game and was later taken to hospital but thankfully for Les Bleus…

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N’Golo Kante has suggested that he would be open to finishing his career in Europe after his impressive performances for France at Euro 2024 and has credited Chelsea for helping him improve as a midfielder. The 33-year-old was a surprise inclusion in Didier Deschamps’ squad for Euro 2024 but has played a pivotal role in France’s tournament so far as he was named as Player of the Match in the 1-0 win over Austria and…

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England have already secured a place in the Euro 2024 knockout stage ahead of their final group game against Slovenia on Tuesday evening. Gareth Southgate’s side currently sit top of Group C on four points after beating Serbia and drawing with Denmark, and following Monday night’s results which saw Spain beat Albania while Italy snatched a late 1-1 draw against Croatia, it means that the Three Lions will be guaranteed to finish as one of…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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