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Gareth Southgate hints he might not pick 26 players in England squad for Euro 2024 despite Uefa ruling GARETH SOUTHGATE has dropped a huge hint that he might not pick the full 26 players allowed for his England Euro 2024 squad.  Historically, the limit has been 23 players but both Euro 2020 and the last World Cup both saw that number expand to 26. Uefa confirmed this month that squads for the European Championship will be allowed to be…

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Summary In a thrilling Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Andrew Nembhard’s clutch 3-pointer secured a victory for the Indiana Pacers over the New York Knicks. Tyrese Haliburton’s impressive 35-point performance also played a key role in the Pacers’ comeback win. Despite the Knicks being short-handed and dealing with injuries, the Pacers managed to rally in the fourth quarter and secure a crucial victory in the series. We have set up a Special Channel…

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Gareth Southgate handed boost as UEFA consider major Euro 2024 rule change UEFA are strongly considering expanding the squad sizes for Euro 2024 from 23 players to 26 – much to Gareth Southgate’s approval. With just under two months to go before this summer’s European championships kicks-off in Germany, teams are advocating to make two major rule changes. Sky Sports report that several countries want the deadline for naming their squads – which is currently…

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David Beckham hails ‘incredible’ England star and rates Three Lions’ Euro 2024 chances David Beckham believes England have a ‘real opportunity’ to win Euro 2024 and has hailed ‘incredible’ Jude Bellingham ahead of the tournament. The Three Lions will attempt to end their long and painful wait for a major trophy in Germany this summer and go one better from Euro 2020, when they reached the final only to suffer a penalty shootout defeat to…

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Match Review: Serbia vs England – the rundown of England’s opening game England’s opening game at the EUROs 2024 kicks off against Serbia at the Veltins-Arena Stadium in Gelsenkirchen. Will England get their campaign off to a good start? Will this next golden generation be able to bring football home? All eyes on Bellingham, Kane, Foden, Rice and Rashford.

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EURO 2024 Germany vs Scotland – Match Preview The opening game of the Euro 2024 Tournament: Germany vs Scotland. The group stages are the first step of the tournament with the host nation Germany facing Scotland in Munich on 14 June. The tournament will conclude on 14 July with the final to be held in Berlin. Team News More to follow Match stats Opening match of EURO 2024 in Munich GER record vs SCO: W8…

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When is the England squad announcement for Euro 2024? Gareth Southgate has just days left to decide the make-up of his England squad for this summer’s Euro 2024. The impending squad announcement is sure to be giving Southgate endless sleepless nights, with the Three Lions boss facing the unenviable task of whittling down his huge embarrassment of riches and naming one final list of players. Whilst the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil…

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New camera shot reveals if Bayern Munich’s offside goal should have stood A fresh graphic from Wednesday’s controversial Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich has revealed that play should not have been halted for offside. The Bundesliga giants were closing in on a brilliant semi-final win at the Bernabeu after Alphonso Davies had put them ahead with a thunderous effort, only for the match to flip on its head in a chaotic…

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‘We’re not best friends’ – Lando Norris fires warning at Max Verstappen as he talks up F1 title hopes F1

‘We’re not best friends’ – Lando Norris fires warning at Max Verstappen as he talks up F1 title hopes Lando Norris is confident he can challenge for the Formula 1 title next season following his maiden win at the Miami Grand Prix. But the British star warned reigning champion Max Verstappen that their close friendship may be affected if the duo go head-to-head for the championship. Five years after bursting onto the scene, Norris finally…

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Thomas Tuchel explains controversial Harry Kane substitution during Bayern Munich’s defeat to Real Madrid Thomas Tuchel has explained his controversial decision to sub off Harry Kane during Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Real Madrid. Bayern were on the verge of setting up an all-German final after Alphonso Davies put the visitors 3-2 up on aggregate at the Bernabeu. But Real Madrid staged a late comeback to stun Bayern Munich and progress to the…

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Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer speaks out after making Champions League howler in Real Madrid defeat Manuel Neuer has spoken out after his shocking howler cost Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid. Bayern were just a few minutes away from setting up an all-German Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund as they led Madrid 3-2 on aggregate following Alphonso Davies’ stunning opener at the Bernabeu. But Neuer, who had made several brilliant…

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Jack Grealish fined £666 for speeding in his Range Rover Sport England and Manchester City star Jack Grealish has been fined £666 at Worcester Magistrates’ Court for speeding at 44mph in a 30mph in north Worcestershire in July last year. Magistrates also handed Jack Grealish, who was not in court but pleaded guilty through his barrister, five penalty points. The 28-year-old, of Barnt Green, Worcestershire, was also ordered to pay £110 in court costs and…

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Pubs get green light to stay open late if England or Scotland reach Euro semis England and Scotland fans who want to celebrate their team’s success in this year’s Euros could get an extra few hours for pints in the pub. But it’ll only happen in the event that either (or both?!) make it as far as the semi-finals. Home Secretary James Cleverly has announced licensing hours for the UK’s pubs will be extended if…

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Harry lands in UK ‘ahead of Charles meeting’ during whistle-stop visit Prince Harry has been spotted back in the UK as he is expected to meet with King Charles during his stay. The Duke of Sussex has been spotted at Armoury House near Old Street in London ahead of the Invictus Games tomorrow. His wife Meghan and their two children Archie and Lilibet did not travel with him. Harry is attending an Invictus Games discussion…

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Jurgen Klopp says bust-up with Mohamed Salah is a ‘non-story’ but refuses to discuss his Liverpool future Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says there have been no issues with Mohamed Salah since their heated touchline bust-up against West Ham, describing the incident as a ‘non-story’. The German coach rowed with the Egyptian winger as he waited to be subbed on during Saturday’s 2-2 draw, with the altercation appearing to stem from Salah’s less-than-enthusiastic handshake with his…

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Mauricio Pochettino singles out ‘unbelievable’ Noni Madueke after Chelsea’s win over Tottenham Mauricio Pochettino reserved special praise for Noni Madueke’s ‘unbelievable’ performance following Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat of Tottenham, applauding how the winger had supported youngster Alfie Gilchrist on the right flank. Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson scored headed goals either side of half-time in a comfortable win for the hosts, with Pochettino desperate for a big reaction after three games without victory. Spurs were well…

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