Year: 2024

Euros final beckons for one of imperfect England or the Netherlands

England have a first ever major tournament final on foreign soil in their sights in Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semi-final when they face a Netherlands side hitting their stride in Dortmund. The Three Lions are aiming to match their run to…

Joao Felix sets Benfica as plan B for his future

Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix is looking for a new destination for next season. Benfica have joined the race for the Portuguese’s services, but the Lisbon outfit are not a priority for him, according to reports in Portugal. Joao Felix does…

Morata ‘likely’ to retire from Spain after Euro 2024

Spain captain Alvaro Morata opened up in an interview with ‘El Mundo’ during the space between the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the European Championship. The striker admitted that he sometimes feels unprotected on the pitch because of the criticism he…

“I came to Germany for Euro 2024 and I’ll stay here”

Pedri Gonzalez confirmed that he will stay with Spain “until the end” because “the dream” of the national team “continues” a day after it was confirmed that he will be out for the rest of the European Championship. Pedri thanked…

Araujo could miss Barca start of season

The newspaper ‘Sport’ has published the results of the first examinations of Ronald Araujo by the medical services of the Uruguayan Football Association. The Uruguayan doctors estimate that he will be out for about six weeks, meaning that he will…

Retiring Kroos hopeful despite Germany’s ‘bitter’ Euros exit

Retiring Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said he was optimistic for the team’s future despite their “bitter” Euro 2024 exit after a 2-1 quarter-final loss to Spain in extra time on Friday. Kroos came out of international retirement for one last…

Koeman demands Dutch silence fervent Turkish fans at Euros

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman wants his team to quiet Turkey’s raucous fans in their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Saturday in Berlin. With a large Turkish diaspora across Germany, Vincenzo Montella’s side have been fervently backed this summer and Dutch…

OFFICIAL: Raya signs permanent deal with Arsenal, leaves Brentford

It’s official. David Raya, who became Mikel Arteta’s first-choice goalkeeper last season, has signed permanently with Arsenal to continue his career at the Emirates Stadium. As a result, he has left Brentford after four seasons with the Bees. David Raya…

Stones hoping Bellingham escapes ban for England’s Euros clash with Swiss

John Stones said on Thursday that he hopes Jude Bellingham will be available for England’s Euro 2024 showdown with Switzerland as the Real Madrid star awaits a verdict on his controversial goal celebration. Governing body UEFA could ban Bellingham after…

Argentina boss Scaloni supports Spain at Euro 2024

The Spanish national team continue to gain support before facing Germany in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised ‘La Roja’ for their European Championship and recalled his great relationship with Luis de la Fuente. Argentina play in…