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Euro 2024 social round-up: What might have been for Wimbledon, UEFA turns 70

Day two of Euro 2024 picked up the excitement where it left off, with a historic round of games on Saturday. Switzerland joined Germany level on points at the top of Group A with an impressive 3-1 win over Hungary before Spain cruised to a 3-0 victory over Croatia in their Group B opener with […]

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Euro 2024 data dive: Goals galore on historic day at European Championships

After Germany’s 5-1 win over Scotland in the Euro 2024 opener, the goals continued to fly in on a busy day of action on Saturday. Records were broken as Spain beat Croatia 3-0 and reigning champions Italy came from behind to beat Albania 2-1. Switzerland also dispatched Hungary 3-1 in the other Group A meeting […]

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Dalic apologises to Croatia supporters as Yamal shines in Spain´s Euro 2024 opener

Zlatko Dalic was left to apologise for Croatia’s woeful Euro 2024 showing on Saturday against Spain, whose head coach Luis de la Fuente heaped praise on teenage star Lamine Yamal. Spain opened a European Championship tournament with a victory by 3+ goals for just a second time, following their 4-1 win against Russia on MD1 […]

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Spain 3-0 Croatia: La Roja rampant in Group B opener as Yamal makes history

Spain sent out a statement in their opening game at Euro 2024 by thrashing Croatia 3-0 in Berlin, with Lamine Yamal assisting as he became the competition’s youngest-ever player to feature. La Roja claimed a 5-3 extra-time victory when these sides met in the last 16 at Euro 2020, but they enjoyed a far more […]

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Messi headlines Argentina Copa America squad as Correa dropped

Angel Correa, Leonardo Balerdi and Valentin Barco have all been cut from Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina squad for the Copa America. Scaloni named a 29-man provisional squad last month, as Argentina aim to retain their title, with Lionel Messi leading the team once more. Correa, who has 25 caps for La Albiceleste and scored three goals, […]

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Belgium not concerned about lack of Euro 2024 backers, says Castagne

Belgium are not concerned about the lack of people touting them as one of the favourites to win Euro 2024, according to full-back Timothy Castagne. Belgium’s so-called ‘golden generation’ have flattered to deceive at recent tournaments, a bronze medal at the 2018 World Cup being their best finish at any competition since they were runners-up […]

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Toronto FC v Chicago Fire: Johnson excited to stay on with Reds

Sean Johnson is excited to extend his stay with Toronto FC, after penning a new contract with the club. The goalkeeper, who has been included in the United States’ squad for the Copa America, joined Toronto ahead of the 2023 season from New York City FC. While last season was a disappointment for the Reds, […]

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Euro 2024 data dive: Rampant Germany claim biggest European Championships win

Scotland were no match for Germany as the rampant Euro 2024 hosts made a dream start to the tournament on Friday. Florian Wirtz got the ball rolling in the 10th minute, becoming the youngest scorer of an opening goal at the European Championships in the tournament’s history. The excellent Jamal Musiala soon made it 2-0, […]

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Southampton bring back former captain Lallana ahead of Premier League return

Southampton have re-signed their former captain Adam Lallana after the midfielder left Brighton and Hove Albion as a free agent. Lallana initially joined Southampton at the age of 12 and was with the club for 14 years before he left for Liverpool in a £25million deal in 2014. During eight years with the Saints’ first […]

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Coleman ´honoured´ after signing contract extension with Everton

Seamus Coleman says he is “going to cherish and enjoy every moment” after signing a new one-year deal at Everton. The club captain, who arrived from Sligo Rovers in January 2009, has extended his contract with the Toffees, ensuring he will play in their final season at Goodison Park. Coleman has made a record 364 […]

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