Seattle Sounders v Minnesota United: Ramsay relishing ´difficult´ road trip
Eric Ramsay is looking forward to the challenge Minnesota United face when they travel to Seattle Sounders in the MLS on Saturday. Minnesota are third in the Western Conference, having lost just one of their last nine matches in the competition. With leaders Real Salt Lake just four points in front of them, the Loons […]
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Orlando City v Los Angeles FC: Pareja seeking injection of confidence
Oscar Pareja believes it is important for Orlando City to rediscover their self-confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash with in-form Los Angeles FC at Inter&Co Stadium. The international break means Orlando have been out of action since a 1-0 defeat to the New York Red Bulls on June 2, their third straight game without a victory. […]
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Italy v Albania: Spalletti urges Azzurri to act like defending champions in Euro 2024 opener
Luciano Spalletti hopes Italy can use their title of reigning champions to their advantage when they open their Euro 2024 campaign against Albania on Saturday. The Azzurri secured Euro 2020 glory by upsetting England on home soil with a 3-2 win on penalties following a 1-1 draw to win their second European title. After Roberto […]
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New York City v Columbus Crew: Cushing pleased with preparations for MLS return
Nick Cushing has been impressed with New York City’s preparations for their MLS return against the Columbus Crew on Saturday. NYCFC headed into the international break having achieved their longest winning run in a single domestic campaign since 2019 (five games), leaving them third in the Eastern Conference and six points behind Inter Miami with […]
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Messi rules out Olympics participation with Argentina
Lionel Messi has ruled out the possibility of participating in the Paris Olympics, conceding “it would be too much to play two straight tournaments”. Messi is gearing up for Argentina’s Copa America title defence, which begins against Canada on June 20, while they will also face Chile and Peru in Group A. The final takes […]
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De Jong and Barcelona equally responsible for injury, says Koeman
Ronald Koeman says Frenkie de Jong and Barcelona are equally responsible for the Netherlands midfielder missing out on Euro 2024 through injury. De Jong was ruled out of the tournament after failing to recover from an ankle injury sustained during Barca’s Clasico defeat by Real Madrid on April 21. The 27-year-old was named in the […]
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Gundogan relishing ´huge honour and privilege´ to lead Germany at Euro 2024
Ilkay Gundogan says it will be “a huge honour and privilege” to lead host nation Germany in what will be a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” at Euro 2024. The three-time champions will host their first major international tournament since the 2006 World Cup, where they finished third after losing to eventual champions Italy in the semi-finals. Julian […]
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Gordon: England´s Euro 2024 squad has never been so competitive
England have never boasted stronger competition for places than at the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament, according to Three Lions winger Anthony Gordon. The Newcastle United forward will feature at his first major tournament with Gareth Southgate’s senior side, who start their campaign against Serbia on Sunday. Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Jarrod Bowen and […]
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Yaremchuk and Dovbyk on target as Ukraine ease past Moldova
Ukraine completed their Euro 2024 preparations with a commanding 4-0 victory over Moldova in Chisinau. Roman Yaremchuk and Artem Dovbyk were on target for Serhiy Rebrov’s side, who begin their Group E campaign against Romania next Monday. Real Madrid goalkeeper Andrii Lunin returned between the sticks for Ukraine, were seeking a response to Friday’s 2-1 […]
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Netherlands 4-0 Iceland: Oranje cruise to victory in final Euro 2024 warm-up
The Netherlands capped their Euro 2024 preparations with a 4-0 win over Iceland at De Kuip on Monday, with Xavi Simons, Virgil van Dijk, Donyell Malen and Wout Weghorst scoring. Ronald Koeman’s side, who thrashed Canada 4-0 in their penultimate warm-up game on Thursday, were comfortable winners again six days out from their opening Group […]
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