Still named as new Lens head coach following Reims exit
English manager Will Still has been named as the new boss at Ligue 1 side Lens following his departure from Reims. The 31-year-old put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis until 2027, replacing Franck Haise who has recently joined Nice. Still, who was born in Belgium, became […]
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´Havertz has my full support´ – Fullkrug motivated by reserve role at Euro 2024
Niclas Fullkrug is ready to embrace his role as Germany’s second-choice striker behind Kai Havertz, and use it as motivation at Euro 2024. Julian Nagelsmann confirmed Havertz will lead the line at the tournament for the hosts, who begin their campaign against Scotland in Group A on Friday. Despite playing five fewer games (46), Fullkurg […]
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Argentina 1-0 Ecuador: Di Maria winner seals friendly win
Angel Di Maria’s first-half finish secured an easy 1-0 win for Argentina in a Copa America warm-up match against Ecuador. Di Maria scored five minutes before the break in Chicago on Sunday, capping off a fine team move, with Lionel Messi sitting out as Lionel Scaloni aims to manage his minutes before the tournament. Argentina, […]
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Mbappe´s Madrid move ´a nail in football´s coffin´, says Bayern sporting director
Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid is “a nail in football’s coffin” and symptomatic of the transfer market approaching breaking point, believes Bayern Munich’s sporting director Max Eberl. Mbappe finally sealed his long-awaited move to Madrid earlier this week, leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent after seven years at the Parc des Princes. The […]
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De Jong returns to Netherlands training but may not make Euro 2024 opener
Frenkie de Jong has returned to non-contact training with the Netherlands as he steps up his recovery from an ankle injury, but he may not make their Euro 2024 opener against Poland. De Jong was included in Ronald Koeman’s final 26-man squad for the Euros despite an ankle issue preventing him from featuring for Barcelona […]
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Italy must aspire for Euro 2024 success, says Spalletti
Luciano Spalletti has said that his side must “aspire” to retain their European Championship crown, even if it seems a longshot. The Azzurri travel to Germany as reigning champions having beaten England on penalties in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley three years ago. That victory proved to be an exception to Italy’s recent […]
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Spain 5-1 Northern Ireland: Five-star La Roja round off Euro 2024 preparations with a flourish
Spain were at their ruthless best as they swept aside Northern Ireland to conclude their Euro 2024 preparations with an emphatic 5-1 triumph. Luis de la Fuente’s side had put five goals past Andorra in their last outing, and repeated the trick in another fine performance on Saturday. That is despite finding themselves a goal […]
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Portugal 1-2 Croatia: Modrid and Budimir on target to seal first ever win over Selecao
Ante Budimir’s third international goal ensured Croatia secured a first victory over Portugal as they concluded their Euro 2024 preparations with a win. The visitors took the lead from the penalty spot inside the opening 10 minutes after Vitinha’s clumsy challenge on Mateo Kovacic saw captain Luka Modric assume responsibility and fire the ball beyond […]
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Giroud labelled as ´ideal team player´ by Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann has described France team-mate Olivier Giroud as the ideal team player ahead of the 37-year-old’s final home international fixture on Sunday. Les Bleus conclude their Euro 2024 preparations with a friendly fixture against Canada in Bordeaux, before travelling to Germany for their Group D opener against Austria. The tournament will be Giroud’s final […]
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Gordon and Souttar cut as Scotland name final Euro 2024 squad
Craig Gordon and John Souttar have been cut from Steve Clark’s Scotland squad for Euro 2024. Gordon made history in the Tartan Army’s 2-2 draw with Finland on Friday, coming on as a second-half substitute to become the nation’s oldest-ever international. The 41-year-old replaced Angus Gunn at half-time to earn his 75th cap, 20 years […]
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