John Stones says England are prepared for penalties if Tuesday’s last-16 tie against Germany goes that far. “With how we do it now, we’ve been practising so much,” Stones said. “We’ve been practising on keeping that clear focus of what to do if your turn comes up.” Speaking of when England ended a World Cup…
Inter Milan winger tests positive for Covid-19 while at lnternational duty
Croatia’s Ivan Perisic has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss Monday’s Euro 2020 last-16 match against Spain. The winger scored in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Scotland. The 32-year-old winger will now spend 10 days in self-isolation, the Croatian Football Federation has confirmed.
It’s a joke – Wales defender criticised tournament format
Defender Chris Gunter has criticised the set-up of Euro 2020 after Wales’ last-16 exit against Denmark. “Every nation had fans wherever they went,” Gunter wrote on social media. “[But Wales did not] apart from the 350 who broke government rules and bank accounts to be there. “You and us deserved more from this joke set-up…
Frustrated Bale walks away after Denmark defeat
Captain Gareth Bale walked away when asked about his Wales future following the Euro 2020 round of 16 defeat to Denmark. Bale cut a frustrated figure after Euro’s heartbreak There was speculation before Euro 2020 that Real Madrid forward Bale, 31, may retire after the tournament. When asked about the speculation after the Denmark defeat,…
This is really huge – Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Manchester City are the “benchmark”, after his side secured a win over Real Madrid to set up an all-English Champions League final. The Blues beat the record 13-time European giant at Stamford Bridge to win 3-1 on aggregate. Chelsea will face Pep Guardiola’s side in Istanbul on 29 May. “This…
We fight until the end – Carlo Ancelloti
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti insisted his side are still in the fight for European qualification despite conceding a late leveller to Crystal Palace courtesy of Michy Batshuayi 86th strike. “The target is the same,” he said. “We lost two points. We have to get those two points back in other games.” “There is a fantastic…
He deserves it – Lenglet on Dembele’s recent form
Ousmane Dembele scored a dramatic late winner to give Barcelona victory over Real Valladolid and a huge boost in their La Liga title challenge. Barcelona looked set to be held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at home to Real Valladolid on Monday before the Frenchman scored in the 90th minute. Barcelona move up to second,…
Alleged racist comment sees team leave pitch
Racism is something the world football have been battling, lot of programs have been established to eradicate RACISM and yet it still stings. Yesterday, Valencia vs Cadiz match was called off after a racist comment was reported by Valencia’s Mouctar Diakhaby and his teammates left the pitch though they eventually returned to see out the…
Greenwood seals comeback for United
Mason Greenwood seals Manchester United comeback victory against Brighton. The 19-year-old headed in his first Premier League goal at Old Trafford this season. It was his first in the league since May 2020 and his sixth goal in 40 appearances in all competitions this season. Solskjaer said: “When he gets those goals, we know he’s…
Manchester United defender ‘focused on future’ with England
Manchester United left-back, 25, made his first England appearance since 2018 on Sunday, starting the World Cup qualifying win against Albania. Shaw acknowledged he “pulled out of a lot of camps” since his previous appearance against Spain more than two years ago. “Personally I massively regretted doing that,” he said. “I think playing for your…
It’s a massive blow – Jurgen Klopp on latest Liverpool’s injury
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp said losing captain Jordan Henderson is a ”massive blow.” It’s a massive blow losing Hendo again, massive, but Nate played a super game. “Again, we got used to it, unfortunately, that we have to change things. “We just try to set up again for the next game and as long as…
I was not happy with his attitude – Thomas Tuchel on why he subbed off Callum Hudson-Odoi
Almost everyone was shocked when Chelsea head coach, Thomas Tuchel subbed off Callum Hudson-Odoi after just playing for 31 minutes as a second half substitute. Hudson-Odoi replaced Tammy Abraham at half-time when the Blues were 1-0 down. “Maybe it is even unfair, but it was my feeling,” Tuchel said. “I was not happy with his…
He can become a ‘top player’ for Chelsea – Graeme Souness
Graeme Souness says Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount has ‘all the things you need’ to become a ‘top player’. Mount has established himself as one of Chelsea’s most important stars over the past 18 months, first starring under former manager Frank Lampard and now impressing for new Blues boss Thomas Tuchel. Mason Mount can be a…
Rafael Benitez leaves Dalian Professional
Rafael Benitez has left his role as manager of Dalian Professional after 18 months in charge of the Chinese Super League club. “Unfortunately, like so many things in the last year, Covid-19 has changed our lives and our projects,” said Benitez. “The pandemic is still here, for all of us, and supporting our families has…
Naomi Campbell’s Kenya tourism appointment causes row
British supermodel Naomi Campbell was appointed as Kenya’s tourism ambassador which has caused a Twitter storm in the East African nation. Many said Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o, who acted alongside Chadwick Boseman in the Black Panther movie should have been chosen. Due to the Pandemic Kenya’s tourism sector has been badly hit with visitor numbers…
Mesut Ozil says he does not ‘regret’ Arsenal move
Mesut Ozil says “there have been many ups and downs” at the club but that he does not “regret” joining the Gunners. The ex-Germany international has not played for Arsenal since March 7. During a social media question and answer session he had this to say: “I grew up as a Fenerbahce fan as a…
Cardiff City defender receives cancer treatment
Cardiff City announced that the defender is being treated for cancer. The Ivory Coast international has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy. “Sol has begun his battle in typically positive spirits and will continue to be an integral part of the Bluebirds family,” the club statement said. The club’s statement added: “During…
England women manager set to become David Beckham’s Inter Miami boss
England women’s manager Phil Neville is set to become the new boss of David Beckham’s Inter Miami. The former Manchester United player became England boss in January 2018 and his contract was due to end in July. The 43-year-old is now set to join former team-mate Beckham at his MLS franchise, who recently sacked manager…
Uruguay players want Man Utd striker’s punishment overturned
Uruguay’s players’ union has called on the Football Association to overturn Edinson Cavani’s three-match ban. The former Paris Saint-Germain forward was fined £100,000 and banned for the next three matches for an Instagram post. Luis Suarez and Diego Godin have both shared a statement by their national players’ union that calls the punishment a “discriminatory”…
League leaders Liverpool suffered another setback at Saints
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence suffered a setback as they fell to defeat at Southampton on Monday. Danny Ings lobs Alisson to score his 50th goal in Premier League Danny Ings’ superb second-minute lob over Reds goalkeeper Alisson, from a James Ward-Prowse free-kick, settled the contest against his former club. Southampton’s first win in five…