Monthly Archives: July 2024

Line-ups confirmed as Euro 2024 semi-finals await

The Netherlands and Turkey go head-to-head in the final Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday night. A place in the semi-finals is the prize with both sides fancying their chances of winning a historic championship in Germany. The Dutch have not been at their best level in the tournament so far, but yet remain three wins away from silverware. They overcame …

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England’s boo boys fined but get to keep Bellingham

July 6 – UEFA have handed England a €11,000 fine after fans booed the playing of the Slovenia national anthem. Supporters were heard loudly jeering ahead of the two nations’ final Euro 2024 group game in Cologne on June 25. Meanwhile Jude Bellingham, whose overhead kick spared the nation’s blushes in the last-16, was hit with a suspended ban and £25,000 …

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Barcelona earn over €2.5m from players’ participation at Euros, could rise above €3m

With Barcelona embroiled in financial distress, all sorts of revenue streams will be appreciated at the club as they look to finally return to the 1:1 rule. As it turns out, the ongoing Euros could prove to offer some relief to the club, with the tournament representing a significant financial opportunity for FC Barcelona, particularly if the Spanish team advances …

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Pundits call for change after France-Portugal scoreless game

BBC Sport pundits, Gary Lineker and Rio Ferdinand, have called on extra-time to be scrapped after the dismal Portugal-France quarter-final. Player safety has become a major talking point in recent months. Due to expanded schedules, soccer stars are regularly asked to play more matches than ever before. FIFA has added extra teams to both the World Cup and Club World …

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Former Tottenham scout predicts possible summer exit for 27-year-old

Former Tottenham scout Bryan King believes midfielder Yves Bissouma could be on his way out this summer. With Spurs actively pursuing midfield reinforcements, including Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey and Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, the future of some of their current players is uncertain. Tottenham have already secured the signing of promising youngster Archie Gray from Leeds United. The club is also …

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Chelsea is challenging Juventus for Bundesliga attacker

Karim Adeyemi remains on Juventus’ radar as they look to add more pace to their attack. Thiago Motta has informed Federico Chiesa that he is not a crucial part of his plans, and Juventus expects the attacker to leave this summer. This does not mean the Bianconeri do not need a winger, considering they have also sold Samuel Iling-Junior and …

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Switzerland fan mocks England’s Jude Bellingham for being weak

A Switzerland fan was not happy with England’s Jude Bellingham when the two teams met in their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Saturday as the Real Madrid star went down easily following a 50/50 battle with Newcastle’s Fabian Schar.  The incident happened in the first half as the two teams battled to open the scoring in Dusseldorf as Bellingham tried …

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Brighton steal Arne Slot’s Liverpool summer target

Dutch international Mats Wieffer has made headlines by joining Premier League side Brighton from Feyenoord, instead of Arne Slot’s Liverpool. This move, involving a transfer fee of $32.5 million, marks a record sale for the Eredivisie club. It also highlights Brighton’s growing ambition in the European scene. Wieffer, a 24-year-old defensive midfielder, has signed a contract with Brighton until 2029, …

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Pedri ruled out for the rest of Euro 2024 through injury

Spain midfielder Pedri will play no further part in Euro 2024 after sustaining a sprained knee in yesterday’s extra-time win over Germany. The Barcelona star was caught by a wild challenge from Toni Kroos early in the quarter-final clash in Stuttgart and had to limp off after eight minutes to be replaced by Dani Olmo. A statement from the Spain …

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