Granit Xhaka has become a better 'leader' since leaving Arsenal, according to Rio Ferdinand. The 31-year-old midfielder was often maligned during his seven-year stay with the Gunners between 2016 and 2023, during which he made 297 appearances and won two FA Cup titles. But Xhaka has left us in no doubt of his quality since leaving the Emirates, playing a key role as Bayer Leverkusen went th...Full Story »

Wes Brown thinks Gareth Southgate must ditch his cautious tactics if England are going to win the Euros. The Three Lions have scored just twice so far at Euro 2024 despite their group not posing too many major hurdles. A front four of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka hasn't quite clicked either, with England only managing two goals in three matches so far. Ex-Mancheste...Full Story »

Manchester United are in talks with Bayern Munich for Matthijs de Ligt. The Athletic says negotiations are underway between the two clubs for the Holland defender. De Ligt is up for sale at Bayern, which are seeking €50m to sell. The stopper played for United manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax, where he was also club captain. United's pursuit of De Ligt is said to be independent of their p...Full Story »

Juventus keen to add Boende to sweeten Thuram deal Juventus are intensifying their efforts to secure the signing of Khephren Thuram from Nice, with the Italian giants proposing a deal that includes 19-year-old midfielder Joseph Nonge Boende. According to Tuttosport, Nice are contemplating this proposal, having set a valuation of €18 million to €20 million for the 23-year-old Fren...Full Story »

Germany overcame Denmark and adverse weather conditions that saw play suspended to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.Second-half goals from Kai Havertz – a penalty after Denmark had an effort ruled out by VAR for offside moments earlier – and Jamal Musiala gave the hosts a 2-0 win and a place against Spain or Georgia in the last eight.But that was not the whole story on a dramati...Full Story »

Holders Italy crashed out of Euro 2024 as Luciano Spalletti’s side fell to a limp 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in their last-16 clash in Berlin.Three years after lifting the trophy at Wembley, the European champions looked a shadow of the team that emerged to take the title in 2021 and were comfortably beaten by a Swiss side who advanced to the quarter-finals of the European Championship for ...Full Story »

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Bayern Munich have reportedly got a shot in the arm in their pursuit of Jonathan Tah as he has refused to sign an extension with Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern want Tah to reinforce their defence German defender ready to join Munich side Has turned down extension offer from Bayer WHAT HAPPENED?According to Sky, Leverkusen are ready to negotiate a sale for Tah who has turned down an extension...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are seriously considering a swoop for Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, according to reports. The Red Devils are set to splash the cash this summer as new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe targets a first team squad overhaul. Matthijs de Ligt has emerged as a top target for Man Utd Credit: Getty Ratcliffe is determined to strengthen in every area - especially the defenc...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate will reportedly make minimal changes to the England starting line-up against Slovakia but Kobbie Mainoo is expected to start. WHAT HAPPENED?Despite calls for a shake-up following three underwhelming performances in the group stage, Southgate remains steadfast on his tactical plan and is ready to back his trusted lieutenants once again in the crucial knockout clash. However, C...Full Story »