Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk called on referee Felix Zwayer to explain his controversial decision to award England a penalty as the Dutch ultimately went on to lose the Euro 2024 semi-final in Dortmund.Xavi Simons had given the Netherlands the ideal start as he capitalised on a rare Declan Rice error to slam the ball home past Jordan Pickford with just seven minutes on the clock.England w...Full Story »

  It's safe to say life is pretty good right now for RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo. On Friday afternoon, Spain fans were left distraught when they watched as Pedri was forced off against Germany at Euro 2024 following a late challenge from Toni Kroos, which led to Olmo replacing the Barcelona ace. And it was a substitution by manager Luis de la Fuente that paid dividends on 51 minutes for ...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has hit out at journalists leaking England's tactical plans before games after beating Switzerland at Euro 2024. WHAT HAPPENED?Prior to England's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland, widespread media reports claimed that the Three Lions would field a back-three formation, and that Bukayo Saka would potentially play at left wing-back. That did not end up being the case...Full Story »

Manchester United fans have slammed the club for the deal to sell Donny van de Beek for a fraction of the cost they paid for the Dutch midfielder. Man Utd to sell van de Beek Fans slam 'disaster' deal Midfielder to play Champions League WHAT HAPPENED?Girona have agreed a deal with United to sign van de Beek in a move that would end the former Ajax player's nightmare spell in Manchester. ...Full Story »

The Three Lions made it to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland led to a stunning 5-3 victory on penalties. Bukayo Saka scored the equaliser and celebrated with his partner Tolami BensonConor Gallagher had a tender moment with his partner Aine May Kennedy in the standsHarry Kane celebrated with his wife Katie and daughter after England's win over SwitzerlandKyle Walker...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate lauded England’s streetwise spot-kick heroes after reaching the Euro 2024 semi-finals and heaped special praise on Bukayo Saka for exorcising his penalty demons against Switzerland.Having stumbled through the group stage and secured a dramatic extra-time triumph against Slovakia in the round of 16, Saturday’s edgy quarter-final was decided on penalties in Dusseldorf....Full Story »

But for lovebirds Riyad Mahrez, 33, and Taylor Ward, 26, it's the third time they have walked down the aisle together. Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward are football's most loved-up couple The ex-Man City ace, now playing in Saudi Arabia, and his Cheshire-born missus are clearly a match made in heaven and cannot get enough of one another. This time they said their 'I do's' in the wondrous setting ...Full Story »

Good time for PSG to sell Manuel Ugarte to Manchester United Manuel Ugarte has been discussed as a transfer target for Manchester United and it's an interesting story after he only arrived at PSG last summer to great fanfare. He joined from Sporting Lisbon for a big price tag and started well, though he then dropped off quite significantly, especially after PSG's Champions League adventure st...Full Story »

DIEGO SIMEONE is not letting a knee operation get in the way of his summer plans. The Atletico Madrid boss went under the knife at the end of the season. Diego Simeone is on holiday in Ibiza Credit: Splash Wife Carla Pereyra soaks up the sun Credit: Splash And he has been snapped enjoying a dip while wearing a knee brace in Ibiza. Simeone, 54, looked in decent shape despite his injury as he...Full Story »

ENGLAND Wags have arrived in six private jets to spend time with their partners. The Three Lions are still in Euro 2024 after their stunning late comeback against Slovakia. They landed at Erfurt Airport Credit: Paul Edwards England looked set for a round of 16 exit before Jude Bellingham's 95th-minute overhead kick equaliser. Harry Kane then scored what turned out to be the winning goal earl...Full Story »

The French model left little to the imagination as she indulged in a spot of gardening this week. Jade Lebouef delighted fans as she stripped down to a yellow bikini Credit: Instagram / @jade_leboeuf The daughter of Chelsea icon Frank indulged in some light gardening Credit: Instagram / @jade_leboeuf Jade, whose dad won six trophies during five years at Chelsea, almost bared all as she wore a...Full Story »

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 »

The stunning fan was filmed outside the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. A glamorous Ecuador fan was spotted at the Allegiant StadiumShe stunned in an Ecuador-themed bikini She was wearing an Ecuador-themed bikini, fishnet tights and football socks. As a result, the supporter has been hailed as the "tricolour godmother" online. The video was taken ahead of the team's clash against Jamaica. F...Full Story »

The Manchester United defender has struggled with a hamstring injury in recent years but has been supported by his stunning girlfriend Anouska Santos. The couple attended the wedding of Shaw's Man Utd colleague Phil Jones and Kaya Hall Who is Anouska Santos? Very little is known about Anouska, except that her birthday is on May 16. The couple were known for keeping their relationship private...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Leicester City star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - but face competition from Premier League rivals Brighton. Chelsea eye Leicester's Dewsbury-Hall Face competition from Brighton Blues also keen on Leeds Utd's Gray WHAT HAPPENED?The Telegraph reports Chelsea are eyeing a move for the Leicester talisman, who helped the Foxes secure an immediate return ...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? Neymar moved to Hilal last summer but has played just five games for the club, due to a cruciate ligament tear sustained in September on international duty. He has not kicked a ball in anger since, but Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva remains convinced of his quality, and says he wants to see him at the Gunners. THE BIGGER PICTURE Neymar has a contract in Saudi Arabia until 2025...Full Story »

Ex-Liverpool star Karius shared pictures of the wedding to Diletta in a joint Instagram post. Loris Karius got married to Diletta Leotta Credit: Instagram The couple began dating in 2022 before getting engaged last year. This was despite remaining distant from each other due to their respective career commitments, with Karius serving as back-up goalkeeper at Newcastle and Diletta DAZN present...Full Story »

Turkey defender Samet Akaydin scored a calamitous own goal as Portugal qualified for the Euro 2024 knockout stages by clinching top spot in Group F with a comfortable 3-0 victory in Dortmund.The Fenerbahce centre-back inexplicably passed the ball beyond goalkeeper Altay Bayindir and into the unguarded net under little pressure after an attack involving Joao Cancelo and Cristiano Ronaldo broke do...Full Story »

WAG Megan Davison lifts a cup — which is more than her fella and his England team-mates look capable of after the dismal draw with Denmark. Megan, 28, wife of 30-year-old goalie Jordan Pickford, was pictured cheering on her man at Thursday’s game in Frankfurt. Jordan Pickford wife's Megan Davison showed her support by wearing a cropped yellow goalkeeper's top Credit: EURO 2024 News...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe will be given until the last minute to prove his fitness for France’s Euro 2024 showdown with the Netherlands as he prepares to play with a protective mask over his broken nose.The 25-year-old skipper suffered the injury in his side’s 1-0 Group D victory over Austria in their opening fixture on Monday but has not yet been ruled out of Friday’s clash with the Dutch...Full Story »