PSG midfielder Marco Verratti insists Italy can win Euro 2020. Verratti feels Italy's players must talk up their chances of glory to help with their self-belief. "The further forward we go, the more the pressure builds, but we need the right enthusiasm to keep playing our football, as it's the only way to achieve something extraordinary," Verratti told the official UEFA website. "If you don...Full Story »

Arsenal are closing on a deal for Brighton defender Ben White. The Athletic reports Arsenal have offered Brighton a deal worth £45m, with the potential addition of £5m in further add-ons. No other club has made a formal offer, the report goes on to say. Liverpool have also been linked with the England international. Liverpool have already added Ibrahima Konate to their ranks from...Full Story »

AC Milan are eyeing Everton midfielder James Rodriguez. Corriere dello Sport says Milan see James as a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu, after he left this week for Inter Milan. James' agent Jorge Mendes has given the Diavolo an idea to replace the Turkey international with the former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich attacking midfielder. The midfielder is frustrated and has started looking at...Full Story »

Sweden head coach Jan Andersson described his players as “warriors” after their 3-2 Euro 2020 win against Poland earned them top spot in Group E.Viktor Claesson’s stoppage-time winner snatched victory in St Petersburg.Emil Forsberg’s double had given Sweden a 2-0 lead and, after Robert Lewandowski’s brace had hauled Poland level, Claesson snatched victory in a drama...Full Story »

England have qualified for the Euro 2020 knockout phase without kicking a ball at the end of a chaotic day that saw Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell go into isolation after Scotland’s Billy Gilmour tested positive for coronavirus. The Scottish Football Association announced on Monday morning that the 20-year-old midfielder had returned a positive Covid-19 result and would miss Tuesday’...Full Story »

A EURO 2020 pitch invader advertised cryptocurrency during Belgium's clash with Finland. A woman ran onto the pitch wearing a T-shirt saying WTF Coin. A pitch invader advertised cryptocurrency during Belgium's clash with FinlandCredit: AP The woman made it to the halfway line before being apprehended by securityCredit: Reuters She almost made it to the halfway line in the group stage battle....Full Story »

France, England, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Switzerland French team players warm up during the training session in Munich. EFE Five teams advanced to the round of 16 without even playing at the European Championship. France, England, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Switzerland all are assured of advancing because they have four points and will finish no worse than third in their groups. R...Full Story »

According to recent reports, Real Madrid could be set to try and lure Everton midfielder James Rodriguez back to Spain.That's according to Sport, who claim the Toffees star is wanted back in Madrid, just 12-months after departing. The outlet claim that Carlo Ancelotti, the manager who has worked with Rodriguez at several clubs, including previously at Real Madrid, has opened the door to yet a...Full Story »

Heidi Klum is a huge football fan, and she made headlines by celebrating Bayern Munich's 2020 Champions League win in style. The 48-year-old German model has now shared a photo on Instagram that has caught a lot of attention, particularly for the underboob on show that goes against Instagram's censorship. Heidi Klum: Good luck, Germany "Good luck, Germany," was how she chose to caption the ey...Full Story »

Chelsea and Juventus are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic, according to Mundo Deportivo. Pjanic established himself among the world’s finest midfielders during his time as a Juventus player. A world-class passer of the ball and set-piece taker, he earned himself admirers in Barcelona. Barcelona made their move, offering Brazilian Arthur Melo in exchange, with a...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate accepts any criticism for England’s frustrating Euro 2020 draw against oldest rivals Scotland but urged fans to stick with players after boos greeted the final whistle.Having impressively beaten World Cup semi-final foes Croatia on Sunday, the Three Lions knew they would progress to the knockout phase with a game to spare by winning Friday’s auld enemy showdown.But l...Full Story »

Sweden coach Jan Andersson is not worried about the criticism of his side’s style of play after their 1-0 win over Slovakia put them on the verge of the knockout stages of the European Championships for the first time since 2004.A dour match briefly sprang to life around the hour mark with a flurry of chances culminating in Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka bringing down substitute Robi...Full Story »

Slovakia captain Marek Hamsik insists his side remain the outsiders in their Euro 2020 group despite their impressive opening to the tournament. Slovakia surprisingly top Group E after beating Poland while heavyweights Spain were held to a goalless draw by Sweden. Victory over Sweden in their second game in St Petersburg on Friday would secure a place in the last 16 with a match to spare. &...Full Story »

Liverpool are set to make an offer for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus. Gini Wijnaldum's free transfer to PSG has left Jurgen Klopp short of midfield options. A number of players have been linked with a switch to Merseyside, including Udinese star Rodrigo De Paul. And reports in Germany have claimed Neuhaus is also an option for Klopp. According to Sport1, the Reds are ...Full Story »

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen has said he feels "fine -- under the circumstances" in his first message to fans since he suffered a cardiac arrest on Saturday. Eriksen, 29, collapsed in the 43rd minute of Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Finland in Copenhagen. He was administered CPR on the field and then taken to hospital. Just over an hour after he collapsed, the Danish FA said his co...Full Story »

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci claims England are the country that have impressed him the most so far at Euro 2020.England, who are in Group D, opened their campaign with a 1-0 victory over World Cup finalists Croatia at Wembley on Sunday.Bonucci was speaking on Tuesday afternoon, prior to the first games in tournament for France, Germany and Portugal, but nevertheless admitted England had caug...Full Story »

Inter Milan defender Achraf Hakimi would prefer joining PSG over Chelsea. The Blues have reportedly lodged a £51m bid for the Morocco right-back. But the offer was swiftly turned down by Inter, who are being forced to sell players this summer to ease their financial woes. PSG are also eyeing the 22-year-old. A move to Paris and playing under Mauricio Pochettino is appealing to Hakimi,...Full Story »

Boss Steve Clarke refused to blame David Marshall after the Scotland goalkeeper was beaten from almost the halfway line in the 2-0 defeat by the Czech Republic at Hampden Park.In what was the Scots’ return to a major finals for the first time in 23 years, Patrik Schick headed the Czechs in front in their Euro 2020 opener three minutes before the interval.The striker doubled that lead in th...Full Story »

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho says Italy's players are full of confidence after victory over Euros opponents Turkey. Italy will face Switzerland in the second game of the group stage on Wednesday, and Jorginho said he and his teammates watched the Swiss' game against Wales yesterday. “We saw a good and organized team, we must be very careful because they've been playing under the same co...Full Story »

Arsenal are in the precarious position of potentially losing six of their midfielders before the first ball is kicked next season. As a result, Mikel Arteta has identified Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli as one of the number of midfield stars he may have to try and lure to the Emirates to fill the widening void in the middle of the park. The Gunners will reportedly keep tabs on the 23-year-old'...Full Story »