Thorgan Hazard netted with a wonder strike as Belgium ended Portugal’s reign as European champions with a hard-fought 1-0 victory in Seville.The younger Hazard brother settled a slow-burning Euro 2020 last-16 clash with a swerving long-range effort late in the first half.Belgium lost Kevin De Bruyne to injury and faced concerted pressure as the holders, led by the tireless Cristiano Ronald...Full Story »

France coach Didier Deschamps has warned against underestimating Switzerland ahead of their Euro 2020 last-16 tie on Monday.The world champions are firm favourites to progress in Bucharest, but Deschamps – who must overcome a number of injury problems – argued that Vladimir Petkovic’s side are better than they are being given credit for.“It’s not a potential banana ...Full Story »

Holland defender Matthijs de Ligt accepted the blame after his side suffered a shock loss to the Czech Republic in the last 16 of Euro 2020.The Dutch capitulated after De Ligt was sent off in Budapest and were beaten 2-0 after second-half goals from Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick on Sunday.De Ligt was dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity by handling the ball as he lost his footing chas...Full Story »

Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick struck in the second half as the Czech Republic stunned 10-man Holland in their Euro 2020 last-16 clash.The Dutch completely lost their way in front of a capacity crowd in Budapest after Matthijs de Ligt was sent off for handball on 55 minutes.Holes gave the Czechs the initiative with a powerful header on 68 minutes and Schick wrapped up victory with his fourth goal...Full Story »

And the veteran defender showed off a stylish personalised workout bench in an Instagram story on Saturday. Free agent Sergio Ramos takes great pride in his physique Ramos, 35, began the video displaying a mirror bearing a logo of his initials before showing off artwork hanging on the wall. He then paid special attention to his crocodile skin workout bench, which also bore his initials as wel...Full Story »

The playmaker, 29, continues to watch on as he recovers from his cardiac arrest. The Inter Milan star has been released from hospital as he continues his recovery from a cardiac arrest And he clearly enjoyed watching his team-mates turn on the style to beat Wales 4-0 in Amsterdam. Eriksen shared the Denmark national team's Instagram post of Dolberg wheeling away in celebration. The photo had...Full Story »

Frank De Boer is not bothered whether Holland might appear to have been given an easy ride as they plot a course towards the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 when they tackle the Czech Republic in Budapest on Sunday. The Oranje finished top of Group C, winning all three matches in Amsterdam on their return to a major international tournament for the first time since the 2014 World Cup. With the l...Full Story »

Someone like Sergio Ramos will be tough to replace with a like-for-like signing purely because of what he brought to the team, but it makes sense to look for someone who has some similarities. Jules Kounde currently plays for Sevilla just like Ramos did before moving to Madrid, and the French defender is an outstanding player who’s also happy to venture forward and contribute in the opp...Full Story »

Extra-time goals from Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina saw Italy book their place in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals, but their weaknesses were exposed in a 2-1 win over Austria at Wembley.The Azzuri had turned heads with an impressive group stage, blitzing past Turkey, Switzerland and Wales with vibrant and high-energy performances to make themselves contenders for the trophy.But they were unabl...Full Story »

Wales bowed out of Euro 2020 as Denmark cruised to a 4-0 last-16 win in Amsterdam.Kasper Dolberg’s double and late efforts from Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite put the seal on an excellent Denmark display.Wales’ misery was compounded by the 90th-minute dismissal of substitute Harry Wilson for felling Maehle.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 0-4 ...Full Story »

A video of Rangers players celebrating was fabricated to appear as if they were chanting "f*** the Pope", police have confirmed. The blue side of Glasgow won their first Scottish Premiership title for 10 years last season, seeing off rivals Celtic by 13 points. But following the celebrations a clip emerged from the dressing room which falsely appeared to show players singing Neil Diamond hit "...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI was woken up in the middle of the night for a birthday surprise by his Argentina team-mates. The Barcelona superstar was given presents by his compatriots as they sang 'Happy Birthday' while away on Copa America duty. Lionel Messi opens his birthday giftsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/?hl=en Messi blows out his cake on his 34th birthdayCredit: https://www.instagram.co...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford is concentrating on England vs Germany at Euro 2020 but is considering having an operation after the tournament to sort out his long-term injury problems Marcus Rashford has dealt a huge blow to Manchester United after revealing he could miss the start of next season. Rashford has been dealing with a shoulder problem that could force him to undergo an operation following the Eu...Full Story »

SPAL opts against deal for Canadian youth international Italian club SPAL has opted not to sign Canadian youth international Simon Colyn, MLSSoccer.com reports. Colyn has been on loan with the club since October, making 13 appearances for their U-19 team. He'll now return to the Vancouver Whitecaps, having come up through the club's academy. CF Montreal near deal for Icelandic youngster C...Full Story »

Germany coach Joachim Low is expecting “a totally different” match against England after his side drew 2-2 with Hungary in their last Euro 2020 group game.Leon Goretzka’s late equaliser clinched Germany second place in Group F and a last-16 clash with old foe England at Wembley on Tuesday.Germany came from behind twice to avoid their second group defeat on a rollercoaster night...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 »

The organisation makes the claim that they cannot mix football with politics The Allianz Arena with the LGBTQ colours. UEFA have rejected the request of the mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, to illuminate the Allianz Arena with the colours of the rainbow for the Euro 2020 group-stage match between Germany and Hungary. UEFA received a letter on Monday from the mayor but rejected the proposal as ...Full Story »

Relationship with Perez and fans is not ideal James and Ancelotti at Everton. Carlo Ancelotti's return to Real Madrid has sparked rumours over a potential James Rodriguez comeback, but such a possibility seems highly unlikely for the time being. James played under the Italian coach at Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Everton, but his relationship with Florentino Perez and the fans are not ideal...Full Story »

Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling would not be keen on a move to Tottenham as part of a deal to bring Harry Kane to the Etihad Stadium, sources have told ESPN. ESPN reported on Monday that City were readying a £100 million offer for Kane that could include players heading to Spurs as part of the agreement. Reports have suggested Sterling is one of the names in the frame, along with G...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate is ready to take things up a gear after England sealed a Wembley return in the round of 16 by beating the Czech Republic to top their European Championship group.Having opened with a 1-0 triumph against World Cup finalists Croatia and been booed at the end of Friday’s 0-0 draw against rivals Scotland, the Three Lions wrapped things up with a Wembley win on Tuesday evening....Full Story »