Belgium boss Roberto Martinez believes his side are ready to take the next step in their quest for a major trophy after cruising into the knockout stages of Euro 2020 with a third straight win.An unfortunate own goal from keeper Lukas Hradecky and a late strike from Romelu Lukaku sealed the Belgians’ 2-0 win over Finland, who are left with a slim hope of going through as one of the best th...Full Story »

Austria progressed to the knockout stages of the European Championship for the first time after Christoph Baumgartner’s goal secured a 1-0 win over Ukraine in Bucharest.Baumgartner produced what proved the decisive moment with a 21st-minute finish as Franco Foda’s men leapfrogged their opponents to claim second spot in Group C and set up a last-16 meeting with Italy at Wembley on Sat...Full Story »

Milan give Calhanoglu contract deadline AC Milan have told Hakan Calhanoglu he must sign any new deal with them by June 30, else it will be off the table. SportMediaset reports that the Turkey international wants to leave his options open, with Arsenal reportedly interested. Denayer happy in Lyon Belgium star Jason Denayer has insisted that he is happy with Lyon. Speaking to the press, h...Full Story »

Wales have qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2020 despite losing 1-0 to Italy in Rome.Matteo Pessina scored the 39th-minute winner as Italy topped Group A with a 100 per cent record and equalled their national record of 30 games unbeaten.Wales were forced to play the last 35 minutes with 10 men after Ethan Ampadu was shown a straight red card for a late challenge on Federico Bernardeschi.Wales p...Full Story »

Barcelona have completed the signing of Memphis Depay, who will join the club once his contract at Lyon comes to an end on June 30. This is a case of third time lucky for Barcelona, as they tried to lure the 27-year-old to the Camp Nou last summer and again in January, but they have now got their man. Memphis joins on a free and has put pen to paper on a contract until 2023, with the Dutch f...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski struck to keep Poland’s Euro 2020 hopes alive after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Spain in Seville, where the hosts missed a second-half penalty.Spain, who could only manage a 0-0 draw with Sweden in their opening Group E fixture, went ahead in the 25th minute through Alvaro Morata, after his close-range effort had initially been ruled out for offside before being ...Full Story »

KIERAN TIERNEY had a special message hidden on his shin pads during his paw-fect performance at Wembley on Friday night. The Arsenal defender put in a terrier's performance in Scotland's 0-0 draw with England in the Euros. Kieran Tierney showed off his custom shin pads And Tierney, 24, showed a picture of a dog on his shin pads after the draw. It's unclear who the mystery pet is or belongs t...Full Story »

France boss Didier Deschamps has described Antoine Griezmann as “one of the greatest players of all time”. Barcelona forward Griezmann, 30, will make his 50th consecutive start for France on Saturday against Hungary in Budapest and his 93rd appearance in total under Deschamps. “He (will) beat a record, you’re right,” Deschamps told a press conference.Antoine Gri...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 »

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 »

Ukraine kept their hopes of reaching the last 16 at Euro 2020 alive after edging past North Macedonia.Quickfire first-half goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk earned an entertaining 2-1 win in Bucharest.Ezgjan Alioski pulled a goal back, scoring the rebound after his penalty was saved.Ruslan Malinovsky also missed a late spot-kick but it did not stop Ukraine moving level with Hollan...Full Story »

Czech Republic defender Ondrej Celustka feels the team must not allow their only focus to be shackling the ‘brain’ of the Croatia side Luka Modric when the countries face off at Hampden Park on Friday.Croatia will be out to produce a response following a 1-0 defeat by England at Wembley in their opening Euro 2020 Group D match, while the Czechs could secure a place in the knockout st...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly increased their offer for the transfer of Inter Milan star Achraf Hakimi. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Blues now look to be slightly ahead of Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Hakimi, though it’s likely Inter will still want more money. The report explains that Chelsea are prepared to pay €60million, plus the offer of either Marcos Alonso or Em...Full Story »

The Spaniard, 61, was most recently manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional but left in January. Liverpool's Champions League-winning legend Rafa Benitez is on the verge of joining Everton Credit: AP:Associated Press Benitez spent six years in charge of Everton’s local rivals and famously led the Reds to Champions League glory in Istanbul back in 2005. Now he looks set ...Full Story »

Harry Maguire will return from injury for England against Scotland at Wembley on Friday night. Harry Maguire is poised to make a dramatic return against Scotland on Friday night after vowing to play through the pain to deliver Euro 2020 glory for England. Maguire is still in some discomfort from the ankle ligament damage he sustained on Manchester United duty seven weeks ago but has declared h...Full Story »

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez and his players will celebrate Christian Eriksen’s ongoing recovery from a cardiac arrest when they face Denmark – but then they mean business.The 29-year-old had to be resuscitated on the pitch at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen after slumping to the ground during the first half of his side’s 1-0 Group B defeat by Finland on Saturday evening.Erik...Full Story »

LUKE Shaw's girlfriend left a Wags party just before kick-off to get his name and number on a shirt. Anoushka Santos, 29, dashed off to find a printer after hearing about plans for a group picture. Anoushka Santos rushed to get Luke Shaw's name and number on her shirt for the Wags group picture Now she, Charlotte Trippier, Megan Davison, Fern Hawkins and Annie Kilner will have a picture they'...Full Story »

GEORGINA Rodriguez slips into her night-time kit — ahead of her boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo's opening game in the Euros. The Spanish model, 27, posed in matching white lingerie for a shoot. Georgina Rodriguez poses in matching white lingerie for a shootCredit: Yamamay Footie ace Ronaldo will play for his native Portugal in the Euros match against Hungary todayCredit: Eroteme Ronaldo, 3...Full Story »

Speculation doing the rounds in the English media on Monday suggests that Nuno Espirito Santo is keen on luring a pair of key players from ex-club Wolves to Everton this summer. Nuno incoming Chatter surrounding the managerial position at Goodison Park has of course taken centre stage in the media of late. This comes with Carlo Ancelotti, just 18 months on from his arrival on Merseyside, ha...Full Story »