For some reason, Man United have struggled to get the best out of Paul Pogba on a consistent basis, so perhaps the best thing would be to let him go and then completely build around Bruno Fernandes. It’s a complicated situation because Pogba is a popular player and he’s also an exceptional player, but his contract does run out next summer and United can’t run the risk of him...Full Story »

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was taken to a hospital Saturday after collapsing on the field during a match at the European Championship, leading to the game being suspended for more than 90 minutes. UEFA said Eriksen has been stabilized, and the Danish football federation said he was awake. "Christian Eriksen is awake and is undergoing further examinations at Rigshospitalet," the Danis...Full Story »

An emotional Kasper Hjulmand hailed the togetherness of his Denmark squad for returning to complete their opening match of Euro 2020 against Finland after midfielder Christian Eriksen had collapsed and was taken to hospital.Shortly before half-time at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, former Tottenham playmaker Eriksen suddenly dropped to the ground as he ran back from the Finland penalty area, ...Full Story »

Belgium started Euro 2020 with a 3-0 win over Russia with Romelu Lukaku dedicating the first of two goals to Inter Milan team-mate Christian Eriksen.The Group B fixture had appeared in doubt when the other match in the group between Denmark and Finland – taking place two hours earlier – was suspended after Eriksen collapsed in the first half.A lengthy delay occurred but after the Int...Full Story »

Finland marked their arrival at a first international tournament with a 1-0 win over Denmark in Copenhagen, where the match had been suspended just before half-time after Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed and was taken to hospital.The former Tottenham playmaker had suddenly dropped to the ground at the Parken Stadium as he ran back from the Finland penalty area, leaving players ...Full Story »

Austria coach Franco Foda has urged his players to make history in their Euro 2020 opener against tournament debutants North Macedonia.The Austrians are preparing for their third European Championship campaign but have yet to taste victory in the competition.They qualified for Euro 2008 as hosts and later travelled to Euro 2016, picking up just a solitary point on each occasion as they exited fo...Full Story »

Holland boss Frank De Boer is confident his preferred 5-3-2 system will serve the squad best as they prepare to open their Euro 2020 campaign against Ukraine in Amsterdam.De Boer took over the Oranje after Ronald Koeman left for Barcelona in September 2020, with the team having qualified as runners-up to Germany in their group.Former Inter Milan and Crystal Palace boss De Boer, who had a spell a...Full Story »

Paulo Fonseca has agreed 'in principle' a two-year contract with Tottenham which includes the option of a further 12 months, according to reports. Spurs have been on the hunt for a new permanent manager since Jose Mourinho was handed his P45 on the week of their Carabao Cup final against Manchester City back in April. Antonio Conte appeared set to take over earlier this month, only for talks w...Full Story »

Pique wishes for Haaland arrival Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique was asked about Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland in a chat with YouTuber Ibai Llanos, and he said he would welcome the player to Spain. "I hope that he comes [to Barcelona]," Pique said to Llanos (via Marca). "The great players should be with us, but that's a decision for the club to make. They will know." Arsenal pre...Full Story »

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand will prepare his side for the threat of Finland frontman Teemu Pukki as if they were coming up against Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo in their Euro 2020 opener in Copenhagen.Norwich forward Pukki, now recovered from ankle ligament damage suffered at the end of the Sky Bet Championship campaign, scored 10 of Finland’s 16 goals as they qualified for a first a...Full Story »

Antonio Conte has, on Thursday, provided something of an insight into his decision to knock back the approaches of Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs links Italian tactician Conte is of course just one of a host of managers to have been tipped to take up the reins on the Lilywhite half of north London over recent weeks. This comes after Daniel Levy and co. came to the decision to part ways with Jose ...Full Story »

Tottenham are reportedly closing in on the appointment of Paulo Fonseca... Paulo Fonseca is close to becoming the new manager of Tottenham and the club will make a final decision in the coming hours, according to reports. The Portuguese is apparently in talks with Spurs over a potential three-year deal that would see them finally end their gruelling 51-day pursuit of a new boss. Fonseca left R...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes scored twice, Cristiano Ronaldo added a goal, while Joao Cancelo also dazzled as Portugal eased their way to a 4-0 win at home to Israel on Wednesday as the holders warmed up for the European Championship with a dominant performance. Portugal looked in total control at an empty Jose Alvalade Stadium and it was only a matter of time before they went in front in the 42nd minute ...Full Story »

England's Euro 2020 campaign gets underway on Sunday against Croatia at Wembley Stadium (2pm). Gareth Southgate is said to be considering fielding a back-five made up of four full-backs when England host Croatia in their Euro 2020 opener this Sunday. The Three Lions boss, who led the side to the World Cup semi-finals using the same system in 2018, is expected to compensate for the absence of Ha...Full Story »

The tournament is once more in doubt Luiz Fux, president of Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) has accepted the request of Minister Carmen Lucia to preside over the cancellation of the Copa America in the country. The tournament was moved from Colombia and Argentina due to political unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic, but Brazil is also under significant strain due to coronavirus and the 2021 Copa A...Full Story »

The Manchester City maestro was punished for breaking Covid restrictions when he and Mason Greenwood smuggled two Icelandic beauty queens into a Reykjavik hotel room. Phil Foden has thanked Gareth Southgate for his Euro 2020 chance Credit: Getty It came the day after Foden, now 21, and Manchester United star Greenwood made their international debuts last September. And starlet Foden admitted ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to rejoin Manchester United by glamour model Katrina Maria - who has been dubbed as their sexist fan by her army of Instagram followers Katrina Maria has been dubbed as Manchester United's "sexiest fan" - and has now called for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the club from Juventus. United superfan Katrina has sent out the transfer wish after watching Ole Gunnar...Full Story »

Spain defender Diego Llorente has tested positive for the coronavirus, with the Spanish football federation president saying there are likely to be more COVID-19 cases in the squad after captain Sergio Busquets returned a positive test on Sunday. Tuesday's announcement on Llorente adds further turmoil ahead of the European Championship after Spain's squad and coaching staff immediately went i...Full Story »

Jordan Henderson has spoken out after England fans booed the players taking the knee before kick-off in their recent friendlies. Booing players taking the knee before kick off will only make England players fight harder against the racist bigots. Jordan Henderson was on the bench when the gesture was met with jeers by a section of the crowd on Sunday for a second time at the Riverside in a week...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly open to offers on 18 first-team stars. Barcelona are reportedly in a world of financial trouble this summer and will listen to offers for 18 of their first-team players. Club president Joan Laporta has apparently listed just five stars who are completely off the table. Barcelona have been completing blockbuster transfers for many years but they are now fearing the puni...Full Story »