Portugal head coach Fernando Santos says his side cannot rely on Cristiano Ronaldo to win matches single-handedly ahead of a tantalising Euro 2020 showdown with Germany.Ronaldo underlined his value to his country by becoming the record goalscorer in European Championship history with 11 courtesy of a late brace in Tuesday’s 3-0 success over Hungary.The Portuguese dominated that Group F enc...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 »

Sweden closed in on reaching the European Championship knockout stages for the first time since 2004 with a 1-0 victory over Slovakia.Emil Forsberg’s 77th-minute penalty settled an encounter which was low on chances and entertainment but lifted Jan Andersson’s side on to four points, leaving Slovakia likely needing to get a result against Spain in their final Euro 2020 Group E fixtur...Full Story »

Marko Arnautovic has been forced to watch Austria’s Euro 2020 clash with the Netherlands from the stands after a one-game ban by UEFA - but fans have made their feelings clear Austria fans have defended star forward Marko Arnautovic by sneaking a cut-out of him into the stadium with a ‘censored’ badge. The former West Ham forward has been forced to watch his country’s E...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland, is the potentially the biggest star to miss out on Euro 2020, and he could be banned from playing in World Cup next year too Norwegian megastar Erling Haaland could miss out on the 2026 World Cup - set to be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico - due to FIFA sanctions should they boycott the 2022 iteration. Norway's players - including Haaland - hav...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 »

He signed autographs and took selfies Fans flock to Valdebebas to bid farewell to Sergio Ramos Sergio Ramos said his goodbyes to Real Madrid on Thursday and many fans went to Valdebebas to see him leave, following his farewell press conference. The player said during his speech that he thought it was a great shame he wasn't able to say goodbye at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. But, he still c...Full Story »

The world's oldest international fixture has never felt more alive. On Friday night in Euro 2020 Group D, England face Scotland at Wembley, the 115th edition of a rivalry dating back to 1872. Gareth Southgate's side have the luxury of home advantage and the comfort created by victory in their first game against Croatia. They have designs on winning Euro 2020, while Scotland are more concerned a...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 »

Frank De Boer is confident Holland have the ability to beat any team at Euro 2020 after securing top spot in Group C by comfortably defeating Austria 2-0.Memphis Depay’s early penalty and Denzel Dumfries’ second goal of the tournament booked a spot in the knockout stages with a game to spare.Holland will meet one of the best third-placed teams in the last 16 in Budapest on June 27, w...Full Story »

Kasper Hjulmand insisted Denmark are not done with Euro 2020 and has vowed to make it to the last 16 for Christian Eriksen.The 29-year-old midfielder, who suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during the Danes’ 1-0 defeat by Finland on Saturday, is understood to have watched on television as they went down 2-1 to Belgium in Copenhagen on Thursday to leave their hopes of making it out of G...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne came off the bench to fire Belgium into the last 16 with a comeback victory over Denmark on an emotional night in Copenhagen.Playing for the first time since suffering facial fractures during the Champions League final, the Manchester City playmaker set up Thorgan Hazard’s 55th-minute equaliser and then clinched a 2-1 Group B win with a stunning finish 20 minutes from time....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 »

Romelu Lukaku said the Belgium players will kick the ball out of play in the 10th minute of their game against Denmark so the stadium can pay tribute to Christian Eriksen with a minute's applause. The fans at Copenhagen's Parken Stadium are planning a loud ovation for Eriksen in the 10th minute of the Euro 2020 game because the midfielder wears the No. 10 shirt for Denmark. Lukaku said on We...Full Story »

The 35-year-old will depart the Spanish capital at the end of the month after a trophy-laden spell in which he attained iconic status Sergio Ramos is leaving Real Madrid after 16 years with Los Blancos, the club have confirmed. The club have announced a press conference will be held on Thursday to bid farewell to the veteran defender. The centre-back's contract expires at the end of June, a...Full Story »

Roberto Mancini insists Italy can win Euro 2020 after they became the first side to reach the knockout stage.Manuel Locatelli’s double and Ciro Immobile’s late strike sealed a dominant 3-0 win over Switzerland in Rome.They returned to the top of Group A, after Wales’ 2-0 win over Turkey, following a 10th straight win without conceding.Mancini said: “In the European Champi...Full Story »

Holland striker Memphis Depay insists he remains focused despite his impending move to Barcelona.The 27-year-old is expected to move to the Nou Camp on a free transfer once his contract at Lyon expires at the end of the month.He is currently preparing for Holland’s Euro 2020 game with Austria on Thursday and the former Manchester United player is keeping calm.Depay said: “The transfe...Full Story »

Rodrigo De Paul was always likely to leave Udinese this summer. The Argentine midfielder excelled for the Italian club in a poor side, almost singlehandedly helping them to a fourteenth-placed finish. Player Dashboard 4: Rodrigo De PaulA player every club should fight for. pic.twitter.com/qmvd0zqtdU— Pramit (@Cruyyfismo) June 8, 2021 What was less clear, however, was his pot...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 »