Ukraine midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi believes the pressure will be all on England in Saturday's Euro 2020 quarter-final clash in Rome. Ukraine, who lost two of their group games, pulled off a shock to reach the last eight with a last-gasp extra-time victory over Sweden on Tuesday. An England side packed with Premier League talent will be the clear favourites in the Italian capital on Saturd...Full Story »

According to reports, Manchester United are still keen to try and sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente.That’s according to Marca, who claims the Premier League giants are big admirers of the Spanish midfielder. Currently away on international duty with Luis Enrique representing his country in this summer’s delayed Euros 2020, Llorente continues to see his name linked wi...Full Story »

After Portugal's elimination from the 2020 European Championship, Joao Felix will undergo surgery in Porto on Thursday by the Dutch surgeon Niek van Dijk to repair an ankle injury, one which has been affecting him in the last few months. The Atletico Madrid prodigy is expected to be sidelined for one month and should recover in time for the start of the 2021/22 season, in which he will try to...Full Story »

Spain recovered from a bizarre own goal and a barnstorming Croatia fightback to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals with a dramatic 5-3 extra-time victory on Monday.Goals from the much-maligned Alvaro Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal finally settled an eventful contest in Copenhagen that ended 3-3 after 90 minutes.Croatia had taken an unexpected early lead when Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon allowed a bac...Full Story »

Sweden coach Janne Andersson maintains there is no “winning ticket” in the last 16 of Euro 2020 as they prepare to face Ukraine at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.The Swedes booked their place in the knockout stage after winning Group E ahead of Spain.Meanwhile, Andriy Shevchenko’s men progressed as the lowest ranked of the four best third-placed teams, having suffered defeats ag...Full Story »

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 »

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic admitted his squad had been left in shock by Ivan Perisic’s positive test for Covid-19, but insisted they had the quality to beat Spain without him.Inter Milan winger Perisic, who scored in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Scotland, has begun 10 days in isolation after his positive test was announced on Saturday.All other Croatia players and staff tested negative, bu...Full Story »

Manchester United and Chelsea were each dealt a cruel transfer reminder during Italy's Euro 2020 Round of 16 win over Austria. Premier League sides were queuing up once they discovered David Alaba was available to sign for free this summer. The Austrian centre-back announced his lengthy stay at Bayern Munich would be coming to an end, placing Europe’s top clubs on red alert. Alaba claime...Full Story »

Spurs eye Japan starTottenham are closing in on a move for Bologna’s defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, according to the Sun. Spurs have been busy working on a £15 million ($21m) deal for the Japan international even though they have yet to appoint a new manager. The 22-year-old has impressed since joining Bologna from Sint-Truiden in 2019 but is believed to be keen on a move to the Prem...Full Story »

Italy boss Roberto Mancini believes his side could face an easier task in their Euro 2020 quarter-final than the last 16-battle against Austria, which they won 2-1 after extra-time.The Azzuri had to do things the hard way at Wembley as they needed extra-time goals from Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina to book their place in the next round as they faced their first real test of the tournament.T...Full Story »

Tottenham are making a move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. The Guardian says managerless Spurs have made the 22-year-old one of their main targets this summer, along with Lyon centre-back Joachim Andersen. The report claims that Kounde currently has a £69million (€80m) release clause in his contract with Sevilla but is expected to be sold for much less than that in the coming ...Full Story »

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 »