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Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella removed ‘horrible stain’ against Austria at Euros

Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said beating Austria 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 was extra special.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Spain coach Jorge Vilda slams his dismissal as ‘unjust’

Sacked Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda has slammed his dismissal as unjust, 16 days after his team won the Fifa Women’s World Cup.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Five memorable moments from ‘record-man’ Cristiano Ronaldo’s 20 year international career

Cristiano Ronaldo, already the men's world record holder for international appearances, is set to reach another milestone on Tuesday with his 200th cap when Portugal visit Iceland in Euro 2024 qualifying.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Smiling Bukayo Saka lights up England again

Bukayo Saka is one of the first names on England manager Gareth Southgate's team sheet and his weekly performances for Arsenal are driving them towards the Premier League title so it's no wonder the 21-year-old cannot stop smiling.

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Gareth Southgate hails new-and-improved Marcus Rashford after Wales double

Marcus Rashford is a player transformed for England, manager Gareth Southgate said after the forward's double strike against Wales on Tuesday propelled England into World Cup last 16.

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Erik Ten Hag should drop Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford for Liverpool clash, says Wayne Rooney

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag can boost his hopes of securing his first Premier League point against Liverpool if he dropped Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford, says Red Devils legend Wayne Rooney.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez will bring flair, fighting spirit to Manchester United, says Erik ten Hag

A ‘magnificent’ Christian Eriksen and ‘warrior’ Lisandro Martinez will bring creative flair and fighting spirit to Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag said as his new-look squad starts taking shape.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Max Verstappen, Elaine Thompson-Herah the big winners at Laureus World Sports Awards

Max Verstappen and Elaine Thompson-Herah were respectively named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

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Staff Reporter|Published

Portugal, Wales and Sweden reach World Cup qualifier play-off finals

Wales and Sweden all made it through to World Cup qualifying play-off deciders on Thursday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Roberto Mancini’s ’biggest disappointment’ as Italy miss another World Cup

Roberto Mancini had become a national hero after leading Italy back to Euro 2020 last year levels have dropped since those balmy nights and they have failed to reach their second successive World Cup.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Christian Eriksen ’in good shape’ as he returns to Danish squad after cardiac arrest

Christian Eriksen will return to the Danish squad later this month for the first time since suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch during Euro 2020 last June, Denmark's football association said.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Christian Eriksen can’t play with pacemaker in Italy, leaves Inter Milan 'by mutual consent'

Christian Eriksen has been fitted with a pacemaker, ruling him out of playing in Italian football, but leaving the door open in other leagues in Europe and around the world.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tragedy narrowly averted at Euro 2020 final: study

A study has found that thousands of ticketless fans could have stormed Wembley Stadium had England beaten Italy in the Euro 2020 final.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Robert Lewandowski deserved to win cancelled Ballon d'Or, says Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi admitted winning the Copa America with Argentina might have been the determining factor in him claiming the men's Ballon d'Or prize for the seventh time.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

England's Harry Kane says Euro 2020 loss, City transfer saga took toll

England captain Harry Kane said the team's defeat in the European Championship final and speculation over his Tottenham Hotspur future in the summer took a toll on him mentally.

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Reuters|Published

England fan jailed for ’vile’ Euro 2020 final racial abuse

A 52-year-old English football fan who racially abused England's Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka after the Euro 2020 final has been sentenced to 10 weeks in jail.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Roberto Mancini lashes out at supporters after Spain end Italy’s record unbeaten run

Ferran Torres put Spain into the Nations League final with a brace in a 2-1 win that ended Italy's world record unbeaten run at 37 matches in front of their own fans.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Portsmouth sack three u18 players over racist comments in private Snapchat group

League One side Portsmouth has acted decisively and taken action against three youth team players who directed vile racist comments at Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka.

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Staff Reporter|Published

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka strength enough to handle racist abuse

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said winger Bukayo Saka is a ’strong character’ and backed the teenager to overcome the racist abuse directed at him on social media after his miss in England's shootout defeat to Italy in Sunday's Euro 2020 final.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backs Marcus Rashford to bounce back after England penalty miss

England forward Marcus Rashford will bounce back from missing the penalty in their shootout loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.

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England's Marcus Rashford apologises for Euro final penalty miss but won’t tolerate racist abuse

England striker Marcus Rashford has said sorry for his penalty miss in the Euro 2020 shootout defeat by Italy in the final at Wembley on Sunday but added he ’will never apologise for who I am’ after being among three players to suffer racist abuse.

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Reuters|Published

Victorious Italy return to heroes' welcome after England victory

Italy’s players were feted as heroes on their return to Rome after beating England in Sunday’s final to win the European Championships at Wembley Stadium.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

FA condemns racist abuse of players after England's Euro 2020 final loss

England’s Football Association has condemned the the online racist abuse of players following the team's penalty shootout loss to Italy in Sunday’s Euro 2020 final.

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Reuters|Published

Racial abuse of Marcus Rashford and team-mates is unforgivable, says Gareth Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate condemned as ’unforgivable’' the racial abuse targeting his three players who missed penalties in Sunday's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

England penalty-takers hit by 'disgusting' racist abuse

England's Football Association said it was ’appalled’ and ’disgusted’ after racist trolls targeted Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka following Sunday's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published