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Watch VideoRB Leipzig delays Bayern Munich, Harry Kane title celebrations with dramatic equaliser

RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen scores a last-minute equaliser, delaying Bayern Munich and Harry Kane's Bundesliga title celebrations.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoThomas Tuchel makes winning start with England but admits 'we have to do better'

Thomas Tuchel's England start with a win against Albania raises questions about performance as the team prepares for Latvia.

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AFP|Published

Bafana Bafana’s Ronwen Williams shares spotlight with football’s elite at Ballon d'Or awards

Ronwen Williams has been nominated for the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or Awards, and currently leads the English section of the online fan vote.

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John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoDone deal? Thomas Tuchel about to be named England manager - reports

The Times, Sky Sports, the BBC and German newspaper Bild said that Tuchel, 51, will be named as the permanent successor to Gareth Southgate.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Aston Villa stun mighty Bayern Munich in Champions League

Bayern Munich arrived at Villa Park unbeaten and in free-scoring form since Vincent Kompany took charge, but it would be a day to remember for the underdog hosts in the Uefa Champions League.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Harry Kane makes Champions League history as Bayern Munich score nine in ‘crazy game’

Harry Kane opened the scoring from the spot for Bayern Munich after 19 minutes and a second-half hat trick took him to 33 Champions League goals, the most of any Englishman.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Harry Kane using Tom Brady's longevity as fuel ahead of 100th England cap

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane will become the 10th player to make a century of England appearances when Finland visit Wembley for Tuesday's Nations League clash.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

England captain Harry Kane sets sights on Cristiano Ronaldo’s enduring career

England captain and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane plans to follow Cristiano Ronaldo's example by extending his career as long as possible.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Gareth Southgate ponders England future after big stars fail to live up to the hype

Despite reaching a first ever major tournament final on foreign soil, England never managed to live up to their hype as the Euro 2024 favourites.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Heartbreak again for England, Spain crowned Euro champions

Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored a dramatic late winner as Spain triumphed in Sunday's Euro 2024 final.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The final countdown… England and Spain prepare for Euro 2024 showdown

England have often struggled against lesser opposition but produced their best performance yet in beating the Netherlands in the semi-finals, when Ollie Watkins came off the bench to score and seal a 2-1 victory.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Five keys to England beating Spain to Euro 2024 title

AFP Sport looks at how England can raise their game to end a 58-year wait to win a major tournament.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Harry Kane on verge of epic trophy success for England at Euros

Harry Kane's strike to bring England level in a dramatic semi-final victory over the Netherlands was his 406th goal for clubs and country.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Euro 2024 final: Spain brought the thrills as England’s late goals paper over cracks

Spain have been a class apart at Euro 2024 despite a devilishly difficult draw, while England have stumbled their way into a first ever final on foreign soil.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

England’s ‘got their eyes on the prize’ after Ollie Watkins late winner in Euro 2024 semi-final

Ollie Watkins was the unlikely hero for tEngland as the Aston Villa striker smashed in a stoppage-time winner against the Netherlands in Dortmund.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

England, Gareth Southgate under pressure to deliver in Euro showdown with Swiss

The Three Lions have stumbled their way through to the Euro 2024 last eight, winning just one of their four games within 90 minutes, and a star-studded squad who thrive when playing for their clubs has so far failed to deliver.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Euro 2024: All you need to knows about the blockbuster quarter-finals

IOL Sport’s John Goliath takes a look at the four mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarter-finals and the players who may hold the key to safe passage to the semis.

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John Goliath|Published

England vs Slovakia: Result and reaction as Bellingham and Kane save mediocre match in dramatic win

England escaped an embarrassing last-16 exit at Euro 2024, thanks to Jude Bellingham's overhead kick before Harry Kane struck in extra time for a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Sunday.

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Olivia Vergunst|Published

Rudderless England still look lost at sea despite Jude Bellingham brilliance

Another embarrassing exit for English football at a major tournament was looming until Jude Bellingham's acrobatic effort broke Slovak hearts.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Mattia Zaccagni strike keeps Italy’s Euro 2024 dream alive, Spain top group

Italy are in the last 16 of Euro 2024 after forward Mattia Zaccagni struck a superb equaliser with almost the last kick of the game in Leipzig, sparking an explosion of joy among the Italian fans.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

England’ slip-up against Iceland a ‘wake-up call’ ahead of Euro 2024, says Harry Kane

England are among the favourites to win the tournament in Germany but Friday's farewell party at Wembley fell flat and the players were booed off in a half-empty stadium.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Real Madrid sink Bayern Munich after Joselu’s late show in Champions League thriller

Real Madrid striker Joselu hit two late goals to send his team into the Champions League final with a 2-1 win over Bayern Munich.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

It’s time for Harry Kane to be that guy and ‘prove a point and deliver’

Harry Kane has been in red-hot form for Bayern Munich, but now is the time to show that he belongs in the same conversation as the modern day football greats.

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John Goliath|Published

Key battles in Champions League as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich face-off

Record 14-time Champions League winners Real Madrid face six-time champions Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Erik ten Hag reveals Manchester United tried to sign Harry Kane

Instead of Harry Kane, Manchester United recruited Denmark international Hojlund for £72 million from Atalanta -- the 21-year-old has so far scored 14 goals.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published