Manchester United’s hopes of securing Jarrad Branthwaite have been dashed once again as Everton rejected a second bid worth £50 million for the defender. Sources have revealed that the Toffees are adamant about receiving closer to £70 million for the 22-year-old. Despite missing out on making England’s Euro 2024 squad, Branthwaite showcased his talents last
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In a surprising move, UEFA has appointed referee Felix Zwayer to officiate the England vs. Netherlands Euro 2024 semifinal match, despite his previous involvement in match-fixing. Zwayer was banned for six months in 2005 after accepting a bribe of €300 from another official, Robert Hoyzer. This incident raises serious questions about Zwayer’s integrity and ability
William Saliba’s journey from being a substitute to becoming a key player for the French national team in Euro 2024 is a testament to his quiet ambition and determination. Initially overlooked by coach Didier Deschamps in favor of other more experienced defenders, Saliba seized the opportunity to prove his worth with his exceptional performances on
The upcoming Euro 2024 semifinal between Spain and France promises to be a clash of contrasting footballing philosophies. Spain, known for their vibrant and attacking style of play, have been a breath of fresh air in the tournament, entertaining fans with their flair and creativity. On the other hand, France has been criticized for their
Gareth Southgate has expressed his belief that England is now well-prepared to seize the opportunity to make history by reaching their first major final on foreign soil. The team is set to face Netherlands in Dortmund on Wednesday, with the prospect of reaching Sunday’s decider against either France or Spain. England has faced challenges in
Kylian Mbappé, the star forward for the French national team and Real Madrid, has been facing challenges in adjusting to playing with a mask. Suffering a broken nose during France’s Euro 2024 opening game against Austria, Mbappé has been required to wear a protective facemask in subsequent matches. Described as “horrible” and “really annoying” by
Álvaro Morata, the captain of Spain’s national team, has recently shared his doubts about his future in football. In a candid interview with El Mundo, Morata expressed his concerns about his potential departure from Atlético Madrid and hinted that Euro 2024 could be his last tournament representing his country. This uncertainty underscores the challenges he
After Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal was eliminated from Euro 2024, the star forward hinted at continuing his international career with the national team. Despite starting in all five games during the tournament in Germany, Ronaldo failed to score in open play at a major international competition for the first time in his career. The quarterfinal defeat
Bayern Munich has successfully acquired the services of Michael Olise from Crystal Palace. This transfer was confirmed by both clubs on Sunday. Olise, who has signed a five-year contract with Bayern, demonstrated his skills by scoring 10 goals in 19 Premier League appearances last season. Despite struggling with injuries throughout the year, the 22-year-old winger
Recent reports suggest that Manchester United are on the brink of signing Bologna striker, Joshua Zirkzee. Negotiations had previously hit a snag due to payment terms related to Zirkzee’s representatives. However, United have now ironed out these issues and are looking to finalize a deal with Bologna. Zirkzee, with a release clause of £34 million
England’s tournament history has been plagued by the ghosts of past penalty shootout failures, but Jude Bellingham’s mental fortitude helped banish those “awful memories.” Bellingham revealed how advice from former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink guided him through England’s recent penalty shootout win against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. Despite the nation’s history of
Spain has defied the odds at Euro 2024 by proving themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the tournament. Despite not being considered among the favorites initially, they have shown immense resilience and determination to reach the semi-finals, where they are set to face France. Marc Cucurella, a standout player for Spain, believes
Kylian Mbappé, the 25-year-old star player and captain of the French national team, has been facing criticism for his performance in Euro 2024. With only one goal to his name, a penalty in the final group game against Poland, Mbappé has been under the spotlight as France reached the semifinals without scoring a goal from
Turkey had a bitter end to their Euro 2024 campaign as they let a one-goal lead slip against Netherlands in the quarterfinal. Despite a tenacious display, the Turkish side could not hold on to their advantage, eventually losing the match and being sent home from the tournament. The Turkish captain, Hakan Çalhanoglu, highlighted the team’s