Turkey coach Senol Gunes accepts his side need a miracle to reach the last 16 of Euro 2020.Turkey are facing elimination after defeats to Italy and Wales in their first two matches in Group A.They now cannot secure a top-two position and will need to beat Switzerland in their final group match in Baku on Sunday to have any hope of progressing as one of the best third-placed teams.Gunes accepts i...Full Story »

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has issued an apology after he was pictured kissing a mystery brunette aboard a yacht during his summer break. The German was believed to be in a relationship with German model and television presenter Sophia Thomalla, but he admitted their union “is now falling apart.” Karius—who looks set to return to Anfield following three seasons on loan...Full Story »

Chelsea are currently competing with Paris Saint-Germain to seal the signing of Achraf Hakimi. And with any deal for the Morocco international far from straightforward, a swap deal could hold the key to getting the transfer over the line. Now, Express Sport will take a look at five players who could hold the key - after Inter Milan supposedly demanded Marcos Alonso. Emerson Palmieri/Marcos Alon...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate accepts any criticism for England’s frustrating Euro 2020 draw against oldest rivals Scotland but urged fans to stick with players after boos greeted the final whistle.Having impressively beaten World Cup semi-final foes Croatia on Sunday, the Three Lions knew they would progress to the knockout phase with a game to spare by winning Friday’s auld enemy showdown.But l...Full Story »

Jaroslav Silhavy has backed Patrik Schick to follow in Czech great Milan Baros’ footsteps and win the Golden Boot at the Euros.The Bayer Leverkusen ace now has three goals for the tournament after following up his sensational brace in Monday’s win over Scotland with a penalty against the Czech Republic.The 1-1 draw in Glasgow means the Czechs have one foot in the second found after t...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 »

Ashley Young is leaving Inter Milan to return to Aston Villa on a free transfer. Former England international Ashley Young has joined Aston Villa on a free transfer from Internazionale, returning to the club a decade after he left for Manchester United, the Premier League side announced on Thursday. Young, 35, has signed a one-year contract with Villa after helping Inter win the Serie A title...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 »

Ukraine boss Andriy Shevchenko admitted his side were given a scare by North Macedonia despite a 2-1 win in the European Championship.First-half goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk gave Ukraine a Group C win in Bucharest.Ruslan Malinovsky missed a late penalty to make Ukraine sweat after Ezgjan Alioski pulled a goal back, following up when Georgi Bushchan saved his spot-kick.Shevche...Full Story »

Ukraine kept their hopes of reaching the last 16 at Euro 2020 alive after edging past North Macedonia.Quickfire first-half goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk earned an entertaining 2-1 win in Bucharest.Ezgjan Alioski pulled a goal back, scoring the rebound after his penalty was saved.Ruslan Malinovsky also missed a late spot-kick but it did not stop Ukraine moving level with Hollan...Full Story »

Players love kickabouts with “watermelon balls” at their training base. The soft, coloured globes can be kicked or thrown up to 10ft under water. Tyrone Mings of England smiles in the swimming pool following the England training session at St George's Park Credit: Getty The team — managed by Gareth Southgate — had a splashing time at St George’s Park yesterday as ...Full Story »

England and Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has admitted that having football fans back is great, as it drowns out the sound of him arguing with team-mates, opponents and officials Harry Maguire admits having fans back is almost as good as being back in the game himself. Maguire has endured a miserable seven weeks battling to overcome a serious ankle problem that threatened to ruin hi...Full Story »

Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo MARCA It has been a difficult start to Euro 2020 for sponsors Coca Cola and Heineken, after Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba discarded their respective products at their press conferences. Ronaldo's act in particular cost Coca Cola four billion dollars and with the pair set to avoid retrospective punishment, these incidents have shown the lack of power that both UEF...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 »

Ukraine head coach Andriy Shevchenko warned his side will have to be on top form to beat Euro 2020 minnows North Macedonia on Thursday.It is a must-win game for Shevchenko’s side in Bucharest after they lost their opening Group C match 3-2 against Holland in Amsterdam on Sunday after fighting back from 2-0 down.Former AC Milan and Chelsea striker Shevchenko told a press conference: “...Full Story »

PAUL POGBA could reportedly have breached Uefa's Euros coronavirus rules by going into the stands to give away his shirt. The Manchester United midfielder was a standout in the 2018 World Cup winners' opening game of the delayed European Championship. Paul Pogba could reportedly have breached Uefa's coronavirus rules by going into the stands His sublime pass to Lucas Hernandez set up France's...Full Story »

A parachuter almost caused carnage for France and Germany's Euro 2020 clash as he suddenly landed on the pitch. The Greenpeace protestor was spotted dropping into the Allianz Arena in Munich. And it could have been a nasty incident with the parachute even getting caught up in the spider camera that is wired up above the pitch. Video footage shows he nearly crashed into the crowd, but fortunat...Full Story »

Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale is fed-up with the focus being on him during Wales' Euros campaign. Bale also indicated that his Wales teammates will do what it takes to win games as a team and do not put their egos ahead of the group. "Of course, I have the experience of playing in big games and hostile games," said Bale. "But it's not about me stepping up, it's about the team stepping up...Full Story »

One of the bright spots for Gremio over the last year has been the production from striker Ricardinho. The 20-year-old has made 18 appearances for the Brazilian club, where he’s scored eight goals. Despite the small sample size, it’s enough for clubs in Europe to express interest in the young forward. According to TNT Sports Brazil, Serie A club Inter Milan is interested and pro...Full Story »