France boss Didier Deschamps insists he has “faith” that Karim Benzema will break his goal duck soon at Euro 2020.The striker has not found the back of the net since returning to the squad following a long international exile.Benzema scored 30 goals for Real Madrid last season but after four matches for France without a goal, some are starting to question whether Deschamps’ dec...Full Story »

Cesar Azpilicueta has urged Spain to follow the example of their predecessors at the 2010 World Cup finals to get their Euro 2020 campaign back on track.Luis Enrique’s men head into their final Group E game against Slovakia in Seville on Wednesday sitting in third place after draws with Sweden and Poland and knowing there is little margin for error if they are to make it to the knockout st...Full Story »

Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny insists the make-or-break nature of the final group game against Sweden has simplified their approach.With just one point in Group E, the Poles have to win if they are to make the knockout stage.Three years ago at the World Cup in Russia, Poland were the first European team to be eliminated after losing their opening two matches but the point they secured agai...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 »

LIONEL MESSI made one superfan's day... by signing his BACK. The Argentine is currently in Brazil competing in the Copa America with his country. The happy fan shows off his back, complete with Messi's signature The iconic moment takes up most of the superfan's back Boarding the team bus in Brasilia, Messi saw a fan removing his shirt... revealing a huge tattoo of Barcelona's No10. The barm...Full Story »

Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand paid tribute to his players’ team spirit after they beat Russia 4-1 in Copenhagen and moved into the Euro 2020 round of 16.The Danes went 2-0 up through Mikkel Damsgaard’s stunning 38th-minute strike and a finish just before the hour mark from Yussuf Poulsen, who punished a mistake by Roman Zobnin.Russia replied with Artem Dzyuba’s 70th-minute penal...Full Story »

Denmark will face Wales in the Euro 2020 last 16 after clinching second place in Group B with a superb 4-1 victory over Russia in Copenhagen.The Danes took the lead in the 38th minute through a stunning Mikkel Damsgaard strike and Yussuf Poulsen doubled the advantage just before the hour mark as he punished a mistake by Roman Zobnin.Russia replied with Artem Dzyuba’s 70th-minute penalty be...Full Story »

Georginio Wijnaldum has warned Holland’s Euro 2020 rivals it is not just he and Memphis Depay who are a threat to their dreams of glory.The Paris St Germain midfielder and his Barcelona-bound team-mate scored all three goals between them as the Dutch rounded of a perfect Group C campaign with a 3-0 win over North Macedonia in Amsterdam to send them into the last 16 in good shape.Asked abou...Full Story »

Goran Pandev is ready to retire from international soccer — again. The 37-year-old Pandev said Sunday that North Macedonia's final group match at the European Championship will be his last. "Yes, this is it for me, the last match in the jersey of Macedonia national football team," Pandev said. "I think this is the right moment to say goodbye to the national team." North Macedonia will...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 »

Eden Hazard has dismissed the idea that he cannot become the dominant force for Real Madrid that he has been for his country. Hazard has been dogged by injury during his first two seasons in Madrid and is returning to full fitness following his latest muscle strain. “I try to be a leader on the pitch regardless of who I’m playing for,” Hazard told a press conference. ̶...Full Story »

Wales have qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2020 despite losing 1-0 to Italy in Rome.Matteo Pessina scored the 39th-minute winner as Italy topped Group A with a 100 per cent record and equalled their national record of 30 games unbeaten.Wales were forced to play the last 35 minutes with 10 men after Ethan Ampadu was shown a straight red card for a late challenge on Federico Bernardeschi.Wales p...Full Story »

Holland head coach Frank De Boer hopes Memphis Depay’s move to Barcelona can inspire the forward to great things at Euro 2020.Barca announced on Saturday that the 27-year-old will join them on a two-year deal when his current contract with Lyon expires at the end of this month.Depay has scored one goal in Holland’s opening two Group C wins over Ukraine and Austria, but has received c...Full Story »

Barcelona have finally completed the Bosman signing of Memphis Depay, with the Dutch forward signing a contract until the end of the 2022/23 season, yet the Dutchman has previously explained why he prefers not to be addressed by his surname. Memphis has his more well-known moniker on the back of his shirt and this dates back to a decision he took in 2012, to reject any links with his birth-fa...Full Story »

PREMIER LEAGUE icon Cesc Fabregas is taking a break from Euro 2020 pundit duty with a luxury beach break in Mykonos. The former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder was pictured sunning himself alongside wife Daniella Semaan as well as riding a jet ski in the sea with his kids. Cesc Fabregas has been enjoying a luxury beach holiday in Mykonos with his familyCredit: BackGrid The iconic Spanish midfi...Full Story »

THREE Lions star Jack Grealish is back with his stunning girlfriend — but has been keeping the news hush-hush. The Aston Villa ace, who  split briefly from model Sasha Attwood, now  considers her his "secret weapon” off the pitch. Three Lions star Jack Grealish is back with his stunning girlfriend Sasha Attwood — but has been keeping the news hush-hushCredit: INSTAG...Full Story »

Scotland have vowed they are not ready to let their Euro 2020 campaign finish on Tuesday after giving themselves a platform to make history. A goalless draw against England saw them bounce back from opening defeat by the Czech Republic and set up a likely winner-takes-all scenario against Croatia at Hampden. Scotland were well worthy of their point and arguably created the better of the chan...Full Story »

Sergio Ramos' departure from Real Madrid was an eventuality the club always knew they would have to deal with, although few thought it would be in the summer of 2021, yet Jules Kounde of Sevilla is seen as an option to replace the veteran. Kounde has been linked with Manchester United as a result of his rise to prominence with Sevilla, although Los Blancos also recognise his defensive talents...Full Story »

Manchester City are eyeing Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele. Dembele is about to enter the final year of his contract, with talks over new terms suspended until after the Euros. City boss Pep Guardiola is a fan of the winger and Gazzetta dello Sport says a swap could be on involving Aymeric Laporte or Joao Cancelo. Juventus are also interested in Dembele. However, City have an advantage ...Full Story »

Barcelona have completed the signing of Memphis Depay, who will join the club once his contract at Lyon comes to an end on June 30. This is a case of third time lucky for Barcelona, as they tried to lure the 27-year-old to the Camp Nou last summer and again in January, but they have now got their man. Memphis joins on a free and has put pen to paper on a contract until 2023, with the Dutch f...Full Story »