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Martino ´the perfect fit´ for Inter Miami, says Messi´s team-mate Gressel

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Gerardo Martino is “the perfect fit” for Inter Miami, so says Julian Gressel. Miami are top of MLS ahead of playing Nashville SC this weekend, having taken 41 points from 20 matches. It has been an epic turnaround in fortunes for the…

´You can´t build a team overnight´ – Brazil boss Dorival Junior convinced his way is the right way

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Brazil are “convinced” they will come good at the Copa America, as they aim to get back on track after a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica, so says Dorival Junior. The Selecao were frustrated in their opening Group D match, accumulating 1.71…

Panama 2-1 United States: Ill-discipline and Pepi´s profligacy proves costly for Copa America hosts

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The United States were defeated 2-1 by Panama in a thrilling Copa America encounter on Thursday. A frantic opening paved the way for an exhilarating, blood and thunder match in which both teams had a player sent off. The first 26 minutes…

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Bitesize Prediction: FC Dallas vs Cincinnati – 30/06/24

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Competition: MLS Market: Both teams to score Odds: 4/6 @ 1xBet In what could prove to be an enjoyable MLS showdown in the early hours of Sunday, Dallas will welcome Cincinnati to the Toyota Stadium. Starting with the hosts, suffering what…

Bitesize Prediction: New York Red Bulls vs DC United – 30/06/24

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Competition: MLS Market: New York Red Bulls win Odds: 1/2 @ Pribet Two sides who are battling it out at opposite ends of the Eastern Conference table, New York will welcome DC United to the Red Bull Arena in the early hours of Sunday.…

Man Utd part ways with captain Zelem

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Manchester United have confirmed the departure of captain Katie Zelem. England international Zelem has spent six years with United, helping them gain promotion to the WSL in her first season. Zelem has scored 32 goals in 161 appearances…

Thursday, Jun 27

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Germany v Denmark: Fullkrug confident of Euro 2024 success

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Niclas Fullkrug believes Germany have already shown they are capable of winning Euro 2024 ahead of their last-16 tie with Denmark on Saturday. Julian Nagelsmann’s side concluded their Group A campaign with a draw against Switzerland, with…

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New York Red Bulls v DC United: Schwarz impressed with mentality in absence of key players

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Sandro Schwarz has praised the New York Red Bulls’ mentality and character as they prepare to welcome DC United to the Red Bull Arena this Sunday. The Red Bulls maintained their three-match unbeaten run with an impressive 3-0 win over…

FC Dallas v FC Cincinnati: No time to feel sorry for ourselves, says Noonan

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FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan insists his side cannot feel sorry for themselves as they look to keep pace at the top of the Eastern Conference table. The Orange and Blues were beaten 2-1 by New England Revolution last time out, not…

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Guehi insists England squad are behind ´fantastic´ Southgate

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Marc Guehi has said that England head coach Gareth Southgate has the full confidence of his team-mates as the Three Lions prepare for their last-16 tie with Slovakia. The England team concluded their Group C campaign with a goalless draw…

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Bayern to turn attention to Amadou Onana as Palhinha alternative

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According to Liverpool Echo, Bayern Munich are frustrated with being unable to move forward in their pursuit of Fulham’s Joao Palhinha, and they’ve turned their attention to Everton’s Amadou Onana as an alternative target. Bayern have been…

“We need the fans” – Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne after goalless draw against Ukraine (Video)

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Belgium finished the first stage of the Euros second to Romania in Group E on goal-difference, with all four teams on a tally of four points. Having lost the opening match to Slovakia by 0-1, the Red Devils beat Romania 2-0, before playing…

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Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scores early as Georgia stun Portugal (Video)

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Georgia dealt Portugal a proper shock at the Veltins-Arena on Wednesday, as Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the second minute to break the deadlock and Georges Mikautadze scored from the spot in the 57th to set the final…

Switzerland v Italy: Freuler ´not afraid´ of Azzurri ahead of last-16 clash

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Switzerland midfielder Remo Freuler has insisted his team-mates are not afraid of Italy ahead of their Euro 2024 last-16 meeting in Berlin. Murat Yakin’s side, who finished second in Group A behind hosts Germany, face the Azzurri on…

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Lucy Bronze to leave Barcelona on free transfer

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Lucy Bronze is leaving Barcelona after two trophy-laden seasons with the Catalan giants, they have announced. Bronze joined Barca as a free agent in June 2022 after her contract with Manchester City expired and has gone on to make 70…

Kvaratskhelia inspired by Ronaldo as Georgia record famous Portugal win

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia revealed he had been inspired by a pre-match chat with Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring in Georgia’s historic Euro 2024 victory over Portugal on Wednesday. Major tournament debutants Georgia reached the last 16 as one…

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A Hectic Summer At Stamford Bridge: The European stars that are reportedly topping Chelsea’s summer wishlist

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With many left shocked last month as it was announced that Mauricio Pochettino would be leaving Chelsea after only a year in charge, the Blues are set to get a new era underway. With it confirmed on June 3rd that now-former Leicester boss…

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Iordanescu blasts ´shameful´ claims Romania and Slovakia wanted Euro 2024 draw

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Romania head coach Edward Iordanescu was left furious after suggestions his side could manipulate a draw with Slovakia to ensure Euro 2024 progression. With all four sides level on points heading into the final matchday, a point apiece in…

Turkiye kept knockout stage promise after Czechia win, says Yilmaz

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Baris Alper Yilmaz said Turkiye kept their promise as a team of reaching the knockout stages of Euro 2024 following their 2-1 win over 10-man Czechia. Vincenzo Montella’s side left it late to secure second place in Group F, as Cenk Tosun’s…

Portugal ´more prepared´ after Georgia loss, claims Martinez

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Roberto Martinez is confident Portugal’s defeat to Georgia on Wednesday was good preparation for the knockout stage at Euro 2024. Portugal had already made sure of top spot in Group F, although the result against Georgia would impact the…

Euro 2024 data dive: Finals first for misfiring Ronaldo as Ukraine make unwanted history

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The Euro 2024 group stage came to an end on Wednesday as knockout football awaits in Germany. Romania, Belgium and Slovakia all progressed to the last 16 as Ukraine were the unlucky losers after Group E became the first pool in European…

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Bitesize Prediction: Derry City vs Drogheda – 28/06/24

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Competition: Irish Premier Division Market: Derry City win Odds: 4/11 @ BetUS Two sides battling it out at opposite ends of the Premier Division table, Derry will welcome Drogheda to the Brandywell Stadium on Friday night. Starting with…

Bitesize Prediction: Shelbourne vs Galway – 28/06/24

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Competition: Irish Premier Division Market: Shelbourne win Odds: 5/4 @ 1xBet Looking to extend their buffer at the top of the Premier Division table on Friday night, Shelbourne will welcome Galway to Tolka Park. Starting with the hosts,…

Czechia 1-2 Turkiye: Late Tosun winner makes sure of last-16 place

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Cenk Tosun’s late strike made sure of Turkiye’s date with Austria in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after finishing second in Group F following their 2-1 win over 10-man Czechia. Hakan Calhanoglu’s first major tournament goal gave…

England and Netherlands avoid last-16 clash as Georgia eliminate Hungary

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England will face Slovakia as the Netherlands take on Romania in the last 16 at Euro 2024 after Hungary were eliminated on Wednesday. Both the Three Lions and the Oranje had already qualified for the knockout stage following their…

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Georgia 2-0 Portugal: Crusaders crash landmark Ronaldo outing to make last 16

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Georges Mikautadze stole the show with a goal and an assist to send Georgia into the Euro 2024 knockout stages with a 2-0 upset against Portugal, tarnishing a landmark appearance for Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal captain Ronaldo became the…

´Very proud´ Belgium stunned by fans´ fury after setting up France clash

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Belgium’s players were surprised, confused and disappointed by the response of their supporters after scraping into the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a goalless draw against Ukraine on Wednesday. The Red Devils needed only a point from their…

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Morgan left out of Hayes´ Team USA Olympics squad

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Alex Morgan has been left out of the United States Paris Olympics squad ahead of the games in July. Morgan, who has scored 123 goals in 224 appearances for her country, has appeared at every Olympics for Team USA since Beijing 2008 and won…

Ronaldo makes European history with 50th outing at major tournaments

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Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first European player in history to make 50 appearances at major tournaments. The Portugal captain hit the impressive landmark in their Group F encounter against Georgia at Euro 2024 on Wednesday. Ronaldo…

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Angry Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk ignores press after shocking defeat to Austria (Video)

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The Netherlands suffered defeat at the hands of Austria in their final Group D match, which put their opponents up as shock winners of the group also involving France and Poland. The Dutch have finished third, but they’re still likely to…