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Leicester announce Cooper as new manager

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Leicester City have announced Steve Cooper as their new manager following Enzo Maresca’s move to Chelsea. Cooper, who left Nottingham Forest in December 2023, has signed a three-year contract with the Foxes ahead of their return to the…

Argentina relishing tough Copa America defence, says Scaloni

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Lionel Scaloni says Argentina are not resting on their laurels as they prepare for a tough Copa America title defence. The Albiceleste won the 2021 edition of the tournament, beating Brazil 1-0 in the final, before lifting the World Cup in…

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Inter Miami 2-1 Columbus Crew: Fray makes dream return as Herons edge to victory

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Ian Fray made a scoring return from his long injury lay-off, helping Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Columbus Crew in the MLS on Wednesday. Miami, who are without Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez due to their Copa America participation,…

Germany 2-0 Hungary: What Were The Main Talking Points As Germany Storm Their Way To A EURO 24 Knockout Stage Ticket?

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Putting in another dominant performance on Wednesday evening, Germany stormed their way to a EURO 24 knockout stage ticket as they secured a 2-0 victory against Hungary in Stuttgart. Making a major statement of intent last weekend as they…

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Bitesize Prediction: Flamengo vs Bahia – 21/06/24

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Competition: Serie A Market: Flamengo win Odds: 7/10 @ BetUS In what is a real showdown at the top of the Serie A table, Flamengo will welcome Bahia to the Maracana in the early hours of Friday. Starting with the hosts, continuing on what…

Bitesize Prediction: Argentina vs Canada – 21/06/24

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Competition: Copa America Market: Argentina win Odds: 3/10 @ 1xBet Getting their Copa America adventure underway in the early hours of Friday, world champions Argentina will meet Canada in Atlanta. Starting with Argentina, making real…

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Arsenal in talks over signing Amadou Onana?

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Keith Wyness has claimed that Arsenal are in talks over signing Amadou Onana from Premier League rivals Everton in the summer transfer window. Wyness, who served the CEO of Everton between 2004 and 2009, has said that sources have told him…

Stoke City set to sign Eric Bocat from Sint-Truiden

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Stoke City are interested in signing Eric Bocat from Sint-Truiden in the summer transfer window, according to TEAMtalk. The report has claimed that Bocat is in talks with Stoke and has been at the Championship club’s training ground this…

West Ham United eye Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Max Kilman

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West Ham United are interested in signing Max Kilman from Premier League rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer transfer window, according to TEAMtalk. The report has claimed that new West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui himself is keen…

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Messi, Vinicius and the other Copa America 2024 Golden Boot contenders

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A festival of football is about to kick off in the United States, as the Copa America sparks into action. Argentina, the reigning champions, get the ball rolling when they face Canada in the opening Group A match, and Lionel Messi will be…

Italy ´like looking in the mirror´ for Spain, says De la Fuente

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Luis de la Fuente sees striking similarities between Italy and his Spain side as La Roja prepare to “get muddy” against the Azzurri at Euro 2024. Spain and Italy each won their Group B openers, against Croatia and Albania respectively, and…

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Euro 2024 social round-up: Tartan Army turns Cologne blue, no rest for Mbappe

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Day six at Euro 2024 brought more thrills and spills on the pitch, with Albania sealing a last-gasp draw against Croatia and Germany booking their place in the last 16 by beating Hungary. Scotland, meanwhile, kept their hopes of…

Euro 2024 data dive: Unprecedented feat for Gjasula, Shaqiri extends record run

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Matchday two in the Euro 2024 group stage began on Wednesday, with hosts Germany headlining another dramatic day of action. Julian Nagelsmann’s hosts became the first team to book their spot in the last 16, but they were pushed far closer…

The Numbers Game: France face Mbappe conundrum ahead of Netherlands test

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Both the Netherlands and France made winning, if not entirely convincing, starts at Euro 2024. On Friday, they face off in a heavyweight clash that could go some way to deciding who tops Group D. Ronald Koeman’s Oranje had Wout Weghorst to…

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Scotland 1-1 Switzerland: Trademark Shaqiri stunner puts Swiss on brink of last 16

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Switzerland moved a point closer to the last 16 at Euro 2024 as Xherdan Shaqiri returned to their lineup and netted another big goal to rescue a 1-1 draw against Scotland. Shaqiri, appearing in a Swiss-record seventh major tournament, was…

Nagelsmann lauds maturing Germany but Kroos looking beyond last 16

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Julian Nagelsmann believes Germany’s victory over Hungary on Wednesday showed their increasing maturity, even if Toni Kroos is far from satisfied with the Euro 2024 hosts’ progress so far. Germany became the first team to reach the last 16…

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Southgate ´ambivalent´ towards England criticism: ´It used to annoy me´

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Gareth Southgate is now “ambivalent” towards the constant scrutiny he and England face, unsurprised his team were criticised even after making a winning start to Euro 2024. England beat Serbia 1-0 on Sunday and have the opportunity to…

Arne Slot looking forward to Liverpool challenge after “nice period” with Feyenoord (Video)

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Arne Slot has officially started his job as the new Liverpool head coach and his obviously excited by the challenges ahead. “I feel energised from the holiday I’ve had. Excited, really looking forward to the new challenge.” “Jürgen left …

Aston Villa reach agreement with Chelsea over Maatsen transfer

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According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Chelsea over the transfer of Ian Maatsen. The Birmingham club will be paying a fee of £37.5 million for the services of the 22-year-old Netherlands international, who…

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Germany 2-0 Hungary: Musiala and Gundogan clinch hosts´ last-16 spot

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Germany made it two wins from two games at Euro 2024 by beating Hungary 2-0, overcoming a stern test to book their place in the last 16. Having had things their own way from the off in a 5-1 rout of Scotland, Germany were put under more…

´Anyone would have him!´ – Casillas excited to see Mbappe at Real Madrid

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Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas believes the European champions have brought in someone special with the signing of Kylian Mbappe. France star Mbappe announced he was leaving Paris Saint-Germain in May before making the move to…

Spalletti: Italy will not make ´mistake´ of underestimating Spain

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Luciano Spalletti says Italy will be true to their identity but will not make the “huge mistake” of underestimating Spain in their heavyweight Group B clash. Italy opened Euro 2024 with a 2-1 win over Albania on Saturday, coming from…

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Croatia 2-2 Albania: Gjasula the hero as he salvages late point for Eagles

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Klaus Gjasula went from villain to hero for Albania after cancelling out his own goal with an equaliser in stoppage time to salvage a point in a 2-2 draw with Croatia. It looked like Ante Budimir had inspired Croatia to a comeback win,…

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N’Golo Kante receives dressing room praise after MOTM performance in France victory over Austria (Video)

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France opened their Euro 2024 account with a minimal victory over Austria on Monday, courtesy of an own-goal from Maximilian Wober. Austria had plenty of desire to get back level during the game, and they failed mostly due to one man.…

Toronto FC v Nashville SC: Herdman wanting to see the real Reds after disappointing Chicago display

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John Herdman wants to see the real Toronto FC take to the pitch when they welcome Nashville to the BMO Field on Wednesday. The Reds were comfortably beaten by Chicago Fire last time out, continuing their recent poor form which has seen…

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CF Montreal v New York Red Bulls: Schwarz not worried about misfiring front line ahead of Stade Sapu

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New York Red Bulls head coach Sandro Schwarz insisted he is not worried about his side’s lack of firepower as they travel to the Stade Saputo on Thursday. The Red Bull Army failed to find the back of the net in their encounter against…

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Duggan to leave Everton after second spell at club

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Everton have announced that Toni Duggan will leave the club when her contract expires at the end of this month. The forward is departing after her second spell at the club, having started her career at Everton in 2007-08 before rejoining…

Charlotte FC vs Orlando City: Smith hoping for Orso insight against struggling former club

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Dean Smith will hope to utilise the experience of former Orlando City midfielder Junior Orso when his new team Charlotte FC host them in MLS on Thursday. Charlotte head coach Smith says the influence of Orso, who spent four seasons with…

Bayern Munich remain in talks over Joao Palhinha deal

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Bayern Munich are determined to sign Joao Palhinha from Fulham in the summer transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. The well-known and well-respected journalist has reported on X that talks between German giants Bayern and Premier…

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Steve Cooper to become new Leicester City head coach

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Steve Cooper is set to become the new head coach of Leicester City, according to Sky Sports. The report has claimed that after talks broke between with Graham Potters, Leicester turned their attention to Cooper and have agreed a deal with…