insert_link Sport Albania’s Sylvinho disappointed at Italy defeat after record-breaking start Albania coach Sylvinho admitted his disappointment with his team's 2-1 defeat against Italy in their Euro 2024 opener on Saturday after they took the lead with the fastest goal ever scored in a European Championship. Nedim Bajrami delighted a huge Albanian support in Dortmund when he smashed in the opener after just 23 seconds in the Group B clash. But within 16 minutes goals by Alessandro Bastoni and […] today16 June, 2024
insert_link Sport Moment of truth for revamped Italy as Euros title defence begins Italy kick off their European Championship title defence against Albania on Saturday as a new-look team tries to rebuild the reputation of one of the world's most important football nations. Luciano Spalletti's Italy take on Albania in Dortmund in the first of three clashes in a fiendishly difficult Group B which also contains Spain and Croatia. And those two later fixtures make Saturday's hugely important, as with the […] today14 June, 2024
insert_link Sport Germany braced for Euro 2024 kick-off with France, England the favourites Euro 2024 kicks off on Friday in Germany as the continent's footballing heavyweights prepare to fight it out over the next month with the aim of taking the crown away from reigning champions Italy. Germany play Scotland in the opening game in Munich and the host nation are hoping their journey will continue all the way to the final in Berlin on July 14. It is the first time […] today13 June, 2024
insert_link Sport Pulisic, Turner rescue US in 1-1 draw with Brazil The United States bounced back from their 5-1 defeat to Colombia to earn a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Brazil in their final warm-up game before the Copa America on Wednesday. US skipper Christian Pulisic's rasping first half free-kick ensured a share of the spoils for Gregg Berhalter's side after Brazil had taken the lead through Real Madrid striker Rodrygo at Orlando's Camping World Stadium. Berhalter, who faced calls […] today13 June, 2024
insert_link Sport Ten Hag to remain as Man Utd boss: British media Erik ten Hag is set to remain as coach of Manchester United following a performance review of the Dutchman carried out by the Premier League club, British media said Tuesday. Rumours swirled regarding the future of Ten Hag after a poor second season in the hot seat at Old Trafford, with a lowly eighth placed finish in the league and group stage Champions League exit. But the 54-year-old […] today12 June, 2024
insert_link Sport Liverpool legend Hansen seriously ill in hospital: club Decorated former Scotland and Liverpool defender Alan Hansen is seriously ill in hospital, the Premier League club said. After retiring from a hugely successful playing career in 1991, the 68-year-old went on to become a well-known television pundit, notably on the BBC's flagship Match of the Day programme. "The thoughts and support of everyone at Liverpool FC are with our legendary former captain Alan Hansen, who is currently […] today10 June, 2024
insert_link Sport Rangnick has Austria primed to surprise at Euro 2024 Austria coach Ralf Rangnick believes his side can spring a surprise at Euro 2024 despite the absence of their leading player David Alaba and a tough opener against France. Just over a month after rejecting the manager's job at Bayern Munich, Rangnick will want to prove he made the right move in sticking with Austria. The 65-year-old, who had a brief spell at Manchester United in the 2021-2022 […] today6 June, 2024
insert_link Sport Maddison cut from final England squad for Euros: reports James Maddison will not be included in England's 26-man squad for Euro 2024, British media reports said. The Tottenham attacking midfielder was part of Gareth Southgate's 33-man training group but has not made the cut for the final squad for the tournament in Germany, the BBC and Sky Sports said late Wednesday. The Euros start in just over a week's time and England are among the favourites. The […] today6 June, 2024
insert_link Sport Hope returns for hosts Germany ahead of Euro 2024 Host nation Germany are riding a resurgent wave of hope with the Euro 2024 tournament opener against Scotland just days away. After two group stage World Cup exits in a row and a loss to England in the last 16 of the Euros in 2021, Germany suffered a dire 2023, with just three wins in 11 games. Many in Germany predicted an embarrassing early exit for the three-time […] today5 June, 2024
