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 […] todayJune 13, 2024 7
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 […] todayJune 13, 2024 10
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 […] todayJune 12, 2024 4
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 […] todayJune 10, 2024 11
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 […] todayJune 6, 2024 20
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 […] todayJune 6, 2024 16
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 […] todayJune 5, 2024 10
insert_link Sport Scotland eye history at Euro 2024 despite form and fitness fears Scotland will be roared on at Euro 2024 by a travelling Tartan Army of up to 200,000 fans, but they travel to Germany in hope more than expectation after a testing time for Steve Clarke's men. In October, Scotland secured qualification for just a second major tournament in 26 years but before Monday's 2-0 victory against Gibraltar they had failed to win in seven games. That run coincided […] todayJune 5, 2024 8
insert_link Sport France, England lead the contenders as Germany hosts Euro 2024 Euro 2024, beginning in Germany on June 14, is a mouth-watering prospect, as France and England lead the heavyweight contenders for a tournament which will be played out in some of the continent's finest stadiums across a football-mad nation. The setting for the month-long competition is important, given the underwhelming nature of the last Euros three years ago, held all over the continent rather than in one country, […] todayJune 4, 2024 33
