Spain began Euro 2020 with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Sweden as their lack of cutting edge in attack was borne out.
Luis Enrique s side enjoyed long spells of possession a staggering 85% and had the best of the chances, in the Group E encounter in Seville, but could not find a winner.
Alvaro Morata was guilty of squandering Spain s best opportunity when he fired wide with just Robin Olsen to beat.
An obdurate Sweden side executed their tactical plan to stifle Spain superbly and did threaten at the other end with Alexander Isak hitting the post.
17 Spain had 17 shots in tonight s draw against Sweden, their highest tally in a major tournament game (European Championships + World Cup) without scoring since having 25 attempts against Switzerland in a grou…
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland in the summer transfer window, according to . Spurs are on the hunt for a new midfielder, and one of their top targets is Bellingham, who is the younger brother of Real Madrid and England international star Jude Bellingham.
Jobe Bellingham is one of the best young players in the lower leagues in England and has done well for Sunderland. The 18-year-old has been on the books of the Black Cats since the summer of 2023 when he joined from Birmingham City. The teenager, who can also operate as a forward, scored seven goals and gave one assist in 43 starts and two substitute appearances in the Championship last season.
TEAMtalk has claimed Crystal Palace and Brentford are also keen on Bellingham, but…
Sergio Aguero is staying positive as the Barcelona striker waits to discover if he will be forced to retire due to a heart problem.
Reports from Catalonia emerged on Friday suggesting Aguero may have to bring an early end to his playing career because of an irregular heartbeat.
The Argentina international first experienced chest pain in Barca s draw with Alaves on October 30, which the club later confirmed was down to a heart arrhythmia.
After undergoing tests, Aguero – who has started just two games for the LaLiga giants since arriving on a free transfer from Manchester City – was ruled out for three months.
Catalunya Radio reported the problem is worse than first feared and Aguero may have to hang up his boots at the age of 33.
However, the …
Veteran Italy midfielder Marco Verratti has signed for Qatari side Al-Arabi, ending his 11-year stay at Paris St Germain.
Verratti, who turns 31 in November, signed for PSG from Serie B outfit Pescara during the summer of 2012.
The midfielder went on to win the Ligue 1 title nine times while also helping the French club reach the final of the interrupted 2019–20 Champions League, where they were beaten by Bayern Munich.
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Verratti, part of Italy’s successful Euro 2020 side, had also been linked with a potential move to Saudi Arabia, with his transfer fee to Al-Arabi reported to be in the region of 45million euro (£38.6m).
“I’ve been very proud to play for Paris Saint-Germain for over a decad…
Jose Mourinho reveals trophy tattoo design as ´Special One´ turns to ink to mark European clean swee
Jose Mourinho will be able to roll up a shirt sleeve and show off his achievements after having his European trophy feats tattooed on his right arm.
The Portuguese has celebrated 20 seasons of success in UEFA club competitions by being inked, and he has revealed the designs are closely linked to the clubs where he enjoyed that success.
Mourinho is the only boss to have won the full set of the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League, while he was also a UEFA Cup winner with Porto.
He won the Champions League with Porto in 2004 and with Inter in 2010, adding the Europa League in 2017 while boss of Manchester United, and landing the inaugural Conference League with Roma last season.
Mourinho, the self-styled Special One , also won the …
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Officially getting a new era underway this weekend, Barcelona will travel to the Mestalla when they meet Valencia on Saturday night.
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Starting with the hosts, booking a top-half finish last season, some in Valencia’s camp could be dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine European charge this time around. However, although the Bats might have opened 2024 in the midst of an eye-catching flurry, Ruben Baraja’s camp limped their way over the finish line. Including a 3-1 drumming at the hands of Girona on May 19th, Los Ches failed to muster a single victory from any of their final seven La Liga appearances. Likewise, facing what could be a stern examination when they get proceedings underway on Saturday night, Valencia gained a…
Kylian Mbappe has confirmed that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season.
Mbappe, who joined PSG on a permanent deal from Monaco in 2018 after spending a season on loan, has made 305 appearances for the club, scoring 255 goals, 42 of which came in European competition.
The 25-year-old helped them win Ligue 1 six times, including this season, three Coupe de France titles and two Coupe de la Ligue trophies.
Mbappe, who is out of contract this year, will not be staying at the Parc des Princes at the end of the season, with reports suggesting he could join Real Madrid.
In a message posted on his social media channels, Mbappe said: I ve always said that I would speak with you when the time comes, and so I wanted to announce to you all that i…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp evoked memories of their famous win over Barcelona in 2019 during their “thunderstorm” second-half comeback to beat Luton 4-1.
Trailing to Chiedozie Ogbene’s 12th-minute header, Klopp’s side were a different prospect after the break with Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz and Harvey Elliott bringing up 100 goals for the season.
While it by no means matched the magnitude of their Champions League semi-final comeback after losing the first leg 3-0 to the Catalan giants, it was significant in terms of the title race – re-establishing a four-point lead over Manchester City – and the invigorating atmosphere which the team will undoubtedly have to lean on during the run-in.
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Paris Saint-Germain are aiming to end the season with a domestic treble by winning the Coupe de France on Saturday, but coach Luis Enrique is cautious ahead of facing Lyon.
PSG won the Ligue 1 title for a third time in a row, having already clinched the Trophee des Champions in January.
Lyon, who went 10 games without a win at the start of the season, improved their form after Pierre Sage took charge in November.
And Luis Enrique is anticipating a stern test.
I think Pierre Sage has won 20 games out of 27. They have incredible statistics. He turned it around for a team that started with many difficulties, he told reporters on Friday.
Next season they will certainly be competing for the title with us. They are a top opponent and we are ready.
Arsenal want to sign Declan Rice from London and Premier League rivals West Ham United in the summer of 2023, according to . The report has claimed that the Gunners will do their utmost to get a deal done for the England international, who has established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders around but can also operate as a defender.
Rice has been on the books of West Ham United since 2014 and has been a big player for the London club over the years. The 24-year-old has made himself a key figure in the England team, and it would not come as a surprise to anyone if he left the Hammers for a bigger and more ambitious club in the summer of 2023.
Arsenal are at the top of the Premier League table at the moment with 50 points from 19 matches, five points clear of…