The organisation makes the claim that they cannot mix football with politics The Allianz Arena with the LGBTQ colours. UEFA have rejected the request of the mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, to illuminate the Allianz Arena with the colours of the rainbow for the Euro 2020 group-stage match between Germany and Hungary. UEFA received a letter on Monday from the mayor but rejected the proposal as ...Full Story »

UEFA is investigating "potential discriminatory incidents" during Hungary's European Championship matches against Portugal and France at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, European football's governing body said on Sunday. During Hungary's opening match against Portugal on Tuesday, images on social media showed banners with "Anti-LMBTQ" on them -- the Hungarian abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexua...Full Story »

Didier Deschamps claimed he was happy enough with a point after world champions France were held by a “wonderful” Hungary side at Euro 2020.France needed a second-half equaliser from Antoine Griezmann to claim a 1-1 draw against a spirited and resilient Hungary in front of a raucous crowd at a sweltering Puskas Arena in Budapest.The result leaves France with four points heading into ...Full Story »

Antoine Griezmann rescued France as the world champions hit back to claim a draw against resilient Hungary in their second Euro 2020 outing.Despite dominating for long periods in sweltering heat in Budapest, the French were stunned as Attila Fiola fired Hungary into a shock lead late in the first half at a raucous Puskas Arena.Didier Deschamps’ side responded to level through Griezmann aft...Full Story »

Portugal coach Fernando Santos declared himself satisfied with a 3-0 win over Hungary in their Group F opener despite leaving it late to make the breakthrough.In front of a crowd of 61,000 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest the hosts’ defensive resilience kept the defending champions at bay and it was only a deflected Raphael Guerreiro shot which broke the deadlock.Cristiano Ronaldo then made...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new European Championship goalscoring record as Portugal got their title defence off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory over Hungary in Budapest.The Juventus forward’s 10th goal at the finals, via a late penalty, saw him surpass Michel Platini’s tally of nine, all of which were scored in the 1984 edition, and he added another in injury time to get to 11.The...Full Story »

Gavin Bazunu and Caoimhin Kelleher staked their claims for the goalkeeper’s shirt as the Republic of Ireland fought out a 0-0 draw with Euros-bound Hungary.Nineteen-year-old Manchester City keeper Bazunu and Liverpool counterpart Kelleher, 22, played a half each in front of a passionate crowd at the Szusza Ferenc Stadion in Budapest.Bazunu denied striker Adam Szalai and Kelleher the same m...Full Story »

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was given a two-page letter written by Sir Alex Ferguson during an interview with United icon Gary Neville. The pair spoke at length on Neville's Sky Sports feature The Overlap, discussing everything from the failed European Super League to how close he came to joining United's fierce rivals Manchester City Maguire has enjoyed a stellar season which saw ...Full Story »

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up on his career at Old Trafford and his rivalry with Liverpool during an interview with club icon Gary Neville Sir Alex Ferguson has given a rare interview to former Manchester United defender Gary Neville in which he discussed how he kept his teams grounded, his rivalry with Liverpool and more. The iconic manager will be the subject of a ...Full Story »

Ipswich first team coach Gary Roberts said his side deserved their 3-1 victory over Fleetwood after they blew the opposition away.Fleetwood boss Simon Grayson described it as a typical end-of-season match with too many chances being given away by his team.Two goals in the opening nine minutes by James Norwood and Gwion Edwards followed by a third from Troy Parrott helped secure the victory for I...Full Story »

Gary Lineker was quick to mock Sergio Aguero's Panenka penalty miss despite the England hero previously suffering the same fate. Aguero missed from the spot for Manchester City in their clash with Chelsea as Blues keeper Edouard Mendy easily saved the dinked effort. Come off and they look brilliant. It's something England fans don't need reminding of following Andrea Pirlo's shootout effort at...Full Story »

Gary Bowyer said he will leave Salford with mixed emotions after confirming his stint as manager had come to an end after the Ammies narrowly missed out on the League Two play-offs.A comfortable 3-0 victory against Leyton Orient proved to be in vain in a fixture where Salford learned of their fate at half-time, with kick-off having been delayed by an hour due to adverse weather conditions and pl...Full Story »

Millwall manager Gary Rowett hopes this will be the last time his players have to perform in an ‘eerie’ Den, after they rounded off their home season with a 4-1 thumping of Bristol City.The Lions’ fans are renowned for their vociferous support and they would have enjoyed this display, as Rowett’s mid-table side showed a ruthlessness in front of goal with the pressure off ...Full Story »

Crystal Palace will have Gary Cahill available for Saturday’s visit of Premier League champions-elect Manchester City.The centre-back sat out the 2-1 loss at Leicester on Monday with a minor muscle problem, but has returned to training this week.Eagles boss Roy Hodgson will still be without Mamadou Sakho (thigh), James Tomkins (eye), Nathan Ferguson (thigh), James McArthur (calf) and Conno...Full Story »

Millwall manager Gary Rowett is still dealing with a lengthy injury list ahead of Bristol City’s Sky Bet Championship visit on Saturday.Matt Smith, Shaun Hutchinson, Ryan Leonard, Ben Thompson, Murray Wallace and Shane Ferguson all sat out the defeat at Watford last weekend – the Lions’ third loss in four games – and look set to be missing again.Teenagers Tyler Burey and ...Full Story »

Gary Bowyer praised in-form striker Ian Henderson after his stoppage-time goal earned Salford a 1-0 win at Bradford and lifted them into the Sky Bet League Two play-off places.The match had moved into the first minute of time added on when Jordan Turnbull supplied a through pass for Henderson – a transfer target for the Bantams last summer – to clip the ball over the head of advancin...Full Story »