Barcelona great Xavi is hopeful of Lionel Messi signing a new contract. Xavi spoke at the start of this year's 'Campus Xavi' in Collell. "We are going to see how the situation develops," Xavi told the Movistar programme '#Vamos'. "I feel that [Messi] is happy at Barcelona. Everything points to him renewing his contract and I believe that he deserves it. "Barcelona need Leo [Messi] and Leo ...Full Story »

Ukraine midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi believes the pressure will be all on England in Saturday's Euro 2020 quarter-final clash in Rome. Ukraine, who lost two of their group games, pulled off a shock to reach the last eight with a last-gasp extra-time victory over Sweden on Tuesday. An England side packed with Premier League talent will be the clear favourites in the Italian capital on Saturd...Full Story »

A BARMY fan had a football strip for England's Euro 2020 win and danced naked in the streets. Fun-loving Sean Marshall, 25, streaked through Goole, East Yorks, in only his socks and trainers after the Three Lions victory over Germany. Sean Marshall from Hull celebrated England's win over Germany by running through the streets naked He bared all as millions of fans up and down the country cele...Full Story »

Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne is ready to declare himself fit to play against Italy, according to De Morgen. de Bruyne, who missed the start of the tournament through injury, was withdrawn from the field during Belgium’s 1-0 win over Portugal in the first Euro 2020 knockout round. Tournament football is unforgiving, with games coming thick and fast. A player being withdrawn in any...Full Story »

Andriy Shevchenko refused to be intimidated by England's performances so far at Euro 2020. Ukraine manager Andriy Shevchenko has claimed that his side are ‘not scared’ of England after Tuesday’s results set up a Euro 2020 quarter-final tie between the sides. Both managers relied on late drama to see them through their tense last 16 matches and there will be plenty at stake whe...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate's side have earned a tie against Ukraine at the Stadio Olimpico this weekend. England will face Ukraine in the quarter finals of Euro 2020 on Saturday following their dramatic 2-0 win over Germany on Tuesday. Gareth Southgate’s side will play at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico in an 8pm kick-off after Ukraine beat Sweden 2-1 at Hampden Park in the last 16. After four succes...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate heaped praise on his “immense” players after England beat Germany and set-up a Euro 2020 quarter-final clash against Ukraine.The Three Lions struck twice just as fear began to creep in about another major competition exit to Die Mannschaft on Tuesday, when the squad heeded their manager’s advice to make their own history.Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane scored in...Full Story »

Frank de Boer has left his role as Netherlands manager following the team's elimination from Euro 2020, the Dutch FA announced on Tuesday. The announcement comes two days after their shock defeat to Czech Republic in the round of 16. Key members at the Dutch FA and De Boer were due to meet to discuss the side's failings at Euro 2020 but De Boer said: "In anticipation of the evaluation, I hav...Full Story »

England are celebrating a mammoth European Championship victory against Germany after Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane fired Gareth Southgate’s men into the quarter-finals.For many onlookers facing Die Mannschaft brought up painful memories, from the 1970 World Cup to the ghost goal in 2010 as well as the Italia 90 and Euro 96 semi-final shootout heartbreaks.But England’s players showe...Full Story »

Harry Kane believes England supporters would be happy to see the Three Lions win every game on penalties if it led to Euro 2020 glory, as he called on his team-mates to “break the mould” against Germany. There has been plenty of negative discussion surrounding England’s group-stage displays, despite the fact they progressed with two wins and a draw to set up Tuesday’s ...Full Story »

The striker got his second of the tournament when he scored during extra time against Croatia Alvaro Morata has joined Fernando Torres as Spain's top scorer at European Championships. The striker struck in extra-time as La Roja beat Croatia 5-3 over 120 minutes to progress to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020. Morata now has two goals to his name in the tournament, having also found the net i...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe saw his crucial penalty saved in the shoot-out as Euro 2020 favourites France were eliminated by Switzerland in the last 16.There had been nine successful kicks in the shoot-out before Yann Sommer saved Mbappe’s effort, following an entertaining 3-3 draw in Bucharest.Switzerland had fought back from 3-1 down to force extra time with two goals in the final 10 minutes through H...Full Story »

Sweden coach Janne Andersson maintains there is no “winning ticket” in the last 16 of Euro 2020 as they prepare to face Ukraine at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.The Swedes booked their place in the knockout stage after winning Group E ahead of Spain.Meanwhile, Andriy Shevchenko’s men progressed as the lowest ranked of the four best third-placed teams, having suffered defeats ag...Full Story »

Thorgan Hazard netted with a wonder strike as Belgium ended Portugal’s reign as European champions with a hard-fought 1-0 victory in Seville.The younger Hazard brother settled a slow-burning Euro 2020 last-16 clash with a swerving long-range effort late in the first half.Belgium lost Kevin De Bruyne to injury and faced concerted pressure as the holders, led by the tireless Cristiano Ronald...Full Story »

Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick struck in the second half as the Czech Republic stunned 10-man Holland in their Euro 2020 last-16 clash.The Dutch completely lost their way in front of a capacity crowd in Budapest after Matthijs de Ligt was sent off for handball on 55 minutes.Holes gave the Czechs the initiative with a powerful header on 68 minutes and Schick wrapped up victory with his fourth goal...Full Story »

Footie fans are set to buy fewer pints at their local boozers when England face off against Germany in the upcoming Euro 2020 game than if there were no Covid restrictions, a pub trade body has said Brits will flock to their local pubs and down five million pints when England play Germany in their upcoming Euro 2020 game - but it's one million fewer than if there were no Covid restrictions. A ...Full Story »

Manchester United and Chelsea were each dealt a cruel transfer reminder during Italy's Euro 2020 Round of 16 win over Austria. Premier League sides were queuing up once they discovered David Alaba was available to sign for free this summer. The Austrian centre-back announced his lengthy stay at Bayern Munich would be coming to an end, placing Europe’s top clubs on red alert. Alaba claime...Full Story »

Extra-time goals from Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina saw Italy book their place in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals, but their weaknesses were exposed in a 2-1 win over Austria at Wembley.The Azzuri had turned heads with an impressive group stage, blitzing past Turkey, Switzerland and Wales with vibrant and high-energy performances to make themselves contenders for the trophy.But they were unabl...Full Story »

Gareth Bale walked away from a post-match interview when asked about his future after Wales were knocked out of Euro 2020 following a 4-0 defeat by Denmark in Amsterdam.Kasper Dolberg struck twice before late goals from Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite capped an excellent display by the Danes at the Johan Cruyff Arena.Bale led Wales on the occasion of his 96th cap but, in the build-up to the...Full Story »

Wales bowed out of Euro 2020 as Denmark cruised to a 4-0 last-16 win in Amsterdam.Kasper Dolberg’s double and late efforts from Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite put the seal on an excellent Denmark display.Wales’ misery was compounded by the 90th-minute dismissal of substitute Harry Wilson for felling Maehle.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 0-4 ...Full Story »