Gakpo’s growing goal threat can propel the Netherlands to glory
Former Dutch player of the year is level in the Golden Boot race and offers his national side a true cutting edge Andre Ratiu was having a decent tournament until he got to Munich...
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London-born Kwadwo Duah hopes to leap past England with Switzerland
Forward was a surprise inclusion in Swiss squad for Euros but has already made his mark on the tournament He was the first player born in England to score at the European Championship this...
Everton sign forward Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille for £16.9m
24-year-old scored 14 goals for Sheffield United in 2022-23Sean Dyche hails versatility of his third summer signing Iliman Ndiaye has become Everton’s third signing of the summer after completing a €20m (£16.9m) move from...
Bayern Munich agree deal to sign João Palhinha from Fulham for €56m
Portugal international nearly joined club last yearBundesliga side set to pay an initial €51m Bayern Munich have agreed to sign the Fulham midfielder João Palhinha in a deal worth up to €56m (£47.4m). Palhinha...
The sad demise of Reading Women – and why we should have seen it coming
Reading not being able to compete in next year’s Championship is an example of what happens when we compel women’s sides to be dependent on men’s football Were it not for some diligent reporting...
Turkey’s Merih Demiral facing ban over ‘wolf’ celebration in win over Austria
Defender’s gesture has apparent far-right connotationsUefa inquiry could lead to him missing quarter-final tie Merih Demiral, Turkey’s goalscorer from their last-16 win over Austria, could face a ban from their quarter-final against the Netherlands...
It is getting harder for footballers to survive the social media abusers | Jason Stockwood
Telling young players to stop online interaction is all but impossible, but real connection requires effort and empathy Umberto Eco made a provocative statement about social media when receiving an honorary degree in Turin...
Euro 2024: quarter-final buildup begins after Turkey book spot in thriller – live
All the latest news as we look ahead to the quarter-finalsFootball Daily podcast | Golden Boot | And email Tom In other continental tournament news, Colombia held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in the...
Igor Stimac’s rough breakup with India drags on after World Cup failure
Disappointing results, heart disturbances and astrological accusations led to sacking and incendiary statements Back in 2013, the wife of South Korea’s national team coach, Choi Kang-hee, complained that three weeks of solid drinking with...
Ronald Koeman warns Netherlands must keep level to reach Euro 2024 final
Win against Romania sets up quarter-final with TurkeyKoeman: ‘If we go down, we don’t reach the final’ The Netherlands head coach, Ronald Koeman, has warned his players that “this is the level” at which...