Miami (AFP) – World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi vowed to improve on Tuesday after putting the financial scandal that threatened to derail his fledgling Major League Soccer career with David Beckham's Inter Miami behind him. Matuidi's move to Inter Miami from Juventus last year triggered an MLS financial investigation and ultimately led to the club […]

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – UEFA's decision to block plans by Munich to light the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for the Germany-Hungary Euro 2020 match was met on Tuesday with defiance in the Bavarian city, which vowed to decorate other landmarks in protest at a law passed by the Hungarian government. "UEFA is a politically […]

Rome (AFP) – Hakan Calhanoglu was officially announced as an Inter player on Tuesday, completing his switch from neighbours AC Milan. "The 27-year-old midfielder has signed a deal with the club lasting until 30 June 2024," said Inter Milan. The German-born midfielder was a free agent after last season and wasted little time completing his […]

Budapest (AFP) – Winger Ousmane Dembele, who was hurt playing for France at Euro 2020, will need surgery his club, Barcelona, said on Tuesday. The club said on their web site that tests on Tuesday had shown "a dislocation of the biceps tendon in his right knee" requiring an operation. Dembele, who left the French […]

London (AFP) – Premier League new boys Norwich signed Kosovo winger Milot Rashica from Werder Bremen in a reported £9.4 million ($13 million) deal on Tuesday. Rashica agreed a four-year contract to join Norwich after Bremen were relegated from the Bundesliga. The 24-year-old is Daniel Farke's first signing since the Canaries clinched promotion from the […]

London (AFP) – Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell said they were "gutted" to miss England's Euro 2020 clash against the Czech Republic on Tuesday after being forced to isolate following contact with an opponent who has coronavirus. The pair went into self-isolation following interaction after Friday's 0-0 draw with Scotland with Chelsea team-mate Billy Gilmour, […]

Budapest (AFP) – Hungary's raucous fans at Euro 2020 have impressed many with their noise and colour at the packed Puskas Arena in Budapest, the only tournament venue without an anti-coronavirus spectator limit. The buzzing atmosphere at the 68,000-seater stadium even stoked speculation that UEFA could move the semi-finals and final there from restricted-capacity Wembley. […]

London (AFP) – More than 60,000 fans will be allowed to attend the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020 at Wembley with attendance increased to 75 percent of capacity, the British government announced on Tuesday. The matches will see the largest crowds assembled at a sporting event in Britain in more than 15 months, with […]

London (AFP) – Britain is looking forward to staging a "fantastic" Euro 2020 final, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said Tuesday, in a clear hint the matches will take place at Wembley despite issues around coronavirus restrictions. Talks are still ongoing between UEFA, the government and the Football Association over a solution that would mean […]

Herzogenaurach (Germany) (AFP) – Germany forward Thomas Mueller looks set to miss Wednesday's crucial Euro 2020 match against Hungary with a knee injury after again sitting out team training. The attacking midfielder missed Tuesday morning's session with the German squad and trained alone with his knee heavily strapped after taking a knock in Saturday's 4-2 […]

London (AFP) – England will be without Chelsea duo Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell for their final Euro 2020 Group D match on Tuesday against the Czech Republic and potentially their last-16 tie, after the pair were forced to isolate following exposure to an opponent who has Covid-19. Mount and Chilwell were seen embracing their […]

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – UEFA on Tuesday rejected plans by the city of Munich to light the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for the Germany-Hungary Euro 2020 match in support of the LGBT community and to protest at a law passed by the Hungarian government. "UEFA is a politically and religiously neutral organisation," said European […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Denmark is a nation united behind its football team after they charged into the Euro 2020 knockouts on a cathartic night in Copenhagen which sets them up well for the rest of the tournament. Considered by many a dark horse before the Euro started thanks to a squad packed with talent, Denmark […]

Tokyo (AFP) – Former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida and Real Madrid youngster Takefusa Kubo were on Tuesday named in an 18-man Japan football squad "aiming for gold" at the Tokyo Olympics. Japan have only won an Olympic men's football medal once — bronze at Mexico 1968 — but manager Hajime Moriyasu is confident of […]

Madrid (AFP) – Spain are bracing themselves for a test of nerve in their last group game against Slovakia on Wednesday, with Luis Enrique's side needing victory to guarantee their place in the last 16. After leaving out Sergio Ramos, Luis Enrique has left himself open to questions about a lack of leadership in his […]