Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter A French talisman has been camouflaged. Less of Kylian Mbappe has been seen than expected: he missed the stalemate with the Netherlands. When he returned against Poland, some of his face … Read more
Follow live coverage of France vs Belgium and Portugal vs Slovenia at Euro 2024 today Group stages used to be a cakewalk for Belgium. They won all three group games at the 2014 World Cup, 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020. Italy beat them in their opening game at Euro 2016 but Belgium bounced back … Read more
Kevin De Bruyne says it is “hard to say what will happen” regarding his future with Manchester City. De Bruyne added that he is expecting to hold talks with City once he returns to the club following the European Championship and a summer holiday. The 33-year-old midfielder has one year left on his City contract … Read more
This Saturday marks the start of the UEFA Euro 2024 knockout stages, with several Real Madrid stars still vying for the title. France harbour the most Real Madrid players and they will once again be in action taking on Belgium on Sunday. Ahead of Les Blues’ Round of 16 clash with Belgium, Eduardo Camavinga addressed … Read more
Liverpool hero Jurgen Klopp (left) has sent a message to England boss Gareth Southgate (Image: TENNISTV/GETTY) Liverpool hero Jurgen Klopp is confident that Gareth Southgate’s England team will improve as Euro 2024 progresses and believes the Three Lions still have a chance of lifting the trophy come the end of the tournament. Southgate’s side were … Read more
Jonathan David is expected to leave Lille this summer (Image: Getty) Arsenal have reportedly hit a sticking point in their pursuit of forward Jonathan David, with their lack of outgoings hindering their ability to bolster their ranks. Mikel Arteta has made it clear that he hopes to freshen up his squad this summer with new … Read more
Man Utd have announced Dan Ashworth’s appointment as sporting director. (Image: Getty) Manchester United have announced the appointment of Dan Ashworth as the club’s sporting director, ending a drawn-out saga with Newcastle United. Ashworth’s well-timed arrival comes as a significant boost for United’s summer transfer plans and completes Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s new-look hierarchy. Newcastle placed … Read more
Tottenham are reportedly in pole position to sign Leeds United youngster Archie Gray (Image: GETTY) Tottenham icon Chris Waddle believes Archie Gray is using their interest in his services as a springboard for a future move to Real Madrid. The north Londoners have reportedly hijacked Brentford’s move for Gray, who enjoyed a stellar breakthrough campaign … Read more
Stuart Pearce wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea back in the day (Image: Getty) Stuart Pearce says Emmanuel Petit told him he hated him when they crossed paths recently. The former England defender, 62, wasn’t one for taking prisoners back in his heyday and earned the charming nickname ‘Psycho’ thanks to his unforgiving playing style. He’s … Read more
RIO FERDINAND got on the beers with England fans as they “took over Dusseldorf” – and enjoyed a reunion with an ex-Manchester United team-mate. The Three Lions are taking on Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen tonight for a place in the last-16 of the Euros. 7 Rio Ferdinand was getting on the beers ahead of England’s clash … Read more