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Inter Milan star in his final international tournament at Euro 2020
Slovakia’s Euro 2020 squad was released by head coach Stefan Tarkovic as the Falcons managed to qualify for back-to-back European Championship for the first time in their history. Sought-after Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar has soaked up the limelight as his country’s most trusted defender. After a memorable Serie A campaign, the 26-year-old will be hoping the league title with the Nerazzurri was the start of a great summer. Skriniar will share defensive duties with experienced international members, Peter Pekarik of Hertha BSC and former Zenit St Petersburg star Tomas Hubocan. Once regarded as one of the most exciting young prospects in European football, Vladimir Weiss has matured into one of his countries best players. After a six-year stint in Asia, the 29-year-old returned to ...
Highly-rated Bundesliga forward out of national team squad for Euro 2020
Hungary’s Euro 2020 squad was named in the wake of Dominik Szoboszlai’s withdrawal because of an injury as the Hungarians face a stern test this summer. Hungary are underdogs in Group E as they come up against continental juggernauts, France, Germany and Portugal in a ‘Group of Death.’ This is only the second time in the 21st century the Magyars have qualified for the European Championship. But making it out of the group will be almost impossible given the quality of the opposition. RB Leipzig forward Szoboszlai, who scored a last-gasp winner to propel Hungary past Iceland in the UEFA Nations League play-off final, has failed to recover in time for the tournament. The 20-year-old’s absence comes as a massive blow to the country’s hopes of defying the role of group whipping boys as he...
Chelsea cull tipped to gather pace, £40m man linked with summer switch
Tiemoue Bakayoko looks set for another temporary move away from Chelsea, with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming that Fiorentina want to sign the midfielder on loan. The France international has proved to be a massive disappointment since joining the Blues from Monaco for around £40 million in 2017. He struggled to make an impact during his first season at Stamford Bridge and has spent the last three years with AC Milan, Monaco and Napoli. Chelsea have been tipped to shake up their squad this summer, with more than ten players potentially heading out of the club. SL View Big things were expected of Bakayoko when he moved to Chelsea, but he failed to deliver the goods during an ill-fated first season in the Premier League. His subsequent loan moves have largely been underwhelming, with non...
Celtic submit bid for 24-yr-old target, but face competition from rivals Rangers
Rangers and Celtic are interested in signing Elfsborg defender Joseph Okumu. According to Daily Record, the Scottish clubs have submitted bids for the 24-year-old, although the size of the offers have not been revealed. Elfsborg are holding out for a fee of around £3.4 million, which should be within the range of both Rangers and Celtic. SL View: Celtic must improve defensively to win the title There is no doubt that Celtic need to improve their defensive options this summer, and Okumu could prove to be a quality signing. The 24-year-old has been outstanding for Elfsborg this past season and would be a massive upgrade on Shane Duffy. Celtic conceded 49 goals in 38 league games, and it is an area they must improve on if they want to win the title next year. By contrast, Rangers had the best...
Liverpool linked with Leeds’ striker + two others in search for next Firmino
Liverpool ended the previous campaign on a high note with five successive victories, which saw them finish in the top four of the Premier League. It was far from an achievement for the Merseyside outfit, who had outclassed Manchester City to the league title just 12 months ago. Injuries to key defenders hampered their season, but they were also disappointing from an attacking point of view over the entire campaign. Mohamed Salah starred with 22 goals, but he was not complemented sufficiently by his regular partners in Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. Both found form in the final weeks of the season, but there is room for improvement as the Reds look to challenge for the title next term. A centre-forward could be a priority for Jurgen Klopp’s side, with Firmino scoring just nine goals from 4...
Why £40m star should reject Arsenal and Villa, Hammers are an ideal fit
Norwich City midfielder Emiliano Buendia has been heavily linked with a move away from Carrow Road this summer. Arsenal and Aston Villa have both submitted offers of more than £30 million for the 24-year-old following his impressive performances in the Championship last season. Buendia, who is valued by the club at £40m, bagged 15 goals and 17 assists as the Canaries secured an immediate return to the Premier League. SL View It is little wonder that Buendia has been attracting attention from elsewhere, and he undoubtedly has a big decision to make this summer. However, it is debatable whether Arsenal or Aston Villa would be sensible destinations for the Argentinian playmaker. The Gunners are well stocked for attacking options, with Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Nicolas Pepe all capable...
Mayo Infused MLB Announcer Called Out For Racist Joke About Black Player’s Durag
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Norm Hall / Getty An Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster is in hot water after an attempted joke about a New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman’s durag failed to land. The insensitive quip instead came off as culturally out of touch and arguably racist. During Tuesday’s game (June 1) between the Diamondbacks and the Mets, a close up camera shot showed Stroman on the mound with a durag peeking out from underneath his baseball cap during the 4th inning. Arizona announcer Bob Brenley’s noticed the ethnic headwear, which prompted his caucazoid instincts to suddenly kick in saying: “Pretty sure that’s the same du-rag that Tom Seaver used to wear when he pitched for the Mets.” Stroman was not asked about the comment in his postgame but he has addressed the mat...
Euro 2020 Fixtures & Results | Full Euro 2020 Schedule & Dates
Here are all Euro 2020 fixtures – you’ll see the full Euro 2020 schedule below, including all the relevant dates and venues. We will also be updating this page regularly with the latest results. Euro 2020 Fixtures: Group Stages Friday, June 11Group A: Turkey v Italy (8pm, Stadio Olimpico) Saturday, June 12Group A: Wales v Switzerland (2pm, Olympic Stadium)Group B: Denmark v Finland (5pm, Parken Stadium)Group B: Belgium v Russia (9pm, Krestovsky Stadium) Sunday, June 13Group D: England v Croatia (2pm, Wembley Stadium)Group C: Austria v North Macedonia (5pm, Arena Nationala)Group C: Netherlands v Ukraine (8pm, Johan Cruyff Arena) Monday, June 14Group D: Scotland v Czech Republic (2pm, Hampden Park)Group E: Poland v Slovakia (5pm, Krestovsky Stadium)Group E: Spain v Sweden (8pm, Estadio de La...
Euro 2020 ticket guide: How you can still buy tickets for the tournament
Euro 2020 is fast approaching, with just over a week until the first game kicks off. And yet, it is not too late to get yourself a ticket to the event. You might be wondering how this is possible, given that they went on sale months before the tournament was set to begin. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the tournament by a year, as well as forcing some of the venues to be changed, many ticket-holders are now unable to go, leaving some still on the market. Dublin (Republic of Ireland) and Bilbao (Spain) were both set to host a selection of games but had to pull out due to the pandemic. In their place, Seville (Spain) and Saint Petersburg (Russia) have been awarded the extra games. Suggested Article: Euro 2020 Venues. Earlier this month, the tickets for the games in Sevilla and ...
Euro 2020 Stadiums | Euro 2020 Host Cities & Venues
Euro 2020 will be hosted across 11 stadiums in 11 different cities across Europe. Below, we look at all Euro 2020 stadiums, which games they host and key facts about the Euro 2020 venues and host cities. Glasgow — Hampden Park The 52,500-capacity arena was the largest soccer stadium in the world until the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro opened in 1950. Hampden Park, usually home to the Scottish national team, will host three group games and a round of 16 match at Euro 2020, although Scotland’s game against England will take place at Wembley. Both Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen have lost European Cup finals here. Budapest — Ferenc Puskas Stadium The stadium, named after one of Hungary’s best soccer players, is where the Hungarian national soccer team plays most of its home games. In re...
Euro 2020 Groups | Euro 2020 Teams & Stats
Here are all eight Euro 2020 Groups – each team name links to that team’s Euro 2020 squad page. You will also see all Euro 2020 group league tables below, as well as the form table for this year’s European championships. Group A: Turkey, Italy, Wales, SwitzerlandGroup B: Denmark, Finland, Belgium, RussiaGroup C: Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria, North MacedoniaGroup D: England, Croatia, Scotland, Czech RepublicGroup E: Spain, Sweden, Poland, SlovakiaGroup F: Hungary, Portugal, France, Germany Euro 2020 League Tables Euro 2020 Team Form More Euro 2020 Resources Latest Euro 2020 NewsEuro 2020 Fixtures & ResultsEuro 2020 SquadsEuro 2020 Live StreamingAll past European Championship Winners You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating sho...
Turkey Euro 2020 Squad – Hakan Calhanoglu and Lille trio headline the team
Turkey’s Euro 2020 squad was announced on the deadline day as Senol Gunes’ men managed to qualify for back-to-back tournaments for only the second time in the country’s history. The Crescent-Stars did a fine job in the qualifying series, finishing runners-up to France in Group H, four points clear of third-placed Iceland with a single loss from ten games. Everton loanee Cenk Tosun, who finished the qualifying campaign as Turkey’s top scorer with five goals, has not made the final squad due to injury. However, Gunes can rely on in-form Lille striker Burak Yilmaz to should the scoring burden following the experienced striker’s impressive Ligue 1 season. Yilmaz’s most notable companions in the final third are Leicester City’s Cengiz Under and Getafe marksman Enes Unal. Even though Under exper...
