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Jul42021 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho fires warning to England after they reach Euro 2020 semi-finals

EURO 2020

Jose Mourinho has sent a warning to England to expect a ‘difficult’ Euro 2020 game against Denmark after they thrashed Ukraine to book their place in the semi-finals. England produced a superb performance in Rome on Saturday to dump out Ukraine and progress to their first Euros semi-final since 1996. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Harry Kane gave England the lead after being played through by Raheem Sterling, and Maguire’s header immediately after the break saw Southgate’s side take control. Kane scored a third soon after and Jordan Henderson rounded off a good evening with England’s third header. Mourinho was impressed by England’s victory and said they ‘made it look easy’, but has warned that their semi-final opponents Denmark will be a tougher chal...

Jul32021 by JBNo Comments

Lampard & Ferdinand rave about ‘special’ Man Utd signing Jadon Sancho after England display

EURO 2020, Premier League

Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand are in agreement that Manchester United have signed a ‘special’ talent in Jadon Sancho after he gave an excellent performance in England’s 4-0 victory over Ukraine. The winger was handed his first start of Euro 2020 and was lively throughout despite not getting on the scoresheet, with Harry Kane, Maguire and Henderson all netting for England. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sancho agreed a move to United from Dortmund on Thursday and his display capped a fine week, with Ferdinand and Lampard gushing about him and confident he will be a huge success at Old Trafford. ‘I’ll tell you one thing, next season at Manchester United he’ll have people off their seats,’ said Ferdinand on BBC Sport after the match. ‘There were moment...

Jul32021 by JBNo Comments

England coach Southgate reveals how Jadon Sancho has reacted to Man Utd transfer

EURO 2020, Premier League

England manager Gareth Southgate revealed Jadon Sancho's training performances have improved over the last week. Manchester United agreed a £72.9m fee with Borussia Dortmund to sign Sancho on Wednesday and the player is expected to complete the transfer after the Euro 2020. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sancho has been restricted to only six minutes of playing time at the tournament but is said to be in line to start against Ukraine in today's quarter-final in Rome. The Manchester Evening News revealed last week that Sancho's subdued training displays had contributed to his lack of game-time in the group stage but Southgate has seen an improvement over the last week. "No, in fact I think Jadon over the last seven days has trained the best leve...

Jul32021 by JBNo Comments

England team leaked as Gareth Southgate makes shock Jadon Sancho decision vs Ukraine

EURO 2020

Jadon Sancho is in line to make his first start for England at the Euros in place of Bukayo Saka, who is currently struggling with an injury after the win over Germany this week. The Arsenal star has been one of the surprise successes of England’s Euro campaign so far, but Gareth Southgate revealed at that the winger was nursing a knock he picked up in training. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Southgate has plenty of options at his disposal, but is likely to resist the temptation to start Jack Grealish, given the impact he has made as a substitute at the tournament already. Marucs Rashford is another obvious candidate to replace Saka, but the Manchester United forward has barely been used so far, mainly as a substitute for Harry Kane, while there are dou...

Jul22021 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho criticises Pogba over celebration against Switzerland

EURO 2020

Jose Mourinho has aimed a dig at Paul Pogba for his goal celebration in France’s defeat to Switzerland. After surrendering a two-goal lead in the game, the World Cup holders crashed out of the Euros on Monday via penalties, with Kylian Mbappe missing the decisive spot kick. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pogba looked to have booked France’s place in the quarter-finals with a superb long-range strike in the 75th minute and celebrated with an elaborate dance involving Presnel Kimpembe. Mourinho took issue with the premature celebrations, portraying France as the cause of their own downfall. He told talkSPORT: “France started the game against Switzerland badly, they recovered in a fantastic way – showing the immense talent they had. “But when I saw the w...

Jul22021 by JBNo Comments

Fresh France Euro 2020 scandal emerges with Mbappe jealous of Griezmann

EURO 2020

PSG star Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona striker Antonie Griezmann are the latest names to be involved in a bust-up after France’s exit from Euro 2020 at the hands of Switzerland. They were pegged back to 3-3 in the 90th-minute, thanks to a late equaliser from Gavranović, having led 3-1 with 15 minutes to go in the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a goalless extra-time, France were beaten 5-4 on penalties with Mbappe seeing his effort saved. Scandals have emerged after the game with reported bust-ups between players and families. But recently, the quarrels have hit new heights with Mbappe reported to be 'jealous' of Griezmann. And It's not the first time they have fallen out either. After just one game at the Euros, Mbappe took over free-kick du...

Jun302021 by JBNo Comments

Paul Pogba traded insults with teammates after Switzerland eliminated France

EURO 2020

Paul Pogba was at the centre of tension with his France teammates during their Euro 2020 exit to Switzerland this week, according to reports. The pre-tournament favourites looked set to secure a place in the quarter-final after Pogba’s superb long-range strike had put them 3-1 ahead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But two late goals from Switzerland forced extra time and then penalties, while Kylian Mbappe missed a spot kick to eliminate France out of the tournament. According to L’Equipe, Pogba was involved in an ‘altercation’ with Adrien Rabiot during the game, while the Manchester United star was also criticised by Benjamin Pavard for his poor defensive work as Les Blues attempted to close out the game. ‘On the pitch, it was crazy,’ L’Equipe journa...

Jun302021 by JBNo Comments

Renato Sanches responds to Gabriel’s public transfer plea to join Arsenal

EURO 2020, Premier League

Renato Sanches has responded to Gabriel Magalhaes’ urgings to move to Arsenal by saying he’s waiting for the ‘invitation’. The Lille player has been linked with a summer transfer this summer with Mikel Arteta eager to bolster his midfield options. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal defender Gabriel stoked the transfer flames by sending a message directly to the Portugal international on Instagram telling him: “Come to Arsenal”. Sanches has responded by saying: “I’m [waiting] for your invitation”. Arsenal supporters will be eager to snap up Sanches, who has rebuilt his reputation after a disappointing spell at Swansea City. Sanches struggled to adjust to demands of the Premier League and was quickly shipped back to Bayern before making a permanent ...

Jun302021 by JBNo Comments

Drama in French camp as Rabiot’s mother clashes with families of Mbappe & Pogba

EURO 2020

Adrien Rabiot's mother was not taking any prisoners as she watched her son's team crash out of the Euros, starting arguments with the families of Pogba and Mbappe. According to RMC Sport, tensions between the families watching in the stadium started when Veronique Rabiot - the mother of Adrien - and people close to her exchanged words with the family of Pogba. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Veronique was furious with Pogba for losing the ball in the build up to Switzerland's late equaliser. The mother asked the player's family how Pogba could lose the ball like that, causing an argument between both camps. At the full time whistle she turned to Mbappe and his family, asking the player's family if he could tell his son to be less arrogant. She also critic...

Jun292021 by JBNo Comments

Kai Havertz speaks out on Muller’s horror miss against England

EURO 2020

Kai Havertz leaped to the defence of Thomas Muller after the Germany star wasted a golden opportunity to rescue his team in their Euro 2020 last 16 tie against England. Wembley was still in celebratory mode after Raheem Sterling’s 75th minute opener when the Man City player’s wayward pass presented Havertz with the chance to put Muller through on goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bayern veteran, England’s torturer during their 4-2 defeat against Germany at the 2010 World Cup, looked certain to score but dragged his shot wide of Pickford’s right-hand post. Muller's error was compounded shortly afterwards when Harry Kane’s header confirmed a landmark win that sent England into the quarter-finals of the tournament. Reacting to Muller’s shocking mi...