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Joselu: Nostaglic? Spain hoping to retire Kroos
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 06:25
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDONAUESCHINGEN, Germany -- Spain striker Joselu is hoping to bring the curtain down on former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos' illustrious career in Friday's Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Germany.Kroos, 34, retired from club football after winning the Champions League with Madrid last month and will hang up his boots from international football once hosts Germany's involvement in the…
Are Premier League clubs overvaluing young players to beat financial rules?
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 05:45
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIt was bound to happen once financial regulations -- like the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) -- were tightened. Accounting principles, and the ability to exploit them, become important to teams, like hiring a scout who can unearth a teenage prospect. And so you end up with de facto swap deals that don't look right to…
Lehmann backs Germany vs. 'team of kids' Spain
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 05:36
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFormer Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has said he fancies the Euro 2024 hosts' chances against "inexperienced" Spain in their quarterfinal clash on Friday, sparking an angry reaction in Spanish media.The match between Spain and Germany in Stuttgart, Germany is being billed as a showdown between the two best teams at the tournament so far.However Lehmann -- who played…
UEFA to probe Turkey's Demiral over celebration
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 05:36
EmailPrintUEFA has launched an investigation into Turkey defender's Merih Demiral's "alleged inappropriate behaviour" after he celebrated a goal at Euro 2024 by displaying a hand sign associated with an ultra-nationalist group.Demiral scored both goals on Tuesday in a 2-1 win over Austria to earn a place in the quarterfinals.After scoring the second goal he appeared to make a sign with…
Colombia win group after feisty draw with Brazil
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Tuesday, 02 July 2024 22:03
Brazil played out an action-packed 1-1 draw with Colombia in Santa Clara, California on Tuesday to qualify for the Copa América quarterfinals.Colombia, who finished top of Group D on seven points, face Panama in the quarters while second-placed Brazil take on Group C winners Uruguay.A frantic first 15 minutes at Levi's Stadium saw Colombia go within inches of scoring after…
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