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For the rest of Europe, Northern Macedonia was only at Euro 2020 to compensate for the figures. They had somehow managed to qualify for the playoffs and were unlikely to return to a major international tournament at any time in the near future, so the general consensus was "good for you to come here, but it's only fair that you is now on the receiving end of three cricket points in the group stage before departing with a smile and a wave.We think it's fair to say that Eljif Elmas and his teammates had other ideas.While the…

France are expected to be without both Lucas Hernandez and Lucas Digne for their European Championship final 16 match against Switzerland on Monday, which will force coach Didier Deschamps to an emergency transformation to cover the hole that their absence leaves for left-back.Hernandez had already missed France's second Group F match against Hungary with a knee problem and lasted just 45 minutes of the crunch fixture against Portugal. Digne replaced him at half-time but was forced by himself with injury just minutes into…

Spain's forward Alvaro Morata has revealed the horrific messages he has sent after his subordinate performances at Euro 2020 so far, and some are even threatening his family.The Spaniard has struggled to find the net in this summer's tournament and has only picked up a single goal in his three games and spurred a lot of clear chances.Morata failed to convert a penalty in Spain's 5-0 win over Slovakia on Tuesday, although his performance against Poland - ironically the only game he has played in - saw him face too much…

Haddiiba ay jamaahiirta Arsenal yihiin kuwo ku faraxsan hadalada hore looga yidhi xiddiga ay saxeexiisa ku dhaw yihiin ee Ben White, kaddib waxa rajo weyn galinaya hadal uu ka yidhi halyeeyga Real Madrid iyo xulka Spain ee Sergio Ramos.White oo hadda u ciyaaraya kooxda Brighton isla markaana metelaya xulka England ee Euro 2020 ayaa ku dhaw inuu heshiis 50 Milyan oo pound ah ugu biiro Arsenal.Sida uu sheegayo wargeyska The Athletic, labada kooxood ayaa ah kuwo wadahadalo wanaagsani u socdaan hadda isla markaana heshiis rasmi…

Manchester City are discussing Aston Villa's Jack Grealish at 100m, with the club convinced that an agreement will soon be reached.The first reports of the move broke on Friday morning, and sources have confirmed for 90 minutes that an agreement has been reached. The email originally broke the story and reported that the deal will end after the player's involvement in Euro 2020.Grealish's performances have seen him attract a lot of fans in recent seasons, with Manchester United and Tottenham both credited with an interest,…

Exclusive - Crystal Palace thought they had reached an agreement with ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre to replace Roy Hodgson as manager, but talks fell at the last minute due to disagreements over summer transfer plans.Favre looked to take over at Selhurst Park and was even expected to sign his contract on Thursday morning. But by the end of the day, the 63-year-old Swiss coach had pulled out and is now expected to take a break from football altogether instead.Despite the fact that personal terms had been agreed, 90…

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has revealed that he has not had talks with Raphael Varane about his future after reports that the defender may be on his way out to the club this summer.The Frenchman has only one year left on his current contract at the Santiago Bernabeu and without news of a new contract, he will then be available for a free transfer next year.Varane's potential availability has alerted a number of Europe's best sides, with Manchester United in particular monitoring his situation with a view to…

Barcelona would be open to replace Jordi Alba with Inter Alessandro Bastoni, but the Spanish left-back does not want to move away.Alba still has three years left on his current contract, but it is believed that the Catalan club wants to move one of its highest earners earlier in an attempt to reduce its huge salary costs. The 32-year-old has played 385 times for Barcelona and despite his age, there would be no shortage of suitors for the hill who has proved to be one of Europe's very best since he switched Valencia to Camp…

Jordan Henderson says he is ready to face Germany if asked by Gareth Southgate, and has revealed the message Jurgen Klopp sent him after England's conflict with Die Mannschaft was confirmed.The Liverpool captain's participation in Euro 2020 was in doubt after he picked up a groin injury against Everton in February and then failed to make a single appearance for the rest of the season.Although he took part in the Three Lions 'last warm-up game against Romania, the midfielder was appointed as an unused substitute in both…

Newcastle and Southampton are two of several clubs linked to 20-year-old Arsenal center-back William Saliba, who could be sold by the Gunners this summer as part of a squad.Saliba joined Arsenal with much fanfare in the summer of 2019. He was still just a teenager with valuable little first team experience at the time, but the Gunners saw enough long-term potential to commit to a deal worth up to £ 30 million.Things have not really worked out as planned for Saliba and he has not yet played a first team game for Arsenal.…