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If you had offered Ukraine's supporters the exciting opportunity to sit second in Group C with one game left, they would probably have bitten you. Andriy Shevchenko's side have performed admirably in their initial two clashes, which drove a free-kicking Netherlands all the way in a 3-2 loss, and did enough to get past a happy Northern Macedonia, who played like an underdog without losing.The job done until now, then.Ukraine is a game away from the knockout rounds, but they must get a positive result against third-placed…

Speaking ahead of EURO 2020, Sergio Busquets spoke about the leadership style he hopes to implement in Sergio Ramo's absence.Ramos was a surprising exclusion from Spain's final squad - in fact, no Real Madrid player manager Luis Enriques made the 26 final.Busquets received the bracelet as one of La Roja's older players, after being involved in the troops that won the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 European Championships.The Barcelona midfielder has not yet played in the tournament due to a positive COVID-19 test, but when he…

Javi Martinez appears to have signed for Qatar Sports Club following his departure from Bayern Munich. The midfielder left Bayern after a very successful nine years at the end of last season. During his time with Die Roten, he lifted nine straight Bundesliga titles and won the DFB Cup five times. He also experienced success in Europe and won 2013 and 2020 with Champions League crowns. Since announcing his departure from Bayern, he has been linked with a return to the Athletic Club, where he gained a reputation as one of…

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Liverpool have joined the race to get the highly ranked Sparta Prague kid Adam Hlozek this summer. The 18-year-old missed a significant part of the 2020/2021 season with a broken foot but still managed to create waves with his excellent performances. He finished the campaign with 15 goals and nine assists from 23 games, with Sparta losing just two league games when he was on the team. His incredible form has aroused interest from a number of top clubs, and according to Football Insider, Liverpool are the latest side to like…

Scotland's right-back Stephen O'Donnell reckons he has figured out how to get better with Jack Grealish: be kind to him and praise his calves. O'Donnell was one of Scotland's star players when they matched England across the pitch at Wembley on Friday and came away with a point that kept their Euro 2020 hopes alive. He was heavily criticized for his performance against the Czech Republic in Scotland's opening game and many fans wanted him to be lost for the trip to London. But even with England focused on his flank, he…

This Euro 2020 tournament has been far from easy sailing to Austria. It took them 78 minutes to get a decisive lead over the fighting Northern Macedonia, and the unpredictable Marko Arnautovic's dullness against their opponents saw him banned for their second race.It turned out to be costly, as Das Team limped to a shy 2-0 defeat against the Netherlands, a loss that caused them to slip to third place in Group C on goal difference. Coach Franco Foda knows that his team can not settle for a draw against Ukraine in the last…

Belgium has already sealed a place in the knockout stages of Euro 2020 and now wants to cement the top spot in its group.To do so, they need at least one point against a Finnish side chasing their own place in the next round, and while it may not be too easy, it's definitely the kind of game where Roberto Martinez can hand out some rests.This is how the Belgian boss should set up.Courtois starts again / BRUNO FAHY / Getty ImagesThibaut Courtois (GK) - Courtois will expect to add another clean sheet to his CV here, but he…

Group C saw Northern Macedonia become the first nation to be eliminated from Euro 2020, while the Netherlands have already booked their place in the round of 16.But between the winners and the losers are Ukraine and Austria, level of three points and go head to head in the last match of the group stage. Ukraine only need a draw to finish second in Group C, while Austria's worse goal difference means they will have to beat their rivals to secure a place in the knockout rounds.The two sides are matched very evenly, both have…

Finland enters their last group game in Euro 2020 with the knowledge that they probably need at least one point to squeeze through the knockout stages.Unfortunately, they have to get that point against Belgium, the top ranked team in the world right now.It will be an almighty test for Markku Kanerva's side, so let's see how the boss will line up.Belgium predicted line-up against Finland - Euro 2020The Belgian line-up to start against Finland at Euro 2020, with Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut…