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Euro 2020 could not have gotten off to a better start for Slovakia. It would never be an easy test against Robert Lewandowski and Poland, but Marek Hamsik's men fought for a valuable 2-1 victory.The result fired Slovakia to the top of Group E, giving them three important points in their quest to reach the knockout stages. The underdogs will know that Friday's competition with Sweden now also has even greater significance. Get a positive result here, and they may not need anything against Spain. It's a dream scenario. But…

Tottenham are keen to run a deal for Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey this summer.Hungary made an impressive start to the 2020/21 season - taking three assists and one goal in his first seven Premier League appearances - although his progress was hampered after suffering a hamstring injury in December.Lamptey had been expected to return before the end of the season, but many setbacks in his recovery saw him unable to play for Brighton for the rest of the campaign.Although he did not participate in the Seagulls for six…

In Euro 2020, the best players from all over the continent will gather for a much-needed football festival. With the tournament to be played in the middle of a heat wave, there are probably many tiring defenses when things wear out. This is music to the ears of football speeders, who want to take full advantage of all tired legs with their explosive pace. The question is, which players in the tournament are the fastest? Sane is hard to stop / BSR Agency / Getty ImagesAccording to his own admission, Leroy Sane did not have…

In Euro 2020, the best players from all over the continent will gather for a much-needed football festival. With the tournament to be played in the middle of a heat wave, there are probably many tiring defenses when things wear out. This is music to the ears of football speeders, who want to take full advantage of all tired legs with their explosive pace. The question is, which players in the tournament are the fastest? Sane is hard to stop / BSR Agency / Getty ImagesAccording to his own admission, Leroy Sane did not have…

Inter Miami striker Gonzalo Higuain revealed that he initially thought Major League Soccer would be easy enough for him to play with a "cigarette" in his mouth. Gonzalo Higuain first went to Inter Miami 2020 for the club's inaugural MLS season and quickly became a key man in start XI. The Argentine has played 16 overall games for Inter Miami and scored five goals and three assists. Although he hoped to cross into the league with European experience as an advantage, he recently revealed that was not the case. Speaking on…

Steve Clarke spoke about Scotland's conflict with England at Wembley before Euro 2020 started and described how much rivalry means and what it is like to be on the winning side.After a five-year stint at St Mirren, Clarke spent 11 years defending Chelsea and winning the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.When his playing career ended, he went into coaching and worked under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea before taking managerial roles at West Brom, Reading and Kilmarnock.Scotland called in 2019 and Clarke wasted some time…

Arsenal are on the verge of securing the signing of Nikita Parris after reaching an agreement with Lyon.The English-speaking international has made her trade on board since leaving Manchester City in 2019. Her transfer to French football has proved successful, noting a memorable treble during her first season with Lyon including the Women's Champions League.After two years of the English game, Sky Sports reports that Parris will talk Women's Super League again after Arsenal agreed on terms with Lyon.The 27-year-old has…

Sweden were against it in their opening European Championship 2020 meeting against Spain on Monday night, but they shocked everyone by holding La Furia Roja to a 0-0 draw in Sevilla. The favorites could not break through the stoic Swedish back line and the visitors even had their own chances to win the match, but finally had to settle for a draw.That point suits them well when they face Slovakia on Friday, the team that currently tops Group E, after their 2-1 victory against Poland. But should coach Janne Andersson hold on…

Waqtiga  uu bilaabmi doono horyaalka waddanka Spain ee LaLiga ayaa la shaaciyey, iyadoo lasoo afjaray toddobaadyo khilaaf ah oo la isku maan-dhaafsanaa xilliga ay tahay inuu bilaabmo xilli ciyaareedak 2021/22.Maamulka horyaalka LaLiga iyo xidhiidhka kubadda cagta Spain ayaa isku khilaafsanaa waqtiga uu bilaabmayo xilli cyaareedku, waxaana soo dhex-galay arrinta uu go’aan kama dambays ah ka gaadhay Golaha Isboortiga Spain ee magaciisa loosoo gaabiyo CSD oo cayimay maalinta ay kulmaada ugu horreeyaa dhici doonaan.Xidhiidhka…

Italy have not conceded in the last nine matches, and Turkey can not put a glove on them on Friday - they did not manage a single shot on goal when the Azzurri won 3-0. Still, it was a moment during the first half, with the match still goalless, that crescent stars threatened. Gianluigi Donnarumma was the scorer. It's a goalkeeper in a big team: you will not be called much, but when you are, you must be ready.Italy is in safe hands. Still only 22, 'Gigio' has already collected 27 international caps for Italy since making…