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France's opening match at Euro 2020 went a long way to boost morale around the camp and also confirmed the general consensus that Didier Deschamp's men were favorites to continue and lift the trophy on 11 July.They were actually strong, composed and managed their 1-0 victory over Germany to perfection. Mats Hummel's first half own goal - forced by Paul Pogba's brilliance and the quality of Lucas Hernandez - put Les Bleus ahead in Munich and from that moment on they would never lose.Smiles after France's victory over Germany…

While all the talk after the match revolved around Chelsea youngster Billy Gilmour and his Man of the Match in Scotland's 0-0 draw with England, another midfield maestro continued his rise to the constellation. Aston Villa man John McGinn was relentless for 90 minutes on Friday night, leaving everything out on the Wembley turf to secure a key point in Tartan Army's ambitions to move on from Group D. And to be honest, we should not be at all surprised by the 26-year-old's ability to completely cancel a midfield that…

Finally, the rest of Europe is familiar with the information that Serie A viewers (and avid Football Manager players) have been shouting from their balconies for the past two seasons: Manuel Locatelli is one of the best midfielders on the continent. All that was required was an immaculate and breakthrough performance on the international stage for the 23-year-old and did twice in Italy's 3-0 destruction of Switzerland. It was an evening that confirmed gliding Azzurri's place as new insidious favorites for Euro 2020, and…

Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne says that the facial injuries he picked up in the Champions League final no longer affect his game and that he has no pain against Antonio Rudiger for causing the course.The Manchester City man was forced to undergo minor surgery after his collision with Rudiger left him with a broken nose and eye contact.De Bruyne recently revealed that it would be six months before he returned to full health, but he now claims that the injury does not affect his performance and that it did not play on his heart…

Faransiiska ayaa barbarro 1-1 ah waxa uu la galay Hungry, waana natiijo lama filaan ahayd marka la eego awoodda labada waddan.Faransiiska oo kaalinta koowaad kaga jira dalalka loo saadaalinayo inay koobka qaramada Yurub ee sannadkan ku guuleysanayaan ayaa bandhig fiican sameeyey waxayse iska lumiyeen fursado dahabi ah oo ay goolal ku dhalin karayeen.Hungry ayaa gool la hormartay daqiiqaddii 45+2 waxaana u dhaliyey Attila Fiola oo orod kaga dheereeyey Pavard, waxaanu kubadda si toos ah ugu toogtay goolka oo ay birta…

Manchester United are a much better team with Paul Pogba than they are without him, so much is obvious.But his very presence in the club as an attraction to potential new recruits who in turn will improve the squad and help him win the trophies he longs for is also of great importance.In the end, United's ability will convince him that they can win trophies crucial for Pogba to sign a new contract and keep him happy during such a business period. But he has an important role to play in it and getting involved in the club…

Xulka qaranka Germany ayaa raadinaya guul uu sare ugu soo kaco oo uu kaalinta saddexaad ama labaad kusoo galo, isla markaana uu niyad-jab iyo sagxadda hoose ee Euro 2020 uu kaga badbaado marka uu garoonka Allianz Arena ee magaalada Munich ku qaabbilo waddanka Portugal oo awood kusoo jiidhay Hungry kulankii hore.Germany ayaa waxa ciyaartii hore ka badiyey xulka qaranka France, waxaanay u baahan yihiin guul qasab ah iyo bandhig wanaagsan si ay ugu gudbi karaan wareegga xiga ee 16ka, iyagoo haysta fursad ay kusoo gudbi karaan…

Portugal's head coach Fernando Santos will be without Joao Felix and Nuno Mendes for his side's clash with Germany after the pair were ruled out through injury.The defending European champions started their Euro 2020 campaign with a 3-0 victory against Hungary last time. After 84 minutes of play, the free-spirited Raphael Guerreiro decided to go for goal as he struck the ball from the corner of the pitch. The ball bounced harmlessly off the post, though.The victory was a massive result for Portugal given the fantastic…

Xulka qaranka Faransiiska ayaa barbarro la galay waddanka Hungry oo ay ku wada jiraan group-ka dhimashada ee F, waxaana kulan adag oo ay ku ciyaareen garoonka Puskas Arena ee magaalada Budapest ay ku kala baxeen 1-1.Waddanka martida loo ahaa ee Hungary ayaa gool la hormaray dhamaadka qaybta hore, waxaana u dhaliyey oo orod kaga dheereeyey difaaca Faransiiska, kana soo galay dhinaca bidix ka hor intii aanu darbo xoog badan dhaafinin goolhaye Hugo Lloris.Faransiiska oo inta badan kubadda cagta ku hayay, isla markaana lumiyey…

Goals from Attila Fiola and Antoine Griezmann saw the exchange that was shared between Hungary in France on Saturday afternoon, on match day two in Group F.Les Bleus saw better chances during the first half, with Antoine Griezmann and Karim Benzema both missing golden opportunities. Instead, it was Hungary who scored the opener in the second minute of the first half stoppage time. Attila Fiola was blocked by the head and burst into the penalty area before pushing the ball past Hugo Lloris at the nearest post and placing…