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![Ronaldo opens up after hitting ‘rock bottom’ following penalty miss for Portugal](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Ronaldo opens up after hitting ‘rock bottom’ following penalty miss for Portugal
![The midfield puzzle Netherlands must quickly solve as route to final opens up](img/footballitarian.jpg)
The midfield puzzle Netherlands must quickly solve as route to final opens up
![On this day in 2010: Manchester City sign Yaya Toure from Barcelona](img/footballitarian.jpg)
On this day in 2010: Manchester City sign Yaya Toure from Barcelona
![The night Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego almost sent Portugal crashing out of Euro 2024](img/footballitarian.jpg)
The night Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego almost sent Portugal crashing out of Euro 2024
![‘Misstiano Penaldo’: John Terry leads fury at BBC’s cheeky Cristiano Ronaldo caption](img/footballitarian.jpg)
‘Misstiano Penaldo’: John Terry leads fury at BBC’s cheeky Cristiano Ronaldo caption
![The night Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego almost sent Portugal crashing out of Euro 2024](img/footballitarian.jpg)
The night Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego almost sent Portugal crashing out of Euro 2024
![Gareth Southgate says England have found their Paul Gascoigne moment at Euro 2024](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Gareth Southgate says England have found their Paul Gascoigne moment at Euro 2024
![The piece of luck that sent dour France past Belgium and into Euros quarter-finals](img/footballitarian.jpg)
The piece of luck that sent dour France past Belgium and into Euros quarter-finals
![Osian Roberts rules himself out of contention for Wales job and sticks with Como](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Osian Roberts rules himself out of contention for Wales job and sticks with Como
![France v Belgium player ratings as late own goal settles tight Euro 2024 tie](img/footballitarian.jpg)
France v Belgium player ratings as late own goal settles tight Euro 2024 tie
![If this is Kevin De Bruyne’s last stand, Belgium have wasted it at Euro 2024](img/footballitarian.jpg)
If this is Kevin De Bruyne’s last stand, Belgium have wasted it at Euro 2024
![Manchester United given transfer boost after signing Dan Ashworth from Newcastle](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Manchester United given transfer boost after signing Dan Ashworth from Newcastle
![Portugal v Slovenia LIVE: Euro 2024 team news and build-up to last-16 tie](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Portugal v Slovenia LIVE: Euro 2024 team news and build-up to last-16 tie
![Julen Lopetegui provides Lucas Paqueta update after betting allegations](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Julen Lopetegui provides Lucas Paqueta update after betting allegations
![Jude Bellingham faces possible ban over gesture to crowd in England’s Euro 2024 win](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Jude Bellingham faces possible ban over gesture to crowd in England’s Euro 2024 win
![How Southgate hopes the lessons of 1966 can inspire success at Euro 2024](img/footballitarian.jpg)
How Southgate hopes the lessons of 1966 can inspire success at Euro 2024
![England Euro 2024 LIVE: Latest news and updates as injury rocks Southgate’s plans](img/footballitarian.jpg)
England Euro 2024 LIVE: Latest news and updates as injury rocks Southgate’s plans
![Tottenham close to reaching deal for Leeds midfielder Archie Gray](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Tottenham close to reaching deal for Leeds midfielder Archie Gray
![France v Belgium LIVE: Euro 2024 team news and build-up to last 16 tie](img/footballitarian.jpg)
France v Belgium LIVE: Euro 2024 team news and build-up to last 16 tie
![Switzerland will pose ‘big tactical challenge’ for England](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Switzerland will pose ‘big tactical challenge’ for England
![Goals and perfect passing - Nico Williams is the star Spain have been searching for](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Goals and perfect passing - Nico Williams is the star Spain have been searching for
![The curious case of Antoine Griezmann and France’s major decision](img/footballitarian.jpg)
The curious case of Antoine Griezmann and France’s major decision
![Spain pass a new test in familiar style to make Euro 2024 statement](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Spain pass a new test in familiar style to make Euro 2024 statement
![England v Slovakia player ratings with Foden and Walker among woeful performers](img/footballitarian.jpg)
England v Slovakia player ratings with Foden and Walker among woeful performers
![Kane says Bellingham’s goal against Slovakia is ‘best in England’s history’](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Kane says Bellingham’s goal against Slovakia is ‘best in England’s history’
![Gareth Southgate’s straitjacket suffocates England again – but one lesson emerges](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Gareth Southgate’s straitjacket suffocates England again – but one lesson emerges
![Spain v Georgia LIVE: Latest Euro 2024 build-up and team news](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Spain v Georgia LIVE: Latest Euro 2024 build-up and team news
![Douglas Luiz swaps Villa for Juventus as Said Benrahma joins Lyon from West Ham](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Douglas Luiz swaps Villa for Juventus as Said Benrahma joins Lyon from West Ham
![Lightning, hailstones and YMCA: Inside the chaos at Euro 2024’s Dortmund fan park](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Lightning, hailstones and YMCA: Inside the chaos at Euro 2024’s Dortmund fan park
![Douglas Luiz completes move from Villa to Juventus](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Douglas Luiz completes move from Villa to Juventus
![The unravelling of Luciano Spalletti leaves Italy with huge problems but no solutions](img/footballitarian.jpg)
The unravelling of Luciano Spalletti leaves Italy with huge problems but no solutions
![Leeds reject £35million Brentford bid for Archie Gray](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Leeds reject £35million Brentford bid for Archie Gray
![Penalty shootouts are no longer a lottery and England may just have the edge](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Penalty shootouts are no longer a lottery and England may just have the edge
![England’s first few touches against Slovakia will reveal everything](img/footballitarian.jpg)
England’s first few touches against Slovakia will reveal everything
![Spain’s biggest Euro 2024 challenge is to overcome their own defining trait](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Spain’s biggest Euro 2024 challenge is to overcome their own defining trait
![Jamal Musiala weathers mighty storm but Germany’s real Euro 2024 test is still ahead](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Jamal Musiala weathers mighty storm but Germany’s real Euro 2024 test is still ahead
![On this day in 2020: Manchester City agree sale of Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich](img/footballitarian.jpg)
On this day in 2020: Manchester City agree sale of Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich
![Harry Kane hopes Ben Stokes chat can inspire England at Euro 2024](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Harry Kane hopes Ben Stokes chat can inspire England at Euro 2024
![Ange Postecoglou defends Michael Oliver after dubious penalty call](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Ange Postecoglou defends Michael Oliver after dubious penalty call
![Euro 2024 fan park closed during Germany-Denmark knockout tie as weather spoils party](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Euro 2024 fan park closed during Germany-Denmark knockout tie as weather spoils party
Generated by AI (2 hours ago)
In recent football news, the Copa America and Euro 2024 tournaments have taken center stage, showcasing dramatic matches and spotlighting key players. Emi Martinez emerged as a hero for Argentina, ensuring their advancement to the Copa America semi-finals despite a penalty miss by Lionel Messi. Messi, who opted for a Panenka penalty that hit the crossbar in a tense quarter-final clash against Ecuador, explained his decision and admitted to being anxious about an injury prior to the game.
In Europe, anticipation builds as Germany prepares to face Spain in a highly anticipated Euro 2024 quarter-final match. This encounter is expected to be a significant battle between two of the best teams, with insights from BBC pundit Thomas Hitzlsperger highlighting Germany’s belief in their ability to overcome the Spanish team, who have been a role model for them in the past.
Off the field, the football world buzzes with transfer news and coaching changes. Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly set to leave Manchester City for Al-Ittihad after reaching an agreement with the Saudi club, marking a significant move in the transfer market. Additionally, Manchester United has made a strategic acquisition by poaching Ajax's goalkeeping coach, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, in a bid to strengthen their goalkeeping department.
To sum it up, the football landscape is vibrant with international tournament actions, standout performances, and strategic off-field movements. Fans worldwide are closely following these developments as teams and players continue to make headlines.
1 | Manchester City | 38 | 62 | 91 |
2 | Arsenal | 38 | 62 | 89 |
3 | Liverpool | 38 | 45 | 82 |
4 | Aston Villa | 38 | 15 | 68 |
5 | Tottenham | 38 | 13 | 66 |
6 | Chelsea | 38 | 14 | 63 |
7 | Newcastle | 38 | 23 | 60 |
8 | Manchester United | 38 | -1 | 60 |
9 | West Ham | 38 | -14 | 52 |
10 | Crystal Palace | 38 | -1 | 49 |
11 | Brighton | 38 | -7 | 48 |
12 | Everton | 38 | -11 | 48 |
13 | Bournemouth | 38 | -13 | 48 |
14 | Fulham | 38 | -6 | 47 |
15 | Wolves | 38 | -15 | 46 |
16 | Brentford | 38 | -9 | 39 |
17 | Nottingham Forest | 38 | -18 | 36 |
18 | Luton | 38 | -33 | 26 |
19 | Burnley | 38 | -37 | 24 |
20 | Sheffield Utd | 38 | -69 | 16 |
1 | Real Madrid | 38 | 61 | 95 |
2 | Barcelona | 38 | 35 | 85 |
3 | Girona | 38 | 39 | 81 |
4 | Atletico Madrid | 38 | 27 | 76 |
5 | Athletic Club | 38 | 24 | 68 |
6 | Real Sociedad | 38 | 12 | 60 |
7 | Real Betis | 38 | 3 | 57 |
8 | Villarreal | 38 | 0 | 53 |
9 | Valencia | 38 | -5 | 49 |
10 | Alaves | 38 | -10 | 46 |
11 | Osasuna | 38 | -11 | 45 |
12 | Getafe | 38 | -12 | 43 |
13 | Celta Vigo | 38 | -11 | 41 |
14 | Sevilla | 38 | -6 | 41 |
15 | Mallorca | 38 | -11 | 40 |
16 | Las Palmas | 38 | -14 | 40 |
17 | Rayo Vallecano | 38 | -19 | 38 |
18 | Cadiz | 38 | -29 | 33 |
19 | Almeria | 38 | -32 | 21 |
20 | Granada CF | 38 | -41 | 21 |
1 | Inter | 38 | 67 | 94 |
2 | AC Milan | 38 | 27 | 75 |
3 | Juventus | 38 | 23 | 71 |
4 | Atalanta | 38 | 30 | 69 |
5 | Bologna | 38 | 22 | 68 |
6 | AS Roma | 38 | 19 | 63 |
7 | Lazio | 38 | 10 | 61 |
8 | Fiorentina | 38 | 15 | 60 |
9 | Torino | 38 | 0 | 53 |
10 | Napoli | 38 | 7 | 53 |
11 | Genoa | 38 | 0 | 49 |
12 | Monza | 38 | -12 | 45 |
13 | Verona | 38 | -13 | 38 |
14 | Lecce | 38 | -22 | 38 |
15 | Udinese | 38 | -16 | 37 |
16 | Cagliari | 38 | -26 | 36 |
17 | Empoli | 38 | -25 | 36 |
18 | Frosinone | 38 | -25 | 35 |
19 | Sassuolo | 38 | -32 | 30 |
20 | Salernitana | 38 | -49 | 17 |
1 | Bayer Leverkusen | 34 | 65 | 90 |
2 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 39 | 73 |
3 | Bayern Munich | 34 | 49 | 72 |
4 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 38 | 65 |
5 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 25 | 63 |
6 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 1 | 47 |
7 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 0 | 46 |
8 | FC Heidenheim | 34 | -5 | 42 |
9 | Werder Bremen | 34 | -6 | 42 |
10 | SC Freiburg | 34 | -13 | 42 |
11 | FC Augsburg | 34 | -10 | 39 |
12 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | -15 | 37 |
13 | FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | -12 | 35 |
14 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | -11 | 34 |
15 | Union Berlin | 34 | -25 | 33 |
16 | Vfl Bochum | 34 | -32 | 33 |
17 | 1.FC Köln | 34 | -32 | 27 |
18 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | -56 | 17 |