'He felt bad' - Leo Cullen says Hugo Keenan's Sevens choice difficult but understandable
Leo Cullen predicts a massive "aerial battle" when Leinster take on the Bulls but ruled Hugo Keenan out of contention for the BKT URC semi-final.
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Italy beat Bosnia 1-0 in final pre-Euro 2024 friendly
EMPOLI, Italy :Italy edged Bosnia 1-0 on Sunday as midfielder Davide Frattesi scored a stunning first-half goal in their final warm-up match ahead of the European Championship starting in Germany next week.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modrić showing age is no boundary at Euro 2024
Aged 39 and about to play in a record-extending sixth European Championship, Cristiano Ronaldo's longevity at soccer's highest levels almost defies belief.
Euro 2024 kits: cartoonish, retro and modern. Hits or fashion faux pas?
Belgium's away kit is a tribute to a much-loved and nearly century-old cartoon character, Tintin. Croatia's shirt will not go unnoticed. Germany's home jersey is a classic white, but the away shirt is a bold pink and purple.
Pedri living up to Spain's 'infinite' expectations, says De la Fuente
Pedri is rediscovering his best form and will have an important role to play in Spain's European Championship campaign, head coach Luis de la Fuente said after the Barcelona midfielder scored twice in a 5-1 win over Northern Ireland.
Pedri Gonzalez Brace Helps Spain Thrash Northern Ireland Before Euros
Pedri Gonzalez struck twice for Spain as they thumped Northern Ireland 5-1 in their final friendly ahead of Euro 2024 on Saturday. Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Oyarzabal also netted for Luis de la Fuente's side in Mallorca, with wingers Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal oozing menace on the flanks. Spain, in a Euros 'group of death' with Italy, Croatia and Albania, are aiming to win the competition for the fourth time. "I've worked hard to be in good shape at the end of the season," Pedri told Radio Marca.
Croatia Beat Portugal In Euro 2024 Warm-Up Friendly
Croatia finished their Euro 2024 preparations with an impressive 2-1 friendly win over Portugal on Saturday. Zlatko Dalic's side beat the Euro 2016 winners in the Lisbon suburb of Oeiras to send Group B rivals Spain and Italy a warning. Roberto Martinez's Portugal, among the contenders to win the tournament, fell to only their second defeat in 13 matches under the Spaniard. Talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was left on the bench by Martinez, whose side spurned chances to equalise in the second half.
Northern Ireland thrashed by Spain despite taking early lead
Daniel Ballard’s early goal had Northern Ireland dreaming of an upset, but it turned into a sobering night in Mallorca as Spain ran out 5-1 winners in their final Euro 2024 tune-up.