Scotland scrap Switzerland friendly as Euro 2024 draw means battle plans must be kept under wraps
Scotland have been forced to ditch plans for a friendly against Switzerland after drawing them at Euro 2024.
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Leverkusen's Boniface salvages 1-1 draw against Dortmund
LEVERKUSEN, Germany : Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen scored a 79th minute equaliser through Victor Boniface to snatch a 1-1 draw against visitors Borussia Dortmund on Sunday but saw their eight-game winning run in the league come to an end.
Steve Clarke vows not to underestimate Germany at Euro 2024
Scotland boss Steve Clarke is reading nothing into Germany's struggles heading into Euro 2024, warning the tournament hosts are "always on it" when it comes to major finals.
Italy and Spain drawn together in Euro 2024 group stage
HAMBURG, Germany: Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday’s draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands. Much-fancied England will meet Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia, with hosts Germany taking on Scotland in the tournament’s opening game on June 14 in Munich. Italy, who beat England on penalties at Wembley in the final of the last European Championship in 2021, and Spain will also face Croatia and Albania in Group B. Spain, victors over Italy in the final of Euro 2012, will take on 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia in their opening match in Berlin on June 15. The meeting of France, the 2022 World Cup runners-up, and the Netherlands will be the other heavyweight tie of the opening phase. They were in the same section in qualifying, with France winning both encounters.
Xavi calls on Felix to let Atletico criticism inspire him
BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez called on Joao Felix to use criticism from his former Atletico Madrid team-mates to motivate him when the teams meet on Sunday in La Liga. The Portuguese forward, on loan at Barca from Atletico Madrid, failed to convince coach Diego Simeone during four years in the Spanish capital. Atletico playmaker Antoine Griezmann this week said Felix lacked “consistency” or “got tired” of finding it, while midfielder Saul Niguez also said Felix had plenty to improve on. Simeone said Saturday he did not want to speak about the forward because he was not at the club, despite still being an Atletico player. “(The criticism) should be extra motivation against Atletico,” Xavi told reporters Saturday. “I see he is motivated and happy, he is being consistent, I am happy with his performance and how he has adapted to the group.” Barcelona loaned Atletico’s record 126 million euro ($137 million) signing in the summer and after an impressive start, he began to struggle. Felix scored his first goal in 13 matches against Porto on Tuesday as Barcelona secured qualification to the Champions League last 16. The victory helped quieten the negative noises around the club after a string of bad performances and Xavi hopes they can build on it against Atletico. “We have to find our game, the second half against Porto was very good ...
'Everyone in that dressing room knows' - Harry Maguire gives verdict on Marcus Rashford's Manchester United form
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has leapt to the defence of teammate Marcus Rashford after his underwhelming showing in Saturday night's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James' Park.
British man injured and German tourist killed in suspected Paris terror attack
A British man was among those injured in a suspected terrorist attack in Paris which left a German tourist dead, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
Germany v Scotland in Euro 2024 opener, Italy drawn with Spain
HAMBURG: Hosts Germany will face Scotland in the opening match of Euro 2024 in Munich following the draw on Saturday (Dec 2) and defending champions Italy will be in the same group as Spain.