Former Borussia Dortmund teammate lauds 'incredible' trait of Man City striker Erling Haaland
Borussia Dortmund star Julian Brandt couldn't believe the speed with which Erling Haaland improved the weak points of his game during his time in Germany.
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The final Scotland Euro 2024 Pot 1 scenario revealed as Steve Clarke asks Georgia for the ultimate favour against Spain
Lawrence Shankland struck late in Georgia to end the mini rut and Scotland are now looking to end qualifying on a high with a Hampden party.
Hungary qualify for Euro 2024 after clinching draw
PARIS: Hungary qualified for Euro 2024 when a Bulgarian own goal late in stoppage time gave them a 2-2 draw in Sofia on Thursday. The Hungarians needed a single point to clinch their ticket to the finals in Germany but were trailing 2-1 before Alex Petkov headed into his own net in the 97th minute. The Hungarian players exploded in joy at the end of a match played in an empty stadium because of fears of violence. However Bulgarian fans protesting against their own football federation clashed with police outside the ground. The draw gave Hungary 15 points from seven games in Group G of European qualifying, two ahead of Serbia. The Hungarians join host nation Germany, Austria, Belgium, England, France, Portugal, Scotland, Spain and Turkiye as the teams qualified so far for next year’s finals. Hungary, whose play was largely directed by Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, took the lead in the 10th minute through Martin Adam but Spas Delev pulled Bulgaria level on 24 minutes. Bulgaria grabbed the advantage in a hard-fought game when Kiril Despodov placed a penalty beyond the outstretched hand of the Hungarian ‘keeper after Despodov had been fouled by Attila Szalai. But just as it seemed Hungary were slipping to defeat, the unfortunate Petkov headed a Hungarian cross into his own net.
Salah scores four, Lesotho shock Nigeria in World Cup qualifying
JOHANNESBURG: Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored four goals as Egypt trounced Djibouti 6-0, and minnows Lesotho pulled off a shock 1-1 draw in Nigeria in World Cup qualifying on Thursday. After reaching the 200-goal mark in English football last Sunday, Salah netted twice in each half of a Group A matchday one romp in Cairo.
More injury woes for Dutch before key Euro 2024 qualifier
AMSTERDAM : Injury plagued Netherlands were forced into another squad change on Thursday after defender Jeremie Frimpong was injured at training and pulled out of their European 2024 qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar.
Four goals for Egypt's Salah but shock setback for Nigeria
CAPE TOWN : Mohamed Salah scored four times and took his goal tally for Egypt past 50 as they began their World Cup qualifying campaign with an expected victory over tiny Djibouti while Nigeria were held to a shock home draw by Lesotho on Thursday.
Netherlands hit by more injuries ahead of Ireland's visit to Amsterdam
Injury plagued Netherlands were forced into another squad change on Thursday after defender Jeremie Frimpong was injured at training and pulled out of their European 2024 qualifiers which include the Republic of Ireland's final group game on Saturday in Amsterdam.
Scotland strike late to salvage draw in Georgia
Lawrence Shankland headed a stoppage-time equaliser as Scotland averted more torment in Tbilisi with a 2-2 draw against Georgia.