How tiny Uruguay dominates Copa América and the World Cup - ESPN
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the U.S. men's national team squares off against Uruguay, in some respects it looks like a mismatch.
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Lamine Yamal Makes History As Spain Sink France To Reach Euro 2024 Final
Lamine Yamal, 16, became the tournament's youngest ever goalscorer as Spain came back to beat France 2-1 in Munich on Tuesday and reach the Euro 2024 final. Trailing after Randal Kolo Muani headed in a Kylian Mbappe cross in the ninth minute, Spain turned the match around in a four-minute period, scoring twice against a side who had only conceded once in five previous games in this tournament. Yamal, who turns 17 a day before Sunday's final against either the Netherlands or England in Berlin, equalised with a superb strike from outside the box, curling a long-range effort into the top corner and past the fingertips of an airborne Mike Maignan.
Turkey Defender Merih Derimal Banned For Two Euro 2024 Games For "Wolf Salute" Celebration
Turkey defender Merih Demiral will miss his team's Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with the Netherlands after UEFA suspended him for two games on Friday for making an alleged ultra-nationalist salute. Demiral scored both of Turkey's goals in the 2-1 last-16 win over Austria on Tuesday and during celebrations for his second goal made a gesture associated with Turkish right-wing extremist group Grey Wolves. UEFA said in a statement Demiral was banned "for violating the basic rules of decent conduct, for using sports events for manifestations of a non-sporting nature and for bringing the sport of football into disrepute."
Manchester United have four weeks to implement the change Ineos have banked on for the future
The first day of pre-season always brings with it a buzz and the feeling around Carrington would have been no different on Monday morning. There might not have been a new manager, but there were three new coaches and some senior footballing appointments, giving this season a feeling of renewal for Manchester United.
Spurs sign teenager Gray from Leeds
Tottenham Hotspur have signed 18-year-old midfielder Archie Gray from English Championship side Leeds United on a contract until 2030, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.
Ashford United sign left-back Joey Taylor from Whitehawk and Dorking midfielder Jack Saunders on loan
Ashford have made two more signings as Danny Kedwell continues to shape his squad for the new season.
England's Bukayo Saka Earns Penalty Shootout Redemption In Euro 2024
Bukayo Saka banished on Saturday the heartache of his penalty miss in the last European Championship final after starring in England's passage to the last four of Euro 2024. Arsenal forward Saka was England's saviour in Duesseldorf, his stunning 80th-minute equaliser keeping England in the tournament just as they looked set to limp out early. And the 22-year-old confidently struck home the third of five perfect England penalties as Gareth Southgate's much-criticised team reached the semi-finals of their second straight Euros.
Spain's De la Fuente proud of fighting spirit in Euro win over Germany
STUTTGART, Germany : Spain came through a tough physical encounter with Germany and emerged 2-1 winners after extra time on Friday to book a semi-final spot at Euro 2024, filling coach Luis de la Fuente with pride in his players.