Belgium’s most capped international Vertonghen retires
BRUSSELS : Belgium's most capped international Jan Vertonghen has retired from international football after 157 caps, he said on Friday.
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Portuguese men of war show age is no obstacle at Euros
DUESSELDORF, Germany : Portugal have the two oldest players at the European Championship this year, but not the most 'senior' squad with more age-related records potentially to tumble in a tournament where miles in the legs have been no obstacle to success.
Hojlund role, Rashford dilemma - Dream Man United attack after £36m Joshua Zirkzee transfer
Manchester United are expected to announce the arrival of Joshua Zirkzee as their first summer signing over the coming days. Interest from Old Trafford in the Bologna star was first revealed in mid-June with a move to activate his €40million (£33.7m) release clause being explored.
Southgate's England legacy burnished by knockout turnaround
BERLIN : Sunday's Euro 2024 final is likely to be Gareth Southgate's last match as England manager and he can walk away with his legacy "saved by the Bell", polished by penalties and enhanced by some semi-final excellence, regardless of what happens against Spain.
Georgia fans greet returning players with rally after 'miracle' Euros
TBILISI : Thousands of jubilant Georgia fans packed into the central square of the country's capital Tbilisi on Tuesday to welcome the national soccer team home from Euro 2024 after a thrilling campaign on their major tournament debut.
Canada to face Venezuela in Copa quarterfinal
Venezuela hammered Jamaica 3-0 in Texas on Sunday to seal top spot in Group B and set up a Copa America quarterfinal with Canada.
Carlos Alcaraz And Jannik Sinner Aim For Wimbledon Quarter-Finals
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz targets the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday against a piano-loving Frenchman. His opponent, world number 16 Ugo Humbert is a passionate piano player. Emma Raducanu has British fans dreaming she can add the 2024 Wimbledon title to her 2021 US Open crown, while American Ben Shelton is following in his father's footsteps. Men's world number 1 Jannik Sinner also aims to reach the quarter-finals today. We look at three fourth-round matches to watch on the seventh day of action at the All England Club:
Dog owner attacked after 'XL Bully' tried to mate with her cockapoos
A dog owner from has spoken of her terror after an 'XL Bully' left her with a number of injuries. Julia Critchley was walking in Accrington with her two small cockapoos at around 12.30pm, during a lunch break from work.