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Roberto Firmino reveals he STILL doesn't know why Jurgen Klopp's No 2 Zeljko Buvac left on eve of Champions League semi-final in 2018... but where is Liverpool's former assistant now?
08/02/24 15:48
Roberto Firmino has revealed that to this day none of the Liverpool players understand long-term assistant Zelkjo Buvac's exit back in 2018. Buvac had been Jurgen Klopp's assistant for the vast majority of his managerial career, accompanying the German from Mainz to Borussia Dortmund and then on to Liverpool. While Klopp is thought to have regarded himself as the heart of his teams, Buvac was the brains, with Peter Krawietz the eyes. ...read
UEFA makes U-TURN on plan to end its blanket ban on Russian football teams after 12 European federations said they would refuse to play them following the country's invasion of Ukraine last year
10/10/23 11:08UEFA has been forced to back down and announced on Tuesday that Russia will not be allowed to play in U17s European Championship qualifying games this month.England 'will STILL oppose playing Russian teams' despite UEFA partially lifting ban to allow the nation's Under 17 sides to play matches following the country's invasion of Ukraine last year
27/09/23 09:47UEFA announced they would ease the ban to enable Russian youngsters to play and develop - insisting it was 'aware that children should not be punished for actions of adults'.Tottenham ACCEPT £12.9m bid for Davinson Sanchez from Spartak Moscow, but other clubs including Galatasaray remain keen on the out-of-favour defender
25/07/23 07:58The 54-time Colombian international faced the embarrassment of being booed by his own fans last season when he lasted just 23 minutes before he was subbed off during a 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth .'We are wasting his talent': Man United fans urge Erik ten Hag to give Zidane Iqbal more game time after footage of 19-year-old's classy performance for Iraq against Russia goes viral
27/03/23 15:04Iqbal, 19, played 90 minutes as his Iraq side lost 2-0 against Russia on Sunday in a friendly at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg, impressing with an all-action midfield showing.Morality Police State 1-1 Ukraine Invaders: The 'Beautiful Game' turned ugly as soon as Iran vs Russia kicked off… it's a DISGRACE the match was allowed to take place
23/03/23 17:16DANIEL MATTHEWS: Writers for TASS, Russia's state-owned news agency, had struggled to make up their mind. They referred to Thursday's meeting with Iran as a 'friendly'. And also an 'exhibition'.Russia return to international football tonight as they face Iran in their first game outside of the old Soviet Union borders since UEFA expulsion after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine
23/03/23 07:53MATT BARLOW: The Russians, banned by UEFA from competing in Euro 2024, are set for the friendly in the Iranian capital before facing Iraq at home, on Sunday, in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.Russian chiefs will 'discuss plans to leave UEFA and join Asia's governing body' amid their ongoing suspension from football... 'with a final decision set be made by an executive committee on Friday'
29/12/22 16:57Russia's football chiefs plan to hold an executive committee meeting on Friday in a bid to resign from UEFA and join the Asian Football Confederation, according to reports.George Weah is Liberia president, Pavlyuchenko was elected for Putin's party WHILE playing for Spurs... and Sukur drove for Uber after being BANISHED! What happens when footballers get political
29/12/22 15:43A few down the years have even entered politics in an effort to improve the world around them. Having a huge profile from exploits on the football pitch can certainly help when it comes to winning votes.FIFA president Gianni Infantino calls for a one-month 'World Cup ceasefire' in Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine as he makes plea at G20 summit to the Russians, who are banned from Qatar
15/11/22 08:27It has been nearly nine months since Vladimir Putin ordered his country's invasion of Ukraine - with no signs that the conflict will stop anytime soon.UEFA refuses to rule out taking further action against Belarus after the country deployed troops with Russian forces near Ukraine... as the Eastern European state was part of Euro 2024 qualifying draw despite its continuing support for Vladimir Putin
11/10/22 11:31President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko yesterday confirmed he had ordered troopy to deploy with Russian forces, claiming there was a planned attack on his country from Ukraine.Shakhtar Donetsk chief accuses FIFA of 'ignoring' war-torn Ukraine by keeping £35m Russian World Cup TV deals and says Gianni Infantino should 'visit all the places where the killings happened'
28/09/22 08:01While Russia has been ostracised by most of the world following Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine back in February, world football's governing body has maintained links.Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov is fined and given a warning by UEFA for discriminating against RUSSIA by vowing to shoot invading soldiers in Kyiv - after the Russian FA complained
20/09/22 12:03In a Facebook post, the head of the Ukrainian Football Association, Andrii Pavelko, wrote that UEFA simply warned Petrakov and issued a small fine, which the organisation paid on his behalf.Russia demands UEFA BAN Ukraine national football coach Oleksandr Petrakov for discrimination after 65-year-old said he would 'pick up a weapon and defend Kyiv' against Vladimir Putin's invading armies, claiming 'I could take two or three enemies out'
19/09/22 09:31The Football Union of Russia [FUR] has written to UEFA accusing Petrakov of discriminating against their countrymen and failing to remain politically neutral, calling on him to be sanctioned.Chelsea target Arsen Zakharyan won't give up on his dream move despite sanctions blocking £12.6m switch from Dynamo Moscow on deadline day... as Russian midfielder denies he was ready to change nationality to seal a deal
05/09/22 06:44The 19-year-old midfielder wasn't able to complete a move from Dynamo Moscow because of the British sanctions placed on Russia following their invasion of Ukraine.Russian club Dynamo Moscow reveal Arsen Zakharyan's £12.6m transfer to Chelsea has been BLOCKED by British sanctions, making a deal 'impossible' despite agreement between the teams
01/09/22 15:59Chelsea had activated the midfielder's £12.6m release clause, with Dynamo Moscow starlet Arsen Zakharyan seen as one of Russia's most talented players and linked with several clubs.Man United's Europa League clash with Sheriff Tiraspol to be MOVED from Transnistria to Moldovan capital Chisinau as the region is banned from hosting games due to its Russian links amid the invasion of Ukraine
26/08/22 13:25Russia reportedly base around 1,500 troops in the region of Transnitaria in Moldova and several explosions have been heard since April in what is supposedly a frozen conflict zone.Russia is already making plans for its athletes to compete at Paris 2024 despite bans in many sports following the invasion of Ukraine... with defiant officials insisting they will share the Olympic Village with other nations
26/07/22 14:39Most Olympic sports have suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus since the invasion of Ukraine began in February, following a recommendation from the IOC.Russian appeal against ban from football due to Ukraine war REJECTED by CAS... as the country's football union warns it will continue to contest the decision by FIFA and UEFA
15/07/22 14:02An appeal against the exclusion of Russian national teams and clubs from world and European competition has been dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Ian Botham had a modest football career but Rebecca Romero took cycling gold and Ash Barty hit the Big Bash - as England captain Harry Kane admits he could become a golfer after retiring, what other stars have turned to a different sport?
19/06/22 18:00It sounds far-fetched but the 28-year-old would not be the first person to switch from one sport to another, with plenty of famous examples like Ian Botham, Rebecca Romero and Michael Jordan.'These events are catastrophic... I'm speaking as it is': Former Russia captain Igor Denisov fears he will be 'jailed or killed' after criticising Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine... with dissent against the war carrying a 15-YEAR jail term
16/06/22 09:03He added that he no longer feels any pride in his country and even wrote to President Putin asking for him to halt the war, which has seen thousands killed and millions more driven from their homes.Adidas reveal the Champions League final ball - which will be auctioned for the UN Refugee Charity after the game - with 'peace' slogan for the war in Ukraine
24/05/22 09:00Liverpool and Real Madrid face off in the European showpiece at the Stade de France, Paris on Saturday night. And on Tuesday, the German sportswear company unveiled the ball which will be used.'They're killing our children and destroying our cities... they have no right to compete in sport': Ukraine national team boss Oleksandr Petrakov demands Russia gets a FIVE-YEAR ban from football as punishment for invading his country
08/05/22 09:21DANIEL MATTHEWS IN BRDO, SLOVENIA: FIFA has suspended Russian teams until further notice, while this week UEFA banned the country's national and club sides from their competitions.Russia's bid to host Euro 2028 or 2032 is booted out as UK and Ireland remain frontrunners for tournament... and Portugal will replace them at Women's Euro 2022 in England
03/05/22 00:26Following the invasion of Ukraine, UEFA suspended Russia and its clubs and have now delivered a host of sanctions. The UK and Ireland bid to host Euro 2028 is expected to be successful.'They killed our children and raped our women and girls... If you stay silent you support this': Man City star Oleksandr Zinchenko hits out at former team-mates at Russian club Ufa who refuse to speak out against their country's brutal invasion of Ukraine
16/04/22 09:32Defender Zinchenko, 25, played for the Russian club Ufa for a season-and-a-half before he signed for City in the summer of 2016. But friends from the club have left him feeling angry.Shakhtar Donetsk chief Darijo Srna claims Russian footballers are against the war in Ukraine but will not speak out because 'they would end up in jail', as he speaks out on the troubles his club have had to endure
11/04/22 10:04For nearly two decades, Ukraine has been Srna's home. Now the Croatia legend has spoken of his pride and hopes for the future after Shakhtar returned to play.'We want to talk about war and peace with these matches': Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk to play four charity games against European sides - with the proceeds going to those suffering after Russia's invasion of the country
08/04/22 18:17The Ukrainian Premier League side have not played since Russia invaded the country in February and will play Olympiacos, Lechia Gdansk, Fenerbahce and Hajduk Split.Russia's football clubs and national team 'are considering SWITCHING from Europe's UEFA to play in Asia', where they have more allies, after being thrown out of the Champions League, Europa League and World Cup play-offs
29/03/22 07:28Both UEFA and the world governing body FIFA banned Russian sides from their competitions in late February after president Vladimir Putin ordered the brutal war.Russia WILL NOT be reinstated to play their World Cup qualifier against Poland after Court of Arbitration for Sport threw out a request to freeze FIFA's ban on its football team
18/03/22 11:46FIFA said the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed the Russian soccer federation's bid for an urgent interim ruling to freeze the ban pending a full appeal.MARTIN SAMUEL: Kick Russia out of the European game and the continent where it has waged war, and let Gianni Infantino keep his tainted friendship with Vladimir Putin... expulsion from all UEFA competitions would be a REAL sanction
17/03/22 22:30MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: There can be a way back into the global game for Russian footballers and Russian clubs, but Europe does not have to facilitate it.Russian football teams still banned from European competitions after CAS upholds UEFA's decision - with full hearing next week set to decide on whether the national team will be reinstated for World Cup qualifying
15/03/22 16:12The governing body of world football, FIFA, and European football, UEFA, ruled jointly on February 28 that all teams and clubs from the country could not take part in their competitions.Russia's most famous footballer Artem Dzyuba REJECTS a national team call-up 'due to the difficult situation in Ukraine', where he has relatives, weeks after he blasted Premier League stars Zinchenko and Yarmolenko
15/03/22 09:42Dzyuba - Russia's most high profile player - has been vocal about the conflict and made headlines by verbally attacking Ukraine stars Vitaliy Mykolenko and Andriy YarmolenkoRussia launch appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against their bans by FIFA and UEFA from international competitions after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine
08/03/22 17:02Russia have stepped up their legal battle against FIFA and UEFA by submitting an appeal to the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) against their bans from international competitions.'They have positions but they just ignore it': Emotional Premier League star Oleksandr Zinchenko blasts Russian footballers for not speaking up on the invasion of Ukraine as he admits he doesn't understand why most players have remained silent
05/03/22 13:19Zenit St Petersburg goalkeeper Stanislav Kritsyuk broke the silence from Russian footballers to say his team-mates can no longer hide behind 'separating politics and sport'.AHEAD OF THE GAME: Huddersfield are set for a third new owner in as many years, Everton are frustrated with links to former sponsor Alisher Usmanov... and fans could meet a star as part of clubs' push towards NFTs
04/03/22 22:30MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: Huddersfield Town are set for a third change of ownership in as many years, with Dean Hoyle to make the club available for sale again.'I know you like to show your balls on camera... now show them in real life': West Ham's Ukrainian star Andriy Yarmolenko brings up Russia captain Artem Dzyuba's notorious SEX TAPE as he calls on Russian players to speak out on the war
02/03/22 10:56The Irons star posted a video to his Instagram to call out the Russian footballers, tagging players including captain Artem Dzyuba, Atalanta's Alexey Miranchuk and Valencia's Denis Cheryshev.Everton's Ukrainian defender Vitaliy Mykolenko launches a scathing attack on Russia's 'silent b***h' captain Artem Dzyuba and his 's***head team-mates' for not speaking out on Ukraine... and says: 'You and your kids will spend your lives in a dungeon'
01/03/22 14:47Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday in what it called a special operation to demilitarise and 'denazify' the country - a justification dismissed by Kyiv and the West as propaganda.FIFA facing pressure to kick Russia OUT of the World Cup after Poland and Sweden announced they will REFUSE to compete against them in next month's play-offs following the invasion of Ukraine
26/02/22 08:54UEFA took one match away from Russia following the invasion but stopped short of kicking them out of qualifying for the World Cup.MARTIN SAMUEL: UEFA had the chance to kick Russia out of the World Cup, to ban their clubs from Europe... and the pathetic cowards have BLOWN it after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine
25/02/22 22:31CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: As it stands, a Russian team could still win the Europa League, qualify for the World Cup and compete at the women's European Championship this summer.England's 2018 conquerors Croatia dramatically reach the Qatar World Cup as late own goal from Fedor Kudryashov sees Luka Modric and Co leapfrog Russia
14/11/21 16:55CROATIA 1-0 RUSSIA: The game was played in driving rain as Russia goalkeeper Matvei Safonov impressed, but he was powerless as a cross from Borna Sosa cannoned off Kudryashov.World Cup State of Play: Spain, Russia, Portugal and Croatia all face nervy final-day clashes and Wales are in the play-offs at least, while England could qualify TONIGHT... but there could be trouble for Uruguay and Ivory Coast
12/11/21 11:47Qualification for the 2022 World Cup is now well and truly heating up across the globe, with just over a year until the tournament gets underway in Qatar. But which nations are at risk of missing out?Cristiano Ronaldo misses a big chance to grab Portugal winner as they are held to a goalless stalemate by the Republic of Ireland with defender Pepe seeing red... but they still go top ahead of final-day showdown with group rivals Serbia
11/11/21 18:43Portugal moved closer to automatic World Cup qualification on Thursday despite a poor 0-0 draw with Republic of Ireland that left them needing another point in their final game against Serbia.Stanislav Cherchesov SACKED as Russia manager after failing to reach the knockout stages of Euro 2020 as they finished bottom of Group B
08/07/21 13:59Russia are on the hunt for a new manager after they sacked Stanislav Cherchesov following their poor display at the European Championship.Euro 2020 race for the Golden Boot: Harry Kane is now just ONE GOAL behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who will win as things stand... while Switzerland's Steven Zuber has the most assists so far
07/07/21 22:30Harry Kane is now just one goal behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot. Sportsmail takes you through the players with the most goals and assists.Mancini's swagger, Denmark doing it for Eriksen and Modric's masterclass... Sportsmail's experts take their pick of the best GOAL, MOMENT AND GAME from the Euro 2020 group stages
24/06/21 21:31The Euro 2020 group phase has been a memorable one, with gripping drama in every four-nation pool as we narrowed down to 16 teams.The COMPLETE Euro 2020 fixture and results guide: Television schedule for the semi-finals, kick-off times and updated scores
24/06/21 13:02Just like that, the semi-finals are over, and those left in the competition can see glory on the horizon. Sportsmail takes you through the complete fixture list, TV schedule and updated results.Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane should still come to the party, revived Italy are a nice throwback, it's a dreadful time to be a dark horse and France remain favourites... EIGHT THINGS WE LEARNED from Euro 2020 group stage
24/06/21 11:23The first portion of the tournament has seen Italy, Holland and Belgium emerge with perfect records while the likes of France, Germany, England and Spain have yet to fully fire.Euro 2020 race for the Golden Boot: Cristiano Ronaldo currently leads the way while Switzerland's Steven Zuber has the most assists so far - but Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling have time to catch up
24/06/21 09:00The battle for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot continues as the knockout stages arrive. Sportsmail will keep you up-to-date with the goals and assists standings as each game comes.How Denmark honoured Christian Eriksen in emotional win over Russia: Manager Kasper Hjulmand wore special bracelet in tribute, their prince donned a No 10 shirt... and team-mates had a text from the star congratulating them in the dressing room
22/06/21 08:45The Denmark midfielder collapsed during his side's defeat by Finland in their opening match of Euro 2020 and required 13 minutes of CPR on the pitch in Copenhagen.Finland 0-2 Belgium: Romelu Lukaku's strike takes him to joint-top scorer at Euro 2020 as his side progress as group winners... but leave Finland on the brink of a group-stage exit
21/06/21 16:58JACK GAUGHAN: Hearts sank but none more so than Lukas Hradecky's. How cruel for Finland. Even crueller for their goalkeeper. He had thwarted everything Belgium threw his way.Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal could be in trouble while Spain look to avoid a shock early exit: Permutations explained for the final Euro 2020 groups as knock-out rounds near
21/06/21 12:52The Euro 2020 group stages are now coming to an end, with the last set of matches to be played on Wednesday. But who could each team play in the last-16? And who's at risk of going out?Russia confirm defender Mario Fernandes has NOT suffered a spinal injury after landing on his back in Euro 2020 win over Finland
16/06/21 16:06Russia have confirmed that Fernandes does not have a spinal injury and revealed that he would travel with the team to Moscow after landing on his back during their 1-0 win over Finland.Players and coaches from every nation at Euro 2020 including Gareth Bale, Kieran Trippier and Andrew Robertson wish Christian Eriksen good luck in touching video as the Danish star continues his recovery from cardiac arrest in hospital
16/06/21 11:52The Danish star is recovering in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest and collapsing on the pitch during their opening match against Finland in Copenhagen on Saturday night.Russia off the mark! Aleksei Miranchuk sweeps in a quality left-foot finish to down Finland in St Petersburg... after VAR denied the Euro newcomers opener that could have sent them through to knockouts already
16/06/21 11:13CHRIS WHEELER: Aleksei Miranchuk scored the only goal in St Petersburg to burst Finland's bubble and give Russia their first win at the Euros in seven attempts.Euro 2020 is now in full swing, with matches being played every day until the group stages end on June 23: Updated results, tables, fixtures and odds to qualify for the knockouts
14/06/21 12:09Euro 2020 is well underway with matches coming every day until the end of the group stages on June 23. Sportsmail takes you through the updated tables, fixtures, results and odds.Euro 2020 race for the Golden Boot: The updated top scorer and assists standings as Cristiano Ronaldo becomes outright top scorer after netting two penalties in France draw
14/06/21 11:00The battle for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot is now underway, with Cristiano Ronaldo currently at the top of the standings. Sportsmail will keep you up-to-date as each game comes.Roberto Martinez admits Belgium players were IN TEARS after watching Christian Eriksen collapse live on TV... and says the last thing they wanted to speak about was football before win against Russia
12/06/21 23:24The Inter Milan midfielder was given on-field CPR treatment and then rushed to hospital after suddenly falling to the ground near the end of the first half in the Group B fixture in Copenhagen.'We should give Belgium a bye to the quarters or semi-finals!': Roy Keane hails Roberto Martinez's side and backs them for easy ride to latter stages of Euro 2020 after comfortable win over Russia
12/06/21 22:21Belgium next face Denmark on Thursday before finishing the group stages against Finland, and Keane is confident there is little to trip them up in the early rounds of the tournament.Belgium 3-0 Russia: Romelu Lukaku's brace and strike by Thomas Meunier get Roberto Martinez's side up and running at Euro 2020 as their Golden Generation start latest bid for international success
12/06/21 17:00CHRIS WHEELER: Only Romelu Lukaku knows what was going through his head in the minutes after his friend and Inter Milan team-mate Christian Eriksen collapsed.The COMPLETE Euro 2020 fixture and results guide: Television schedule for every match, kick-off times and updated scores
11/06/21 12:30There are set to be 51 matches at this summer's Euro 2020, all of which will be shown on TV in the UK. Sportsmail takes you through the complete fixture list, TV schedule and updated results.The European Championships get underway TODAY as Turkey and Italy go head-to-head - but when is the opening ceremony and how to watch it?
11/06/21 09:30Euro 2020 gets underway today as Turkey and Italy go head-to-head in Rome. The opening ceremony will take place shortly before. Sportsmail details everything you need to know.Euro 2020 build-up RECAP: The European Championships start TODAY as Turkey and Italy go head-to-head in Rome... while England receive a major boost with the return of Harry Maguire - all the latest news and pictures here
11/06/21 09:00EURO 2020 BUILD-UP LIVE: Sportsmail takes you through the breaking Euro 2020 news and latest picctures, as the tournament kicks off TODAY with Turkey vs Italy.Italy and France look in ominous form, Spain and Germany can't find any consistency and although England secured back-to-back wins, there's PLENTY of questions to be asked... who's in form and who's struggling to find their feet ahead of Euro 2020
10/06/21 17:33Here, Sportsmail takes a closer look at how every team has fared in the warm-up games and assesses who's in form and who looks rusty going into the tournament.Euro 2020 starts TOMORROW, with a total of 51 matches to be played across 11 different cities - but which stadiums will be used? How many fans will be allowed to attend? And what are the current coronavirus protocols?
10/06/21 16:30With Euro 2020 starting tomorrow, Sportsmail takes you through the 11 host cities, which venues are being used, how many fans can attend and what the requirements are.Euro 2020 build-up LIVE: Boost for England as Harry Maguire returns to training ahead of their opening match against Croatia... follow all the latest news and pictures here as the tournament prepares to kick off TOMORROW in Rome
10/06/21 08:32EURO 2020 BUILD-UP LIVE: Sportsmail takes you through the breaking Euro 2020 news and latest picctures, with just one day remaining until the tournament gets underway.Belgium, Poland and Switzerland have to trek a combined 18,000 MILES in the group stage, while England, Italy and Spain stay at home... so, how far does each country have to travel at the Euros?
09/06/21 10:03Sportsmail has plotted each team's travel plans for the group stages from the initial flight from home to their training camp and to each and every match away from their base.Euro 2020 build-up RECAP: All the latest news and pictures with just TWO DAYS to go until the tournament kicks off in Rome... as England put the finishing touches on their preparations ahead of opening clash with Croatia
09/06/21 09:00EURO 2020 BUILD-UP RECAP: Sportsmail takes you through the breaking Euro 2020 news and latest picctures, with just two days remaining until the tournament gets underway.Euro 2020 build-up LIVE RECAP: All the latest news and pictures with just THREE DAYS to go until the tournament kicks off in Rome... With England beginning their final training camp today
08/06/21 08:59EURO 2020 Build-up RECAP: Sportsmail takes you through the breaking Euro 2020 news, with just three days remaining until the tournament gets underway .Ukraine's Euro 2020 shirt sparks outrage in Russia for featuring a map of the country that INCLUDES Russian-annexed Crimea... with politicians in Moscow branding the kit 'illegal' and reminiscent of Nazi Germany
07/06/21 10:03Head of the Ukrainian football association Andriy Pavelko revealed the new kit on his official Facebook page on Sunday, less than a week before the continental competition kicks off on June 11.Euro 2020 confirmed squad lists: EVERY player selected for this summer's tournaments... as Benzema earns a shock recall to the France team, Gilmour is named in Scotland's squad and Alexander-Arnold earns a place in Southgate's 26
19/05/21 11:24Euro 2020 is now under a month away, and a number of nations are starting to announce their provisional squad lists. Sportsmail takes you through each and every player set to feature.A German wonderkid who could've represented England, the 17-year-old making waves at Barca and the Ajax man wanted by Europe's elite... the rising stars who have benefited from the Euros being delayed a year
17/05/21 14:21The decision to push Euro 2020 back a year as a result of the coronavirus outbreak has turned out to be a silver lining for some. Here are the players who have benefited from the tournament being delayed.There will be 51 matches played across 11 cities at this summer's European Championships, but which stadiums will be used and how many fans will be allowed to attend?
17/05/21 14:21With this summer's European Championships now under a month away, Sportsmail takes you through the 11 host cities, which venues are being used and how many fans can attend.Eleven host cities and 51 matches in a month and England as favourites... here's all you need to know about Euro 2020 which is being played across the continent
14/05/21 09:09Euro 2020 is finally set to go ahead this summer after being postponed last year, with the tournament running from June 11 to July 11. Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know.Can England and Scotland both get out of their group and which one out of France, Germany and Portugal will suffer in the 'Group of Death'? All you need to know about the Euro 2020 group stages as the tournament edges closer...
13/05/21 12:37With this summer's tournament closing in, Sportsmail previews each team participating in the European Championships taking part across the continent and the star names to look out for...Buy one ticket, get a Covid jab free! Russian club Zenit St Petersburg launch extraordinary Covid-19 vaccination drive as they offer ALL supporters the chance to be inoculated when they come to watch team play at their stadium
13/03/21 09:51Reigning Russian Premier League champions Zenit have made the Sputnik V vaccine - which has 91 per cent effectiveness - available ahead of their clash with Akhmat Grozny at 1.30pm.WORLD CUP QUALIFYING DRAW: England face tricky Poland test, while Wales get Belgium and Czech Republic - with Scotland handed favourable group containing Denmark and Austria
07/12/20 16:16England face familiar qualifying foes Poland on the road to the Qatar World Cup in 2022, while Scotland are drawn in a group alongside Denmark, Austria, Israel, the Faroe Islands and Moldova.The road to Qatar starts TODAY! All you need to know for the 2022 World Cup qualifying draw - including the dream and nightmare opponents for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland
05/12/20 13:55England are among 55 European nations set to discover who they will face in qualifying for the 2022 Qatar World Cup when the draw is made at FIFA's headquarters in Zurich on Monday evening.'I am not perfect. We are all sinners... I can only blame myself': Artem Dzyuba thanks fans for support and admits he was close to tears after leaked video of him lying on a bed masturbating led to him being dropped from Russia squad
09/11/20 17:16The Zenit striker, who has since been dropped from both his role as club captain and from his place in the Russia squad, took to social media in the wake of the embarrassing incident.Gazza's wondergoal against Scotland, Van Basten's stunning volley and Balotelli's blaster... here are the SIX best goals in European Championship history ahead of Euro 2020 this summer
06/03/20 12:29The European Championships have been treated so some great goals over the years. Now, Sportsmail has picked out six of the best goals ever scored in European Championship history.From 90,000 at Wembley to Baku where fans have difficulty getting to: Here are all 12 of the venues being used to host Euro 2020 matches this summer in the first ever continent-wide competition
05/03/20 11:51Euro 2020 is nearly upon us for another month-long period of footballing drama - but this year there's a very big twist to it. This summer's tournament will be spread across 12 host cities across the continent.
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- EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
- Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history After France win
- Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
- Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
- Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw 'Easy' draw
- Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
- Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
- Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
- Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
- De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
- Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
- Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
- Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
- 'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
- Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
- Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary Reignites their feud
- BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
- Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
- EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
- Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
- Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
- Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
- Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
- Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
- Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
- Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
- Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
- Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
- Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
- England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
- Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
- England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
- Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
- Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
- Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
- Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
- Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
- Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
- Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly' Jermain Jenas disagrees
- Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court Hitting top form
- The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
- Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
- Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
- Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville Jibe at fellow pundit
- Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016 New revelations
- Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his bedroom wall... now France and Portugal's captains face each other in a Euro 2024 quarter-final
- Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
- The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
- They're not prima-doners! Turkey's footballers snub healthy food to order 300 doner kebabs to celebrate their run to the Euro quarter-finals
- Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'
- Mikel Arteta claims 'stats show Arsenal should have won the title' and explains why he 'is NOT getting over' heartbreak of falling short against Man City
- Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
- Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
- England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
- Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
- Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
- Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit at the hands of the Netherlands goes viral
- Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
- Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
- Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia 'Ronaldo's was better'
- Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out Defeat for the Russian
- Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
- Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
- 'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
- How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
- Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
- Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
- England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
- Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
- Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
- Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
- Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
- Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
- Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
- German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
- Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
- England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
- EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
- Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
- Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
- Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
- Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
- Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
- Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
- 'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
- German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
- Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
- Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
- Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
- Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
- India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
- The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
- Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
- Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches Hilarious moment
- Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
- Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury Two-time champion
- Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
- Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
- Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
- Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***' Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
- Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros The attacker's partner gave birth this week
- Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
- England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
- Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
- Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
- Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
- Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
- Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
- Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
- Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
- Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
- Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
- Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
- EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
- Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
- Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
- Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group