MIKE KEEGAN: The Netherlands' plans to face England have been hit by issues on Germany's infamous train network - with Ronald Koeman and his squad left stranded on a station platform in stifling temperatures. Ahead of their Euro 2024 semi-final tomorrow in Dortmund, Dutch officials were forced to scramble for alternative arrangements when news filtered through that the Wolfsburg to Dortmund service they were waiting for had been cancelled thanks to a blockage on the line. Amid what have been described as 'panicked scenes' a bus was summoned and the group hastily left with a police escort....read
Wolfsburg FC team and transfer news
Wolfsburg emerge as frontrunners to sign £20m forgotten Liverpool defender after three loan spells away from Anfield
The 22-year old enjoyed a strong season on loan at Bundesliga side Mainz this year and spoke candidly last week about his desire to leave and continue playing regular first team football.
EXCLUSIVE: Celtic eye Belgian goalkeeper Casteels as potential replacement for Joe Hart
Celtic have added Belgian international goalkeeper Koen Casteels to a list of potential replacements for Joe Hart.
Georgia Stanway has helped turn the tide for Bayern Munich as she bids to win the German cup double, writes KATHRYN BATTE... while Carla Ward's Aston Villa exit shows female managers need more support
KATHRYN BATTE: On Saturday, Georgia Stanway won her second Bundesliga title in as many years and on Thursday she will look to secure a historic league and Cup double.
Emma Hayes is ready for her sold-out swansong at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea eye Champions League final spot with a second-leg win over Barcelona
KATHRYN BATTE: On Saturday evening she will be in the Stamford Bridge dugout for the last time, aiming to take Chelsea to only a second European final at the expense of the reigning champions.
USMNT star Kevin Paredes signs with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports: US Soccer's Young Male Player of the Year joins the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Vinicius Jr. ahead of Copa America
It comes not long after fellow USMNT international Matt Miazga made a similar move, while Crystal Palace and United States defender Chris Richards is also part of Roc Nation.
Jesse Marsch reveals what to expect from new Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner and his tactics having been a rival of his in Germany
Marsch has followed a similar career path to the 49-year-old, taking charge of Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, before he came up against Glasner's Frankfurt side when he coached RB Leipzig.
Sebastien Haller gets a celebratory welcome from his Borussia Dortmund teammates as he returns to his club after scoring Ivory Coast's winner at AFCON to cap a remarkable comeback following cancer treatment
Sebastien Haller received a celebratory welcome back from his Borussia Dortmund teammates as he returned to training after winning AFCON with the Ivory Coast.
Former Celtic star's WAG reveals angry German football fan confronted her for BREASTFEEDING while watching her husband play - and admits 'humiliating' ordeal left her 'unable to sleep'
Steffani Jenz - the wife of former Celtic star Moritz Jenz - had attended Union Berlin 's home game against Wolfsburg before a 'humiliating' encounter with a supporter that left her 'unable to sleep'.
Fastest Premier League players so far this season revealed as Tottenham star takes top spot ahead of Luton's Chiedozie Ogbene... and there's a surprise top five entry from a Burnley defender
And, in new data released by Sky Sports, the seven fastest players in the Premier League so far this season have been revealed, with this measured using their respective top speeds.
Tottenham star Micky van de Ven reveals the poignant reason behind his decision to wear the No 37 shirt after his £43m arrival in north London
The Dutch defender has quickly become a fan favourite at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, having signed for Ange Postecoglou's side for £43million last summer from Wolfsburg.
Arsenal and Chelsea among clubs interested in Wolfsburg centre-back starlet David Odogu, while Brentford plan £4m swoop for teenage Sivasspor midfielder Yunus Emre Konak
SIMON JONES: Wolfsburg's teenage centre-back David Odogu is attracting interest from Arsenal, Brentford, Chelsea, and Leicester City.
Jose Mourinho reveals exactly why Chelsea let go of Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah... claiming the world-class stars were 'just kids who couldn't wait' and wanted to leave
Jose Mourinho, who brought three Premier League titles to Chelsea in 2005, 2006 and 2015, was manager when the club sold Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp 'is eyeing a £30m move for Wolfsburg star Maxence Lacroix as cover for Joel Matip' after the Reds defender's potential season-ending ACL injury
The Reds suffered a major blow to their title ambitions earlier in December, after it was confirmed that key centre back Joel Matip had suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Second-tier UEFA tournament for women's clubs 'closer than ever', with Europa League-style format considered following complaints about the qualifying system for the Champions League
UEFA are considering introducing a second-tier competition for women's clubs as early as 2025, according to a new report.
Fulham identify Chelsea striker Armando Broja as a key January target with Marco Silva's side eyeing up several replacements for Aleksandar Mitrovic
SIMON JONES: The Craven Cottage club are in the market for a forward after losing Aleksandar Mitrovic to Al-Hilal in August. They are also admirers of Serhou Guirassy at Stuttgart.
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven 'will not require surgery' after limping off with a hamstring injury against Chelsea... but the £43m star is still set for an extended spell on the sidelines
The centre-back pulled up clutching his hamstring after a footrace with Nicolas Jackson towards the end of the first half and was replaced by Eric Dier. There are fears he could be out for months.
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven to undergo hamstring scan in the 24 hours... amid fears he could be ruled out for MONTHS after pulling up in agony during his side's 4-1 defeat by Chelsea
Van de Ven was carried off the field and left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on crutches raising concerns the Holland international faces a long spell on the sidelines.
Paul Merson insists Man United should ask 'serious questions' of Erik ten Hag for failing to sign Micky van de Ven before the defender joined Tottenham
The 22-year-old has formed a crucial partnership at the heart of Tottenham's defence with Cristian Romero, conceding just nine goals in 10 Premier League games this season.
Ex-England youth star Felix Nmecha ran the show for Borussia Dortmund against Newcastle after replacing Jude Bellingham - but after declaring for Germany, will the Three Lions regret letting him slip through their fingers?
DAVID COVERDALE: Felix Nmecha, 23, is the midfielder Borussia Dortmund have trusted to fill the sizeable shoes of Bellingham following his £113million move to Real Madrid in the summer.
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner blasts 'crazy' Women's Champions League qualifying system and 'ridiculous' level of officiating
United missed out on a place in the 16-team group stage after a 3-1 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain saw the French side progress with a 4-2 aggregate victory.
Linkoping Women 0-3 Arsenal Women: Jonas Eidevall's side ease past their Swedish opposition but could face tough ties in the second round of Champions League qualification
KATHRYN BATTE: Arsenal edged a step closer to Champions League qualification with a 3-0 victory over Swedish side Linkoping.
Tottenham step up talks with Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo - but Spurs face competition from Monaco to land the highly-rated 25-year-old
Tottenham will face some competition from French side Monaco for Fulham centre back Tosin Adarabioyo. After selling Harry Kane for £100m, Spurs are prepared to loosen the purse strings.
Tottenham fans in raptures over £43m target Micky van de Ven's pace as video resurfaces of the turbo-charged Wolfsburg defender's last-minute defensive heroics as Spurs near a deal
The level of excitement from Tottenham fans over potential new signing Micky van de Ven has gone up a notch after a video of the defender's incredible pace surfaced online.
MATT BARLOW: Micky van de Ven is tall, quick and just 22... £34m-rated Dutch defender has been compared to Virgil van Dijk and could be the ideal signing for new Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou
MATT BARLOW: Van de Ven is 22 and recently captained the Netherlands in the Under-21 Euros. He is tall and strong with extreme pace, hence the Van Dijk comparisons, and naturally left-sided.
Tottenham and Liverpool target Micky van de Ven breaks silence on potential Premier League move as Wolfburg 'demand £26m for defender'
As a left-sided centre-back, Micky van de Ven is something of a rarity and is reportedly set to fetch a fee in the region of £26m if his current club gets its wish in this summer window.
KATHRYN BATTE: Rochdale-born Keira Walsh is right at home in Barcelona and this won't be her last Euro success... while Man United star Maya Le Tissier's World Cup snub was harsh but could be a blessing
KATHRYN BATTE - THE WORLD OF WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Keira Walsh was explaining how Barcelona had won the Champions League final when some of her team-mates interrupted.
Arsenal 2-3 Wolfsburg AET (4-5 agg): Pauline Bremer taps-in late in extra time to send Germans to Women's Champions League final at the expense of the Gunners in front of more than 60,000 fans at the Emirates
HENRY CLARK AT THE EMIRATES: On arguably the biggest day for women's club football in this country, injury-stricken Arsenal were left broken, battered and bruised.
Arsenal reach their first Women's Champions League semi-final in 10 years following their win against Bayern Munich... but when are the semi-finals? And are tickets available?
Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the Arsenal women's Champions league semi-final clash including when it is and how you can buy tickets.
Chelsea boss Graham Potter is now the fourth best-paid manager IN THE WORLD - and earns more than Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich... but can you guess which LaLiga boss tops the lot?
L'Equipe revealed the list of the world's top managerial earners on Thursday, with a trio of Premier League bosses predictably taking up three of the four top spots.
Manchester City received £160,000 from UEFA for players competing at Euro 2022, but they weren't the WSL's top earners, and a Bundesliga team scooped the most... while Lewes got the same amount as Liverpool!
The Gunners pocketed £161,500 from the tournament, with WSL rivals City earning £159,700, while Liverpool took home the bare minimum of just £8,870, alongside Lewes.
DEADLINE DAY RECAP: Chelsea bring in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Denis Zakaria at the last minute, Liverpool seal Arthur Melo move and Leeds leave it late to nab Italy teenager Willy Gnonto
Here is Sportsmail's daily live blog for all the latest transfer news and new deals, with a number of clubs looking to secure their targets on Deadline Day.
Bayern Munich 2-0 Wolfsburg: Jamal Musiala and Thomas Muller strikes continue perfect start to the season as the reigning Bundesliga champions cruise to victory in first home match to top the table after two games
Musiala struck from 20 yards out in the 33rd minute and Muller pounced from close range to ensure Bayern's perfect start to the campaign continued in their first home game.
Brentford eye deal for Egypt forward Omar Marmoush as club submit enquiry to Wolfsburg after wrapping up £14m deal for Aaron Hickey and with Keane Lewis-Potter still in their sights
SIMON JONES: The 23-year-old Egyptian spent last season on loan at Stuttgart, where he registered three goals and five assists in 23 outings. He has a year to run on his deal at Wolfsburg.
Barcelona break the attendance record for a women's football match AGAIN as 91,648 fans watch their side move to the brink of the Champions League final with a 5-1 victory over Wolfsburg
The figure surpassed the 91,553 fans who turned out to watch Barcelona play Real Madrid in the quarter-finals and they were given a treat as the hosts thrashed Wolfsburg.
Deadline-day signing Wout Weghorst expected to make Burnley debut against Watford, as Sean Dyche prepares for massive game in fight for Premier League survival
Holland striker Weghorst, a £12million signing from Wolfsburg, is expected to be named in Dyche's squad and Maxwel Cornet is also available after Africa Cup of Nations duty with Ivory Coast.
TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY RECAP: Dele Alli set for late Everton move while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang seals Barcelona switch... as Ousmane Dembele and Jesse Lingard stay put
The January window closes tonight in the Premier League and around Europe, with clubs across Europe desperately trying to finish off their transfer business.
Transfer news RECAP: Liverpool open talks with Fulham over £5m move for youngster Fabio Carvalho while PSG eye swoop for Barcelona exile Ousmane Dembele
The January window closes tomorrow in the Premier League and around Europe, with clubs looking to add to their squads. Follow all the day's latest news and developments here.
Burnley close to finalising signing of Wolfsburg striker Wout Weghorst for £12million following positive talks with the Dutch international
SIMON JONES: Talks have been on and off for the past fortnight but had become more positive in recent days with Weghorst missing training with his Bundesliga club on Friday.
Transfer news RECAP: Tottenham improve Rodrigo Bentancur offer after loan deal is rejected as Atletico Madrid 'stand in the way of Alvaro Morata's move to Barcelona' - all the latest from the January window
The January window has entered its final three days in the Premier League and around Europe, follow all the latest breaking news and developments as it happens throughout today.
Transfer news RECAP: Dusan Vlahovic completes £62m move to Juventus as Atletico Madrid 'eye Matty Cash to replace Kieran Trippier' - all the latest from the January window
The January window has entered its last four days in the Premier League and around Europe, follow all the latest breaking news and developments as it happens throughout today.
Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal consider swoop for Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin, while Chelsea could face competition from Barcelona and Newcastle for Bayern Munich's Niklas Sule - all the latest with less than a week of the January window to go
The January window has entered its final week in the Premier League and around Europe, with clubs looking to add to their squads as we go into the second half of the campaign.
Transfer news RECAP: Tottenham table £37m offer for Porto's in-demand star winger Luis Diaz, while Barcelona's high wage bill puts pursuit of Alvaro Morata on the brink of collapse - all the latest with less than a week of the January window to go
The January window has just over a week remaining in the Premier League and around Europe, so follow Sportsmail for all the latest developments and breaking news as it happens.
Transfer news RECAP: Anthony Martial seals loan move to Sevilla as Manchester United outcast arrives for his unveiling while Arsenal are offered Real Madrid's Luka Jovic as the January window enters its final week
The January window has just over a week remaining in the Premier League and around Europe, so follow Sportsmail for all the latest developments and breaking news as it happens.
Chelsea and Manchester United's matchday income has stagnated, while Man City, Spurs and Liverpool have seen huge increases... and all the Premier League big boys are scrambling to make more from fans
The study by the University of Liverpool reveals a huge disparity in what top flight teams take on match days, raanging from Chelsea at £1,648 to Burnley at just over £300 per fan per season.
'MOTM goes to the camera man': Erling Haaland reacts to a hilarious video of a furious Wolfsburg fan making a VERY rude gesture at him from the stands in response to the forward's goal in Dortmund victory
The striker came off the bench during Dortmund's 3-1 away win over Wolfsburg for his first game in six weeks after recovering from a hip injury on Saturday.
Chelsea 3-3 Wolfsburg: Emma Hayes' side produce stunning fightback as Pernille Harder scores stoppage-time equaliser against her former club in thrilling Women's Champions League opener at Kingsmeadow
KATHRYN BATTE AT KINGSMEADOW: A last-minute Pernille Harder strike saved Chelsea Women from the jaws of defeat in their opening Champions League group match.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Zenit record their biggest Champions League win against 10-man Malmo, Karim Adeyemi's penalties help RB Salzburg past Lille... while Ivan Rakitic's controversial spot kick rescues point for Sevilla at Wolfsburg
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Zenit St Petersburg notched the first win of their Champions League Group H campaign with a 4-0 victory over Swedish side Malmo FF.
Transfer window winners and losers: Aston Villa nabbed the steal of the summer, City failed to replace Aguero, while United have Ronaldo AND a problem in midfield - here's EVERY Premier League club's business rated
Record-breaking deals have come and gone and chequebooks have been flying all over the place in the English top flight, but has every team got what they want or will some be coming up short?
LIVE: Champions League group stage draw - Man City drawn with PSG as Pep - and potentially Ronaldo - gears up to face Messi, Liverpool get Atletico and Porto while Chelsea face Juventus
Find out the Champions League group stage draw results by following Sportsmail's coverage as we discover the fates of English and European top-flight clubs.
- Harry Kane and Declan Rice's brothers hilariously 'force feed' England fans shots of tequila one-by-one in a German bar, telling revellers to 'get it down your gullet' ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final
- Harry Kane leads the line over Alvaro Morata with Rodri the man in the middle... but how many English players make Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Co's combined Euros 2024 final XI?
- Whichever system is selected, Gareth Southgate must implement one thing if England are to beat Spain at Euro 2024, writes MARTIN KEOWN
- Aston Villa are on the brink of £50m deal to sign Everton's Amadou Onana in shock transfer... and the move could be bad news for Man United in their bid to land £75m-rated Jarrad Branthwaite
- Jurgen Klopp secures a new role at Liverpool just months after former manager was replaced by Arne Slot
- Ad Feature Lionel Messi to score in 90 minutes during Argentina's Copa America final against Colombia BOOSTED to 2/1
- Euro 2024 final build up: Latest news and updates ahead of Spain vs England as the Three Lions are put through their paces for the final time ahead of Sunday's showdown in Berlin
- Under-fire Gary Lineker claims he was 'shafted' over his jibe that England were 's***' against Denmark - as he reveals that he doesn't have Harry Kane's number after captain hit back at pundits' criticism
- ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which player looked devastating against New Zealand on the heels of his breakthrough season? And who looked short of match practice in Auckland?
- I don't like long farewells but here's why our greatest-ever bowler James Anderson needed to be rewarded with two and a bit days like this at Lord's, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
- Here we go! England step out for their final training session before meeting Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final... and there's no injury absentees as ALL of Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad take part in Blankenhain
- Which presenter just 'gets it'? Which pundit has been the addition of the tournament? And who has the better commentary team? HENRY CLARK runs the rule over BBC and ITV ahead of the Euro 2024 final
- It's the biggest decision of Gareth Southgate's life... and I'm afraid he needs to drop Harry Kane, writes GRAEME SOUNESS
- Spain defender Marc Cucurella names the England star he hopes 'stays on the bench' when La Roja meet Gareth Southgate's side in the Euro 2024 final
- New Zealand 24-17 England: All Blacks show their class in commanding second-half display to sink Steve Borthwick's spirited side and extend their unbeaten Eden Park run
- Inside the England rugby camp: JAMIE GEORGE reveals his day-to-day diary of how they are preparing to beat the All Blacks - including Whoop bands, sleeping in until 2pm... and playing very little rugby!
- Gareth Southgate wants to win Euro 2024 so much it 'HURTS' as the England boss admits Sunday's result against Spain will define his Three Lions career
- Revealed: Why Spain 'could be at risk of breaking German law' if Lamine Yamal, 17, plays beyond 90 minutes in Euro 2024 final against England
- Lamine Yamal's dad claims his son is NOT worried about taking on England in the final of Euro 2024 - as he reveals what the 17-year-old Spanish wonderkid is like off the pitch
- Marc Cucurella reveals freak virus and burglary contributed to 'a NIGHTMARE start' to his Chelsea career... as he lifts the lid on the reaction in the Blues dressing room to Mauricio Pochettino's shock exit
- 'I enjoyed myself in prison': Man United legend Patrice Evra hits back after being handed suspended 12-month sentence as he shares bizarre video showing him wearing HANDCUFFS and jail uniform
- For decades England have been stalked by fear but now there's nothing to be scared of - Gareth Southgate's gang belong with the European elite, writes IAN LADYMAN
- Man United 'interested in Brentford striker Ivan Toney' despite imminent arrival of Joshua Zirkzee... with Bees striker 'keen on' move to Old Trafford
- England's time is now and there can be no excuses about a development process after their defeat by New Zealand, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD
- Harrison Butker snaps back at Serena Williams after tennis star's BRUTAL dig at him to his face at the ESPYs
- Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany announces she's pregnant with couple's third child
- Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
- NFL legend Jerry Rice tells reporters 'I will f**k you up' while competing alongside Jason Kelce at celebrity golf tournament
- Lionel Messi's wife mocked for 'posting squat videos to strangers on the internet'
- Caitlin Clark smashes ANOTHER record in upset victory over Phoenix... after she was handed shock Olympics lifeline
- Taylor Swift subtly reacts to boyfriend Travis Kelce being named the NFL's No. 1 tight end... after he dedicated cringeworthy karaoke performance to her
- Shohei Ohtani 'decides to sell his new $8million mansion over privacy concerns after two Japanese networks revealed Dodgers star's address'
- Olivia Dunne reacts to boyfriend Paul Skenes getting pulled by the Pirates during his latest no-hitter
- See how Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark and more stars celebrated Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' pregnancy announcement
- Man United legend Patrice Evra handed suspended 12-month PRISON sentence after being found guilty of abandoning his wife and their two children - and he owes over £800k in unpaid alimony
- Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw forward eat and train on his own before loan move away
- NFL star Jonnu Smith reveals the team that plays in 'the WORST place you can be in the world'
- ESPN under fire for cutting to Damar Hamlin after death comment during the ESPYs
- Travis Kelce and brother Jason mobbed by adoring fans as NFL brothers tee it up at ACC celebrity golf tournament on Lake Tahoe
- Travis Kelce kisses golf fan's arm after hitting him with a wayward shot during Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
- Travis Kelce 'BLOODIES spectator in celebrity golf tournament after accidentally shanking a tee shot off a woman's head'
- Yankees and Orioles get into wild bench-clearing brawl as Aaron Judge rushes in to break up the fight amid 'new rivalry' with Baltimore
- First Take viewers think female ESPN analyst should be the show's new NFL lead after stepping in for Stephen A Smith
- Novak Djokovic is booed AGAIN at Wimbledon after reaching the final - as celebration aimed at his daughter causes confusion for SW19 crowd
- Former NFL star's LA home burglarized after thieves 'smashed through a rear window and ransacked the property'
- 'I enjoyed myself in prison': Man United legend Patrice Evra hits back after being handed suspended 12-month sentence as he shares bizarre video showing him wearing HANDCUFFS and jail uniform
- BBC staff at Euro 2024 'feel unhappy, uncomfortable and embarrassed by Gary Lineker's criticism of Gareth Southgate - and refusal to back down' as questions are raised over drinking wine on £1.35m-a-year star's podcast
- Cooper Flagg will face same 'enormous pressure' as Caitlin Clark 'because he's white', says ESPN analyst
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