Berlin (Germany), July 3 (IANS) Self-confidence has grown to new heights for Germany before they face Spain in the UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinal, former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos said at a press conference at the team's base camp in Herzogenaurach.
Berlin, July 3 (IANS) Ronald Koeman seemed in doubt about what gives him more happiness: the letter he received from his grandson or the Netherlands' clean 3-0 win over Romania in the last 16 of Euro 2024. The 61-year-old Netherlands coach praised his grandson's colourful drawings and his prediction of a 3-1 win.
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The senior Indian men's team will play a Tri-Nation friendly tournament in Vietnam during the October 2024 FIFA window. Apart from India and host Vietnam, the third team in the fray is Lebanon. Both Vietnam (116) and Lebanon (117) are placed ahead of India (124) in the latest FIFA rankings.
Stuttgart (Germany), July 3 (IANS) Former champions Spain and Germany, the two favourites to lift the trophy, will clash in a marquee quarterfinal clash at MHP Arena here on Friday as the 2024 European Championship reaches the business end with the last-eight stage matches scheduled in the next few days.
California, July 3 (IANS) Brazil faced Colombia in their final game of the Group Stage at the Levi's Stadium. The game finished 1-1 resulting in Colombia topping Group D with the Selecao finishing in second place.
Munich, July 3 (IANS) Two late goals from substitute Donyell Malen helped the Netherlands reach the UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals for the first time in 16 years, after a comfortable and dominant 3-0 victory over Romania in a Round of 16 match here on Tuesday. The Netherlands reached the quarterfinals for the first time since 2008 despite Romania making a brisk start and putting the former European champions under pressure.
London, July 2 (IANS) Chelsea have signed midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City for a reported 30 million Euros on a six-year contract that keeps the midfielder at the Club since 2030. He will be reunited with head coach Enzo Maresca who joined Chelsea following Leicester City's Championship win in the 2023/24 season.
Kolkata, July 2 (IANS) East Bengal FC has roped in full-back Provat Lakra on a two-year contract that will run until the end of the 2025-26 season. Lakra joins the Red & Gold Brigade on a free transfer after his contract with Jamshedpur FC expired in May this year.
London, July 2 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur has announced the signing of Archie Gray from Leeds United. The versatile midfielder has signed a contract that will run until 2030 and will wear the number 14 shirt.
Dusseldorf, July 2 (IANS) An unfortunate late own goal by Jan Vertonghen proved decisive as France edged past neighbours Belgium and into the quarterfinals of UEFA Euro 2024. Playing at the Dusseldorf Arena, France faced a tough fight from Belgium, but they rode their luck to seal a place in the last-eight stage.
