New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Turkey’s Round of 16 hero Merih Demiral has been handed a two-game ban by UEFA for failing to comply with general principles of conduct, violating the basic rules of decent conduct, using sports events for manifestations of a non-sporting nature and for bringing the sport of football into disrepute.
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Following a lot of controversy, the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) has handed a one-game ban to Jude Bellingham for the gestures he made towards the crowd following England's 2-1 win over Slovakia. The Real Madrid midfielder was also handed a fine that amounts to 30,000 euros.
Manchester, July 4 (IANS) Manchester United have extended manager Erik ten Hag's contract until June 2026. The Dutchman was previously scheduled to stay with the club till the end of the 2024/25 season. Under his leadership, United won two trophies in two seasons but failed to lift the Premier League title. He had joined United from Ajax in 2022.
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.
