The Netherlands hopes of advancing to the Euro 2012 quarter-finals are hanging by a thread after a 2-1 loss to Germany on Wednesday.
A labouring Dutch outfit fell two goals behind by half-time thanks to a pair of lethal finishes from Mario Gomez, who took his tournament tally up to three, with both goals set up by Bayern Munich team-mate Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Bert Van Marwijk s men were able to improve after the break though, and pulled one back through a breathtaking strike from Robin van Persie on 73 minutes.
But despite a late surge from the Oranje, Joachim Loew s side were able to hang on and take their place at the top of Group B with six points, leaving them on the verge of qualification for the last eight.
Even if Netherlands beat Portugal in th…
Barcelona have confirmed Samuel Umtiti has extended his contract until 2023, ending speculation the defender could leave the club.
Umtiti will formally sign the five-year deal on Monday, before Barca hold a news conference.
The Catalan giants have not confirmed the new release clause in Umtiti s contract, which previously would have allowed clubs to buy the France international for a cut-price €60million.
Premier League sides Manchester United and Manchester City were among the teams reportedly ready to meet the release clause, but Barcelona will now hold on to the centre-back.
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We are delighted to announce has renewed his contract at until 2023!
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)
Umtiti signed from Lyon in 2016 and he…
The 2014 World Cup participants Mexico and USA start their preparations for the tournament finals with friendly matches against Korea Republic, one of the first sides from Asia to have secured their place at the tournament in Brazil.
Mexico vs. South Korea at Alamodome, San Antonio, Jan 29, 2014.
El Tri will play the first of five warm-up matches against Taegeuk Warriors on January 29 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, making their first appearance at the venue since 2004, when they ran out 2-0 winners against Guatemala. Tickets to the high-profile friendly can be purchased here:
Following a somewhat disappointing qualifying campaign, Mexico clinched the World Cup berth by defeating New Zealand 9-3 on aggregate in the play-offs and have subsequently been drawn in…
England are into a second consecutive Euros final after another comeback win.
The Netherlands may have drawn first blood in Dortmund through Xavi Simons, but the Three Lions produced their best performance of the tournament so far to turn that around.
Harry Kane drew them level in the first half from the penalty spot, but it was Ollie Watkins who proved the hero, scoring in the 90th minute to send the England fans into raptures.
The Oranje could not have hoped for a better start to their 100th major tournament match as Simons scored the earliest semi-final goal at the Euros (seven minutes) since Alan Shearer against Germany in 1996 (third minute).
They could not hold onto their lead for long though, as Denzel Dumfries gave away a spot-kick, and Kane made …
Real Madrid are interested in signing Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023, according to . The 29-year-old is out of contract at Tottenham in the summer of 2024 and is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal, and last season’s La Liga and UEFA Champions League winners Madrid want to sign him from the Premier League club.
Kane is one of the best and most consistent strikers in the world and has been on the books of Tottenham his entire professional club football career so far. The striker has scored 15 goals and given one assist in 18 Premier League games and has scored one goal and provided two assists in six UEFA Champions League matches for Spurs so far this season.
Tottenham are aiming to finish in the top four of the Premier League table this seas…
Bonucci took home the award for the Serie A s best player. Image: EPA
was voted the best player of the 2015/2016 season last year, cementing his position as one of the best, if not the best defender in the world. cleaned up in Milan, eight players being included in the Team of the Year, and taking both best coach and best team of the year.
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Bonucci was originally a Viterbese player, where he stayed until he was eighteen. He was a hot prospect, and was sold to Inter for the lowly sum of €40 thousand, practically a gift. He never truly found his place with the Nerazzuri, going on loan twice in two years, to Treviso and Pisa respecively. The Italian was transferred once again, this time in a trade deal which resulted in Diego Milito and Thiago Motta coming to . Ge…
Paul Konchesky was a player who changed clubs more times than he scored a goal. He bagged a total of 14 in a career which lasted almost two decades. Now, of course retired, he celebrates his 39th birthday today (May 15th).
Wishing him all the best, here s an absolute screamer he scored for Fulham in the Cottagers 3-1 defeat to West Ham in 2009. Enjoy.
https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1261189572815437824
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The Baltimore Ravens needs to bounce back after being humbled by the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football of Week 10. They come up against the Chicago Bears, fresh out of a bye week, looking to end a four-game skid.
Will the Bears be rejuvenated, or will they struggle against the famous Ravens ground game? Don’t miss our NFL picks and predictions for the Baltimore Ravens vs. Chicago Bears.
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Week 3 in the NFL features an NFC North clash between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota is coming off a poor showing on Monday Night Football and will look to bounce back on a short week against a young and hungry Lions squad. NFL betting lines opened with the Vikes as 7-point home favorites, but that line has since slimmed to -6.
Here are our best NFL picks and predictions for Lions vs. Vikings on Sunday, September 25.
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The New York Giants escaped disaster last week, completing a 20-0 halftime comeback to steal a win against the presumed bottom-of-the-barrel Cardinals. The Week 3 odds have them traveling to take on the San Francisco 49ers, who have strung together two impressive wins to start the season.
The Giants will embark on their trip without both their star running back Saquon Barkley and emerging left tackle Andrew Thomas, while San Francisco may be without breakout wideout Brandon Aiyuk.
Who will step up and emerge on the national stage for Thursday Night Football? TNF odds have the Niners tabbed as -10.5 point favorites with the total sitting at 44.5.
Continue reading for free NFL prop picks and predictions for the Giants vs. 49ers Thursday Night …