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England THROUGH to Euro 2024 semi-finals following penalty shootout win over Switzerland after tense 1-1 draw

England beat Switzerland on penalties after 1-1 draw as they booked their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals for the second consecutive European Championships.

2024-07-06T19:17:51Z

EastEnders legend Ross Kemp reacts to England's Euros win

Ross Kemp sent fans into hysterics with his reaction to England's Euros win against Switzerland on penalties.

2024-07-06T20:06:52Z

South Korea World Cup hero Hong returns for second spell in charge of national team

Hong Myung-bo to leave K1 side Ulsan HD as club chases third domestic title in a row Hong Myung-bo has been named head coach of the South Korea team a decade after he last held the post, Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday. The Korea Football Association tapped the 55-year-old for the permanent role after sacking Juergen Klinsmann in February fol...

2024-07-07T08:41:55Z

Prince William hugs England goal hero Bukayo Saka

Prince William hugged England goal hero Bukayo Saka as he congratulated the Three Lions after their latest Euros win.

2024-07-06T23:37:20Z

Paris Olympics: back for a fourth Games, LeBron James says gold is all that matters

LeBron James is attempting to become the first US men's basketball player to play at an Olympics in three different decades He first played on the US Olympic team as a 19-year-old. He did it again in his 20s, twice. And now, a few months from turning 40, he is back for one more run. LeBron James did not need another Olympic experience to complete s...

2024-07-07T02:10:50Z

Football fans use hilarious memes to chronicle England's Euros win

The internet has gone into pandemonium as England walk away victorious from their quarter final Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland, using the arts of memes to express their joy.

2024-07-06T20:22:26Z

THE NOTEBOOK: Three Lions cricket footage featuring Harry Kane and Declan Rice in high demand... while Swiss officials made bizarre plans should they have beat England

THE NOTEBOOK: Footage of England's players engaged in keenly contested cricket matches at their Germany training camp has been in high demand.

2024-07-06T22:48:30Z

Gareth Southgate insists he 'LOVES' his England players after dramatic shoot-out victory against Switzerland - and claims the Three Lions showed their 'streetwise nature' in Dusseldorf

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE DUSSELDORF ARENA: England celebrated jubilantly in front of their euphoric fans after winning a tense penalty shoot-out 5-3 following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

2024-07-06T20:48:11Z

Soccer-Southgate thrilled to dance with his players as England through to semis

By Lori Ewing DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -Barely a week after furious fans hurled beer cups and insults at Gareth Southgate, the England manager danced with his players in front of the team's supporters on Saturday after a thrilling shootout victory launched them into the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Southgate's men defeated Switzerland 5-3 on penalties after regulation ended 1-1, with Arsenal

2024-07-06T21:16:58Z

Soccer-England and Switzerland go to extra time in Euro 2024 quarter-final

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - England and Switzerland went to extra time in their Euro 2024 quarter-final match on Saturday, with the scores level at 1-1 after two late goals and neither side able to find a winner. Breel Embolo put Switzerland ahead after 75 minutes when he poked home from close range after John Stones failed to clear, and Bukayo Saka equalised for England five minutes later

2024-07-06T18:06:35Z

Alex Jackson of Peabody smashes 50-year-old records and targets the Olympics

As a rising senior, Alex Jackson, also called “Apple Jacks,” steals the show every time...

2024-07-07T09:55:39Z

Gary Neville believes Gareth Southgate's decision to switch to a back three made England look more 'balanced' - as he claims Switzerland display was England's best at Euro 2024

Gary Neville has shared his verdict on Gareth Southgate's decision to play three at the back in England's Euro 2024 quarter-final victory over Switzerland.

2024-07-07T09:50:17Z

Gavi ‘two months away’ from returning to full training

Still lots of work to do

2024-07-07T01:08:29Z

TV REVIEW: Just like Gareth Southgate's England side, the BBC raised their level for quarter-final coverage - Gary Lineker and Co were brilliant as the Three Lions marched on at Euro 2024

TV REVIEW BY ROGER ALTON: It was perfect Saturday evening TV drama - two hours of gripping narrative with several plot lines that left you guessing how it would all end.

2024-07-06T23:18:39Z

Under fire Judy Murray 'goes dark' after escalating Raducanu storm with second loaded statement

The revered Scottish coach was left gutted over the pullout but now fans are miffed she said anything at all.

2024-07-07T07:31:40Z

"I will turn this around," says under-pressure Perez

Perez is bullish about his form and Red Bull future after another disappointing Formula 1 qualifying session in Silverstone

2024-07-07T09:03:20Z

Trent Alexander-Arnold's new three-word message speaks volumes after England shootout success

Trent Alexander-Arnold struck the decisive penalty in England's shootout victory over Switzerland to book a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 - little more than two weeks after the moment his tournament looked all but over

2024-07-07T09:13:38Z

Harry Kane offers injury update and reveals why he was he was hooked off - after bizarrely colliding with England boss Gareth Southgate on the touchline - during the Three Lions' win vs Switzerland

The England captain bizarrely took a tumble into the England dugout and collided with Gareth Southgate in the process.

2024-07-06T21:03:12Z

Jamie Carragher compares England's 'underwhelming' Euro 2024 run to Greece in 2004 - and insists they are 'extremely lucky' and 'defying football logic'

Gareth Southgate's side have come under fire for their performances in Germany, with many questioning the manager's squad selections and his side's struggles to create and finish off chances.

2024-07-06T23:48:45Z

Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland... with the aid of his water bottle

England are through to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after a nail biting game against Switzerland and England fans can thank Jordan Pickford's water bottle.

2024-07-06T20:03:01Z

Wimbledon: Swiatek crashes out in biggest shock yet, but Djokovic marches on

World No 1 Iga Swiatek says she knows 'what I need to change' after losing to Yulia Putintseva Top seed Iga Swiatek crashed out of Wimbledon in the biggest shock of this year's Championships, so far but Novak Djokovic avoided joining her despite another below-par performance on Saturday. Poland's Swiatek, who clocked up her fifth grand slam title a...

2024-07-07T00:40:34Z

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!

Ivan Toney has opened up about his unique penalty routine after scoring in England's shootout win over Switzerland on Saturday night.

2024-07-06T21:03:13Z

Beauty Will Save the World.. : 7 July 2024

Sunday Edition of the Daily Merengue

2024-07-07T03:24:01Z

Thompson grabs lead at PGA John Deere Classic with sizzling 62

Davis Thompson fired a bogey-free nine-under par 62 to seize a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Tour John Deere Classic. Thompson birdied five of the first eight holes and four of the final seven to finish 54 holes on 21-under 192 and equal his low PGA Tour round at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.

2024-07-06T22:25:48Z

Harry Kane is sent FLYING into Gareth Southgate and collides with the England dugout during Switzerland quarter-final - before being hooked just moments later with penalties looming

Just minutes later, the England captain was substituted off after appearing to injure his leg in the bizarre incident in the second-half of extra-time.

2024-07-06T18:47:50Z

Colombia smash Panama 5-0 to book their spot in the Copa America semifinals with Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez both scoring in Arizona

Colombia eased through to the semifinals of the Copa America on Saturday night with a superb 5-0 win over Panama in Arizona.

2024-07-07T00:18:42Z

Soccer-England beat Switzerland on penalties to reach Euros semis

By Martin Petty DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Trent Alexander-Arnold converted the winning spot kick in a penalty shootout to send England into the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after Manuel Akanji missed for Switzerland. Alexander-Arnold fired into the top left corner to send pre-tournament favourites England through, winning the shootout 5-3 after the match was level at 1-1 after extra time.

2024-07-06T18:51:54Z

Hong Kong Touch World Cup teams starting to create something ‘extraordinary’

City rugby stars among 96 players poised for global event in England, where six Hong Kong teams will battle it our across multiple age groups The Hong Kong teams poised to compete for Touch World Cup honours are "starting to build something extraordinary", according to a leading figure in the sport. Nearly 100 players across six teams will represen...

2024-07-07T09:12:01Z

Gavi sends support to Felix after Euro 2024 penalty miss

Good stuff

2024-07-06T18:07:27Z

Soccer-England into Euro semis after shootout win over Switzerland

By Mitch Phillips DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -After so many painful 12-yard setbacks, England embraced the shootout on Saturday as they beat Switzerland 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the semi-finals of Euro2024 and move to within a step of their first overseas final. Trent Alexander-Arnold slammed home the decisive last of a faultless five to send England into their third

2024-07-06T20:22:08Z

Three Reasons Why Branthwaite Should Stay At Everton

Big decisions this summer for in-demand defender

2024-07-07T10:10:19Z

Fans go wild over Jude Bellingham's 'cold' penalty in England's shootout victory against Switzerland in Euro 2024 quarter-finals

The midfielder had the chance to put his side 2-0 ahead and did exactly that as he stuttered his run-up before sending Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer the wrong way.

2024-07-06T19:17:49Z

Canada put to the sword as rampant Scotland get their summer tour off to a flier

SCOTLAND scored 11 tries in a thumping victory over Canada in Ottawa last night.

2024-07-06T23:48:42Z

Gary Neville believes Erik ten Hag would have been in 'big trouble' if he hadn't have won the FA Cup... but the ex-Man United defender reveals he's happy the Dutchman will remain for the club's revamped structure

Gary Neville believes that Manchester United's FA Cup win last season saved Erik ten Hag's job and revealed that he is happy the Dutchman will continue in the Old Trafford dug out.

2024-07-07T09:35:16Z

See the stadium that guarantees cricket in ALL weather as fans grow excited at prospect of first indoor Test match

Sport and Events Minister Nic Street said the government had worked to design a 'welcoming, functional and uniquely Tasmanian' multipurpose stadium.

2024-07-07T07:50:00Z

'Demons DEMOLISHED!': Piers Morgan leads fans hailing Bukayo Saka's 'moment of redemption' as the England star scores in penalty shootout win after miss in Euros final three years ago

Piers Morgan believes Bukayo Saka 'demolished his demons' after scoring in England's penalty shootout win over Switzerland in their Euro 2024 quarter-final.

2024-07-06T19:32:51Z

Soccer-Colombia through to Copa America semi-finals with 5-0 thrashing of Panama

GLENDALE, Arizona (Reuters) -James Rodriguez scored one goal and set up two more as Colombia thoroughly dismantled Panama in a 5-0 win at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday to march into the Copa America semi-finals. "Los Cafeteros" are through to the semi-finals for the third time in four editions and they will face Uruguay, who beat Brazil 4-2 on penalties in Saturday's

2024-07-07T04:03:22Z

Aussie basketball great Lauren Jackson, 43, makes history with Paris Olympics selection

Lauren Jackson reckons she's no longer the star but try telling that to her Australian Olympic teammates as she suits up for a fifth Games, 12 years after her last.

2024-07-07T03:19:11Z

Portugal defender Pepe, 41, fights back tears after wholesome moment with journalist following his side's heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat by France

Portugal defender Pepe shared a wholesome moment with a journalist after his side's gut-wrenching penalty shootout defeat by France in their Euro 2024 quarter-final on Friday.

2024-07-06T20:02:59Z

Three Lions roar to victory after thrashing Switzerland on penalties

England fans roared as the Three Lions finally broke Switzerland down on penalties in the quarter-final of the European Championship this evening.

2024-07-06T19:52:13Z

Where's France's flair gone? With Kylian Mbappe and Co STILL yet to score from open play Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps is embracing his role as national killjoy, writes MATT BARLOW

MATT BARLOW: The prospect of France against Spain in the European Championship will conjure flashbacks to 1984, for anyone of a certain vintage.

2024-07-07T09:05:13Z

Trent Alexander-Arnold's winning penalty filmed from the stands... as his emphatic spot-kick sparks jubilant scenes after England's shootout victory over Switzerland

The winning moment was filmed in the stands, and the fans did not disappoint as they produced a deafening noise while hugging each other and cheering England's heroes.

2024-07-06T23:18:38Z

Soccer-Muldur own goal sends Netherlands into Euro 2024 semis

By Philip O'Connor BERLIN (Reuters) - An own goal by Mert Muldur completed a dramatic comeback for the Netherlands on Saturday as they overcame a tenacious Turkey 2-1 to book a Euro 2024 semi-final meeting with England. The defender bundled the ball into his own net in the 76th minute under pressure from Cody Gakpo as the Dutch bounced back from a poor first-half display to win a bruising clash

2024-07-06T21:52:17Z

Soccer-Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties to move into Copa America semi-finals

PARADISE, Nevada (Reuters) -Uruguay edged Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday after going down to 10 men in a bruising 0-0 draw at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to march into the semi-finals of the Copa America where they will face Colombia. With Vinicius Jr suspended for Brazil and watching on from the stands, Dorival Jr's side struggled to create opportunities despite having a

2024-07-07T04:48:30Z

F3 Britain: Lindblad dominates sprint as Browning suffers puncture

Arvid Lindblad became the first three-time winner in Formula 3 in 2024 with victory in the Silverstone sprint race

2024-07-06T18:15:48Z

Gary Lineker and Micah Richards name pundit who could succeed Gareth Southgate as England boss after they were left mesmerised by his analysis at Euro 2024

Whatever happens, it is widely expected the 53-year-old - who has won 60 of his 100 matches in the England dugout - will depart in the aftermath of the tournament.

2024-07-07T07:34:57Z

Netherlands 2-1 Turkey: Ronald Koeman's side score TWICE in six minutes to complete comeback in Berlin and set up semi-final clash against England at Euro 2024

MATT BARLOW AT THE OLYMPIASTADION: familiar shade of bright orange will be waiting for England in Dortmund on Wednesday after the Netherlands fought back from behind

2024-07-06T21:18:20Z

Judy Murray comes out swinging over Raducanu storm as she bites back at snipers who don't get her 'sarcasm'

The Scottish tennis coach has come in for heavy criticism over that tweet but she won't stand for it.

2024-07-07T08:31:58Z

Old Firm fans need to start asking more from their clubs. Blind faith will get you nowhere INSISTS GARY KEOWN

WE'LL hear it over and over again during the summer as a string of footballers we've barely heard of roll in.

2024-07-06T21:18:18Z

Soccer-England and Switzerland go to penalty shootout in Euro 2024

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - England and Switzerland went to a penalty shootout in their Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday, with neither side able to break the deadlock in extra time and the score locked at 1-1. Breel Embolo had put Switzerland ahead after 75 minutes when he poked home from close range, and Bukayo Saka levelled for England five minutes later with a brilliant strike in off

2024-07-06T18:37:01Z