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  After taking very different routes through the group stage,   Spain   and   Euro 2024   underdogs   Georgia   meet for a last-16 contest in Cologne on Sunday evening. While La Roja strode through as Group B winners with a 100% record, the Georgians stole into the knockout phase with a stunning defeat of Portugal; the unlikely pair now vie for a place in the quarter-finals. So far, Spain have won six of seven matches against Georgia in all competitions, including in qualifying for this summer's finals: they won both fixtures by an aggregate margin of eight goals - 7-1 away and 3-1 at home. Georgia's sole win over Spain came in a long-forgotten 2016 friendly, but having just shocked La Roja's Iberian neighbours to reach uncharted waters, they may believe a place in the quarter-finals is not entirely beyond them. Here's how both teams lineup: 🇪🇸 Spain XI: Unai Simón; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Fabián, Rodri, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Nico Wi...

  England   take on   Slovakia  in the round of 16 as the   Euro 2024   knockouts continue today.   Gareth Southgate ’s side have returned to Gelsenkirchen for this clash, playing in the only stadium to yield a win for them so far in the tournament. After a slim victory over Serbia and two unconvincing draws versus Denmark and Slovenia, the Three Lions need to put in a strong performance if they hope to comfortably reach the last eight. With the team and manager under heavy scrutiny for their style of play a win over Slovakia will ease concerns going forward. Here's how both teams lineup: England team:  Pickford, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier, Rice, Mainoo, Foden, Bellingham, Saka, Kane Substitutes: Ramsdale, Shaw, Arnold, Konsa, Gordon, Gallagher, Toney, Watkins, Bowen, Eze, Gomez, Henderson,  Palmer, Wharton Slovakia team:  Dubravka, Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko, Kucka, Lobotka, Duda, Schranz, Strelec, Harasli...

  Denmark have lost all five of their previous European Championship matches against host nations, including one against Germany in the 1988 group stage. Niclas Füllkrug has scored four goals in six major tournament appearances for Germany, with all games and goals coming as a substitute.  Germany will be out to banish last-16 demons when they meet Denmark in Dortmund for Saturday’s Euro 2024 knockout clash. Confirmed team news Germany XI:  Neuer, Kimmich, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Raum, Andrich, Kroos, Sane, Gundogan, Musiala, Havertz Subs:  Gross, Fullkrug, Fuhrich, Baumann, Muller, Beier, Anton, Wirtz, Mittelstadt, Henrichs, ter Stegen, Koch, Can, Undav. Denmark XI:  Schmeichel, Andersen, Vestergaard, Christensen, Bah, Delaney, Hojbjerg, Maehle, Eriksen, Skov Olsen, Hojlund Subs:  Kjaer, Jensen, Dolberg, Jorgensen, Damsgaard, Norgaard, Hermansen, Kristiansen, Wind, Poulsen, Ronnow, Dreyer, Kristensen, Bruun Larsen CLICK BELOW TO WA...

  AC Milan have long been hot on the pursuit of Chelsea flop Romelu Lukaku and it appears they are keen on adding one more player to their side.  Lukaku totalled 23 Serie A goals across his spells at Inter and Roma, though, perhaps indicating the Italian top flight is his spiritual home. Before his move back to Chelsea three years ago, the striker's 24 goals and 11 assists propelled Inter to a 2021/22 Scudetto triumph under Antonio Conte, but his ties to the Nerazzurri haven't stopped Milan from taking a firm interest. Indeed, Paulo Fonseca's side are believed to be in negotiations over signing Lukaku right now. Various reports from Italy this week, including Sky Italia, back Milan's interest in the former Everton star. Newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport even claimed that Lukaku has given his green-light to join Milan. Meanwhile, Sky stated that Milan are in talks with Chelsea and pushing to seal a loan deal for Lukaku. The Rossoneri and Chelsea have enjoyed a fruitfu...

 ○ | LIVE MATCH STREAMING  With top spot in Group F already secured,  Portugal  will be looking to continue their positive momentum as they face competition newcomers  Georgia  in  Euro 2024  on Wednesday night in Gelsenkirchen. Georgia  know they need to pull off a huge upset to reach the  Euro 2024  knockouts as they prepare to face  Portugal  tonight. Portugal are already qualified having edged Czech Republic to open their tournament before producing a much more convincing display  against Turkey last time out . They  still need a point to guarantee top spot of Group F  although it is basically in the bag already . Georgia:    Mamardashvili, Gvelesiani, Kashia, Dvali, Kakabadze, Chakvetadze, Kochorashvili, Kiteishvili, Lochoshvili, Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia. Substitutes: Loria, Kvirkvelia, Zivzivadze, Davitashvili, Kvilitaia, Gugeshashvili, Gocholeishvili, Kvekveskiri, Altunashvili, Shengelia, M...

  It's Mykailo Mudryk vs Romelu Lukaku as Ukraine face Belgium this evening.  Belgium   and Ukraine both attempt to advance to the knockout stage of UEFA Euro 2024 when they meet at Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart, Germany, on Wednesday for their final Group E match. The group has been the most competitive in the tournament, as all four teams - including Romania and Slovakia - are even in points after splitting their first two contests. A victory would secure a spot in the Round of 16 for either Belgium or Ukraine, while both could advance with a variety of results in the two Group E game.  Ukraine XI:  Trubin, Tymchyk, Zabarnyi, Svatok, Matviyenko, Mykolenko, Shaparenko, Brazhko, Sudakov, Yaremchuk, Dovbyk. Subs:  Bushchan, Konoplya, Taloverov, Sydorchuk, Stepanenko, Yarmolenko, Malinovsky, Zinchenko, Mudryk, Zubkov, Bondar, Lunin, Vanat, Mykhaylichenko. Belgium XI : Casteels, Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Theate, Tielemans, Onana, Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard, Lu...

  The player has thrown the door open to a potential Chelsea move as he wants to play in the Premier League.   Chelsea target Jonathan David has given green light to a move to Chelsea this summer. Per reports, Chelsea  have held talks with the representatives of Jonathan David, But the player himself has already spoken about his admiration of Premier League football. Jonathan David  The Canadian forward has emerged as a potential transfer target for the club over the past few months, as the Blues will be desperate to add a new striker to their attack. Lille recently admitted they are preparing for the 24-year-old to leave, as Club president Olivier Letang has admitted that the striker is free to leave this transfer window, alongside defender Leny Yoro, who is also linked with a move to United. The club have been in contact over a deal for the striker – But the player himself has already spoken about his admiration of Premier League football: “In England, when I ...

• | LIVE MATCH STREAMING  ■  Albania look to keep their slim hopes of qualification alive, while Spain hope to continue showing why their among the tournament favourites. Spain   are aiming to seal qualification for the last 16 in top spot in Group B when they face Albania tonight.  Spain quickly placed themselves among the favourites at Euro 2024 after a 3-0 demolition of Croatia was followed by a dominant win against Italy. And their final group game pits them against a plucky Albanian side who have picked up just one point so far despite spirited performances against Italy and Croatia.  Albania know that they need a win to keep alive any hopes of making the last 16 as one of the best fourth-placed teams, but it looks like an especially tough task against a vibrant, confident Spain team. Per team news, here's how both teams lineup:   Albania:  Strakosha, Balliu, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj, Ramadani, Aslla...

  The summer transfer window officially opened for business earlier this month and   Chelsea   could dip into the market to improve their playing squad once again. Italian head coach Enzo Maresca has been brought in from Championship champions Leicester City and Todd Boehly may look to back him over the next few months to give him the best chance of competing next season. The defence is one area in which the Blues could look to strengthen after their woes at the back during the 2023/24 campaign in the Premier League, and they have already with the signing of Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer. Only West Ham United (74) conceded more goals than Chelsea (63) within the top ten in the division, whilst they also let in at least 29 more than Manchester City (34) and Arsenal (29) in the top two. This suggests that the London giants did not have enough quality at the back, or within the structure of the team, to have a title-challenging level ...

  Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of   Switzerland   v Germany in Frankfurt.  The two teams have qualified for the last 16*. Germany need to avoid defeat to win the group and secure a theoretically easier game in the last 16. Here’s where it gets complicated. The winners of this group will play the runners-up in Denmark’s group in the last 16 – but then they would be on course to face Spain, exhilarating Spain, in the quarter-finals. The runners-up, by contrast, would be on course to face Italy, Croatia or Albania in the last 16 – tricky, but winnable - and then potentially the winner of Denmark’s group in the quarter-finals. Switzerland haven’t officially qualified, but the turn of events required for them to be knocked out is so unlikely. Per team news,  here's how both teams lineup: Switzerland XI:  Sommer; Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez; Widmer, Rieder, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer; Ndoye, Embolo Germany XI:  Neuer; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Mittelstadt...

 England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has taken a slight aim at Gareth Southgate's decision to not start Cole Palmer and has told the England Manager that the Chelsea star is ready to feature for the Three Lions. The England number one believes Palmer is of great importance to the team and deserves to start given his quality.  Pickford is convinced he could make an impact if he gets on the pitch, too. When asked how Palmer is looking, Pickford told ITV Sport: “Yeah, he’s been quality in training. I know he slotted four past me for Chelsea last season. We all know the quality he has. He’s another one who’s ready if he gets selected.” England have only scored two goals in two matches so far at the Euros. The alarming truth is that they’ve looked pretty stale and quiet as an attacking threat for large spells. When you see how poorly England have played recently, it’s baffling Palmer is sat watching from the sidelines. Let’s hope he gets his first minutes of the competition against ...

 Chelsea▪︎Olise•Enzo Maresca | CHELSEA NEWS | TRANSFERS Chelsea’s pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise has been one of the summer’s most intriguing transfer sagas. The young winger, who has made a significant impact at Selhurst Park, was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge. However, recent developments reveal that Chelsea has decided to back out of the deal for two key reasons.  According to sources close to the player, the allure of playing in the Champions League and the prospect of breaking into the French national team were major factors in Olise’s decision.  However, two critical reasons contributed to Chelsea’s decision to back out. First, while the transfer fee was not a stumbling block, Olise’s salary demands were deemed excessive. The Athletic reports that these demands were a significant deterrent for Chelsea. Secondly, the financial realities of running a top club, as quickly learned by Todd Boehly, played a crucial role. Balancing the books and ...

  Belgium are aiming to bounce back from their shock  Euro 2024  defeat to Slovakia when they take on Romania in Group E tonight.  Starting lineups: Here's how both teams lineup. Belgium (4-2-3-1):  Casteels; Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Theate; Tielemans, Onana; Lukebakio, De Bruyne, Doku, Lukaku Subs: Kaminski, Sels, Debüts, Trossard, Carrasco, Vranckx, De Ketelaere, Mangala, Openda, Vermeeren, De Cuyper Romania (4-1-4-1):  Nita; Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu; M Marin; Man, R Marin, Stanciu, Mihăilă; Dragus Subs:  Moldovan, Tarnovanu, Rus, Nedelcearu, Alibec, Cicaldau, Pușcaș, Hagi, Olaru, Coman, Magos, Sorescu, Racovitan, Birligea, Sut Referee:  Szymon Marciniak CLICK BELOW TO WATCH LIVE: