JULY 7, 2021 • GOAL.COM
MAN. CITY 7-2-3 · 2ND IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
7-2-3 · 2ND IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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MCI +218 TOTAL 2.5
Neymar slams CONMEBOL after Jesus banned for Copa America final ' Goal.com Neymar has hit out at CONMEBOL after the confederation suspended his Brazil team-mate Gabriel Jesus for Saturday's Copa America final against Argentina.
'Goal twins' Mancini and Vialli mastermind Italy's success
Roberto Mancini and Gianluca Vialli are still teaming up to win matchesJULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ferran Torres - Draws two fouls against Italy Torres had three successful take-ons, won six duels, drew three fouls and took two off-target shots in Tuesday's 3-5 loss on PKs to Italy.
Impact Torres had some trouble getting it going in this one and was taken out early to insert a pure striker, as Spain had initially opted for a light front-line. He finishes a solid Euro with two goals, one assist, four shots, and 15 crosses in six games (four starts).
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aymeric Laporte - Logs five clearances against Italy Laporte (undisclosed) had three interceptions and five clearances, drew two fouls and won one tackle in Tuesday's 3-5 loss on PKs against Italy.
Impact Laporte was a minor doubt after missing some practice time, but he featured as expected. He had an okay game, but Italy managed to score once. He has tallied 14 clearances, five interceptions and two blocks during the Euro, contributing to two clean sheets in six matches.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reaching final the latest step in Italian soccer's rebirth
Reaching the European Championship final felt like the latest redemption chapter from the despair of not even being at the last World CupJULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'It's not been an easy road' - Sterling feels he has faced 'unfair flak' with England ' Goal.com Raheem Sterling admits it has "not been an easy road for him" as an England international, with the Manchester City forward of the opinion that he has received a lot of "unfair fla...
JULY 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Denmark expects to be outnumbered, not outplayed at Wembley
Denmark’s players expect to be outnumbered but not outplayed against England in the European Championship semifinals at Wembley Stadium on WednesdayJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aymeric Laporte - Should be good for semi-finals Laporte returned to training Monday ahead of Tuesday's match against Italy, reports. EFE.
Impact There were some worries about Laporte's status for Tuesday's match, but he's training Monday and looks to be ready. He sat out Saturday and Sunday, likely because he's played every minute for Spain in the Euros, while Pau Torres and Eric Garcia have swapped in and out of the XI.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vieira hired as Crystal Palace manager for 3rd coaching role
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has been hired as Crystal Palace manager for his third senior coaching roleJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Emerson takes unconventional route to Euro 2020 semifinals
Emerson Palmieri hasn’t exactly taken the conventional route to the European Championship semifinalsJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
England defenders keep 5 clean sheets after facing setbacks
England has not conceded a goal in five games at the European ChampionshipJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oleksandr Zinchenko - Takes shot in loss Zinchenko took a shot and made an interception in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against England. He also won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact was active against England, but his side was just outclassed by a better opponent on Saturday. Still, making the quarterfinals of this tournament was an excellent achievement for Ukraine, and Zinchenko can exit with his head held high with a goal and an assist in five matches.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raheem Sterling - Records assist in win Sterling took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Ukraine. He also won one of three tackles in the match.
Impact Sterling set up Harry Kane's opening goal on Saturday with a perfect through ball for his first assist of this European Championship, in addition to his three goals. On Wednesday he has a semifinal clash against Denmark, which have conceded five goals at this tournament.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brazil's Gabriel Jesus shown red for horror kung-fu challenge as Chile's Vidal slams 'clown' Copa America referee ' Goal.com Gabriel Jesus has apologised for the horror challenge that saw him given his marching orders in Brazil's 1-0 win over Chile at the Copa America, with Arturo Vidal adding further co...
JULY 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Gabriel Jesus given quick red card after brutal kick to the face (Video) Gabriel Jesus received a red card during Brazil's Copa America match against Chile after kicking an opponent in the face with a flying chall...
JULY 3, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Kevin De Bruyne - Creates three chances against Italy De Bruyne (ankle) took two shots (one on target), sent in seven crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances and drew one foul in Friday's 1-2 loss to Italy.
Impact De Bruyne at times had a slight limp, but he was mostly not affected by his physical problem and put together a strong stat-line, partly thanks to a high number of corner kicks. He seriously challenged Gianluigi Donnarumma with a potent shot from distance in the first half, but the goalkeeper denied him. He finishes the Euro with one goal, two assists, five shots and 13 chances created in four games.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scotland standout Gilmour joins Norwich on loan from Chelsea
Billy Gilmour was Scotland's breakout star at the European Championship and now he's made a move to get more playing time in the Premier LeagueJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will Belgium stars Kevin De Bruyne & Eden Hazard be fit to play vs Italy? ' Goal.com Here's what you need to know about why star players Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard are both in danger of missing out on the quarter-final clash
JULY 2, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Kevin De Bruyne - Starting against Italy De Bruyne (ankle) is in the starting XI for Friday's UEFA Euro match against Italy.
Impact De Bruyne passed a late fitness test to ensure he makes the starting lineup, though it wouldn't be surprising to see him subbed at some point even in a very tough matchup against Italy.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kidd to leave assistant coach role at Man City after 12 years as Guardiola shakes up backroom staff ' Goal.com Veteran coach Brian Kidd has left Manchester City as part of a shake-up of Pep Guardiola's backroom staff.
JULY 2, 2021 • GOAL.COM
England won't have home support against Ukraine at Euro 2020
Facing Ukraine might seem like an easy proposition for England after overcoming historic rival Germany in the last 16JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ederson gets start over Alisson for Brazil's Copa QF match
Brazil will start goalkeeper Ederson for the Copa America quarterfinals game against ChileJULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USMNT star Zack Steffen to lead March to the Match for Crew Lower.com Field opener ' MLSSoccer.com Before Zack Steffen was plying his trade with one of the top clubs in the world at Manchester City, the US men's national team goalkeeper go...
JULY 1, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Spanish court annuls sanctions for Super League clubs
A Spanish judge has annulled the sanctions imposed on the clubs backing the Super LeagueJULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sancho joining Man United from Dortmund for $100 million
Jadon Sancho is joining Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund for $100 millionJULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
