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Kevin De Bruyne - Last-minute decision Friday De Bruyne (ankle) is considered a last-minute decision for Friday's match against Italy, according to manager Roberto Martinez.

Impact De Bruyne has been training away from the group the last two days and all signs point to him not starting Friday. At best, he'll be on the bench and be an option for a few minutes, but it's hard to see him playing extended time given that he isn't fully training with the team.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona's finances holding up new Messi contract

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club's poor finances have become the stumbling block to getting Lionel Messi to sign a new contract

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: De Bruyne, Hazard will be last-minute decisions

Belgium coach Roberto Martínez says he will wait to the last minute to decide whether Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard will play against Italy in the European Championship quarterfi...

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Veteran Thiago Silva eyes World Cup and Maldini-style career

The 36-year-old Brazil defender Thiago Silva wants to play in next year's World Cup and hopes his career will last as long as that of Italy great Paolo Maldini

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

England 2-0 Germany England defeats Germany 2-0 in the round of 16 at Euro 2020. After a goalless first-half Raheem Sterling opens the scoring in the 75th minut...

JUNE 30, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Kevin De Bruyne - Training indoors De Bruyne (ankle) is training indoors Wednesday ahead of Friday's match against Italy, reports Kristof Terreur of HLN.

Impact De Bruyne is almost guaranteed not to start and the current question is whether he can make the bench or not Friday. Unless he returns to full training Thursday, it's hard to see him playing a significant role for Belgium against Italy, pointing to more time for Yannick Carrasco and Dries Mertens.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oleksandr Zinchenko - Scores, assists in win Zinchenko scored one goal on his only shot and provided one assist from one chance created during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Sweden.

Impact Zinchenko finally showed off his talents by scoring his team's first goal then playing in a perfect cross on Artem Dovbyk's wining effort. Though he took advantage of extra time to boost his stats, Zinchenko had been far more active defensively than in the attack until this game. If he's able to get forward in the quarterfinals against England, Zinchenko should have plenty to offer as one of the best players in his national side.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester City will be patient in their pursuit of Harry Kane There may come a point this summer when City have to cut their losses on Kane and move on but they are in no rush to do so

JUNE 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ukraine scores late in extra time, beats Sweden at Euro 2020

Artem Dovbyk scored late in extra time to give Ukraine a 2-1 win over Sweden and a spot in the European Championship quarterfinals

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Euros 2020: Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane sent Twitter into a frenzy, and England to Round of 16 Everyone is losing their minds on social media after England did the unthinkable and eliminated Germany from the Euros. History was made on...

JUNE 29, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

England 2 - 0 Germany: Sterling leads England to the quarter-finals after Southgate gets his team selection right again Southgate's team selection, Raheem Sterling's goal scoring, Harry Kane, and the use of wing-backs were all key to England's victory

JUNE 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kyle Walker - Quiet in win Walker made one interception during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Germany.

Impact Walker had little to do Tuesday, but came away with the clean sheet in a strong team effort. The defender looked on the pace of the game, but is strongly limited from his normal offensive value by his role in central defense. Walker will look to keep this level up against the winner of Sweden and Ukraine.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Stones - Three tackles in clean sheet Stones made three tackles during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Germany.

Impact Stones will hope the rest of the tournament is as easy as Tuesday's win was. The defender had next to nothing to do, and ended up getting the clean sheet by default practically. Next up is a clash with the winner of Ukraine and Sweden.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raheem Sterling - Scores winner vs. Germany Sterling scored once on two shots on goal during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Germany.

Impact Sterling netted what proved to be the game-winning goal during Tuesday's historic win over Germany. The forward latched onto a low cross from Luke Shaw and finished well to score the first goal of the match. Sterling will be up against the winner of Sweden and Ukraine next time out.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ilkay Gundogan - On bench against England Gundogan (head) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against England.

Impact Gundogan is good to go following a head injury suffered last match and even if he wasn't hurt, there was a chance Leon Goretzka would've gotten the start. Gundogan's held minimal fantasy value in a defensive role and now Goretzka is in that spot.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ilkay Gundogan - Unlikely to start Tuesday Gundogan is unlikely to start Tuesday's match against England because of a head contusion, reports Florian Plettenberg of SPORT1. According to Joachim Low, "He has a head contusion...

Impact It's unknown why this wasn't deemed a concussion for Gundogan, as he felt dizzy two days after playing the last match. He made it just 58 minutes in the game against Hungary before being subbed off for Leon Goretzka, who is likely to start Tuesday against England.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernandinho - Staying at Man City another year Fernandinho has signed a one-year deal with Manchester City, keeping him at the club another season.

Impact Fernandinho still has enough in the tank to help the squad, but his playing time could diminish more than the 21 league appearances (12 starts) he had last season. He's the backup to Rodri in the midfield and while he's not a regular, he still made some key starts over the season, namely in the second leg against PSG in the Champions League semi-final.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Dias - Takes shot in 1-0 Euro defeat Dias had one shot (on target), three interceptions and three clearances in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Belgium.

Impact Dias was solid and turned in a solid defensive display while also threatening the opponent's goal once for his first shot of the campaign. The center-back will also finish with five tackles and 13 clearances for a clean sheet in his four starts though allowing seven goals in that span.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo Silva - Quiet in early Euro exit Silva had one chance created, one dribble and one tackle won in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Belgium.

Impact Silva was quiet here and was yet again with a limited presence on the bench after an early substitution. The winger will finish with five chances created and six crosses in four starts in all around a poor campaign for his standards.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

De Bruyne and Hazard 50-50 to face Italy at Euro 2020 Belgium says medical tests for Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard have ruled out any serious injuries and coach Roberto Martinez says there is...

JUNE 28, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

De Bruyne and Hazard 50-50 to face Italy at Euro 2020

Belgium says medical tests for Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard have ruled out any serious injuries and coach Roberto Martinez says there is a “50-50” chance they will play in Frida...

JUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belgium Await Hazard And De Bruyne Injury News Belgium's victory over Portugal came at a cost on Sunday as the Red Devils await news on Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne's injuries.

JUNE 28, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Ferran Torres - Scores, assists in win Torres scored one goal one his only shot and provided one assist from four chances created during 88 minutes of Monday's 5-3 win over Croatia.

Impact Torres earned his place by scoring off the bench against Slovakia and did more to keep his place by getting his name mentioned twice in the final result. With the opponents likely to get tougher as the tournament progresses, seeing what Torres can do is one storyline to follow.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Laporte: Deschamps didn't return my texts before I swapped France for Spain ' Goal.com Aymeric Laporte has claimed Didier Deschamps did not return his texts before he swapped France for Spain at international level

JUNE 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Kevin De Bruyne - Unlikely for Italy match De Bruyne is considered a late-fitness test for Friday's game against Italy because of an ankle injury suffered in Sunday's win, according to manager Roberto Martinez. "Our main co...

Impact It's another unfortunate injury for De Bruyne, who has had trouble staying completely healthy over the last year. He entered this tournament with a facial fracture and could end it with an ankle sprain. Fortunately, it's not more serious and he could be an option off the bench if things go well over the next few days. Either way, combined with the loss of Eden Hazard, Yannick Carrasco and Dries Mertens could be back in the XI Friday.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE