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Denmark 0-1 Spain: Late winner sees Spain set up quarter-final with England

Spain boss Jorge Vilda believes facing England will be "the toughest game in the Euros" after their late victory over Denmark set up a quarter-final against the Lionesses in the European Women's Championship.Marta Cardona headed in the 90th-minute wi

Euro 2022: Why England are team to fear at tournament

As England calmly walked around the pitch at full-time at St Mary's Stadium, applauding fans after beating Northern Ireland 5-0, there was a definite sense of anticipation about what comes next.England had completed part one - qualify as group winner

Manchester United: Frenkie de Jong’s move from Barcelona held up

Manchester United have agreed a £63.5m deal with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong but there is still no guarantee the move will go ahead.They now know what they have to pay for manager Erik ten Hag's number one target, with a bigger up-front payment an

Raheem Sterling can shape Chelsea by just being who he is, says boss Thomas Tuchel

Raheem Sterling can help shape Chelsea as they attempt to close the gap on Manchester City and Liverpool, head coach Thomas Tuchel says."Hopefully he shapes our team by just being who he is," Tuchel told BBC Sport. "He will be a huge asset for us."Tu

Euro 2022: Germany win Group B and move into quarter-finals with 2-0 win over Spain

Eight-time European champions Germany defeated Spain to secure top spot in Group B and avoid a Euro 2022 quarter-final tie with hosts England.Germany were gifted an early goal when Spanish goalkeeper Sandra Panos' clearance fell straight to Klara Buh

Euro 2022: Why England fans are right to get excited – but players must stay grounded after 8-0 win

When England put their seventh goal past group rivals Norway and the Amex Stadium erupted into a rendition of 'Football's coming home', you would have been forgiven for getting caught up in the moment.The Lionesses raced into the quarter-finals of th

Euro 2022: Grace Geyoro scores hat-trick as France thrash Italy

Grace Geyoro scored a hat-trick as France underlined their credentials as one of the favourites to win Euro 2022 by thrashing Italy 5-1 in their Group D opener at Rotherham's New York Stadium.Corinne Diacre's side are looking to win a major tournamen

Raheem Sterling: Chelsea agree fee with Manchester City for England winger

Chelsea have agreed a fee with Manchester City for England winger Raheem Sterling.The deal is worth up to £50m including add-ons and Sterling is set to arrive at Stamford Bridge on a five-year contract with an option of further year.Sterling will ne

Spain 4-1 Finland: Alexia Putellas helped inspire us to win, says Aitana Bonmati

Spain dedicated their 4-1 victory over Finland to injured midfielder Alexia Putellas as they began their Euro 2022 campaign in convincing style.Ballon d'Or holder Putellas, 28, is not expected to play again in 2022 after rupturing her anterior crucia

Ada Hegerberg: Norway’s star player makes up for lost time

Five years is a long time to be missing from international action, even more so when you are one of the game's global superstars.But Norway's Ada Hegerberg showed she is hungry to make up for lost time after helping the two-time European champions ge

Euro 2022: A night like no other for women’s football in England

Lately, Old Trafford has failed to live up to its nickname for the Premier League club whose home it is.But England are dreaming big this summer - and the Theatre of Dreams was the ideal setting for the launch of Euro 2022 on a night that will be rem

Euro 2022: Biggest women’s sporting event in European history ready for lift-off

Last updated on 5 July 20225 July 2022.From the section Womens European ChampionshipHost country: England Dates: 6-31 July Venues: Old Trafford, Manchester; St Mary's Stadium, Southampton; Amex Stadium, Brighton; Stadium MK, Milton Keynes; Brentford

Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder agrees in principle to join Manchester United

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen has agreed in principle to sign for Manchester United on a free transfer.The 30-year-old's short-term contract at Brentford ended last month.It is believed Eriksen could also have returned to Thomas Frank's side,

BBC pundits predict Euro 2022: Can England go all the way?

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Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave club this summer

Cristiano Ronaldo wants Manchester United to let him leave the club if they receive an appropriate offer for him this summer.However, while he was United's top scorer last season - and third in the Premier League - the overall campaign was seen as a

Israel U19 1-3 England U19: Gutsy England crowned European Under-19 champions

England fought back from going behind to defeat Israel after extra time and win the European Under-19 Championship.Oscar Gloch's clever turn and finish gave Israel the lead before Callum Doyle equalised from close range.Aston Villa's Carney Chukwueme

Sarina Wiegman: England boss says her side in ‘very good place’ going into Euros

England manager Sarina Wiegman says her side's journey begins next Wednesday when the Lionesses kick off the Euros against Austria.Ten months into her tenure as England boss, Wiegman's side are unbeaten in 14 games going into the home tournament.The

Romelu Lukaku: Inter Milan sign Belgium striker on season-long loan from Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku has returned to Inter Milan on a season-long loan, just a year after leaving for Chelsea.Inter have agreed to pay a loan fee of about 8m euros (£6.9m) for Lukaku, who helped them win Serie A in 2020-21.The Belgium striker was not a reg

England U19 2-1 Italy U19: Young Lions book place in European Under-19 Championship final

England fought back to beat Italy and seal a place in Friday's European Under-19 Championship final in a dramatic semi-final in Slovakia.The Young Lions fell behind to Fabio Miretti's penalty after Brooke Norton-Cuffy's foul on the Juventus player.Su

Raheem Sterling: Chelsea make contact with Manchester City over a move for the England forward

Chelsea have made contact with Manchester City about a move for England forward Raheem Sterling.Sterling, who joined from Liverpool in a £49m deal in 2015 and has scored 131 goals in 339 games, is a major transfer target for new Blues owner Todd Boe

David Clowes has bid accepted for Derby County as Liam Rosenior is put in interim charge

Local property developer David Clowes has had his bid to buy Derby County accepted and hopes to complete the purchase on Wednesday.Clowes announced his intention to try to take the Rams out of administration on Friday after buying Pride Park from Der

Gareth Bale: Wales captain agrees move to Los Angeles FC after Real Madrid exit

Wales captain Gareth Bale has agreed to join MLS side Los Angeles FC on a free transfer. Forward Bale, 32, is currently a free agent having left Real Madrid after nine years in Spain.The five-time Champions League winner had been linked with a return

Ukraine 0-4 Scotland: Scots with one foot in Women’s World Cup play-offs

Scotland all but sealed a place in the Women's World Cup play-offs as a thumping first-half performance was too much for Ukraine in Poland.Only an unlikely defeat to the Faroe Islands in September would derail Scotland's bid to finish second in Group

Nick Pope: Newcastle United sign England goalkeeper from Burnley for an undisclosed fee

Newcastle United have signed England goalkeeper Nick Pope from relegated Burnley for an undisclosed fee. The 30-year-old moves to St James' Park on a four-year contract after spending six seasons at Turf Moor. Magpies boss Eddie Howe called Pope "an

Sadio Mane: Bayern Munich sign Senegal forward from Liverpool in £35m deal

Sadio Mane has completed a £35m move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich on a three-year contract.The Reds will receive 32m euros (£27.4m) with an additional 6m euros based on appearances, plus 3m euros for individual and team achievements.Liverpool tu