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Evening StandardManchester United: Erik ten Hag makes bold title race vow as new contract confirmed
The Dutchman has been rewarded for back-to-back season winning silverware with a one-year extension
- The Telegraph
Cristiano Ronaldo accused of ‘ambush marketing’ after wearing £230 smart wristband
Cristiano Ronaldo’s heart-rate data during Portugal’s penalty shootout win over Slovenia has been made public by the maker of a wearable device with whom he has partnered.
- Evening Standard
England XI vs Switzerland: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Euro 2024 quarter-final
Gareth Southgate has been experimenting with a new formation
- The Telegraph
Why Wayne Rooney took the Plymouth job: ‘I don’t want to be the next Gary Neville’
Wayne Rooney fired a light-hearted jibe at a former Manchester United and England team-mate in revealing what has motivated him to return to management by admitting: “I don’t want to become the next Gary Neville.”
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal agree Calafiori move; Zirkzee to Man Utd close; Chelsea to seal new signing
Latest updates, gossip, rumours and deals from the summer transfer window
- The Telegraph
Inside Newcastle’s mini-transfer window and panic to avoid a 10-point deduction
Newcastle United’s journey since the takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) had not encountered anything like this before. For the first time, the wheels were in danger of coming off and the club was heading for the most severe of punishments for breaking Premier League rules.
- Evening Standard
Euro 2024: Sorry, Saka... England should put you at wing-back and play a back three
There’s only one way for Gareth Southgate to restore a sense of balance to his lopsided team for crucial Switzerland quarter-final clash
- The Telegraph
Arsenal finally sign David Raya permanently for £27m – and pave way for Aaron Ramsdale’s exit
Arsenal have signed goalkeeper David Raya on a permanent basis from Brentford in a deal worth around £27 million.
- Hello!
Inside Lando Norris' private life: from millionaire dad to model girlfriend
Lando Norris is the current driver in the spotlight and the British Formula 1 ace leads quite an impressive life away from the racetrack – here's all you need to know…
- The Telegraph
Cristiano Ronaldo refusing to call time because he knows Kylian Mbappe is coming for his records
Should Kylian Mbappe go on as long as Cristiano Ronaldo at the sharp end of football then France’s captain can expect to lead his team out at Euro 2038, by which time even Emmanuel Macron will be little more than two years short of his nation’s official retirement age.
- The Telegraph
Why three at the back makes complete sense for England
By Saturday, Gareth Southgate will have had five full days to take stock and consider his options before the European Championship quarter-final tie against Switzerland.
- Yahoo Sports
Emiliano Martínez saves Argentina after Lionel Messi misses penalty kick in Copa América shootout
Lionel Messi missed his penalty, but goalkeeper Emi "Dibu" Martínez saved two penalties to send Argentina to the semifinals and eliminate Ecuador.
- The Telegraph
Newcastle land first-choice replacement for Dan Ashworth as Paul Mitchell named sporting director
Newcastle United have managed to land their first choice target to replace Dan Ashworth as sporting director after persuading Paul Mitchell to take the job.
- AFP News
Germany face Spain, France take on Portugal in thrilling Euro 2024 quarters
Hosts Germany take on Spain in the first of two blockbuster quarter-final ties at Euro 2024 on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe's France up against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the late match.The winners of that match will advance to a semi-final against either France or Portugal, who go head-to-head in Hamburg at 1900 GMT. It is another heavyweight clash between two much-fancied sides, as well as a repeat of the Euro 2016 final, when Portugal beat France 1-0 in extra time in Paris.
- The Telegraph
Andy Murray feared Emma Raducanu was asleep after late-night mixed doubles request
An impulsive late-night text has brought about a crowd-pleasing combination at Wimbledon: Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu on the same mixed-doubles team.
- Yahoo Sports
Lakers reportedly adding 2 former head coaches to JJ Redick's staff as top assistants
JJ Redick is a first time head coach, but he'll have plenty of experience backing him up.
- The Telegraph
Granit Xhaka has become one of world’s best midfielders – at 31
It feels rather fitting that a man called Granit has proven himself to be so resilient over the years. Plenty have tried to chip away at Switzerland’s captain but here he stands, strong and tall, playing the best football of his life at the age of 31.
- The Telegraph
Phil Foden: Blame the players, not Gareth Southgate
Phil Foden says the England players need to shoulder the blame for their disappointing performances so far at the European Championship and that he feels “sorry” for Gareth Southgate.
- The Guardian
Rüdiger’s treatment a damning representation of modern Germany
Defender should be able to count on a united nation behind him but far-right nationalism reflects society’s ingrained racism
- The Telegraph
Euro 2024 quarter-finals predictions: Can England make the last four?
The business end of Euro 2024 has arrived. In a tournament that has so far failed to delight, the time is now for the real contenders to step up. Each nation is just three games and a lot of bitten fingernails away from lifting the Henri Delaunay Cup in Berlin on July 14. Which of the remaining eight will form the final four? These are Telegraph Sport’s predictions.