Paris 2024, France men’s football squad: Zaire-Emery, Barcola included from Euro squad, Mbappe out

Thierry Henry included veteran Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette and new Bayern Munich signing Michael Olise in his 18-man squad announced on Monday for the Olympics. Kylian Mbappe said last month he would not play in the tournament following his move to Real Madrid, with clubs not required to release players for the Olympic Games. Antoine…

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Euro 2024 semifinal: What is the name of the matchball in Spain vs France and Netherlands vs England?

The semifinals of the 2024 European Championship will see Spain, France, Netherlands and England compete for the title, with half of them, Spain and England, appearing in consecutive semis. For the last three matches of the tournament, the semis and the final, Adidas announced a new ball named ‘ Fussballliebe finale’, which will be an…

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Spain vs France, Euro 2024: Deschamps puts faith in Mbappe finding form amid struggles with nose injury

France coach Didier Deschamps is putting his faith in captain and leading striker Kylian Mbappe finding form in Tuesday’s European Championship semifinal against Spain despite struggling through the tournament. Deschamps made it clear Mbappe will be playing in the match at the Munich Football Arena, despite coming off with fatigue in its quarterfinal win over…

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Netherlands vs England, Euro 2024: Luke Shaw fit to start in Euros semifinal after recovering from long-term injury

England defender Luke Shaw says he is fit to start Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semifinal against the Netherlands and “ready to go” after a long-term injury and a long-running debate over his selection for the tournament. Manchester United left back Shaw played his first game since February when he came off the bench Saturday in England’s…

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Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Why is Trent Alexander-Arnold not starting in England vs Switzerland?

English full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is not in the starting for the England vs Switzerland Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash being played at the Dusseldorf Arena. The Liverpool player, who has been the starting central-midfielder under Gareth Southgate alongside Declan Rice in the first match against Serbia. However, the 25-year-old is not starting for this crucial knockout…

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Euro 2024: How is Bellingham playing in England vs Switzerland despite facing UEFA ban for obscene gesture?

Jude Bellingham has been named in England’s starting lineup of its quarterfinal clash against Switzerland despite facing ban for an offensive gesture in his team’s win over Slovakia at Euro 2024. FOLLOW | LIVE: ENGLAND VS SWITZERLAND EURO 2024 SCORE AND UPDATES As a consequence the Real Madrid midfielder was fined for 30,000 euros ($32,500)…

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