Author: Tristan Wells

Germany face Spain in the second semi-final of the Women’s European Championships in Switzerland. We are reaching the business end of Euro 2025, with tournament favourites Spain edging ever nearer to the final in Basel. But first, they must overcome surprise package Germany, who dumped France out in the quarter-finals with a dramatic 6-5 win on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra-time. Ann-Katrin Berger was the hero as she saved Alice Sombath’s spot-kick to send Christian Wuck’s side into the last four. They take on the world champions, who swept past the hosts Switzerland 2-0 in their last-eight tie,…

Arsenal take on AC Milan on Wednesday as their get their pre-season tour of Asia underway in Singapore. The Gunners face the seven-time Champions League winners at the National Stadium. Mikel Arteta has named two 15-year-olds in his touring squad, while new signings Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, and Martin Zubimendi are all included. Noni Madueke, the most recent £52million arrival from Chelsea, will report back for training when the team return from Asia after his participation in the Club World Cup with the Blues, who won the tournament. Arsenal are set to play three matches on their tour – the…

The Gunners, who are expected to mount a Premier League title challenge next season, are in Asia this summer for a three-game tour and first up is a return to Singapore for a showdown with the Italian giants.Mikel Arteta’s side have been extremely busy in the summer transfer window thus far which means fans in Singapore could see three of the four new recruits in action as well as a number of talented youngsters.Meanwhile somewhat of a rebuild at Milan is taking place. Max Allegri is back in charge after the club failed to qualify for Europe and he has…

Chelsea are exploring a deal for RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, while Man Utd are weighing up a move for Emiliano Martinez as well as shifting their focus towards signing a centre-forward after landing Bryan Mbeumo in an initial £65million deal. Nicolas Jackson, Benjamin Sesko and Ollie Watkins are among the names being linked with a move to Old Trafford. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below! Source link

But England got their eventual reward for the pressure they piled on Italy in the second half after heading to the dressing room a goal down. Even once Agyemang had forced extra time, there was no let-up from the Lionesses. Italy tired, but England also ensured that they tired, playing through them, past them, dominating the ball, making sure they were chasing shadows. Source link

Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia have all been left out of the 32-man squad as they seek transfers away from Old Trafford.Harry Maguire is not flying out with the squad due to a personal matter but it is hoped he will join up with the squad later on the tour.Matheus Cunha is included despite having just become a father for the second time. New signing Bryan Mbeumo is included and Lisandro Martinez travels but will not play.Marcus Rashford is not in the squad as he closes in on his move to Barcelona.Youngsters Jack Fletcher and Sekou Kone…

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, with the Frenchman in London to complete his medical ahead of a £79million move to Anfield.The Reds have signalled their intent in the transfer market this summer, with Arne Slot keen to take the team to a new level after they won the Premier League in his first season in charge.Ekitike will become Liverpool’s fifth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.Ekitike enjoyed an impressive campaign at Frankfurt last season, scoring 22 goals and providing 12…

England will make a stand before their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy in Geneva by refusing to take the knee.The Lionesses have been making the gesture for around four years but will park it on Tuesday night as they call on authorities to do more to tackle racism after England defender Jess Carter suffered racist abuse online following their quarter-final win against Sweden last week.Taking the knee was introduced as an anti-racism gesture in football in 2020 following the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in America. The action of taking the knee – done before kick-off after…

The Cameroon international has put pen to paper on a five-year deal, with the option of an additional 12 months, and will fly out for United’s pre-season tour of America.Mbeumo becomes United’s fourth signing of the summer and will help to bolster Ruben Amorim’s attacking ranks next season.Here, Standard Sport takes a look at how he could fit into United’s system…Playing as a right-sided number 10Amorim likes to operate with two narrow number 10s behind a striker, and having signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves to play on the left-hand side, he will see Mbeumo in a similar role on the…

The British and Irish Lions play their final midweek match as Andy Farrell’s side meet the First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne today.The Pasifika squad is made up of players with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islands, or Pacific Islands heritage – but there has been some controversy with their selection.Wallabies back row Pete Samu, who boasts 33 Australia caps, was named to the Pasifika squad but has been ruled ineligible to appear.The Lions and Australia had agreed that only players who had featured in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season could feature, and, having spent last year with Bordeaux before…