Compiled by Miracle Ogunde
EURO 2024
-Xavi Simons is the youngest ever player to score in a European Championship knockout round game for the Netherlands.
21 years and 80 days old.
-At just 19 years and 82 days old, Kobbie Mainoo is the youngest ever player to play in semi-finals of a major tournament (World Cup/EUROs) for England.
-Five people suffered minor injuries after England fans were attacked by Netherlands supporters in Dortmund before the Euro 2024 semi-final, according to UK police.
Dutch fans attacked England fans in bars and tried to steal flags. While most Dutch fans were there to “enjoy the game”, some groups were considered a “risk.” UK police are in Germany working with local police. Up to 80,000 Dutch fans and 40,000 England fans traveled to Dortmund for the game.
-Harry Kane equals Alan Shearer’s England record for most goals scored at the Euros. Most goals for England at the Euros:
◉ Harry Kane – 7
◎ Alan Shearer – 7
-England have reached the semi-finals of three of their four major tournaments under Gareth Southgate (2018 World Cup, EURO 2020 + 2024), having not done so in any of their nine tournaments prior to that between 1998 and 2016.
COPA AMERICA 2024
-Most direct goal involvements at the 2024 Copa America:
◎ 6 – James Rodríguez 🇨🇴
◎ 4 – Lautaro Martínez 🇦🇷
◎ 4 – Salomón Rondón 🇻🇪
◎ 3 – Daniel Muñoz 🇨🇴
◎ 3 – Maximiliano Araújo 🇺🇾
◎ 3 – Jhon Córdoba 🇨🇴
LATEST TRANSFER RUMOURS
-Real Madrid have unveiled the 6 new shirt numbers for the upcoming season! Fede Valverde will now wear the number 8️⃣ previously worn by Toni Kroos.
-Barcelona reportedly has an agreement with Nico Williams over personal terms! The club must now activate his release clause.
-Manchester United are confident of complying with the Premier League’s financial rules for 2023-24 despite posting a £71.4m net loss for the third quarter.
-Aston Villa would only have to pay 30% less than £18m offered by other clubs for Jaden Philogene as they had a sell-on clause. Unai Emery wants Jaden to be part of the squad for next season.
-Youssuf Fofana has agreed personal terms with AC Milan. Negotiation ongoing between Milan and Monaco.
-Al-Ittihad interested in signing Roma’s Houssem Aouar.
-Manchester United are considering Ivan Toney for this summer! The club is looking for different options at the number 9 position.
-Philippe Coutinho has returned to Brazil and signed for Vasco da Gama.
-Jaden Philogene has the choice of Aston Villa, Everton and Ipswich after Aston Villa matched bids for the Hull City winger via first-refusal clause.
-Marseille reiterated their desire to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang! Aubemeyang’s agent has met with the club management to discuss interest from Saudi Arabia.
-PSG made an offer of €250M to Barcelona for Lamine Yamal before the EUROs, but the club did not even consider it.
-Benfica are preparing to offer a salary INCREASE to João Neves if the midfielder stays at the club.
-Raphinha is a target for Newcastle United. Barcelona will ALLOW the Brazilian winger to leave the club this summer.
-Negotiations between Marseille and Greenwood slow down by the words of the mayor of the French city on the past affairs of the footballer.Lazio could take advantage.
-PSG have presented a proposal of €90 million + 1 player to Benfica for João Neves.
-Slovenia centre-back Vanja Drkusic is attracting transfer interest from England. Two unnamed Premier League clubs and a Championship side have made enquiries.
-Juventus have signed Khephren Thuram from OGC Nice for €20m + add ons. Contract until 2029.
-OGC Nice have rejected Juventus’ loan offer for Jean-Clair Todibo (24), whilst West Ham remain in the race to sign the France international, despite the recent acquisition of Max Kilman.
-Convinced by Borussia Dortmund’s project, Rayan Cherki (20) is waiting for both clubs to find an agreement.
-There are medical problems in Serhou Guirassy’s proposed move to Dortmund! The deal will definitely NOT go through tomorrow. It may even be that there is no clarity this week.
-Arsenal are keen on signing Mikel Merino. Real Sociedad are resigned to losing the midfielder, who only has a year left on his current contract.
-Bayern Munich are back again for Giorgi Mamardashvili and have requested information on his salary and contract.
-Chelsea maintain they are not in the race to sign Dani Olmo despite appreciating the player.
-Beşiktaş are closing in on the signing of striker Ciro Immobile (34) from Lazio! The Turkish side are sorting final details. Immobile accepted a 2-year deal.
-Como are growing in confidence over the signing of Raphaël Varane! The French defender met Cesc Fabregas a few days ago to discuss the project. However, nothing has been signed yet.
-Napoli have announced the signing of Rafa Marín for €12M from Real Madrid.
-Dani Olmo’s release clause deadline postponed to July 20. Any club that reaches an agreement with the player can acquire his services until 20 July by paying the German club €60m.
-Roma have signed Enzo Le Fée from Rennes! €23m fee.
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