Kasper Hjulmand said Denmark after thinking about Christian Eriksen all the way as the head coach revelled in the nation s magical night at Euro 2020.
Denmark remarkably booked their place in the last 16 of Euro 2020 with a stirring 4-1 win over Russia in Copenhagen on Monday, setting up a showdown against Wales.
After losing 1-0 to Finland – a game overshadowed by the cardiac arrest suffered by star midfielder Eriksen – and 2-1 to star-studded Belgium, Denmark s hopes of making the knockout stages were slim before the clash at the Parken Stadium.
But Denmark produced a devastating performance to open their account at Euro 2020 and seal second spot in Group B thanks to goals from Mikkel Damsgaard, Yussuf Poulsen, Andreas Christensen and Joakim Maehle.
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Marco Reus is excited Jadon Sancho will remain at Borussia Dortmund for at least one more year , with Manchester United seemingly destined to be frustrated in their pursuit of the England forward.
United s interest in taking Sancho to Old Trafford has been no secret, but Dortmund have been steadfast in their refusal to sell him for anything under their reported €120million (£108m) asking price.
Sancho is under contract until 2023 and Reus is delighted at the prospect of another campaign alongisde the former Manchester City youth player at Signal Iduna Park.
For us it s great. We were all excited that he will stay at least one more year, Dortmund captain Reus told reporters. Simply because he keeps on delivering goals and assists via which we will collect a lo…
Bayern Munich s Alphonso Davies has been heavily linked with a transfer to Real Madrid, with going as far as to claim the Canada international has already agreed to join the Spanish giants this summer or the next, when his current contract with the Bundesliga champions expires.
Now, according to , Bayern are keen for him to make a decision about his future quickly. There is an offer of a new deal on his table, worth around €14 million per year before taxes. Davies and his entourage are believed to be asking for €20m, and Bayern won t accept their demand. Their offer is final, and if it s not accepted they ll be willing to discuss a sale at the end of the season.
Bayern apparently see any potential delay as a waste of time as they make their plans for 2024/25. It s …
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Canada and Cuba will lock horns with each other in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup this week. The match between John Herdman’s side and Pablo Elier Sánchez’s team will be held at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston and is scheduled to kick off at 11:30pm UK time on Tuesday.
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Canada have one of the best teams at the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, but they are not having the best of times at the competition at the moment. There is a very good chance that John Herdman’s side will not end up in the top two of the group and could get eliminated.
John Herdman’s team are third in 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group D at the moment with two points from two matches. Canada are two points behind Guadeloupe…
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has signed a new four-year deal to remain at the Emirates Stadium, the club confirmed.
The Belgium international has had a staggered career with the Gunners following an impressive debut season on north London and being named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Season in 2009-10, but has battled with constant injury since.
Vermaelen has made 54 appearances for Arsenal after his arrival from Dutch outfit Ajax, and manager Arsene Wenger said he is pleased the centre-back has signed on for the long-term at the Emirates.
Wenger told the club’s website: We are absolutely delighted that Thomas has signed a new long-term contract.
Our plan is always to sign top quality players and with Thomas extending his contract, we ha…
Newcastle striker Peter Lovenkrands has confirmed he is searching for a move away from the club.
The former Rangers man was a regular in the Magpies’ promotion season of 2009/10, but has found first-team opportunities harder to come by in the Premier League, with Demba Ba and Leon Best forming a formidable partnership.
With Alan Padrew having other options to call upon, the 31-year-old has decided he must leave St James’ Park to try and find more regular football.
I ve talked to the coach and he would like to extend my contract, but I cannot wait for that, Lovenkrands told TV.dk:
In January, I can talk to whoever I want, so my agent is working to find me another club.
Lovenkrands said he would not be revealing his preferred destination.
Brighton and Hove Albion are primed to break their transfer record for the third time since winning promotion to the Premier League to secure the signing of Colombia winger Jose Izquierdo from Club Brugge.
The move, reportedly worth up to £16million, is subject to a medical, obtaining a work permit and international clearance.
Izquierdo has made 117 appearances in all competitions for Club Brugge since arriving from his homeland in 2014, scoring 38 goals.
The 25-year-old s performances led to a call-up to the national team in June and he featured from the bench in friendly clashes with Spain and Cameroon, scoring in a 4-0 win over the latter.
Jose is someone we have been aware of for some time and has been one of the standout players in the Belgian l…
FIFA president Sepp Blatter expects to win a fifth term in office later in 2015 after condemning UEFA s lack of courage to run against him.
Sepp Blatter says UEFA does not have the courage to nominate a candidate to run against him in the upcoming FIFA presidential elections.
Europe s governing body has been highly critical of the way Blatter – who has been FIFA president since 1998 – runs the world game and, following the controversy around the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, has suggested he should not put himself forward for a fifth term in office.
Former FIFA secretary Jerome Champagne, Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan and former Newcastle United winger David Ginola are all expected to challenge Blatter in the elections, but UEFA…
Carlo Ancelotti should consider the Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao job if it is offered to him, the club s coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said.
Ancelotti was sacked by Bayern Munich on Thursday after a 3-0 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
The Italian has been linked to the Chinese Super League (CSL) previously, although he dismissed those reports as a joke.
Scolari, who took charge of Evergrande in 2015, said Ancelotti should jump at the chance to coach the six-time defending CSL champions.
If Ancelotti is offered the opportunity to come to Guangzhou, he should consider grasping it, Scolari told a news conference.
Evergrande is a fantastic club, with a great working environment. Not only for Ancelotti, Evergrande is a good destination for a…
Former United States international Janusz Michallik believes ex-Argentina and Barcelona head coach Gerardo Martino should be considered to replace Bruce Arena after the country s failure to qualify for the World Cup.
USA are looking for a new coach in the wake of Arena s resignation on Friday, having failed to lead the Americans to the World Cup for the first time since 1986.
A number of MLS-based coaches have been linked to the vacant national team post, though New York City boss Patrick Vieira ruled himself out of the running.
Martino – in charge of Atlanta United – has emerged as a possible replacement thanks to his work with the exciting expansion franchise, who are featuring in the play-offs in their inaugural season.
Michallik said the US Soccer…