Gareth Southgate steps down after England’s Euro 2024 final defeat.
Following a second consecutive Euro tournament final defeat, Gareth Southgate has announced his resignation as manager of England’s men’s national football team. Reports indicate that the English Football Association wanted him to remain through the 2026 World Cup, but with his contract expiring in December, Southgate chose to step down. Appointed in 2016, Southgate led England in 102 games, guiding them to their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years in 2018 and their first major men’s final in 55 years at Euro 2020. Announcing his departure on England Football’s website, Southgate stated, “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter.” The FA has begun the process of appointing his successor.
🚨🏴 BREAKING: Gareth Southgate has LEFT his role as manager of the England national team.
It’s over. pic.twitter.com/jIuCwRhkJZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 16, 2024
UEFA releases its official team of the tournament for Euro 2024.
As the Euro 2024 tournament concludes, excitement surrounds not just the trophy but also the standout players in the official Team of the Tournament. The official list for the 2024 Euro tournament has just been released by UEFA. Chosen by UEFA’s technical observers, this team highlights the best players in each position, reflecting tactical trends and top performances of the competition. The lineup follows a 4-3-3 formation, featuring six players from champions Spain, one from runners-up England, two from France, and one each from Germany and Switzerland. The selected players are Mike Maignan (France); Kyle Walker (England), Manuel Akanji (Switzerland), William Saliba (France), Marc Cucurella (Spain); Dani Olmo (Spain), Rodri (Spain), Fabian Ruiz (Spain); Lamine Yamal (Spain), Jamal Musiala (Germany), and Nico Williams (Spain).
🚨🏅 Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament has been just confirmed by UEFA. pic.twitter.com/PFIBhLoWTD
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 16, 2024
French Football Federation to sue Argentina over racial remarks.
Argentina clinched their second consecutive Copa América title by defeating Colombia 1-0 on Sunday. However, their post-match celebrations took a controversial turn when Argentine players were seen on Enzo Fernández’s Instagram live singing a chant from the 2022 World Cup final win against France. The song, which targets French star Kylian Mbappe, includes homophobic slurs and derogatory remarks about French players of African descent. The French Football Federation is suing the Argentine Football Federation over these ‘racial and discriminatory remarks’ made by both supporters and the team. The Argentine players’ actions have faced heavy criticism on Social Media from football fans.
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: The French Football Federation is suing the Argentine Football Federation over 'racial and discriminatory remarks' sung by the supporters and by the team. 🇫🇷🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/KkHoqhy8AV
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 16, 2024
Rafael Nadal confirmed to participate in the upcoming 2024 US Open.
Four-time champion, Rafael Nadal is among those on the main draw entry list for the 2024 US Open, revealed on Tuesday, after missing the event three of the past four years. Nadal, who hadn’t played a singles match since his first-round loss to Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros, returned to the court on Monday. He teamed up with Casper Ruud at the ATP 250 clay court event in Båstad, defeating second seeds Guido Andreozzi and Miguel Ángel Reyes-Varela. While this doesn’t guarantee his participation in the US Open, fans are hopeful to see the Spaniard compete. The draw to set the brackets for the tournament will take place on August 22.
BREAKING:
Rafa Nadal will play the 2024 US Open.
This will be his first US Open in two years.
Vamos. 🇪🇸❤️ pic.twitter.com/mnvcERShSg
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 16, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain advancing in talks to sign Victor Osimhen.
There seems to be progress in the transfer of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, with Paris Saint-Germain intensifying their interest in the African Player of the Year. Reports indicate that PSG is advancing in talks with Osimhen’s camp, making their interest more concrete. Osimhen is keen on joining PSG and is open to the move if they can agree on a deal with Napoli. Owing to his agreement with Napoli president, Aurelio de Laurentiis to leave the club this summer if the right offer appears, Napoli is considering softening the club’s demands for the striker, making PSG the frontrunners to sign the prolific forward. Osimhen has been the subject of significant interest during this transfer window.
🚨🔴🔵 Paris Saint-Germain are advancing in talks with Victor Osimhen's camp as their interest is now getting concrete.
Osimhen, keen on joining PSG and open to the move if they can agree on deal/fee with Napoli.
He'd be very high on PSG list, if one centre striker left. pic.twitter.com/3uUgzaSkUf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2024