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Emirates to be Arsenal women’s main home next season Arsenal women will use Emirates Stadium as their main home ground from the start of next season’s Women’s Super League. The north London venue will stage eight WSL matches and three group games in the Women’s Champions League if Arsenal reach that stage. Should Arsenal progress to the knockout stages of the European competition, those matches would also be played at the Emirates, the club announced on Tuesday. The WSL team’s other matches, including domestic cup games, will be played at Meadow Park, which has been their longstanding home. Arsenal recorded…

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Miedema to leave Arsenal at end of the season Striker Vivianne Miedema will leave Arsenal at the end of the season after seven years, the club have announced. The Netherlands international joined the Gunners from Bayern Munich in 2017 and has scored 125 goals and provided 50 assists in 172 appearances. BBC Sport understands Arsenal made the decision not to renew Miedema’s contract, with Manchester City interested in signing the 27-year-old once she becomes a free agent. In a video posted on Instagram, Miedema said it was time for her journey with the Gunners to come to an end. She…

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English Premier League fixtures tonight – Can Spurs lend Arsenal a helping hand?  After Aston Villa nabbed a point off their Liverpool match yesterday, the race for a European spot is heating up.  Liverpool are guaranteed third place in this season’s Premier League campaign and a place in the Champions League is booked – even if Jurgen Klopp isn’t leading the charge next season.  The title race now is between league leaders Arsenal and second place Man City.  Man City have a game in hand over Arsenal, a win against Spurs tonight will see them jump into first place.  Spurs…

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Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024 As Germany prepares to host Euro 2024, the 2006 FIFA World Cup – the last major international football tournament on German soil – still plays a formative role in the nation’s collective consciousness. Now widely known as the Summer Fairytale, the tournament is remembered as the moment a unified Germany shook off the shadows of its dark past and showed the world a new, modern face. On the field, the German team coached by Jurgen Klinsmann overcame dire pretournament predictions to make it to the semifinals. Despite losing in extra…

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Guardiola backs England for Euro 2024 glory Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has backed England to win Euro 2024, if they follow his club’s route to continental glory. Guardiola finally guided City to their first Champions League crown last season after several near misses earlier in his reign. The Spaniard feels Gareth Southgate, England’s manager, can do the same with England following their painful failures on the brink of silverware. England were beaten in the European Championship final by Italy on penalties at Wembley in 2021, lost the World Cup semifinal against Croatia in 2018 and were beaten by France…

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Host nation Germany set for massive security challenge at Euro 2024 Keeping fans and players safe will be a mammoth task for Germany as it hosts Euro 2024 in a tense global climate with major conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. From hooligans to potential terror attacks and even cyberattacks, the European Championship organisers will be looking to ward off a range of threats. Security forces will be charged with protecting some 2.7 million fans, 24 team base camps spread across the country and 10 stadiums where 51 matches will be played between June 14 and July 14. Designated…

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Gareth Southgate hints he might not pick 26 players in England squad for Euro 2024 despite Uefa ruling GARETH SOUTHGATE has dropped a huge hint that he might not pick the full 26 players allowed for his England Euro 2024 squad.  Historically, the limit has been 23 players but both Euro 2020 and the last World Cup both saw that number expand to 26. Uefa confirmed this month that squads for the European Championship will be allowed to be 26 again. Southgate will select a larger provisional squad on Tuesday 21 May before he was expected to whittle it down to 23 for the June 7…

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Summary In a thrilling Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Andrew Nembhard’s clutch 3-pointer secured a victory for the Indiana Pacers over the New York Knicks. Tyrese Haliburton’s impressive 35-point performance also played a key role in the Pacers’ comeback win. Despite the Knicks being short-handed and dealing with injuries, the Pacers managed to rally in the fourth quarter and secure a crucial victory in the series. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNewsUSA Full News Report Andrew Nembhard’s late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks. Indiana moves within 2-1…

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Gareth Southgate handed boost as UEFA consider major Euro 2024 rule change UEFA are strongly considering expanding the squad sizes for Euro 2024 from 23 players to 26 – much to Gareth Southgate’s approval. With just under two months to go before this summer’s European championships kicks-off in Germany, teams are advocating to make two major rule changes. Sky Sports report that several countries want the deadline for naming their squads – which is currently midnight on Friday, 7 June – delayed. That is because the last round of pre-tournament friendlies take place that evening, including England vs Iceland and…

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David Beckham hails ‘incredible’ England star and rates Three Lions’ Euro 2024 chances David Beckham believes England have a ‘real opportunity’ to win Euro 2024 and has hailed ‘incredible’ Jude Bellingham ahead of the tournament. The Three Lions will attempt to end their long and painful wait for a major trophy in Germany this summer and go one better from Euro 2020, when they reached the final only to suffer a penalty shootout defeat to Italy. As well as making the last Euros final, Gareth Southgate’s side have also reached the latter stages of the last two World Cups, losing…

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Match Review: Serbia vs England – the rundown of England’s opening game England’s opening game at the EUROs 2024 kicks off against Serbia at the Veltins-Arena Stadium in Gelsenkirchen. Will England get their campaign off to a good start? Will this next golden generation be able to bring football home? All eyes on Bellingham, Kane, Foden, Rice and Rashford.

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EURO 2024 Germany vs Scotland – Match Preview The opening game of the Euro 2024 Tournament: Germany vs Scotland. The group stages are the first step of the tournament with the host nation Germany facing Scotland in Munich on 14 June. The tournament will conclude on 14 July with the final to be held in Berlin. Team News More to follow Match stats Opening match of EURO 2024 in Munich GER record vs SCO: W8 D5 L4

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When is the England squad announcement for Euro 2024? Gareth Southgate has just days left to decide the make-up of his England squad for this summer’s Euro 2024. The impending squad announcement is sure to be giving Southgate endless sleepless nights, with the Three Lions boss facing the unenviable task of whittling down his huge embarrassment of riches and naming one final list of players. Whilst the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are guaranteed their seat on the plane, barring injury, a whole host of places are still up for grabs. Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo…

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New camera shot reveals if Bayern Munich’s offside goal should have stood A fresh graphic from Wednesday’s controversial Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich has revealed that play should not have been halted for offside. The Bundesliga giants were closing in on a brilliant semi-final win at the Bernabeu after Alphonso Davies had put them ahead with a thunderous effort, only for the match to flip on its head in a chaotic finale. Manager Thomas Tuchel had made a number of defensive subs, switching to a back five and subbing off Harry Kane, and eventually Real’s pressure…

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‘We’re not best friends’ – Lando Norris fires warning at Max Verstappen as he talks up F1 title hopes F1

‘We’re not best friends’ – Lando Norris fires warning at Max Verstappen as he talks up F1 title hopes Lando Norris is confident he can challenge for the Formula 1 title next season following his maiden win at the Miami Grand Prix. But the British star warned reigning champion Max Verstappen that their close friendship may be affected if the duo go head-to-head for the championship. Five years after bursting onto the scene, Norris finally tasted victory as an F1 driver with an impressive win at the Miami International Autodrome last Sunday. Many have long-tipped the 24-year-old for glory and…

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Thomas Tuchel explains controversial Harry Kane substitution during Bayern Munich’s defeat to Real Madrid Thomas Tuchel has explained his controversial decision to sub off Harry Kane during Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Real Madrid. Bayern were on the verge of setting up an all-German final after Alphonso Davies put the visitors 3-2 up on aggregate at the Bernabeu. But Real Madrid staged a late comeback to stun Bayern Munich and progress to the final as they chase a record-extending 15th European Cup. Manuel Neuer, who produced a number of great saves earlier in the game to frustrate Madrid,…

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Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer speaks out after making Champions League howler in Real Madrid defeat Manuel Neuer has spoken out after his shocking howler cost Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid. Bayern were just a few minutes away from setting up an all-German Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund as they led Madrid 3-2 on aggregate following Alphonso Davies’ stunning opener at the Bernabeu. But Neuer, who had made several brilliant saves on the night, then made a huge mistake, spilling Vinicius Junior’s strike into the path of Joselu, who pounced to level the tie on…

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Jack Grealish fined £666 for speeding in his Range Rover Sport England and Manchester City star Jack Grealish has been fined £666 at Worcester Magistrates’ Court for speeding at 44mph in a 30mph in north Worcestershire in July last year. Magistrates also handed Jack Grealish, who was not in court but pleaded guilty through his barrister, five penalty points. The 28-year-old, of Barnt Green, Worcestershire, was also ordered to pay £110 in court costs and a victim surcharge of £266, leaving him with a total bill of £1,042. The court was told Grealish was caught speeding by a mobile speed…

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Pubs get green light to stay open late if England or Scotland reach Euro semis England and Scotland fans who want to celebrate their team’s success in this year’s Euros could get an extra few hours for pints in the pub. But it’ll only happen in the event that either (or both?!) make it as far as the semi-finals. Home Secretary James Cleverly has announced licensing hours for the UK’s pubs will be extended if – or when – the national teams reach the penultimate stage of the competition. The hospitality industry, still limping from the Covid lockdowns, received a…

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Harry lands in UK ‘ahead of Charles meeting’ during whistle-stop visit Prince Harry has been spotted back in the UK as he is expected to meet with King Charles during his stay. The Duke of Sussex has been spotted at Armoury House near Old Street in London ahead of the Invictus Games tomorrow. His wife Meghan and their two children Archie and Lilibet did not travel with him. Harry is attending an Invictus Games discussion called ‘Realising a Global Community’ before tomorrows 10th anniversary service at St Paul’s cathedral. https://metro.co.uk/2024/05/07/prince-harry-returns-uk-without-meghan-rare-visit-back-home-20792176/?ico=just-in_home_just-in

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