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The TelegraphCristiano Ronaldo looks lost as Portugal lose to France in penalty shoot-out at Euro 2024
When it was finally over Cristiano Ronaldo turned away, pulled the captain’s armband from his sleeve and wandered off – if this is not the end for him in international football then he will be in his fifth decade by the time of the next World Cup finals.
- The Guardian
Jude Bellingham fined €30,000 and given suspended one-game ban for gesture
Uefa has found Jude Bellingham guilty of ‘violating the basic rules of decent conduct’ in his goal celebration against Slovakia
- The Telegraph
Cristiano Ronaldo refusing to call time because he knows Kylian Mbappe is coming for his records
Should Kylian Mbappe go on as long as Cristiano Ronaldo at the sharp end of football then France’s captain can expect to lead his team out at the 2038 World Cup, by which time even Emmanuel Macron will be little more than two years short of his nation’s official retirement age.
- The Telegraph
Last-gasp Spain goal dumps hosts Germany out of Euro 2024 and into desolation
From delirium to desolation. Seldom can a host nation have endured a more shattering comedown. With almost the final act of extra time, and with Germany already mentally preparing for the penalties that that they have turned into a national artform, Spain struck with the cruellest blow, Mikel Merino rising highest to head Dani Olmo’s cross past Manuel Neuer and plunge the Stuttgart Arena into the ghostliest silence. The Germans knew they confronted an arduous test to subdue a Spain side overflow
- The Telegraph
Emma Raducanu becomes mentality monster as she dismisses Maria Sakkari in straight sets
Emma Raducanu claimed her first top-10 win at a major as she calmly ousted ninth seed Maria Sakkari to surge through to the second week of Wimbledon. To borrow a phrase from Jurgen Klopp, this was the performance of a mentality monster.
- The Telegraph
Why Wayne Rooney took the Plymouth job: ‘I don’t want to be the next Gary Neville’
Wayne Rooney fired a light-hearted jibe at a former Manchester United and England team-mate in revealing what has motivated him to return to management by admitting: “I don’t want to become the next Gary Neville.”
- The Telegraph
England fans are seen as knuckle-dragging idiots – reality in Germany is very different
Half an hour before England’s European Championship begins, the DJ at Trabrennbahn Gelsenkirchen gets serious. There is space for 40,000 fans at this racecourse-turned-fanzone but punishing rain and an exodus to the stadium has thinned the crowd. Perhaps 2,000 remain and the site now resembles Glastonbury on the Sunday of a wet year.
- Malay Mail
As Shah Alam Stadium reduces to rubble, here’s a look at when it was home to the Red Giants, first arena of the Fifa Youth championship, and glitzy stage to Blackpink
SHAH ALAM, July 5 — Whether it’s for sports or concerts, the Shah Alam Stadium holds a special place in the hearts of ma...
- Malay Mail
Rizman Ruzaini to unveil Baju Melayu-inspired outfits for Malaysian team at Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony
PETALING JAYA, July 4 — The national team will wear baju Melayu-inspired attire crafted by Malaysian fashion label Ri...
- The Telegraph
Arsenal finally sign David Raya permanently for £27m – and pave way for Aaron Ramsdale’s exit
Arsenal have signed goalkeeper David Raya on a permanent basis from Brentford in a deal worth around £27 million.
- The Guardian
Deschamps accepts France ‘need to score goals’ after edging past Portugal
The France manager accepted that their blunt attack leaves his team ‘at the mercy of opponents’ with Spain up next in semi-finals
- Yahoo Sports
Emiliano Martínez saves Argentina after Lionel Messi misses penalty kick in Copa América shootout
Lionel Messi missed his penalty, but goalkeeper Emi "Dibu" Martínez saved two penalties to send Argentina to the semifinals and eliminate Ecuador.
- The Guardian
Rüdiger’s treatment a damning representation of modern Germany
Defender should be able to count on a united nation behind him but far-right nationalism reflects society’s ingrained racism
- The Telegraph
Why three at the back makes complete sense for England
By Saturday, Gareth Southgate will have had five full days to take stock and consider his options before the European Championship quarter-final tie against Switzerland.
- People
Body of Former Olympian and High Jump World Champion Discovered in Field After Suspected Shooting
ESPN reports that Jacques Freitag's body was discovered by a search and rescue team in a field in Pretoria, South Africa
- Hypebeast
LeBron James Becomes First NBA Player To Hit $500 Million USD Mark in Career Earnings
LeBron James is no stranger to breaking records in the NBA. Following his recent two-year maximum...
- The Telegraph
England warned that Euros giant-killers Switzerland are ‘very well prepared’ to strike again
Switzerland have proved they can dump the so-called big nations out of the European Championship, the former Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos has warned England.
- The Guardian
Southgate won’t tell Bellingham to change after midfielder’s punishment
Jude Bellingham has been given a fine and suspended ban for his gesture after the Slovakia game, with Southgate set to switch to a back three against Switzerland
- People
Court Couture! Ukrainian Tennis Player Marta Kostyuk Wins at Wimbledon in a Sporty Replica of Her Wedding Gown
Athletic brand Wilson designed Kostyuk's 2023 wedding dress and the sportswear iteration she debuted at the London tournament
- Yahoo Celebrity
A 4th of July in social post photos: Emily Ratajkowski, Klay Thompson, Winnie Harlow and more celebs take fans inside Michael Rubin's star-studded party in the Hamptons
From Kim Kardashian to Tom Brady, A-listers celebrated July 4 at the Fanatics CEO's all-white party in the Hamptons.