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Chelsea target sticks two fingers up at boo-boys; time for England to unite
The European Championships were always expected to be dramatic, but no one could have predicted what happened yesterday. Thankfully there was a positive outcome for Christian Eriksen after the Denmark star collapsed on the pitch during the first half of their clash with Finland. UEFA confirmed after the game that the Inter Milan player’s condition had stabilised, sparking a collective sigh of relief across the football world. Players must learn from Eriksen incident The medical staff, players on both teams and the supporters deserve a ton of credit for their respective reactions to Eriksen’s collapse. Referee Anthony Taylor’s swift action in spotting that Eriksen was in serious trouble should also not be underestimated. Update regarding Christian Eriksen. pic.twitter.com/YuKD9hS9LV — DBU –...
Former Man Utd and PSG players shine in opening game – Belgium 3-0 Russia Player Ratings
Belgium laid down a marker in their opening game of the tournament, comfortably defeating Russia 3-0. The first half was comfortable for Roberto Martinez’s men, who took the lead after ten minutes. Dries Mertens’ pass trickled through the legs of defender Andrey Semenov and fell perfectly for Romelu Lukaku, who was never going to miss. Lukaku was in an offside position in the build up, but VAR adjudged that Semenov had deliberately played the ball. Russia came close to equalising not long after when Mario Fernandes headed straight at Thibaut Courtois from Aleksandr Golovin’s corner. Meanwhile, down the other end, Georgiy Dzhikiya made a fantastic tackle to deny Lukaku a second. But it wasn’t long before Belgium got their second. Thorgan Hazard’s cross was spilled by goalkeeper Anton Shunin...
France coach fires warning ahead of Euro 2020 opener
Didier Deschamps has attempted to play down the hype surrounding his France side going to the European Championship, warning those who think they “have already won” that plenty of hard work lies ahead. The 2018 World Cup winners are favourites to land this summer’s tournament, with Deschamps possessing a hugely talented squad with depth in all areas. That has understandably caused excitement among the supporters across the country, something Deschamps is keen to temper before the big kick-off. Asked whether not winning the tournament would be considered a failure given the talent at his disposal, Deschamps told Mundo Deportivo: “Right away there is talk of failure. We are world champions. I am aware, and the players are too, of our strengths. “We have quality, talent, high-level players, b...
Tomorrowland 2021 Green-Lit By Belgian Government—But Questions Still Remain
The Belgian government has made a pivotal decision to green-light festivals of up to 75,000 attendees. The new provision goes into effect on the August 13th, effectively allowing Tomorrowland to move forward with their originally planned dates over two weekends: August 27-29 and September 3-5, respectively. As IQ notes, the motion also paves the way for Pukkelpop and the Formula 1 Grand Prix race, among other events scheduled to take place this year. “We are very happy to receive this news, but we will wait for the conditions and rules before we will communicate about the organization of the festival,” a Tomorrowland spokesperson said. “We are very positive, and we look forward to organizing a festival at the end of August.” The mainstage at Tomorrowland 2...
Paul Onuachu wins Ebony Shoe Award for Best African Player in Belgium
Paul Onuachu has won the Ebony Shoe award for the Best African player In Belgium for the 2020/21 season, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international succeeded Antwerp and Congo Democratic Republic forward Dieurmaci Mbokani as the winner of this year’s award. The 27-year-old was top scorer in the Belgian Pro-League with 29 goals in 33 appearances. He scored four times in five games in the Jupiler Pro League PlayOff and once in the Beker van Belgie to bring his total tally to 35 in 41 games. The striker is the fifth Nigerian to win the award after Daniel Amiokachi (1992,1994), Victor Ikpeba (1993), Godwin Okapara (1995) and Celestine Babayaro (1996). Onuachu beats his Genk teammate Théo Bongonda who scored 18 goals and bagged six appearances in 39 games in all competitions; RSC And...
West Brom release 18 players including Branislav Ivanovic, Kieran Gibbs, Hal Robson-Kanu
West Brom have released 18 players as they prepare for life in the Championship. The Baggies wave goodbye to senior stars Charlie Austin, Branislav Ivanovic, Kieran Gibbs and Hal Robson-Kanu. Sam Allardyce could not save the Midlands side from the drop – the first Premier League relegation in his managerial career – after taking over from Slaven Bilic. West Brom have since parted company with the Dudley native. The 19th placed Baggies ended up 13 points from safety as they dropped back down to the Championship at the first time of asking. And their relegation has seen nearly 20 players culled from their squad. Joining well known quartet Austin, Gibbs, Ivanovic and Robson-Kanu in departing the Hawthorns, are Zak Brown, Nicholas Clayton-Phillips, Chiekh Diaby, Tyrese Dyce and Samuel French. ...
Real Madrid and Inter Milan stars on a mission to restore their reputations at Euro 2020
Group B kicks off at Euro 2020 next week, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting set. Belgium head into the tournament as favourites, boasting several world-class players. However, they cannot afford to underestimate their opposition. Denmark have been tipped by many as possible dark horses for the tournament, while Belgians remember what Wales did to them five years ago. And then there’s Finland, who enter their first-ever major tournament this summer. Here’s one player from each Group B side to look out for this tournament. Belgium – Eden Hazard Can Hazard get back to his best with Belgium? Belgium enter the tournament with some of the world’s most in-form players. Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois – all among some of the best in the world in their positions. And, up until ...
Belgium coach: Kevin De Bruyne’s Euro 2020 participation still unclear
The possibility of Kevin De Bruyne competing for Belgium in the European Championship remains unclear as he recovers from facial fractures, coach Roberto Martinez said on Wednesday. The midfield talisman broke his nose and eye socket in a clash in the Champions League final last weekend but it would be days before Belgium were clear about his chances of competing, Martinez told reporters. “I would say that until next week we won’t know exactly where we are with Kevin. Now, allow him now to relax. “He could be available for the Euros but when, we don’t know at the moment. It’s too early to give you an answer now, we must first get the green light from the medical side.” De Bruyne had been scheduled to join up with Belgium’s squad just days before their opening Group B match against Russia i...
Eden Hazard says he will be ready in time for Euros
Eden Hazard is still having “some thigh problems” after missing much of Real Madrid’s season but “will be there when the Euros start”, he told a video press conference on Monday. The midfielder said he was “not yet at 100 percent” but added that “physically I still have to prepare myself and I obviously hope to be ready for the first game on 12 June.” Belgium, one of the favourites for the title, start Euro 2020 on June 12 against Russia in a group that also includes Denmark and Finland. Hazard arrived at the national training centre at Tubize on Monday, at the same time as most of his team-mates and, as captain, was the first to speak at the press conference. “I missed the last game with Real because of a little discomfort in my thigh. Since then I have been able to rest for a week and me...
Spurs in talks with 47-yr-old regarding managerial vacancy, two others on Levy’s shortlist
Tottenham Hotspur are thought to be locked in talks with Belgium national team manager Roberto Martinez regarding their managerial vacancy. According to Sky Sports, the former Premier League manager could be a long term replacement for Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese manager was sacked earlier in the season, and Ryan Mason is currently the interim manager at the London club. Martinez has done an exceptional job with Belgium, helping them climb to the top of the FIFA rankings. The 47-year-old has already informed friends that he’s looking to return to club management. Martinez has done well in the Premier League previously with Wigan Athletic and Everton. He was previously linked with Liverpool and Arsenal. Graham Potter and Ralf Rangnick are also on Tottenham’s shortlist to replace Mourinho,...
Fury over Belarus airliner ‘hijack’ set to dominate EU summit
Fury over the forced landing of a Ryanair plane in Belarus has upended the agenda of a European Union summit dinner on Monday, where leaders were due to discuss relations with Russia and Britain but will now also consider punitive steps against Minsk. Belarusian authorities scrambled a fighter jet and flagged what turned out to be a false bomb alert to force the civilian aircraft to land on Sunday and then detained an opposition-minded journalist who was among the passengers on board. The diversion of a plane owned by an EU company that was flying between two EU capitals was “an inadmissible step”, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said, and it would be raised at the summit. “The EU will consider the consequences of this action, including taking measures against those responsible,” Josep Bor...
Paul Onuachu nominated for Belgian Player of the Year Award
Nigeria forward Paul Onuachu has been nominated for Professional Player of the Year award in Belgium. Onauchu enjoyed a breathtaking season with KRC Genk scorig 33 goals in 38 league appearances. The 26-year-old is in pole position to win the award which will be a good reward for his superb showing for the Smurfs this season. The Nigeria international is nominated with Club Brugge’s Noa Lang (16 goals and 11 assists) and Beerschot’s Raphael Holzhauser (16 goals and 11 assists). The winner of the individual award will be announced on Monday. Get more stories like this on Twitter You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process....
