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MATS POINT

France defeated Germany 1-0 at the Allianz Arena in the biggest game of Euro 2020’s opening round of fixtures.

The Tricolores broke the deadlock just after 20 minutes when Paul Pogba delivered a wonderful ball to Theo Hernandez down the left flank and he hammered a low cross into the penalty area.

Mats Hummels got his body position all wrong and turned the ball past his own goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

The world champions thought they had doubled their lead on two occasions in the second half.

First, it was Kylian Mbappe who beat Neuer with an stunning curling shot from the edge of the box but was caught offside.

Then Pogba slid the ball down the right wing for Mbappe, who then switched with Karim Benzema.

Benzema hit the back of the net but that strike was also ruled out as the Paris Saint-Germain superstar was offside before producing the assist

MAD SIGNING

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Leicester ace James Maddison ahead of next season.

According to Football London, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been a long-term admirer of Maddison.

However, the midfielder’s asking price poses as a major issue for the north Londoners.

Plus, Arsenal may have to battle with Chelsea, who will move for the 24-year-old star if they lose Hakim Ziyech

TIERNEY RETURN

Kieran Tierney has returned to full training for Scotland ahead of Friday’s Euro 2020 match against England.

Tierney picked up a knock in practice before their opening game with the Czech Republic, so he sat out of the 2-0 loss.

However, the Arsenal ace seems to be nearing full fitness ahead of a major clash for his country.

And that works as a major boost for Steve Clarke as he will need all the strength he can get down the left flank

MAGUIRE UPDATE

Manchester United ace Harry Maguire has stepped up his training for England but is still likely to miss Friday’s clash with Scotland.

Maguire is recovering from an ankle ligament issue, but was put through his paces by Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.

The centre-back’s ongoing problem prevented him from playing in the Europa League Final against Villarreal.

The 28-year-old defender also had to sit out of England’s Euro 2020 opener against Croatia

THAT’S E-NAV

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas is reportedly being monitored by Manchester United after his future was thrown into doubt.

Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to join PSG when his contract at AC Milan expires, potentially leaving Navas on the bench.

According to Marca, the Costa Rica international could be set for a move with the likes of Milan, Juventus and United all keen to sign him.

The Red Devils are set for a busy summer and a decision will need to be made on the futures of both shot-stoppers Dean Henderson and David de Gea

RONALDO HISTORY

Manchester United great Cristiano Ronaldo has made history in Euro 2020.

Ronaldo netted a brace against Hungary at the Puskas Arena and sealed a 3-0 victory for Portugal.

The star forward’s first goal made him the competition’s all-time leading scorer.

The 36-year-old star man broke Michel Platini’s record and became the first ever player to net 10 goals in the Euros.

After his second goal of the night, the Portuguese superstar took his grand tally to 11

GERMANY VS FRANCE BENCH

Germany: Leno, Trapp, Halstenberg, Sule, Klostermann, Koch, Gunter, Neuhaus, Can, Volland, Werner, Sane.

France: Mandanda, Maignan, Lenglet, Zouma, Digne, Kounde, Tolisso, Lemar, Giroud, Dembele, Coman, Ben Yedder.

TEAM SHEETS ARE IN!!!

We are now ready for the biggest Euro 2020 mach of the first round of the group stage fixtures.

Germany are going to face defending world champions and fellow group of death occupants France at the Allianz Arena.

Germany XI: Neuer, Rudiger, Ginter, Hummels, Kimmich, Kroos, Gosens, Gundogan, Havertz, Gnabry, Muller

France: Lloris, Pavard, Kimpembe, Varane, Hernandez, Pogba, Griezmann, Kante, Rabiot, Mbappe, Benzema

RON A ROLL

Portugal beat Hungary 3-0 at the Puskas Arena in their Euro 2020 kick-off match.

The reigning European champions struggled with a strong opponent who had a goal disallowed as Szabolcs Schon was caught offside.

But Fernando Santos’ men broke the deadlock in the last 10 minutes of the match when Raphael Guerreiro beat Peter Gulacsi after 84 minutes.

Rafa Silva was then fouled by Willi Orban inside the box and Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the spot just three minutes later.

Ronaldo sealed the big win with a fine effort in the second minute of stoppage time

STERLING BLOW

Arsenal target Raheem Sterling is going to hold talks with Manchester City over a new deal after Euro 2020.

That is according to the Daily Telegraph, who claim City boss Pep Guardiola still holds Sterling in high regard despite the high competition in attacking positions.

The winger still has two years left on his contract with the Premier League champions.

But the reduced playing time this past term suggested the England international may have become surplus to requirements and was thus linked with a move to Arsenal

SANCHO UPDATE

Manchester United could seal the transfer of Borussia Dortmund ace Jadon Sancho by the end of the week.

That is according to The Times, as ‘Dortmund believe that a deal could be finalised next week’.

And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that ‘United’s camp have been in contact with Sancho over the weekend’.

Talks with Dortmund over a potential €95m (£81m) price, bonus details and payment structure will continue in the next days.

But the Red Devils’ initial £60m won’t be enough to complete the transfer

PAUL-ING THROUGH

Former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca held further talks about the vacant Tottenham job with Fabio Paratici in Milan on Monday.

That is according to Football London, who claim Fonseca is expected to become the new manager at Spurs.

Those within the Portuguese coach’s camp have indicated that he met with the north Londoners’ new managing director Paratici.

The two men are believed to be discussing Fonseca’s incoming backroom staff

RAM RAID

Reminding you all that Juventus ace Aaron Ramsey wants to come back to Arsenal in the summer.

Ramsey has been heavily linked with a comeback to England and the Gunners are said to be the leading the group of four Premier League sides interested in him.

The 30-year-old ex-Arsenal star is currently playing for Wales atEuro 2020 and has two years on left his Juve deal.

According to Calciomercato, however, both player and club are looking for a transfer this summer window.

Arsenal, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Everton are said to be the four sides keeping tabs on the Welshman

JOAO CANCEL

Manchester City ace Joao Cancelo has been ruled out of Euro 2020 after testing positive for COVID-19.

Cancelo has been replaced by Manchester United loanee Diogo Dalot in the Portugal national squad .

The defender tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday and is “doing well” after being placed in isolation.

The reigning European champions stated: “In accordance with the COVID-19 protocol defined by UEFA before the Euro 2020 matches, all players and members of the entourage underwent RT-PCR tests on Saturday.

“The results, with the exception of Cancelo, were negative”

NIC OF TIME

Tottenham have joined the transfer race for Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs are keeping tabs on Berardi who is highly rated by new managing director Fabio Paratici.

Arsenal and Manchester United have also shown interest in the winger recently.

AC Milan and Juventus are also eyeing the Italy international

AGENT MAHREZ

Manchester City have stepped up their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland, according to Riyad Mahrez it seems…

Mahrez has been enjoying his holiday in the Greek island of Mykonos with a group of friends, one of which is Haaland.

The attacking duo were filmed loving life in the party island and the City star cheekily suggested he is doing his part to convince the star striker to move to the Etihad by referring to himself as “Agent Mahrez”.

Haaland, of course, missed out on Euro 2020 with Norway failing to qualify but the Borussia Dortmund star appears to be making the most of his holiday time

JACK ATTACK

Just a quick reminder, Chelsea are favourites to sign Jack Grealish in the summer.

The Blues face strong competition from the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City for Grealish.

According to Fichajes, however, the west Londoners are in pole position to wrap up a £100million move.

That would smash the current British transfer record of £89m paid by United for Paul Pogba back in 2016.

However, Roman Abramovich is willing to back manager Thomas Tuchel in the transfer market following his Champions League triumph

DAK THAT

Liverpool have made an approach for Man Utd and Arsenal target Patson Daka, according to reports.

And the Zambian international is believed to be very keen on joining the Reds.

Daka has an impressive goal-scoring record, scoring 61 goals in his last 85 games for the club in all competitions.

According to Football Insider, Liverpool have made contact and will look to sign the 22-year-old.

DEPAY TO BARCA

Italina journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Lyon striker Memphis Depay has decided to join Barcelona.

Depay is currently on international duty with the Netherlands at Euro 2020.

But he determined to link up with Dutch legend Ronald Koeman at the Nou Camp.

ARSENAL FACE BATTLE

Arsenal face a bottle to sign Andre Onana from Dutch team Ajax, according to reports.

Goal are reporting that due to Onana’s doping ban being reduced from 12 months to nine, he is attracting interest from a host of European clubs. 

Arsenal are in the hunt for a goalkeeper after both Alex Runarsson and Mat Ryan failed to provide adequate back-up for No1 Bernd Leno.

But Leno could also be on his way out with his long-term future at the club in doubt.

ONE FER ME

Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to sign Declan Rice this summer.

And the West Ham ace has also been compared to iconic ex-Hammer Michael Carrick.

Rice, 22, shone for Ferdinand’s old club West Ham last season, captaining them in most games as they finished sixth – their highest league finish this millennium – and secured Europa League football.

The holding midfielder has also cemented himself in the England starting XI – playing 90 minutes in the Three Lions’ Euro 2020 opener win against Croatia on Sunday.

And Ferdinand – who came through West Ham’s academy – risked the wrath of the Irons’ faithful by imploring the Red Devils to sign him this summer.

The 42-year-old held a Twitter Q&A on Monday and was asked: “What No 6 should Man Utd buy this summer?”

And the former England ace simply wrote: “Welcome @_DeclanRice.”

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NEW DEAL

Man Utd and Chelsea have been dealt a blow in the pursuit for wonderkid Jude Bellingham.

Borussia Dortmund are preparing to offer the 17-year-old sensation a bumper contract.

According to Bild, Dortmund are gearing up to offer the midfielder a two-year extension that would see him tied down until 2025.

Which would inevitably cool both Premier League giants’ interest.

GUENDOUZI TWEETS

Matteo Guendouzi took to Twitter to thank Hertha Berlin after completing his loan spell.

He said: “To new beginnings … A difficult day arrives, this one, the day to say goodbye to an entire institution for which I had the immense privilege and honor to play football and defend its blazon in an extraordinary championship made of professionalism and humility.”

The Frenchman’s future at Arsenal has not yet been decided, and he has been linked with a move back to France.

Marseille are believed to be interested.

WANTED WERNER

Real Madrid are interested in bringing in Chelsea talisman Timo Werner, according to reports.

Former Chelsea and Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is keen on bringing the German to the Bernabeu as he plots a rebuild.

Despite being in crippling debt, Madrid is keen on bringing Werner in despite their likely restrictions on spending, according to Fichajes.

Werner had a rather rocky start to life in London, but managed to pick up 12 goals and provide 15 assists across all competitions.

SPURS EYE PELLEGRINI

Tottenham are interested in signing Roma midfielder, Lorenzo Pellegrini this summer, according to the Daily Express.

The 24-year-old has a contract at the Rome-based club until the summer of 2024.

And he was recently forced to pull out of Mancini’s Italy Euros squad through injury.

Tottenham will have to try and take Pellegrini off former boss Mourinho’s hands.