Euro 2024

FANS have compared Romania star Ianis Hagi to an ONION for wearing a hairnet after suffering a nasty head injury.The Rangers midfielder started for his country in the round-of-16 clash against Holland in Germany.Fans compare Ianis Hagi to an ONION for wearing a hairnetCredit: GettyThe Ranger midfielder went down with a nasty head injury in the last-16 clash against HollandCredit: ReutersHagi was injured after colliding with Dutch defender Denzel DumfriesCredit: GettyIn the opening stages of the game Hagi collided with Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries as he challenged for the ball.The Inter Milan man’s elbow collided with Hagi’s head, which started to bleed.Thankfully the player was able to return to the field – but wearing protective netting.But fans immediately took to social media to compare the net to a variety of things – including an ONION.READ MORE ON EURO 2024One fan commented: “Someone put an onion bag on Hagi’s head. Onion Hagi.”Another agreed: “Hagi out here with the bag you get with onions on his head.”While another compared him to a dinner lady: “For real though, the f*** on Hagi’s head? Proper giving dinner lady.”And fourth then asks, “Why they got Hagi looking like he can’t leave Tesco without the alarms going off”, as they compared the star to a vodka bottle wrapped in mesh. Most read in FootballThe 25-year-old is hoping to step out of his father’s shadow as he looks to make an impact for Romania at Euro 2024.He is the son of the country’s greatest-ever player Gheorghe Hagi.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSThe latter turned out for both Real Madrid and Barcelona and became a club legend at Turkish giants Galatasaray during the 1990s where Ianis was born.The young pretender made a name for himself in Europe after joining joined Rangers on an initial six-month loan under Steven Gerrard in January 2020.A horror ACL injury hindered his progress and he joined LaLiga side Alaves last summer on a season-long loan to revive his career.Romania Euro 2024 guideFORMER World Cup quarter-finalists Romania are back after eight years without qualifying for a tournament.They aren’t pretty to watch but they are effective and topped their qualifying group unbeaten ahead of Switzerland.MANAGER: Edward IordanescuHis father Anghel managed them at the 1994 World Cup where they reached the last eight. Tough act to follow.STAR MAN: Radu DragusinHas struggled to win a first team place at Spurs but has been a stalwart at international level.How Romania attackRomania will play out from the back and play one or two-touch passes to break between the lines.However, they can run out of ideas when faced with a low block.How Romania defendRomania do not tend to press high as a unit and their players can be dragged out of position up the pitch.However, they are far more effective close to their own goal with the midfield dropping deep to support the back four.Read the full Romania Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups and latest odds More

MARC GUEHI needed an injection on a shoulder injury at half-time in England’s win over Slovakia.The defender played through the pain barrier to help the Three Lions secure a dramatic comeback victory in the last 16 of Euro 2024.Marc Guehi needed an injection on a shoulder injury at half-time against SlovakiaCredit: AFPThe England defender received lengthy treatment before playing through the painCredit: GettyGuehi played the full 90 minutes plus extra-time in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.He also provided the assist for Jude Bellingham’s stoppage time equaliser, flicking on a throw-in to the Real Madrid man.However, Guehi did so despite twisting his shoulder in a tussle with David Strelec during the first half.The Crystal Palace man received lengthy treatment on the pitch before needing an injection at half-time to continue.READ MORE ON EURO 2024According to the Daily Mail, Guehi would have been a doubt for Saturday’s quarter-final against Switzerland had he not been suspended.Instead, the Three Lions are hopeful the 23-year-old will be fit for a possible semi-final in Dortmund on July 10.He has played every minute of England’s campaign so far but is suspended for the last eight after accumulating two yellow cards.Ezri Konsa is expected to come into the back four to replace Guehi alongside John Stones.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDiscussing the potential of starting against Switzerland, the Aston Villa defender said: “I’m always ready.”When the gaffer wants to play me, wherever he wants to play, I will step in.”The Rise of Marc Guehi: England’s Defensive StarEngland ratings: Bellingham rescues woeful Three Lions as big names, and manager, have a shockerJUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit.Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish.But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked on Kyle Walker’s long throw.Remarkably, it was England’s first shot on target, summing how poor they had been.But another one came soon after, as 53 seconds into extra-time, Harry Kane headed home from close range to set up a quarter-final with Switzerland.It was as close a shave as it comes, and if they play like this against the Swiss, then they will be toast.Here’s how Tom Barclay rated England’s stars… and manager Southgate.Jordan Pickford: 5Appeared to hurt his left hand when taking a big whack in the warm-up, but still played. Fired a lot of long balls and was lucky not to be lobbed by David Strelec’s 45-yard strike.Kyle Walker: 4England’s second-most experienced player had a shocker. He looked uncharacteristically slow, his touch was heavy and his crossing was nowhere near good enough. But it was his long throw that led to Bellingham’s magic.John Stones: 4Said it was time for the senior pros to step up in the build-up to the game, but there was little sign of that until Bellingham did his thing, and he is only 21. Stones fired aimless long balls, gave it away and it was his mistake that almost led to Strelec’s trying his luck from range.Marc Guehi: 5Booked early after Kieran Trippier’s underhit pass meant he had to take out the excellent David Strelec, meaning he is out of the quarter-final. Ivan Schranz bamboozled him for Slovakia’s opener but his flick-on to Bellingham brought the leveller.Kieran Trippier: 4When Jude Bellingham’s good ball found Trippier on the edge of the box early doors, on his favoured right foot, you thought, ‘Here we go’. He smashed it into Row Z.Declan Rice: 5An old-school reducer on Juraj Kucka was a fair tackle, even if it left the 37-year-old hobbling. His curling effort with ten minutes to go cracked against the post.Kobbie Mainoo: 6FIRST start at a major tournament and our only decent performer in an horrendous first half from England. Blasted a volley over but was also booked for a late tackle.Bukayo Saka: 5We all know what a fantastic player Saka is for Arsenal, and for England in games gone by, but he rarely threatened here. Did go the distance though, and in a number of positions.Jude Bellingham: 7 and STAR MANCometh the hour, cometh the man. He had underwhelmed again until the 96th minute, but who cares when you step up like that.Phil Foden: 4Thought he had levelled early in the second half but his tap-in was ruled out by VAR after he was caught being, inexplicably, offside. Just off it all night, in danger of being dropped.Harry Kane: 6Still way off his best – he was nowhere to be seen in the first half and missed a free header after the break – but got it right when it counted in extra time.SUBSTITUTIONSCole Palmer (on for Kieran Trippier, 66): 7FANS were on their feet applauding when Southgate finally made a change and brought him on. So lively and with a lovely delivery, must be in with a chance of starting against the Swiss.Eberechi Eze (on for Kobbie Mainoo, 84): 6Did enough to put off Slovak full-back Peter Pekarik from turning home at close range in extra-time. Looked like he had been hit by a train when Denis Vavro walloped into him.Ivan Toney (on for Phil Foden, 90): 7GRABBED the assist for Kane’s winner by flicking on after a free-kick – which he had won with his strength – had been cleared.Conor Gallagher (on for Harry Kane, 105): 6Southgate rolled the dice in extra-time by trying to shut the game out, taking his captain off for the Chelsea midfielder.Ezri Konsa (on for Jude Bellingham, 105): 6Ditto to Gallagher as Konsa got his first minutes of the tournament in place of the hero Bellingham, which felt a risky strategy.MANAGERGareth Southgate: 3.A lucky, lucky man. Tactically, his team were all long ball, lacked any movement, and did not conjure up a shot on target until Bellingham’s wonder strike – and that came from Walker chucking it in the mixer. Subs took ages in the 90 and then felt risky as he sought to see the game out in extra-time.Elsewhere, both Stones and Kieran Trippier are expected to be fit for Saturday’s match in Dusseldorf.Stones left the stadium with strapping on his right knee after the win over Slovakia but said he would be “fine” for the next match.Meanwhile, Trippier was withdrawn during the second half after picking up a knock from a heavy challenge.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

KYLE Walker’s ex Lauryn Goodman has shared a cryptic message after she was shunned by the City star at this year’s Euros.Lauryn, who has two kids with the ace defender, flew out to Germany for England’s second group match against Denmark where security were on high alert to keep her away from wife Annie Kilner.Kyle Walker taking part in a pre-warm ahead of England’s game against Slovakia at the Euros in JuneCredit: GettyLauryn and her son Kairo before the Denmark game kicked offLauryn has since shared this cryptic quote onlineCredit: InstagramKyle Walker kisses his newborn son with wife Annie Walker on the cheek after England’s dramatic clash on SundayCredit: GettySecurity was warned to keep Lauryn out of the Wags zone at the Denmark gameCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandShe jetted out with her and Walker’s son Kairo, who wore a Three Lions’ No2 shirt personalised “Daddy”.Lauryn, 33, claimed the England star offered her tickets to the matches this tournament, something his team have vehemently denied. And in the latest bitter jibe towards Walker, Lauryn shared a quote to her Instagram story about “taking power back”.The post read: “I was extremely sad for how someone treated me, but then I remembered how kind I am to people, that’s a reflection of me.read more on this”How people treat me is a projection of their character, and not a reflection of my value.”May I always remember that I’m taking my power back.”It comes after the influencer started a secret relationship with Walker in 2019 after splitting up from football agent Dane Rashford.When Walker was confirmed to be the dad of Lauryn’s second child, wife Annie threw him out of their Manchester home.Most read in Euro 2024At the time, Annie was expecting their fourth child.But following the birth of son Rezon in April, a friend told The Sun: “Having their son has made Kyle and Annie think about their relationship and they are committed to working on it together.”Lauryn Goodman Joins Celebs Go Dating: Feuds and New BeginningsPals said Annie was keen for Walker to remain a stable fixture in their family’s life.They added: “While they are still navigating their relationship as a couple, Annie would never stop Kyle from spending time with their children.”Annie has been flying back and forth for each Euros clash with her sons rather than staying in a hotel with the other Wags.The mum-of-four was beaming from the stands with the couple’s fourth child, two-month-old Rezon, ahead of what was a dramatic match on Sunday.The security team looking after England’s Wags were previously warned to keep an eye out for Lauryn at the game against Denmark two weeks ago.A source at the time said: “Lauryn is seen as a bit of a troublemaker and Annie’s worst nightmare was running into her.“There was talk of Lauryn’s seats being less than 100 metres away. Annie wants absolutely nothing to do with her.“The security team were aware of Lauryn’s presence and were primed to make sure she couldn’t get anywhere near the Wags’ area. “Lauryn is a blagger and a chancer, and they were worried she might be able to talk her way in.”But given the sensitivities around it, she was kept well away.”Lauryn revealed to the Daily Mail that she and Kairo left the stadium five minutes before the end of the match to avoid an awkward situation.READ MORE SUN STORIESLauryn said: “We left five minutes early to avoid Kairo being upset and confused that his daddy went over to his siblings but not him.”It would have been so sad for him and I wasn’t going to risk that.”Kyle Walker’s sit-down interview with The SunBY Paul SimsENGLAND ace Kyle Walker admitted in January he made “idiot choices and idiot decisions” over his secret child and ­bitterly regrets betraying soulmate wife Annie.In a sit-down interview with The Sun, this is what he said.“What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.“I made idiot choices and idiot decisions. I can’t begin to think or imagine what Annie is going through. I’ve tried to ask her but there’s pain and hurt.“The man that’s meant to love, care and be there for her, did this.“There have been days in this ordeal where I’ve just wanted to curl up in a ball and go to sleep.“The only person to blame is me. I have roles and responsibilities that I’m aware of and I’ve made stupid choices. But I need to own up to my mistakes — I owe it to everyone.“My actions have caused a lot of pain to a lot of people. I’m sorry because, as a family, this isn’t meant to happen.“I am a private man but I accept that I am a public figure and I need to address what I’ve done.“It hasn’t helped that it has been played out in the media. But I’ve chosen to speak now in the hope that I can at least explain myself and enable my wife and children to have the privacy they so desperately need and deserve.“When I met Annie at 17, I never envisaged my private life being like this. I never thought I would be a father of six.“In football I’ve achieved more than what I ever thought I would achieve. But to personally hurt what I truly believe is my best friend, that’s what hurts a lot.“How could I hurt someone I love so much? That’s something I need to find in myself.“I need to find out why I have done this and why situations have occurred. I am human and I’ve made mistakes on and off the field.“The ones off the field are definitely more damaging and have been more hurtful to me.“Football has been my life since I was six but my family comes before anything on this planet. At the moment, they’re hurting enormously.“My little boy goes to sleep with me every night and to not have him . . . I’m used to being away for long periods of time with England.”We say goodnight on FaceTime. But to know that I’m not with him because of my mistake — mistake is probably the wrong word, my choices — that’s what pains me.” More