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      Rooney reveals he gave Depay a ‘talking to’ after Dutch star turned up to Man Utd game in a Rolls Royce and cowboy hat

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      WAYNE ROONEY has revealed he once gave Memphis Depay a “talking to” after he turned up to a game in a cowboy hat.The retired footballer was covering the Netherlands’ clash against France at Euro 2024 when he remembered the moment.Wayne Rooney had to once give Memphis Depay a talking to at Man UnitedCredit: AFPThe Dutchman arrived at a reserve match in his Rolls RoyceCredit: Zenpix LtdRooney, 38, played with Depay during his time at Manchester United.However, the pair clashed as the Dutchman once arrived at a reserve match driving a Rolls Royce and wearing a cowboy hat.Rooney was not pleased by the forward’s appearance and confronted him about it.Speaking on the BBC, he said: “Firstly, uou could never knock his work rate.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”In training, he worked really hard every single day in order to prove himself.”It was made more of a few things off the pitch I have spoken about.”I was at a reserve game once being a bit lowkey, and he turned up in a Rolls Royce and a cowboy hat.”I had to speak to him, so that was Memphis.”Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDepay has spoken about his time in Manchester as he claimed he “earned” his sucess.Speaking in a documentary tracking him and his life, the 30-year-old winger said: “My whole life is upside down. Wayne Rooney reveals his biggest fear for England’s Euro 2024 stars and warns them to be ‘very careful'”They talk about the headlines in papers, me wearing a hat and all the f***ing s***.“They say, in Manchester I flopped. But let’s go, man. I drive a Rolls Royce, this is my life.“I was not given anything, I have earned it all with both feet. I am not good, I am not bad. Just don’t forget to check my past, check my scars.“I am a lion, I am a king. I have fashion in my blood and only big dreams. I don’t care what people think about me.”It is my life and if I am the black sheep, so it is. I do what I want anyway.”Depay left Old Trafford in 2017 and rebuilt his career in Lyon.After four years in France, he made the move to Barcelona and, after two seasons, joined Atletico Madrid in 2023.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Watch Antoine Griezmann’s ‘miss of the tournament’ as fans left in disbelief at France team-mate’s act

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      ANTOINE GRIEZMANN produced the “miss of the tournament” in France’s clash with the Netherlands at Euro 2024.The forward missed a gilt-edged chance to open the scoring during the first half in Leipzig on Friday night.Antoine Griezmann produced the ‘miss of the tournament’ against the NetherlandsCredit: ReutersFans were shocked Adrien Rabiot passed to his France team-mate in front of goalCredit: AFPHowever, fans were left shocked by one of his own team-mates instead.A flowing French move saw Didier Deschamp’s side open up the Dutch defence.The attack saw the ball reach Adrien Rabiot in the penalty area as he controlled in front of goal.Instead of shooting, though, he opted to nudge the ball to Griezmann on the edge of the six-yard box.READ MORE FRANCE NEWSAn unsuspecting Griezmann was then forced to try and scoop the ball in from behind him, instead prodding it away from goal.Fans were stunned on social media that France had failed to take the lead, with Rabiot criticised for his decision.One supporter wrote: “That’s all on Rabiot.”Another added: “Griezmann that is the worst miss of the tournament.”Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third fan also commented: “The question is, why is Rabiot even passing from there?”Meanwhile, one more said: “Playing Rabiot that far up front when he refuses to take the clearest shot known that man is crazy.”Kylian Mbappe’s new mask revealed as France training mask is bannedGriezmann had been deployed in a more advanced role in the absence of Kylian Mbappe.The forward was named on the bench after breaking his nose in France’s opening victory over Austria.Griezmann missed the chance to open the scoring from six yards outCredit: ReutersInstead, Aurelien Tchouameni came into the side, with Griezmann pushing further forward.However, he was unable to add to his seven Euros goals from the previous two tournaments in 2016 and 2021.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Tipped to be Slovenia’s greatest ever player, it’s little wonder Benjamin Sesko has Arsenal and Chelsea on red alert  

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      HE is the latest Bundesliga star to attract serious interest from the big boys of the Premier League.Once upon a time it was Erling Haaland. Now, Red Bull Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko is the name on everyone’s lips, a supreme talent that is on every transfer wish list back in England.Slovenia’s Benjamin Sesko was tipped to move to the Prem before the EurosCredit: AFPThe 21-year-old has already made a name for himself in the BundesligaCredit: GettyArsenal and Chelsea – to name just a few – were hopeful of luring the 21-year-old to the bright lights of London this summer after netting 18 goals in all competitions last season, ready to trigger an appealing £55m release clause.But it says a lot about this young player’s mindset and maturity that he recently decided to sign a new long-term deal with Leipzig instead.There is a composure and an aura around the Slovenian which is hard to ignore. A self-confidence that his time in the Prem spotlight will come – just not yet.Not that the spotlight has avoided his towering 6ft5 stature over in Germany during the Euros, showing glimpses of why he is such a wanted man.read more on EnglandAs such, he is embracing Slovenia’s Group C showdown with England on Tuesday, a chance to pit himself against players he may well call teammates before too long.Speaking to SunSport, he said: “To be honest, with the pressure, I put it on the bright side.“It’s a good kind of pressure. If you have the opportunity where people can talk about you, doesn’t matter if it’s good or bad, there’s something about you and it means I have done something good in the past and people are talking about it.“I always put it on the bright side and I am happy to be a part of this.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“It’s definitely a good chance for me to play in this type of tournament. I’m really proud of myself to be a part of the team and be here and for the experience and the self-growth.“It’s really important for me and for my career in general. It’s been an amazing time and I’m looking forward to more of this.”SunSport’s Latest Transfer HeadlinesSlovenian journalists – who have covered Sesko’s journey ever since he took the plunge at the age of 15 to leave his home in a small village in Radece and join Red Bull Salzburg in 2019 before agreeing to join Leipzig last summer – are in awe of this kid.They happily admit they have never seen or met anyone like him – a unique presence matched with an eye-catching ability.Having scored 11 times in 31 caps, he is already tipped to be Slovenia’s greatest ever product, with many predicting he will soon eclipse Zlatko Zahovic’s national goalscoring record of 35 sooner rather than later.Sesko holds the country’s footballing hopes on his enormous shoulders. He added: “It’s good that I can be that. We have to know that I am still young and there will be plenty more games, tournaments, so I am always going to be there for the team.“Sometimes I am lucky, sometimes I am not. It is just about the position I am in at the moment. It’s my status. I always help my team as much as I can and do my best.”EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYHe is yet to find the net at his first major tournament, but came agonisingly close in Slovenia’s opening 1-1 draw with Denmark, smacking the post from range late on.Two points from two games sees Slovenia needing an unlikely result against the Three Lions to stand any chance of reaching the last 16 in their first Euros campaign for 24 years.Sesko’s impressive conviction shines through again when asked what he thinks of England’s stuttering start in the Euros and whether Slovenia could catch them cold.He explained: “Yeah we definitely can. They know that we have played two great games.“They’re not at their best. They are still doing great of course, but now is the best opportunity to play against them and show them the best we can do. I am sure we are going to shine.”Sesko admits to watching clips of England skipper and Bayern Munich man Harry Kane on his journey to becoming a top European goal-getter – not that he believes they are one of the same, having already sized him up in the Bundesliga this term.He said: “Every single season [Kane] scores plenty of goals and he is a great striker – a different type to me but still the position and what a striker needs.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He is a great example to learn from. It’s amazing that I am going to play against him and try to copy him in a couple of positions.“I watch him, I watch a lot of strikers and try to learn from them and hope to learn from him too.” More

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      Shearer fires savage dig at Lineker live on TV ahead of Holland vs France Euro 2024 clash as fans hail ‘mugging off’

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      ALAN SHEARER stunned Gary Lineker with a savage dig ahead of France’s clash with the Netherlands at Euro 2024.The pair appeared live in the studio during the BBC’s pre-match coverage on Friday night.Alan Shearer aimed a dig at Gary Lineker during the BBC’s Euro 2024 coverageCredit: Getty Images – GettyShearer ‘mugged off’ Lineker over his relationship with former Barcelona boss Johan CruyffCredit: ReutersPrior to kick-off, the panel, which also included Wayne Rooney and Cesc Fabregas, discussed Dutch legend Johan Cruyff.After watching his iconic Cruyff turn in action, Lineker said: “It’s almost 50 years to the day since we saw the Cruyff turn.“I remember it as well, 1974 here in Germany.”Shearer turned to Lineker before remarking: “He turned you too didn’t he? READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Turned you into a winger and turned you into a substitute.”Lineker burst out laughing, and then said: “Er thanks Al.”Lineker played under Cruyff during his time at Barcelona, but fell out of favour under his management.Having initially been signed to play as a striker by Terry Venables, Lineker was played on the right of midfield after Cruyff took charge in 1988.Most read in Euro 2024His struggles in the position ultimately resulted in the England icon losing his place in the team and leaving the following year.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSReacting to Shearer’s quip on social media, one fan wrote: “Shearer just bodied Lineker after talking about the Cruyff turn.”Another added: “It was really lovely to see Alan Shearer bring Gary Lineker back down to earth about his relationship with Johan Cruyff.”A third also commented: “Shearer mugging off Lineker about Cruyff,” with a series of crying emojis.Shearer’s dig comes just days after Lineker also took aim at a BBC colleague live on air.Gary Lineker aims brutal dig at Frank Lampard live on BBC’s Euro 2024 coverageBBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:

      BBC presenters:
      Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
      ITV presenters:
      Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
      BBC pundits:
      Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
      ITV pundits:
      Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
      BBC commentators:
      Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
      ITV commentators:
      Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
      BBC co-commentators:
      Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
      ITV co-commentators:
      Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

      The presenter vowed to apologise after accidently insulting Frank Lampard during coverage of Germany’s win over Hungary.During his three years in Spain, Lineker scored 51 goals in 138 appearances for Barcelona.His tally included 10 strikes in 38 matches under Cruyff before his move to Tottenham in 1989.Lineker also won both the Copa del Rey and European Cup Winners’ Cup with the club.READ MORE SUN STORIESShearer joked Cruyff turned Lineker ‘into a winger and then into a substitute’Credit: AP:Associated PressLineker lost his place in the Barcelona team after being moved to right midfield by CruyffCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Meanwhile, Cruyff enjoyed two spells as manager either side of a one-month absence in 1991 before leaving the Nou Camp in 1996.His 11 major trophies as manager included four league titles and the Champions League.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Euro 2024 third place table LIVE: How every team is currently looking in crucial standings – latest

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      EURO 2024’s group stages are taking shape as we close into the knockouts – and this will include FOUR third-placed teams.The top four third placed teams from the groups will go into the Last 16 – find out how they are currently ranking in the third-place table below.Scotland may need to advance as one of the third-placed teamsCredit: GettyThe format is be the same as for Euro 2020.The top two in each of the six final tournament groups will proceed to the round of 16 along with the four best third-placed finishers.LIVE third place table below…Final round of fixturesGroup A (Sun 23 June, 8pm)Switzerland vs GermanyScotland vs HungaryGroup B (24 June, 8pm)Albania vs SpainMost read in Euro 2024Croatia vs ItalyGroup C (25 June, 8pm)England vs SloveniaDenmark vs SerbiaGroup D (25 June, 5pm)Netherlands vs AustriaFrance vs PolandGroup E (26 June, 5pm)Slovakia vs RomaniaUkraine vs BelgiumGroup F (26 June, 8pm)Georgia vs PortugalCzech Republic vs TurkeyRound of 16June 29
      1A vs 2C (Dortmund, 8pm)
      2A vs 2B (Berlin, 5pm)
      June 30
      1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne (8pm)
      1C vs 3D/E/F (Gelsenkirchen, 5pm)
      July 1
      1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt, 8pm)
      2D vs 2E (Düsseldorf, 5pm)
      July 2
      1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, 5pm)
      1D vs 2F (Leipzig, 8pm)
      Quarter-finalsJuly 5
      W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, 5pm)
      W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, 8pm)
      July 6
      W43 vs W44 (Berlin, 8pm)
      W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, 5pm)
      Semi-finalsJuly 9
      W45 vs W46 (Munich, 8pm)
      READ MORE SUN STORIESFinalJuly 14W49 vs W50 (Berlin, 8pm) More

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      Why is Kylian Mbappe wearing a mask at Euro 2024?

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      FRENCH phenomenon Kylian Mbappe will be all masked up for France’s mammoth Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands, should he play. Real Madrid’s summer signing failed to get on the scoresheet in Les Bleus’ opening clash with Austria – but he’s on the bench for tonight’s game. Kylian Mbappe is set to wear a mask for the foreseeable futureCredit: EPABut the French forward’s slaloming solo run led to Maximilian Wober scoring an own goal which secured all three points for France.However, the result was overshadowed by the an incident occurred during that match has now forced Mbappe to wear a mask for the foreseeable.And fans will want to know the reason why.Why is Kylian Mbappe wearing a mask?Kylian Mbappe is wearing a mask as the French icon was forced off during Monday’s 1-0 win over Austria after colliding with Kevin Danso.Read more on Euro 2024With Mbappe’s visibly damaged, the forward was immediately sent to hospital where doctors confirmed he had suffered a broken nose.Mbappe suffered a broken nose in the Austria clashCredit: RexThe French forward clashed with Kevin DansoCredit: RexThere were initial suggestions that he would be not able to feature against Netherlands, but manager Didier Deschamps confirmed 24 hours later that he would be in contention to play.The ex-PSG striker was spotted in training with a new specially made protective mask – painted like the France flag.However, UEFA rules state that any protective mask has to be painted in ONE colour which is the reason for Mbappe not being able to wear his fancy French one.Most read in Euro 2024Mbappe’s French mask breaks UEFA protocolCredit: ReutersWhat has been said?Kevin Danso, who collided with Mbappe which led to the Frenchman’s injury, issued an apology to France supporters on social media after Monday’s match.He wrote: “To French supporters: I am sorry that Kylian Mbappe was injured during our duel.”I wish him a good recovery and I hope he can quickly find his place on the pitch.”When is Netherlands vs France?
      France’s huge game against the Netherlands will take place on Friday, June 21.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST.
      The Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany will host the Group D fixture and can host approximately 42,600 for international matches. More

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      Kylian Mbappe’s NEW mask ‘revealed’ as France star starts on bench for Netherlands Euro 2024 clash

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE’S new mask has been revealed ahead of France’s clash with the Netherlands at Euro 2024.The forward suffered a broken nose in his side’s opening win over Austria on Monday.Kylian Mbappe has revealed his new mask for France’s clash with the NetherlandsCredit: instagram @k.mbappeMbappe had hoped to wear the France flag mask he sported in trainingCredit: GettyAs a result, he must play with a mask in order to cope with the injury, starting with Friday night’s clash with the Dutch.After training in a mask adorning the French flag, Mbappe shared a snap of a completely black mask to Instagram ahead of the match.His story post showed the mask alongside his France kit, although Mbappe will not start the match in Leipzig.Instead, Didier Deschamps has named the 25-year-old amongst his substitutes.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSMbappe’s new mask reveal comes after it was revealed he would be unable to wear the tricolore design he had sported in training.Uefa rules state masks worn in matches must be a single colour, unlike the design he previously displayed.The new mask revealed by Mbappe would conform to Uefa rules if he appeared off the bench.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWith Mbappe named on the bench, Antoine Griezmann is expected to move into the French attack.Most read in Euro 2024Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni was confirmed as the man to replace Mbappe in the side.Kylian Mbappe rushed to hospital with broken nose with France star to undergo surgery after leaving stadium in maskFrance Euro 2024 guideFRANCE are the one nation all England fans are truly afraid of.

      They are many punters’ favourites after knocking the Three Lions out of the 2022 World Cup and will be hoping to do much better than at Euro 2020, when they lost to Switzerland in the last 16.
      MANAGER: Didier Deschamps
      Coming up to 12 years in the job, the only thing missing from his CV is a European Championship.
      STAR MAN: Kylian Mbappe
      Mbappe’s PSG may have underachieved on the European stage but he remains France’s most deadly threat, with a World Cup trophy and a World Cup final hat-trick to his name.
      How France attack
      Expect to see France play in a fluid 4-3-3 – which becomes 4-2-3-1 in possession – throughout the tournament.
      Giroud acts as the focal point in the attack with the two wide players and Griezmann as No 10 supporting.
      How France defend
      We can expect to see France defend high with an emphasis on winning back possession as far up the pitch as possible.
      France will stagger their defensive shape when the opposition are in possession.
      Read the full France Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags.

      Mbappe’s France flag mask was also pictured inside the dressing roomCredit: GettyThe forward suffered a broken nose in his side’s opening victory over AustriaCredit: GettyThe pair will be team-mates at the Santiago Bernabeu next season after the Spanish giants swooped for the Paris Saint-Germain star.Euro 2000 winners France started their campaign with a 1-0 win over Austria earlier this week.Meanwhile, their opponents the Netherlands came from behind to beat Poland 2-1.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Poland 1 Austria 3: Ralf Rangnick’s side show Man Utd what they’re missing to put Poles on verge of elimination

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI’S Poland look on the brink of a Euros exit – after being sold a dummy by fellow old-timer Marko Arnautovic. It was a clever step-over from ex-West Ham striker Arnautovic, 35, that paved the way for Christoph Baumgartner’s crucial strike to put Austria 2-1 up.Austria cruised to a 3-1 win over PolandCredit: AFPGernot Trauner scored the opening goalCredit: GettyAustria made the most of their chances to seal the winThat was after Polish forward Krysztof Piatek had chalked off Gernot Trauner’s early opener before half-time.Arnautovic then killed the game off for good when converting a 78th-minute penalty after ex-Manchester United loanee Marcel Sabitzer had been tripped by Wojciech Szczesny.Legend Lewandowski, also 35 and fit enough only to be introduced on the hour, watched on as his nation faced up to the likely prospect of a third group-stage exit in four Euros.Austria chief Ralf Rangnick meanwhile had played a blinder, with two of his three changes from their opening defeat to France scoring the goals.Read More on Euro 2024Trauner was one of two centre-back switches – with Kylian Mbappe nose-breaker Kevin Danso dropping out – while Arnautovic was drafted in up top.It made quite the change from the last time he bossed a team in red, after that horrorshow spell in interim charge of Manchester United.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSKrzysztof Piatek equalised at the 30-minute markCredit: EPAChristoph Baumgartner restored Austria’s lead in the second halfCredit: EPAHere, you could see why Bayern Munich wanted him before they turned their attention to Vincent Kompany.His opposite number, dapper Michal Probierz, had been dealt a blow with the Lewandowski fitness news.Most read in Euro 2024Moment vast swarm of BEES invades Euro 2024 stadium just hours before Germany vs Hungary clashAt least Probierz, sporting a three-piece suit including a beige waistcoat a la Gareth Southgate in 2018, must have felt like he had home advantage in Berlin’s Olympiastadion.The Poland fans appeared to outnumber their Austrian counterparts three-to-one, and let off several flares during the national anthems.This ground will host the final on July 14, not that England supporters will expect to be here watching their team then given the sorry state Southgate’s side are in.Trauner provided the ideal start by heading in Philipp Mwene’s super cross inside nine minutes to send the red army in the stands potty.David Alaba, Austria’s best player but not in the squad due to injury, high-fived a team-mate on the sidelines in his unusual role of “non-playing captain”.Poland fluffed a chance to hit straight back when Nicola Zalewski blazed well over, and Probierz was not a happy bunny.The bald-headed coach was soon on the edge of his technical area going barmy at his players.On the half hour, he had his response.Wojciech Szczesny tripped Marcel Sabitzer to give Austria a penaltyCredit: AFPMarko Arnautovic scored the spot kick to seal the winCredit: AFPA ball cut back across the box found its way to Southampton man Jan Bednarek near the penalty spot.His initial effort was well blocked by Trauner but the rebound fell to Piatek, who kept his head to tuck into the corner from close range.Close shots were traded as Sabitzer fired narrowly wide from distance, before Polish skipper Piotr Zielinski had a fine free-kick saved.It was a case of cometh the hour, cometh the man as Lewandowski was introduced on 60 minutes for his 151st cap.His appearance meant he joined ex-Arsenal stopper Szczesny as the only Polish players ever to play at six major tournaments.The Barcelona forward was instantly booked for catching Austrian centre-back Philipp Lienhart with a stray elbow when battling for a high ball.Szczesny was soon picking his ball out the net again after a clever second from Rangnick’s side.Arnautovic’s clever dummy freed space for RB Leipzig star Baumgartner to pick his spot, which he duly did, before embracing Rangnick with a meaty hug in celebration. Then with 12 minutes to go, the excellent Sabitzer raced in behind the defence and was taken out by Szczesny, who was booked.READ MORE SUN STORIESArnautovic confidently fired home the spot-kick – leaving Lewandowski and Co staring down the barrel.Poland will be eliminated from the Euros if the Dutch fail to beat France tonight.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More