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      Man Utd star Scott McTominay’s stunning Wag sets pulses racing as she lands in Munich to cheer Scotland at Euro 2024

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      SCOTT MCTOMINAY’S girlfriend Cam Reading has arrived in Munich ahead of Scotland’s Euro 2024 opener.Scotland take on Germany tonight at 8pm in the curtain raiser of the tournament.Scott McTominay’s girlfriend Cam Reading has arrived in MunichCredit: InstagramShe posed by some of Munich’s iconic landmarksCredit: InstagramAnd rocked a pair of designer shadesCredit: InstagramCam and Scott enjoyed a holiday earlier this summerCredit: InstagramThe game will be taking place at the Munich Football Arena as the Scots look to get off to a flying start.And McTominay’s girlfriend will be there to cheer on the Scotland star from the stands.She posted an Instagram dump which she captioned “Munich file: Day 1”.The photos saw her pose in a pair of sunglasses in Germany’s second city.READ MORE SCOTLAND NEWSOne fan wrote: “Wish Scotty good luck…Have a great time both…”A second wrote: “Love theseee”A third commented: “Beautiful 💕”Several Galatasaray fans also begged Cam to have a word with Scott about him joining their club.Most read in FootballThe couple have visited some exotic locationsCredit: InstagramCam is also a modelCredit: InstagramEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      The comments were flooded with fans asking the couple to “Come to Galatasaray”.It comes after the couple enjoyed a holiday earlier this simmer ahead of the Euros.Meet the Wags of Euro 2024 cheering on Scotland’s RivalsAnd before that she dazzled at the Man Utd player of the season awards.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTCam visited Dubai earlier this yearCredit: instagram/Cam ReadingShe is signed to Boss Model ManagementCredit: InstagramShe often shares snaps from hers and Scott’s glamorous homeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/camreading_/She has over 30k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram/camreading_ More

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      Euro 2024 fanzone is LOCKED DOWN after suspicious object found at Berlin viewing area just hours before first game

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      A EURO 2024 fanzone in Berlin has been locked down after a suspicious object was found in the viewing area.Berlin cops announced the shock find as well as one arrest as bomb-sniffing dogs and disposal experts are rushing to the venue just hours before tonight’s opening match between Germany and Scotland.A suspicious object has been found in a fanzone in BerlinCredit: APThe Scheidemannstrasse Fanzone in Berlin where the object was foundCredit: RexPolice in Germany have already taken serious steps to bolster up their security ahead of the tournamentCredit: AFPThe Berlin police announced on social media that they found the object during a routine check before fans pile in to the venue over the weekend.One man has been arrested and taken away after he left a backpack by the entrance, German media reports. Local police announced: “A suspicious object was found in the entrance area on Scheidemannstrasse Fanzone. “This area is currently not available to fans. Our colleagues are checking the object.”read more in Euros 2024The area has since been closed off to the public as investigations continue. Beate Ostertag, spokeswoman for the Berlin police, followed up on the scare saying: “A restricted area has been set up for safety reasons.”The baggage is now being examined. It could also be that someone did not take it into the fan zone.”The German capital is set to be bustling when its first match on Saturday sees a blockbuster tie as Spain and Croatia face-off.Most read in Euro 2024Six matches are scheduled to take place in Berlin across June and July including the final.Germany has already deployed a huge security operation across the nation after fears of hooliganism and terrorism plague the tournament.A robust “ring of steel” has been set up around stadiums to secure high profile Euros games made up of thousands of armed cops to shield against potential attacks.SunSport’s Euro 2024 headlinesThe first time the ring will be used will be in tonight’s opening clash between the hosts and Scotland.Crowds are expected to be monitored closely under widespread CCTV, AI and the watchful eye of “super spotters” and plain-clothed officers.Germany’s interior minister Nancy Faeser said 350 foreign cops will be dispatched as part of security to “above all on the threat of Islamist terrorism”.The prolific death cult, ISIS, has hurled out repeated threats against events like the Euros, Champions League and Paris Olympics in recent months.It has also been revealed that fans who feel “unsafe” or “threatened” during the tournament have been told to say “Panama” to police or staff to get help.Competition organisers in Gelsenkirchen – where England face Serbia on Sunday – sent out the message today to fans.Upon hearing the word Panama staff are meant to “immediately offer the possibility of a place to retreat”.There is also a specialist Panama team at the games who are “a multilingual, multi-professional team trained in crisis intervention, non-violent communication and de-escalation”.The safety warnings are being aimed at Three Lions fans going to the match on Sunday against Serbia after a number of worrying reports in recent days.On Tuesday, England fans were warned that a 500-strong army of “violence-seeking ­Serbian ­hooligans” are set to swarm Sunday’s huge clash.The opening game for both sides has already been labelled as a “very high risk” match by German cops with 1,300 extra officers being deployed on matchday as well as heavily increased surveillance.READ MORE SUN STORIESDespite Both saying they don’t “have concrete information” on the number of travelling thugs he vowed his team will prepare for any eventuality.He told The Guardian: “I guess the biggest challenge for us will be to identify violent, disruptive groups at an early stage, to separate them from peaceful and law-abiding fans, that will be our biggest challenge.” More

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      Harry Kane and England stars fired warning about Euro 2024’s misbehaving BALL in flashback to Jabulani in 2010 World Cup

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      HARRY KANE and England’s Euros dreamers have been reminded: All the pressure is on you.And Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic has warned skipper Kane to beware of this competition’s misbehaving and “strange” new ball ahead of their Group C opener.Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic said all the pressure is on Harry Kane’s EnglandCredit: ReutersVlahovic believes Serbia have a great chance to cause an upsetCredit: GettyThe Three Lions kick off their Euros campaign against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday night as they eye a long run to the final on July 14.At the heart of their clash will be ‘The Fussballiebe’ – the high-tech ball developed by Uefa and Adidas for this competition that is already causing some controversy.The name of the ball translates as ‘The Love of Football’, made with sustainable materials corn fibre and wood pulp and an outer shell said to contribute to speed and precision.However, Juventus star Vlahovic said of his experience of the ball so far: “For now, he listens to me, but let him listen tomorrow, then let it continue.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“It is strange, not that it doesn’t respond, it depends on how you kick it.”There will be flashbacks of the infamous Adidas Jabulani ball at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where England were controversially knocked out by Germany in the last 16.A repeat this summer would be deemed catastrophic, with many eyeing Gareth Southgate’s talented squad as huge favourites for a first major title since 1966.Vlahovic, 24 – once a major transfer target for Arsenal – poses a serious threat to that, with 41 in all competitions in three seasons with Juventus and 13 goals in 27 caps for Serbia.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn comparison, Kane, 30, netted 36 goals in his debut Bundesliga season at Bayern Munich, as well as eight in the Champions League on route to the semi-finals, alongside his record tally of 63 in 91 games for England.Asked in the build-up whether this was a great chance to prove his qualities against Kane, Vlahovic responded: “Harry scored 44 goals this year.John Stones ‘fit and ready to go’ after taking part in full England training, Jordan Pickford reveals“He has scored over 300 goals in his career. He is if not the best then one of the best strikers in the world.“I don’t want to put pressure on myself and I don’t want to compare myself with players like this. He is one of the best ever and managed it so young.“Of course, it will be a chance for me because I play with no pressure, let’s say it like this, because everyone is expecting England to win the Euros, so it is a good chance for me.“I will try to emulate Kane in his career. I will be working hard. I hope I have 15 more years to play so we will see.”Expect fast-flowing action and less VAR in Euros… but clampdown on moaning stars
      EXPECT Euro 2024 to be a lightning fast tournament, says Mark Halsey.
      Referees will allow the game to flow, there will be less VAR intervention and automated offsides as well as ball technology from adidas will make for quick decision-making.
      Uefa refs’ chief Roberto Rosetti shows clear leadership and direction. 
      He has picked the best officials across Europe including a team from Argentina and after a week-long of pre-tournament training, the refs will be ready to deliver Rosetti’s vision.
      I hope we’ll see a competition closer to the Champions League than the Premier League – and will form the blueprint for Howard Webb and our officials next season.
      Rosetti has picked Clement Turpin for Friday’s opener between Germany and Scotland in Munich. Frenchman Turpin is very experienced and trusted and Uefa always go for a safe bet with one of their top refs in the first game.
      It will be interesting to see if Turpin carries out the clampdown on player and coach misbehaviour, with only captains supposed to approach refs on key-match decision-making.
      Turpin is one of seven refs who I believe are the best in the tournament.
      The others include the Prem’s Michael Oliver as well as Danny Makkelie of the Netherlands, Poland’s Syzmon Marciniak, Italian ref Daniele Orsato, Germany’s Daniel Siebert and Slavko Vincic of Slovenia.
      Oliver enters the tournament on Saturday for Spain’s clash with Croatia and I wish him and Anthony Taylor and their teams all the best.
      Refs will know if they make a major error then they will not get another game.

      Serbia head onto this game with just two wins from their last six outings, having qualified as an independent nation for the Euros for the first time in their history.Vlahovic said of their tame group stage exit at the Qatar World Cup: “We arrived with high expectations from the public, but it is easier for us now that there is not much euphoria.“Sometimes a bit of unreality comes out of the euphoria. Everyone thought we were going to the semi-finals of Qatar.“This time we have a calmer environment and we can prepare more calmly for the upcoming matches. We are here to compete and make a result.”The Eagles are quietly confident they can produce a stunning upset – especially after witnessing Iceland’s 1-0 victory over England at Wembley on June 7.Vlahovic said: “No one is invincible. We looked at the match against Iceland and there are things that can be copied from them because they beat them at Wembley in front of 80 thousand people.“Everything is possible, they are the favourites, maybe the biggest in the tournament, but we believe in ourselves and we are going step by step to present ourselves in the best light.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We are going game by game but we would like to pass the group stage. After the group stage you never know but we go game for game and every game is important for us.“We will see.”EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      Germany vs Scotland LIVE – Euro 2024: Hosts face Tartan Army in eagerly anticipated opener – latest updates, FREE stream

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      EURO 2024 kicks off with a bang as hosts Germany take on Scotland in Munich – and the action unfolds TONIGHT!The winner will give themselves a fantastic chance of qualifying for the knockout rounds, so the pressure is on.Germany are aiming to lift the European Championship for the first time in 28 years.While Scotland are looking to reach the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time in their long history.
      Kick-off time: 8pm BST
      TV channel: ITV1
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      Germany team: To follow…
      Scotland team: To follow…
      EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Time to finally reach KO stage
      Scotland will be hoping to pip their Euro 1996 group agony rather reproduce their Euro 2020 woe.
      The closest the Scots came to reaching the group stage came in England 28 years ago – falling short by just one goal on goal difference.
      Holland bagged a late consolation goal in a 4-1 loss to England to edge out Craig Brown’s men, who beat Switzerland 1-0 in their group finale
      In contrast Scotland ended up with just one point and one goal in 2021 – with group winners England going on to reach the final.
      Copy linkCopiedGermany are ‘nervous’ and ‘have more pressure’
      Germany’s manager sounds a bit worried about stage fright.
      Julian Nagelsmann said: “We are a bit nervous but we have to have a certain nervousness.
      “We have more pressure than Scotland, so I’m sure they want to capitalise on that.”
      Copy linkCopiedNagelsman says Scotland have 4-5 good players’
      Julian Nagelsmann’s message to his Germany side about Scotland could be taken as a compliment or an insult.
      The hosts’ manager said: “Scotland have four or five good players and lots of players who have physicality.
      “It’s a team that doesn’t have world stars but that makes them very dangerous.
      “It’s an incredible development. It’s not kick and rush.
      “They can do that, but they can play football.
      “They lost 4-0 to Holland, but they were better than the Dutch.”

      Copy linkCopiedClarke warns Scots
      Steve Clarke has warned his Scotland team not to get caught up into the whirl of opening the Euros – and against such a successful team.
      The manager said: “It’s the opening game of a four-team section, we know what we have to do to qualify and that’s all we focus on.
      “The enormity of the opener is a bit of a sideshow and hopefully we don’t get too caught up in that.
      “It’s a difficult game. One of the mantras I’ve had is respect everyone and fear no one.
      “We know they’re a good team but hopefully we can show everyone we’re a good team as well.”
      Copy linkCopiedScots fans flocking around stadium
      Scotland supporters are already gathering in large numbers at the Munich Football Arena.
      We’ve still more than three hours to go before kick-off against the host nation.
      Here’s what fans can look forward to inside the stadiumCredit: Getty
      But the atmosphere is gently whipping up.
      Victory for Scotland would be one of their greatest ever results.
      And it will be a full stadium that greets Steve Cooper’s men.
      Sand here’s what it looked like when fans gathered in the ‘Marienplatz’ squareCredit: AP
      Copy linkCopied’Robertson would get in England team’
      Alan Shearer claims Andy Robertson would get in England’s first-choice team.
      Even if there were no fitness doubts over the likes of Luke Shaw, the ex-Three Lions striker believes the Scotland and Liverpool star has all the qualities needed to be first choice.
      Shearer told the BBC’s Match of the Day: Top 10 podcast: “He’s very very good.
      “In the modern day, you have to get up and down and you have to be good on the ball and have the ability to whip balls into the box, and he has all of that. 
      “For me he’d get into the England team no doubts. Even if everyone was fit he would still get in.”

      Copy linkCopiedTime to end the regrets
      Skipper Andy Robertson says it’s time Scotland didn’t let themselves down at a major tournament.
      Ahead of facing Germany tonight, the Liverpool left-back voiced his determination that Steve Clarke’s men should finally deliver – having never reached the knockout phase of the Euros or World Cup.
      Robertson stressed the Scots “do not want any regrets this time”.
      And he added: “We know that’s what’s at stake,
      “We’ve got a lot of incentive but one is becoming that legendary squad – that has to drive us forward.
      “We have to be at our best and if we can do that, who knows where we’ll be come 23 June.”
      Copy linkCopiedSuper Scots
      For Scotland their midfield could be decisive in winning games.
      Even without Ferguson the likes of Gilmour and McGinn will look to wrestle control of possession, with McTominay the key source of goals.
      Captain Andy Robertson is ever reliable and Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie can produce moments of magic too.

      Copy linkCopiedGutsy Germans
      Germany have a number of exciting players, perhaps none more so than Florian Wirtz who was a key part of Bayer Leverkusen’s invincible Bundesliga-winning team.
      The 21-year-old scored 11 goals and produced 12 assists in the league this season, and has 17 caps to his name, with one goal.
      Finding a way to get the best out of him and fellow midfielder Musiala will be pivotal for Nagelsmann, and the role Havertz plays could be key.
      Mikel Arteta got Havertz back to his best this season operating as a false nine, but Nagelsmann has tended to prefer playing Nicolas Fullkrig as the focal point in attack.

      Copy linkCopiedIt’s HERE! Welcome to SunSport’s live blog of the Euro 2024 opener between Germany and Scotland
      The day we are waiting for is FINALLY here football fans as Germany host Scotland in the opening match of Euro 2024 – and the competition is set to throw up insane amounts of drama.
      Germany already carry the weight of expectation that comes with being the host nation.
      It is the first time they will host a major tournament since the 2006 World Cup, when they reached the semi-finals.
      That will be the minimum goal for Julian Nagelsmann and his side, though Germany have struggled in recent years.
      They were knocked out in the group stage of the previous two World Cups, while England beat Die Mannschaft 2-0 at Wembley at Euro 2020.
      However, with the likes of Mats Hummels, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz enjoying impressive campaigns for their clubs this season, there is a chance they could go far in the tournament.
      Scotland will have something to say about that with a lot of excitement surrounding Steve Clarke’s side.
      A superb qualifying campaign saw them finish second in their group ahead of a Norway team boasting Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard.
      They beat France and the Netherlands in March before drawing with Ukraine 0-0 on Monday, but appear to have got over the hiccup which saw them lose to Turkey and Austria in successive matches last year.
      Meanwhile Scotland lost just once in qualifying – in Spain, winning five of their eight games.
      However their form has dropped off since with defeats to Northern Ireland and the Netherlands, with the 2-0 win over Gibraltar a much needed confidence booster.
      But before we get into the thick of things, lets look at who could win the game for each country.
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      How forgotten team-mate of Gary Lineker is plotting to spoil England’s party in Euro 2024 opener vs Serbia

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      GARY LINEKER’S former team-mate Dragan Stojkovic is the Serbian manager seeking to cause a major upset come Sunday.The country’s leading football icon will set out to mute English voices and send shockwaves through the nation by beating Gareth Southgate’s side in the Group C opener.Dragan Stojkovic played alongside Gary Lineker at Japanese side Nagoya Grampus in 1994Credit: GettyAnd now the Serbian manager seeks to spoil England’s opening partyCredit: ReutersLineker will surely watch on as his former team-mate takes on the Three Lions’ on SundayCredit: AlamyFollowing two decades in the European Championship wilderness, it is high time that Serbia made their mark on a major tournament.But Stojkovic’s talented side face the Euro 2020 runners-up England in their group opener in Gelsenkirchen on June 16.And the Serbians – who have ex-Fulham star Aleksandar Mitrovic leading the line – will set out to spoil England’s party, and could be spurred on by Southgate’s recent results.Stojkovic will be encouraged by England’s recent run of one win in five games, including the shock 1-0 friendly defeat to Iceland at Wembley.read more football newsHowever, the Three Lions’ remain favourites to lift the Euros come July 14 and enjoyed an unbeaten qualifying campaign.Stojkovic played with Lineker at Japanese side Nagoya Grampus Eight after joining in the spring of 1994 under Arsene Wenger, who left them for Arsenal in 1996.Stojkovic went on to spend seven seasons with Grampus Eight, retiring as a player in 2001, and played 183 matches for the club, scoring 57 times.For Lineker however it didn’t work out as planned.Most read in footballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe English midfielder played just 24 times over two years, scoring eight goals, and retired after failing to deliver glory during that short spell.Meanwhile Stojkovic also starred for Red Star Belgrade, reaching the semi-finals of the Uefa Cup and winning the Yugoslavia First League on two occasions.Jack Wilshere, Jurgen Klinsmann and Gordon Strachan settle some HUGE Dream Team Euros debatesFrom here, the former attacking midfielder moved to Olympique Marseille and won the Champions League in 1992.But the man who scored 15 goals in 84 internationals has a complex history with the Euros.Stojkovic was in the Yugoslavia team excluded from Euro 92 three days after arriving in Sweden for the tournament, after the outbreak of conflict in the Balkans.But it is the first time Serbia will feature at the Euros after becoming an independent nation in 2006.They will pin their hopes on striker Mitrovic extending a superb run of form in all competitions, with five goals from seven games in Euro 2024 qualifying and averaging a goal per game in the Saudi league this season.England Euro 2024 guideGARETH SOUTHGATE is under no illusions coming into this competition – it is win or bust.
      The Three Lions have never had a better opportunity to end their 58-year wait for a major international trophy given the talent and experience they have in their armoury.
      MANAGER: Gareth Southgate
      The former England star has come closer than anyone since Sir Alf Ramsey to ending the Three Lions’ trophy hoodoo.
      Southgate is aware that the nations expects, and has even suggested he will quit if he doesn’t deliver the European Championship.
      STAR MAN: Jude Bellingham
      The Real Madrid star is arguably the world’s best player at the moment and gives England the platform they need to dominate big games.
      How England attack
      England will look to dominate the ball against almost everybody.
      Declan Rice is crucial in progressing the ball, Bellingham, Saka and Foden will rotate to pull defenders out of position and Kane can both score and drop deep to provide chances for others.
      How England defend
      England press man-to-man with the midfield pushing up to support Kane when the ball is lost and look to win it as close to the opposition goal as possible.
      However, the left-back spot could be a cause for concern, particularly with Luke Shaw entering the tournament with fitness worries.
      Read the full England Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags.

      EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTJack Wilshere’s England XI vs SerbiaSunSport columnist Jack Wilshere wants Engand to start with just one holding midfielder – Declan Rice.
      That means playing Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham in attacking midfield roles, with Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka on the wings, either side of Harry Kane up top.
      Wilshere said: “In the group stage against teams we should beat, we can  afford to be more expansive, let’s attack.
      “It wasn’t that long ago we were saying we didn’t have the Spanish-type of players who can dominate the ball, now we have.
      “So let’s try to utilise that, dominate the ball and go for goals.”
      And the ex-England midfielder wants Trent Alexander-Arnold to get the nod at right-back, with Kyle Walker centre-back.
      He added: “If you play Trent at right-back and he drifts in midfield, he can switch the play at speed. Walker’s pace will get you out of trouble.”
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      Why is ‘snickometer’ technology in use at Euro 2024?

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      EURO 2024 is here – with 24 nations battling it out to be crowned kings of the continent.Germany are the hosts this year as they look to win the European Championship for the first time since 1996.Euro 2024 will take place in Germany this summerCredit: GETTYItaly are the defending nation after they beat England on penalties to claim the Euro 2020 title.The Three Lions will return in Germany as they look to end a 58-year wait for an international triumph.It’s been over half a century since England famously won the 1966 World Cup.Football looks a lot different in the modern day with advanced technology widely used across the sport.READ MORE IN EURO 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWhy is ‘snickometer’ technology in use at Euro 2024?Fans at home watching Euro 2024 will benefit from an equivalent of cricket’s “snickometer” this summer.For the first time ever, broadcasters will be sent a “touch detection” graphic that is used by tournament referees to make key decisions.The technology can offer greater clarity around offside and handball decisions made by officials.Images will be available to viewers whenever they are used to make a significant judgement during any European Championship game.Most read in Euro 2024Match balls at Euro 2024 are fitted with a motion-sensing microchip that can track every touch at a rate of 500 times a second.The high-tech “Connected ball” was effectively used at the World Cup in Qatar two years ago.It is capable of determining whether the ball makes contact with a hand en route to goal or whether a player strayed beyond the last defender at the exact moment the ball was played.Has the ‘snickometer’ influenced a decision in football before?Think back to the World Cup in Qatar two years ago, VAR officials used the motion-sensing microchip in real time.A famous example of the technology in use was a goal scored by Portugal in a group stage clash against Uruguay.Cristiano Ronaldo thought he notched yet another important goal for his country only for his ‘glancing header’ to be awarded to teammate Bruno Fernandes.Cristiano Ronaldo did not make contact with the ball according to the technologyThe Manchester United captain’s cross flew straight past Sergio Rochet in goal despite viewers thinking Ronaldo got the slightest of touches. Adidas confirmed that the technology used in the ball – which tracks external force – showed that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner hadn’t made contact with the ball.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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      Ultimate Euro 2024 rich list reveals England’s top earners & how Ronaldo’s salary is EIGHT times higher than Mbappe’s

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      EURO 2024 will see some of the world’s finest talents clash on the pitch – but who comes out top dog away from it?With staggering salaries and lucrative endorsement deals worth millions, players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe could retire now and never have to work again.Cristiano Ronaldo tops the rich list of players taking part in the Euros this yearCredit: @cristianoRonaldo on holiday with his fiancee Georgina Rodriguez and their childrenCredit: Instagram/@cristianoRonaldo is the richest footballer playing in the Euros this yearCredit: Instagram / @cristianoEven the likes of England superstar Jude Bellingham, who is just 20 years old, is already worth a not-so-small fortune thanks to commercial tie-ups, including an eye-catching deal with Kim Kardashian’s Skims.Ahead of the first game of the tournament kicking off tonight, here we reveal the ultimate Euro 2024 rich list.Cristiano Ronaldo £471mPortugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, will play his sixth European Championship when his team faces Czech Republic on Tuesday. It is believed this could be his last Euro games. In 2020, he became the first active team sport athlete to surpass $1billion in career earnings – and two years later, he signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.READ MORE ON SPORTAccording to Forbes, he is paid around £164million by the club for his on-field duties.Ronaldo has raked over £47million in endorsement deals with brands such as Nike, Unilever, and Herbalife.The star also has an incredible property portfolio.Among the impressive homes owned by Ronaldo and his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez are a £5.5million house in Lisbon, a £1.5million flat, and a £2.5million mansion overlooking the River Cavado.Most read in Euro 2024Kylian Mbappe – £141mAfter making his debut for the French national team in 2017, Kylian Mbappe has risen to become one of the most exciting players in the world. With a £141million net worth, he is the second richest player in the tournament this year. At just 25, he has lifted some of the biggest trophies, including the World Cup in 2018.England fans’ must watch guide to Gelsenkirchen ahead of Three Lions’ Euro 2024 clash vs SerbiaAt just 25, Kylian Mbappe is one of the richest athletes in the worldCredit: GettyThe star often posts snaps of his lifestyle on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @k.mbappeHis salary is pegged at a whopping £21million-a-year – which equates to £404,000-a-week.However, that marks a drastic pay CUT compared to the previous two-year deal he was on at PSG, which netted him a staggering £5.1million per week.And it works out at about an eighth of Ronaldo’s!Mbappe has also signed lucrative deals with Hublot, Louis Vuitton, Oakley, and Hennessey. According to Forbes, his endorsement deals fetch him £15.7million alone.Earlier this month, it was reported that he had purchased a £15million mega mansion in Spain after finalising his move to Real Madrid. Harry Kane – £72mEngland’s Harry Kane is the third richest player in the tournament this yearCredit: GettyHe has an impressive £13million property portfolioHarry Kane, England’s top goal scorer of all time, saw his net worth shoot up by £24million to £72million in just a year.That figure will continue to rise since. In 2023, he signed a lucrative deal to move to Bayern Munich that pays £21.5million per year.His £100million transfer was said to have come with a £30million signing fee.Kane’s skills have also netted him an endorsement deal with Amazon and a partnership with Sketchers that is said to be worth £2million.He has also invested in properties with a portfolio that stands at an eye-watering £13million. Despite this, it’s been reported that Harry lives in a £1million-per-year rented mansion with wife Katie and their three kids.Antoine Griezmann – £71mAntoine Griezmann has a peak base salary of £21millionCredit: AFPHe lives in a modern home with his wife and kids worth £5millionCredit: INSTAGRAM/EriKA ChoperenaFrance’s Antoine Griezman, 33, has a reported net worth of £71million.His £21million peak base salary made him one of the ten highest-paid football players in recent years. Away from the pitch, he earns over £4.7million in endorsement deals with brands such as Puma, Gillette, and Head and Shoulders.Fans have seen glimpses of the Atletico Madrid player’s elegant modern home, which is said to have cost over £5million. Robert Lewandowski – £67mRobert Lewandowski is one of the best strikers of all timeCredit: Instagram @_rl9He owns a deluxe £7million apartment in Warsaw with his wifeCredit: INSTAGRAM @_RL9 @annalewandowskaPoland’s Robert Lewandowski’s impressive skills on the pitch saw him crowned the best player by FIFA and UEFA in 2020. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his salary in 2020 was £23.5million, which made him one of the highest-paid football players in the world.The Barcelona player has often been named one of the best strikers of all time and has many sponsorship deals to his name. In 2016, it was reported that he spent £7million on a deluxe apartment in Warsaw, his home city. Kevin De Bruyne – £56mKevin De Bruyne’s career has netted him a £56million fortuneCredit: GettyHe owns properties in Cheshire and BelgiumCredit: INSTAGRAMKevin De Bruyne has been one of Belgium’s most trusted aces for many years. The Manchester City player’s stunning career has earned him a £56million net worth. Regarded as one of the greatest of his generation, the 33-year-old’s base salary is £15.7million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.His huge popularity has been a hit with brands – he has partnered with Nike, McDonald’s, and Emirates. Like many on this list, he enjoys the finer things in life. He owns properties in Cheshire and a villa in Belgium, his home country, equipped with a jacuzzi, swimming pool, and a basketball court.Romelu Lukaku – £50mRomelu Lukaku is one of Chelsea’s most expensive signings of all timeCredit: GettyBelgium striker Romelu Lukaku is believed to be worth a staggering £50million.With an impressive resume that includes stints with Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Chelsea, it is no surprise that he is one of the most in-demand players in the world. In 2021, his return to Chelsea made him the seventh-most-expensive player in a club-record transfer worth £97.5million. After one season, he was sent out on loan to Roma and forced to take a pay cut. According to Football Transfers, he now earns an annual salary of £6.3million. Luka Modric – £58.9mCroatia’s Luka Modric recently splashed £10m on a mansionCredit: GettyThe footballer with wife Vanja Bosnic, who secured a monumental deal that took him to Real Madrid in 2012Credit: Instagram @lukamodric10Croatian captain Luka Modric is best known for his long tenure as a midfielder for Real Madrid.Regarded as one of the greatest players in the world, he has amassed a fortune of £58.9million.While his annual salary with the La Liga team has not been made public, it has been estimated to be around £7.8million.Last year, it was reported that he had forked out £10.1million on a new home in Madrid.It has a huge parlour, nine bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a gym. He lives there with his wife, Vanja, and their three kids.Thomas Muller – £45millionHarry Kane’s Bayern teammate reportedly earns £345,000 a weekCredit: ReutersThe Geman icon with wife Lisa, who he married in 2009Credit: Instagram @esmuellertGerman icon Thomas Muller, 34, has made around £45million throughout his career.Very few can match his trophy hauls, which include the Bundesliga, Champions League, and the World Cup.He is said to be making £18million a year and £345,000 a week.This makes him one of the highest-paid footballers at Bayern Munich, where he has been since 2008.He lives in Munich in a villa with his wife, Lisa, which was burgled while he played football in 2022.Jude Bellingham – £40mAt just 20, Jude Bellingham has made £40million in his careerCredit: GettyHe’s recently been unveiled as the new face for Kim Kardashian’s fashion brand SKIMSCredit: SKIMSEngland and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is worth £40million, thanks partly to his £103million deal transfer to Real Madrid last year. This equates to a yearly salary of £11.6million a year and weekly wages of £200,000.The 20-year-old has a growing endorsement portfolio, which includes partnerships with Louis Vuitton and Lucozade. More recently, he became the face of Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS.READ MORE SUN STORIESAdidas has also designed a logo in his image. That partnership is said to fetch him £2.6million.Jude became the youngest first-team player for Birmingham City when he was 16 and has continued to break records since. They include becoming the youngest English goalscorer in the Champions League back in 2021. More

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      ENGLAND will win Euro 2024 according to expert predictor EA Sports.The Three Lions failed to impress in two tournament warm-up games against Bosnia & Herzegovina and Iceland.England will win the Euros say EA SportsBut they have been tipped to overcome group stage opponents Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia before breezing through the knock-out stages.According to EA Sports, England will meet hosts Germany in the final where a late Harry Kane winner will see Gareth Southgate’s side claim a famous 2-1 victory.Incredibly, the video game company has accurately predicted the winner of the previous four World Cups.They even correctly predicted Lionel Messi would score in the final in Qatar.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEngland are one of the favourites to win the tournament but face a tricky path to Berlin.The Three Lions could be drawn against Italy and France if they win their group, or against Germany, Spain and Portugal if they finish as runners-up.A supercomputer has calculated England have a 19.9 per cent chance of winning the Euros after simulating the competition 10,000 times.France – who reached the final of the 2022 World Cup – have a 19.1 per cent chance of winning the competition – although they are 30.4 per cent likely to make it to the final.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSMeanwhile a psychic orangutan named Walter has predicted the winner of the opening game between Germany and Scotland.Jack Wilshere previews England’s Euro 2024 chances and praises Wayne Rooney while remembering his time as part of Three Lions squadEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More