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      Euro 2024 fans fume ‘Nike will pay for their crimes’ as Croatia ‘finally have a bad kit’ for first time ever

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      FANS have slammed Nike for their “terrible” design of the Croatia kit.Zlato Dalic’s side opened up their Euro 2024 campaign in abysmal fashion and trailed Spain 3-0 at half-time.Fans have slammed Croatia’s kitCredit: AFPSupporters do not like the big square patternCredit: GettyThe team also drew negative attention for their kits, which have attracted a lot of praise in the past.Fans feel Nike have messed up with the design they used, moving away from their traditionally small red and white chequered tops.Instead, the shirt consists of six squares on the front – three red and three white.While the back is mostly white only, with a couple of small red squares at the bottom.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSupporters do not like the design one bit, with one saying: “This Croatia kit is terrible, deservedly losing for what they’ve done to a classic.”Another added: “How do you mess up a Croatia kit so badly?”A third wrote: “Croatia’s kit peaked in 1996. The 1998 one gets all the credit after their brilliant run to third place in the World Cup, but the one from Euro 1996 was even nicer. The current effort is an absolute monstrosity.”And another commented: “I just noticed the little collar on the already mishandled Croatia kit. Nike will pay for their crimes.”Most read in Euro 2024Croatia kits traditionally boast more squaresCredit: GettyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTCroatia Euro 2024 guideTHE usual suspects remain the key men for Croatia… as they have been over a decade.
      Defender Domagoj Vida, midfielders Marcelo Brozovic and Mateo Kovacic, former Leicester striker Andrej Kramaric and, of course, captain Luka Modric will be present once again in an experienced squad.
      MANAGER: Zlatko Dalic
      Plucked from obscurity in the United Arab Emirates back in 2017, Dalic has become a national treasure by leading the Croats to a World Cup final and semi-final.
      KEY MAN: Luka Modric
      Even at 38, it’s hard to understate the influence of the midfielder, who is one of just four players to win a Ballon d’Or in the Messi and Ronaldo era.
      How Croatia attack
      The experienced midfield of Brozovic, Kovacic and Modric will prove crucial with two of the three sitting deep and looking to feed the wide players.
      The lone striker – either Bruno Petkovic or Andrej Kramaric – will be expected to link everything together up front.
      How Croatia defend
      Croatia will tend to move from a 4-3-3 to a 4-4-2 out of possession with one of the wide attackers joining the striker to press.
      The midfielder will counter press aggressively in the event of a poor touch or pass.
      Read the full Croatia Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags

      Croatia’s performance also drew pelters as Spain put three goals past them in the first half.Alvaro Morata opened the scoring after racing through one-on-one, before Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal put them in a commanding position.SunSport’s Euro 2024 headlines More

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      Fans say ‘not sure about Roy Keane’s trousers’ after spotting incredible optical illusion live on ITV during Euro 2024

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      FOOTIE fans were left in stitches after an odd optical illusion saw Roy Keane appear to be wearing flags for legs!Keane was standing alongside Gary Neville and Ian Wright ahead of Spain’s Group B opening tie against Croatia on ITV.Fans have had fun with Roy Keane’s trouser optical illusionTo the delight of spectators at home, Keane has been on fine form since landing in Germany for his Euro 2024 punditry duties.The former Manchester United captain tore into Scotland after their 5-1 thrashing at the hands of hosts Germany on Friday night.Speaking on ITV, he said: “When you’re playing football at this level you’ve got to hit people. Hit them properly, hit them aggressively, do it in the right way.”It’s no good talking after the game about ‘We had a game plan’ – rubbish. Andrew Robertson, it’s all just rubbish coming out. You knew before the game what was at stake.”read more football newsBut now fans have decided to get their own back, after mocking Keane’s positioning behind the pundit desk with both the Spanish and Croatian flags directly under him.He was perfectly standing behind the German and Scottish flags last night too.One account wrote: “I’m not sure about Roy Keane’s trousers.”A second said: “On ITV’s big night at the Euros, Roy Keane softens his hard man image with these lovely, floaty pantaloons.”Most read in footballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother wrote: “He looks like he’s playing the wheel of fortune.”A third said: “Roy Keane’s trousers are ridiculous.”Roy Keane ‘obliterates’ Scotland in furious post-match rant after Germany run riot in Euro 2024 openerBefore another said: “Obviously Roy Keane is the one who ‘wears the trousers’ in his house.”While one more wrote: “Now, we don’t like mixed scarves but what do we think of Roy Keane’s trousers?”Keane also went viral on Wright’s TikTok after he hid from fans in a German shopping centre, while the Arsenal legend opted to pose with locals.When footage zoomed in on him, Keane, 52, could be seen cheekily grinning.After finishing up his photos, Wright cackled as he approached his mate.Keane hid from fans in a shopping centre before the Euros startedEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTBBC 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 More

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      Gary Neville says ‘I’m struggling to see how we go the whole way’ as he reveals England’s major weakness at Euro 2024

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      GARY NEVILLE believes that England’s defence will prevent them from winning Euro 2024.The former Three Lions full-back, 49, is in Germany covering this summer’s tournament for ITV.Gary Neville gave his thoughts on England’s chancesCredit: ITVThe former Man Utd star pinpointed the Three Lions’ key weaknessCredit: X formerly Twitter / @itvfootballAppearing on the broadcaster ahead of this afternoon’s clash between Spain and Croatia, Neville listed his concerns for Gareth Southgate’s men.After it was suggested that Marc Guehi will start alongside John Stones at the back, Neville said: “That is a massive opportunity for Guehi, I think he’s an exciting young player.”But when you think about winning a tournament… unless this tournament is going to throw up something previous tournaments haven’t, defensively you have to be strong to go the whole way.”That is the massive worry. I was hearing Roy (Keane) last night talking about it, and Ian (Wright) referring to it, everyone is referring to England’s defence.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I’m struggling to see, unless Gareth somehow finds a way to compensate for them, how we go the whole way with that back four.”Unless they play the game of their lives every week, but I’m struggling to see how that can happen.”The discussion had begun with the possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold starting in midfield being raised.On the possibility, Neville said: “Against Serbia who are going to play deep we’re going to need to find a way to cut them open, I can see why Trent works for the match.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTrent Alexander-Arnold is set to start in midfield vs SerbiaCredit: Getty”As the tournament moves on I don’t think it’ll remain that way, I think other players will come into the fold.”The clamour for this midfield of (Phil) Foden, (Declan) Rice (Jude) Bellingham, I don’t think Gareth is going to give us that because of the defence.SunSport’s Euro 2024 headlinesEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT”What Trent being there does is allow Kyle Walker to stay back almost as a third centre-back, which he’s done for Manchester City for a lot of the season – allows Trent to go down that right hand side and deliver, as almost like a right-back.”So I can see why it works but I’m not sure it’ll be the solution as the tournament moves on.”Roy Keane went on to claim that Alexander-Arnold will be “found out” and “ripped to shreds” if he starts in midfield against better teams later in the tournament.Neville then added: “I think (Conor) Gallagher will come in, in certain games. To be fair, with this idea of Foden going out to the left wing, this is not Paul Scholes being shoved out on the left wing.”Foden’s played there before, he’s used to that position. So it’s not like it’s something that’s really weird.”Earlier today, SunSport revealed Southgate’s expected XI to face Serbia on Sunday.READ MORE SUN STORIESKyle Walker, John Stones, Marc Guehi and Kieran Trippier are set to start at the back in front of Jordan Pickford.Trent Alexander-Arnold will partner Declan Rice in midfield, with Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden lining up behind skipper Harry Kane.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. More

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      Spain vs Croatia LIVE SCORE: Euro 2024 updates as wonderkid Lamine Yamal, 16, starts for Spain – stream FREE, TV channel

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      SPAIN and Croatia are facing off in a mouthwatering Euro 2024 clash on RIGHT NOW!The Furia Roja and the Croats have been drawn in a gruelling group that also includes fellow favourites Italy and minnows Albania.On the team news front, Spain’s 16-year-old forward Lamine Yamal starts to make history as the youngest player to play at the European Championships.And whoever wins this match could set the tone for the top spot in Group B.
      Kick-off: 5pm BST
      TV channel/ live stream: ITV 1
      Spain XI: Unai Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Nacho, Cucurella; Fabian Ruiz, Rodri, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Morata, Nico Williams
      Croatia XI: Livakovic; Stanisic, Sutalo, Pongracic, Gvardiol; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Majer, Kramaric; Budimir
      EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSSpain 0-0 Croatia
      6. Neat football from Spain, as they work the ball around the edge of the box.
      Fabian looks to thread a ball into Yamine Lamal, but the pass is just too heavy for the youngster.
      Copy linkCopiedSpain 0-0 Croatia
      4. Le Normand looks for Alvaro Morata with a ball over the top, but it is well claimed by Livakovic.
      Mateo Kovacic picks the ball up in midfield here, and Croatia recycle possession.
      Copy linkCopiedSpain 0-0 Croatia
      2. This feels like a home match for Croatia, the support they’ve got in the stadium looks like 6-1.
      Copy linkCopiedKICK OFF – Spain 0-0 Croatia
      0. Here we go!
      The referee gets the game underway, and it is Croatia who get us going.
      Copy linkCopiedLove is in the air
      Are you ready? These two certainly are!
      Living all of our dreams, I hope you’re happy Croatia…Credit: AP
      Copy linkCopiedFIVE minutes to go
      We are ready to get underway here.
      The players are walking out of the tunnel, led by Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal and Luka Modric.
      Kick-off is coming to you live, NEXT.
      Copy linkCopiedCucurella over Grimaldo
      Alejandro Grimaldo was arguably the best and most important player in Bayer Leverkusen’s unbelievable unbeaten domestic season.
      So you may be understandably perplexed as to why he’s been displaced in the starting XI for Spain by Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella.
      The Blues’ fullback had an underwhelming start to the season, but certainly ended it strongly playing as an inverted left back.
      He is probably considered stronger defensively by De La Fuente than Grimaldo, but expect to see the latter make an appearance if things are not looking up for Spain.
      Copy linkCopiedJoe Cole full of praise for Luka Modric
      Ex-England and Chelsea winger Joe Cole is absolutely full of praise for Croatia’s Luka Modric today:
      “I love Luka Modric, I think he is probably this generations best midfielder, I’d put him slightly above Toni Kroos.
      “He’s 38, approaching 39, to be doing what he is doing at his age is just sensational.
      “I think he’s the best midfielder of our generation.”
      “I think he’s the best midfielder of our generation”Joe Coleon beIN Sports
      Copy linkCopiedAre you ready? These guys are…
      Some absolutely fantastic fan outfits on display today.
      Some fantastic outfits on displayCredit: Reuters
      Spain are hopeful of another Euro’s heading back to their countryCredit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedFancy seeing you here!
      Spain and Croatia are no strangers.
      Not only were they involved in *that* Euro 2020 Round of 16 clash, they were also both involved in last year’s Nations League final.
      If you don’t remember when they met at Euro 2020, here’s a reminder for you.
      The game ended 5-3 (yes, you read that correctly) to Spain, in a thrilling clash that went to extra time before Alvaro Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal put the nail in the Croatian coffin.
      As for the Nations League final last year, is was La Furia Roja who lifted the trophy on penalties, with Petkovic missing the all important spot kick.
      Spain got the better of Croatia four years agoCredit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedWhat are the odds?
      This is a tough one to call, the first marquee clash of Euro 2024.
      We can’t predict it, so let’s take a look at the Betfair odds to help us out.
      Accoring to ex-Spain star Gazika Mendieta, it will be a draw:
      “How far will Spain get? I’d love to say the final. But from recent tournaments we don’t know which Spain side we will get. I think we are quite unpredictable in that sense.
      “I’ll go for a draw here, Croatia are still being run by Luka Modric, let’s say 2-2.”

      Spain 4/5
      Draw 15/8
      Croatia 16/5

      These odds are correct as of the time of publication according to Betfair.
      Copy linkCopiedLike a fine wine
      Who comes to mind?
      Thiago Silva? Andrea Pirlo?
      For me, it’s Luka Modric.
      The Croatian midfielder is an absolute spectacle, and still plays as though he was 23.
      He may have lost a yard of pace, but every time he plays he reminds us of the level of technical ability in a midfielder which is largely unparalleled in the modern day.
      Still winning Champions League medals in his club career, this is a man who may be getting on but is certainly still a titan in the European game.
      There are 22 years between him and Lamine Yamal, wild.
      Luka Modric is ageing like a fine wine at 38Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedLamine Yamal – record breaker
      When you talk about special talents, this man is right up there.
      Starting on the right wing for Spain, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal becomes the youngest player ever to feature at the Euros aged just 16 years and 338 days old.
      It happens on special day for the Spanish wonderkid, his father Mounir’s birthday.
      He might be young, but boy is he special.
      Having watched him a few times for Barcelona this season he is certainly a player to keep an eye on, and will surely cause Croatia a handful of problems.
      Copy linkCopiedSpain’s starting XI
      This is how Spain line up!
      Spain’s starting team to face CroatiaCredit: @SEFutbol – X
      Copy linkCopiedCroatia’s starting XI:
      This is how Croatia line up as they look to get the better of Spain
      Croatia’s starting XICredit: @HNS_CFF
      Copy linkCopiedThe key man for Spain
      This is a very, very talented Spanish national team.
      While the starting lineup is yet to be announced, you can be sure that there will be one man who is nailed on in midfield.
      That man is Manchester City’s Rodri.
      A defensive midfielder by nature, he is so much more than that.
      He has added goals and assists to his name this season, and absolutely loves a rocket from outside the box.
      If the national side can put together a similar unbeaten run to what Man City did this season with him in the team, they may well go all the way in this tournament.
      Luka Modric and co will need to be quick to try and dispossess him when they can.
      Rodri will be the key man for SpainCredit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedHello! Welcome to Spain vs Croatia!
      Good afternoon and welcome to what has got to be the best clash of the 2024 European Championships so far, Spain vs Croatia!
      The first game in the ‘group of death’ which also includes Italy and Albania who play later on.
      You have to imagine the winner of this tie will be the pacesetter in the group, so there is plenty to play for.
      Croatia have been a huge success story in recent years, but with an ageing squad this tournament will either reveal a few chinks in their armour, or show that they have aged like fine wines.
      As for Spain, they have been far from the side they were in the 2008 and 2012 championships, when they won it back to back, but have got an exciting crop of young players, and an experienced number nine too.
      It’s going to be an absolute belter of a game, so stay with us for full coverage of it!
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      Switzerland’s Breel Embolo suffers wardrobe malfunction while SCORING with Euro 2024 fans convinced he ‘lost his pants’

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      BREEL EMBOLO left football fans fearing he had had a major wardrobe malfunction at Euro 2024.Embolo, 27, came off the bench to net Switzerland’s third goal in a 3-1 win over Hungary.Breel Embolo had fans thinking he had left his pants behind at Euro 2024Credit: ReutersEmbolo scored a chip goal for Switzerland’s third but left some clothing behindCredit: APIt turned out to be a knee strapCredit: ITVHowever, it was a piece of clothing the 27-year-old left behind as he ran through on goal that got fans talking.With the game stretched as Hungary pushed for a late equaliser, Embolo latched on to a long ball from goalkeeper Yann Sommer. He then proceeded to chip the ball over Péter Gulácsi.But as he ran through on goal, a piece of clothing on the forward’s knee could be seen falling down his leg.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd fans were left convinced it was actually his pants. Reacting to the remarkable incident online, one fan said: “Fair play to Embolo doing that with his pants falling off.”A second said: “Why’s Embolo’s pants just come off😂.”A third added: “Did Embolo just lose his pants?”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother said: “Embolo did well to keep running as his pants fell off.”However, the clothing was in fact a knee strap he was using to help him following his recent return to football after a season-long lay-off.Rana the psychic lion makes worrying prediction for England vs Serbia Euro 2024 openerEmbolo only returned to action for Ligue 1 Monaco in late April, scoring once in five games before suffering another complication in the final game of the season.Fortunately for the Swiss he was able to make the Euro 2024 squad.Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer netted in the first half before Barnabus Varga pulled one back for the Hungarians. However, Embolo ensured there would be no completion of the comeback as Switzerland ended up winning 3-1.It leaves Switzerland second in Group A behind hosts Germany, who thrashed Scotland 5-1 in the tournament curtain-raiser on Friday.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal makes European Championship history as youngest EVER player as he starts vs Croatia

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      SXITEEN YEAR OLD Lamine Yamal has become the youngest-ever player to a feature at a European Championship after starting for Spain.Spanish boss Luis de la Fuente selected the teenager to start against Croatia in their Euro 2024 Group B opener on Saturday.Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal becomes youngest-ever player in European Championship historyCredit: GettyHe has broken multiple records already, including youngest LaLiga goalscorerCredit: AFPSpain’s youngest goalscorer starts on the right wing after becoming a key player for his country since bagging on his debut in September.The Barcelona winger, 16 years and 338 days old is the youngest player to start a Euros game after scoring two goals in the Euro qualifiers.Yamal breaks the record set at Euro 2020 by Poland’s Kacper Kozlowski, who was 17 years and 246 days when he came on against Spain.If Yamal scores during the tournament in Germany, he will break the record for youngest goalscorer at the Euros, set by Johan Vonlanthen for Switzerland in 2004.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe forward was aged 18 years and 141 days when he equalised against France 20 years ago.Yamal was not even born when Croatia captain Luka Modric, 38, made his major tournament debut at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.That is a 22 year age gap between the two stars who start in opposing midfields today.The teenage sensation burst on to the scene with Barcelona, and became he youngest goalscorer for ANY TEAM in LaLiga history.Most read in footballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSYamal made his debut with the Catalan giants aged 15 in the previous campaign.And was also the youngest player to appear in a competitive fixture for Barca.Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024Speaking about Yamal ahead of the game, Spain team-mate Dani Carvajal said: “We were talking the other day and I told him that when I was 17 years old I was celebrating winning the Youth League with Real Madrid.“Here is here, playing in the Euros with the senior team and being relevant at Barcelona.”In contrast, Modric starts in a very experienced Croatia line up in his ninth major tournament. He captains Croatia and is joined in midfield by Marcelo Brozovic and Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic, with 372 caps between them.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTYamal gestures to the crowd prior to Spain’s face off with CroatiaCredit: Getty More

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      ITV viewing figures revealed for Euro 2024 opening game as more than 10million tune in for best ratings in a decade

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      ITV enjoyed a fantastic start to Euro 2024 as 10million viewers tuned in to watch Germany’s demolition of Scotland.The hosts ran riot in Munich, scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes before going on to win 5-1 against the ten man Scots.Germany v Scotland broke a record for viewing figuresCredit: GettyAnd while Germany celebrated, ITV also had plenty to cheer after achieving stunning ratings.A peak of 10.4m tuned in to watch the Euros opener – the highest peak audience of any opening to a major football tournament in a decade, with an average of 9.1m viewers across 90 minutes.That is a considerable increase from the average of 5.2m viewers who watched the opening game of Euro 2020 on the BBC, which had a peak audience of just 6.9m.ITV and BBC are sharing coverage of Euro 2024, with England’s opener against Serbia on Sunday to be shown on BBC One.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLScotland fans have supported their team well, either from home or in Germany.It is estimated 100,000 Scots travelled to Germany to cheer on the Tartan Army, with thousands getting trapped outside the stadium ahead of their opening match.Supporters even drank Glasgow Airport dry before 9am as they flew out to Munich.Meanwhile the BBC will hope to eclipse the average audience of 7.4m that watch England’s first game of the 2022 World Cup against Iran.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTBBC 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

      England almost pulled in a record number of viewers for their Euro 2020 final against Italy.Around 31m watched that clash – just 1.3m short of the audience who tuned in for the 1966 World Cup final.SunSport’s Euro 2024 headlinesUltimate sports presenters rich list

      TV sports presenters make a mint.
      The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.
      Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.
      Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.
      Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.
      SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.
      With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!
      Read the story and see the full list here. More

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      Real Madrid star lands coaching role after being ruled out of Euro 2024 with horror injury

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      DAVID ALABA will be on Austria’s bench at Euro 2024 – even though he cannot play due to injury.The 31-year-old was his country’s talisman and was due to captain them this summer before he suffered the cruel blow.Austria captain David Alaba will still have a part to play at Euro 2024Credit: ReutersThe Real Madrid star is staying with the squad despite being ruled out through injuryCredit: GettyAlaba’s Real Madrid team-mates were left unable to look after he sickeningly twisted his knee in a 4-1 win over Villarreal in December.The star has appeared for Austria at both the previous Euros in 2016 and 2020 but has failed to recover from the blow in time for a third.He underwent major knee surgery last December before going under the knife again last month.However, he has suffered no complications with either operation, and he has now got the green light to help Ralf Rangnick’s team in Germany.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAlaba met up with Austria’s squad for their pre-tournament friendlies against Serbia and Switzerland.Now Real Madrid have agreed to let him stay and continue his recovery with Austria doctors and medical team so he can still skipper his nation despite being unable to take the field.Discussing the “non-playing captain”, Rangnick said: “It is a great shame of course that he isn’t available to us as a player.“Over the last weeks I’ve had close exchanges with David. He stressed he wanted very much to still be with us.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Therefore, I am very happy to say this will be possible after a good discussion with his club Real Madrid.”Alaba missed out on Real Madrid’s Champions League and LaLiga double due to the injury.Watch brilliant moment Roy Keane is forced to HIDE in shopping centre as Ian Wright poses with fans at Euro 2024But Carlo Ancelotti and the ace are both still hopeful that he remains on course to return to action in September.Austria are based in Berlin, with Rangnick’s side training at Mommsenstadion, the home of sixth tier Tennis Borussia Berlin.They head into the tournament unbeaten in seven, with five of those victories.The 2008 co-hosts face France in their opening match on Monday before clashes with Poland and the Netherlands in Group D.And now they will have Alaba, as well as Rangnick, leading them from the touchline as they look to try and reach the knockouts.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More