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      Meet stunning TWINS who are Wags to two Spain stars and will be cheering on their fellas vs England in Euro 2024 final

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      SPAIN’S stars will be cheered on by twin Wags during the Euro 2024 final.The two sisters sisters, Daphne and Melanie, 34, are both partners to La Roja players.Joselu, Melanie Canizares, Daphne Canizares, and Dani Carvajal are familyCredit: Instagram / mel.canizaresMelanie Canizares is married to ex-Real Madrid star JoseluCredit: Instagram / mel.canizaresWhile Daphne Canizares is married to Dani CarvajalCredit: Instagram / daphnecanizaresThe former is married to Real Madrid hero Dani Carvajal, while Melanie is with Joselu, who recently departed for Qatar Stars League club Al-Gharafa.Incredibly, Joselu tied the knot with Melanie in 2016.In 2022, Daphne and Carvajal said their ‘I do’s’ which makes the Spain duo brothers-in-law.Unsurprisingly, Melanie is a model. But she formerly worked as a flight attendant.Read more football newsDaphne runs Blue Weddings, which specialises in organising weddings and social events.On Instagram it’s Daphne who is the most popular – with a staggering 266,000 followers.Melanie boats 56,000 followers, but her life is equally as glam.However, it’s their other halves that have cemented their names in folklore for Real Madrid.Most read in Euro 2024While on-loan from Espanyol, Joselu bagged a brace late on to defeat Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final.Then, in the final, it was Carvajal who was the hero – scoring the winner after 74 minutes to beat Borussia Dortmund in the final.How to watch Euros 2024 from the airShould Spain beat England in Sunday’s showpiece, it would be a huge night for the family.The Spanish have been one of the best teams of the tournament.Thanks to teen sensation Lamine Yamal and brilliant winger Nico Williams, Luis de la Fuente’s side have been a breath of fresh air.The Canizares twins will certainly be hopeful they’re on fire on Sunday.Spain Euro 2024 guideSPAIN’S team may not be a patch on the one that dominated world football 15 years ago – which had superstars coming out of its ears.But they still topped a qualifying group consisting of Scotland and Erling Haaland’s Norway by winning nine out of ten games.MANAGER: Luis de la FuenteSurprise choice as coach but won the Under-21 Euros in 2019 and an Olympic silver medal a year later.KEY MAN: RodriRodri is arguably the greatest holding midfielder the Premier League has ever seen. But will he have enough left in the tank after complaints of tiredness at Man City?How Spain attackSpain will be a different side to that which we have seen in recent years, with the 4-3-3 replaced by a more structured 4-2-3-1 formation.The full-backs, attacking midfielders and wingers are all ready to push forward while Rodri and Fabian Ruiz sit deep in the quarterback role.How Spain defendSpain’s two deep midfielders allow the rest of the team to push forward and press high up the pitch.Their focus will be on either dispossessing the opposition defence or forcing opponents to play long by cutting off the short pass option.Read the full Spain Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and WagsMelanie Canizares works as a model and is a former flight attendantCredit: InstagramDaphne Canizares is wedding events plannerCredit: Instagram / daphnecanizaresDaphne and Carvajal celebrating winning the Champions League at WembleyCredit: Instagram / daphnecanizaresMelanie Canizares and Joselu are set to start a new life in QatarCredit: Instagram / mel.canizares More

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      England legend Paul Ince praises diversity of Euro 2024 squad – and reveals his prediction for score in Sunday’s final

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      ENGLAND great Paul Ince has praised the diversity of the Euros squad — highlighting  quarter-final goal hero Bukayo Saka. The 58-year-old, the only black player in the Euro ’96 starting line-up, also applauded Three Lions fans for helping expose the racists who have abused Gareth Southgate’s squad.England great Paul Ince has praised the diversity of the Euros squad, above with his son Thomas InceCredit: The TimesEzri Konsa, Jude Bellingham, Ollie Watkins and Marc Guehi celebrate together following the semi-final victory over the NetherlandsCredit: GettyInce was the only non-white player in England’s Euro 96 teamCredit: Offside SportsAhead of tonight’s final against Spain, Ince said: “Saka, for such a young lad, has performed very well for England. “There’s always going to be a few idiots who are going to criticise, and make racist remarks.“That’s the society we live in, you’ll never change that.“Everyone’s got to get behind the team. It’s a fantastic occasion for everyone, including the fans.”READ MORE ON EURO 2024Meanwhile, he is backing England to lift the trophy in Berlin tonight.The former Manchester United ace told The Sun on Sunday in an exclusive interview: “We’ve got a chance of making history. Maybe it’s aligned with the stars. Maybe it’s our time. I honestly believe it.“I’ve got this feeling again with this team. It’s our time. It’s so overdue. “Let’s win and forget the hoodoo of 58 years without a major trophy. I’ve had enough of the ‘Football’s Coming Home’ tag.”Most read in Euro 2024On tackling racism, Ince said: “Credit to Saka and Marcus Rashford who have come out of that horrible situation in the last final and moved on with their careers.“The FA and Professional Footballers’ Association, managers, players, and the media have done so much to try and out these people and educate that we won’t tolerate this type of discrimination against all different creeds and colours.Sven-Göran Eriksson’s Rallying Cry for England“The message is getting out there. Would I like to go a bit quicker? Yes, I would. But the good thing for me now is that fans are outing their own fans.“You’re not getting away with these remarks and insults.”The midfielder recalled the hullabaloo around the build-up to Euro ’96, when the players let their hair down with a drinking game in Hong Kong after warm-up matches.He said: “When I hear Jude Bellingham talking about the siege mentality within the ranks. I totally get that. “We were getting slaughtered in 1996 from all corners, so there was that siege mentality within the camp. Today’s team can do the same.”Ince said nothing would change the way his old England and Middlesbrough team-mate Gareth Southgate prepared for the final — despite getting flak early on.’Chance of making history’He added: “Does it really matter now? No, because we’ve got a chance of making history. “That’s the good thing about it. All the criticism won’t bother Gareth.“He’s one of those really calm people. He doesn’t let things fluster him. He knows that as soon as you take the job you’re going to be out there for criticism.“Southy has been in the job long enough now, for eight years. It’s just water off a duck’s back. People are always going to have an opinion, that’s the great thing about football.“But Gareth has changed. At the World Cup, he would never take Harry Kane off.“We’ve seen a different side to Southgate where he’s now prepared to make those changes. Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins have come on and made a difference.“Gareth has tried to make changes to benefit the side.”Ince said of preparations for the 8pm clash: “Gareth and the players will be chilled. You’ve got to try and relax the players. “We did a lot of fun games, racing nights, just not focusing too much on the job in hand.We’ve seen a different side to Southgate where he’s now prepared to make those changesPaul Ince“That will come tonight once they walk into that stadium.“It’s important the senior players recognise anyone who’s worried. Everyone’s going to be nervous.“It’s hard not to show. A little bit of nerves is good.”The player-turned-pundit, who managed teams including Blackburn Rovers and Reading, said: “It’s sad if you think about the 58 years since we’ve won a major trophy.“Think about the generations of retired footballers — Bryan Robson, Kevin Keegan, Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard. “Great, great players like Paul Gascoigne and Alan Shearer. Yes, we’ve been unlucky along the way but it’s sad for us as a nation.“But the pressure today might come from the fact we lost to the Italians in the last Euros final. That would be more on the players’ minds than anything else.“Spain tonight is just another game. History makers? I don’t think that will be going anywhere near their minds.“We have to peak. We’re probably playing the best team in the tournament in Spain. Their style of football has got past the Germans, and the French.’England will win’“There haven’t been that many outstanding games in the tournament. The quality of the Euros hasn’t ultimately been great.“England have underperformed but we’ve still managed to reach the finals, which is a great thing for us. “We’ve shown a lot of character, going down and coming back. We’ve had a bit of luck, too. It’s about coming together.”Ince, who was too nervous to watch the Euro ’96 penalty shoot-out, said he was much calmer now.He will watch the game, glass of white wine in hand, at home with his wife. He said: “All my mates said to come to the pub but I said absolutely no chance — I want to watch it in peace.READ MORE SUN STORIES“At least if I’m watching it, nervous and jumping around, I don’t look like an idiot like I would if I’m watching it in the pub.”And his score prediction. “I think England will win 2-1,” he said.England’s Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring in the 80th minute against Switzerland in the quarter finalsCredit: Getty More

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      BBC commentator for Euro 2024 final between England and Spain reveals how he uses FIFA to prepare for big games

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      BBC Radio 5 Live commentator Ian Dennis has revealed the bizarre technique he uses to prepare for big games.The iconic voice of radio football, who will be commentating on tomorrow’s Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, explained that he plays his son’s video games to polish up his broadcasting skills.BBC Radio 5 Live commentator Ian Dennis has revealed he plays Fifa to help him prepare for big gamesCredit: GettyDennis will be commentating on England’s Euro 2024 final against Spain tomorrowCredit: GettyDennis, who has been commentating for the BBC for 22 years, told the Beeb’s Football Daily podcast that he plays Fifa – now known as EA Sports FC – to make sure he gets every player’s name and number right.The 52-year-old explained: “In all seriousness, when I’m doing the Champions League games, I do actually play my son’s Fifa.”The graphics are so great these days and the number association [helps]. “That’s how I would normally prepare for a Champions League match.”READ MORE ON EURO 2024He added: “Say for Instance I was doing Borussia Dortmund, I would play Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia Dortmund and get the number association.”And I would get certain sort of thumbnail descriptions of players in my head.”Although Dennis will have to rely on his encyclopaedic knowledge of football and his experience of commenting on England’s stars in the past to get things right for tomorrow’s final.He explained: “However, I haven’t got a console out here with me [in Berlin].Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEngland’s route to the Euro 2024 finalENGLAND began their Euros final campaign in Germany on June 16.”But fortunately, because I’ve seen Spain in five of their six games in this tournament, I should know the Spanish players pretty well.”Dennis will join John Murray on the BBC’s radio commentary for the final tomorrow night as England look to end their 58-year wait for a major trophy in the men’s game.Watch Alan Shearer recreate iconic celebration after Watkins wins it for England vs Holland in Euro 2024 semi-final The Three Lions have resiliently pushed their way through to the final in Berlin, relying on penalties, extra time goals and late winners to earn their spot in the Olympic Stadium.But regardless of whether they are able to go one step further than their 2021 Wembley heartache, Gareth Southgate’s brave lions have already made history.The 26-strong squad have become the first men’s England team to reach a major final on foreign soil.While Southgate himself has made history as the first England men’s senior manager to make two major finals.BBC 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 ChapmanITV 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 McFaddenITV pundits:Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina UnkelBBC commentators:Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan PearceITV commentators:Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe SpeightBBC co-commentators:Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFaddenITV co-commentators:Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend More

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      Who is Dani Olmo’s girlfriend Laura Abla Schmitt? Meet the German influencer in love with Spain & RB Leipzig midfielder

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      DANI Olmo and his seemingly unstoppable Spanish teammates have swept all comers aside on their journey to the Euro 2024 final, where they take on England.Here we get to know the midfielder’s girlfriend Laura Abla Schmitt.Laura Abla Schmitt is in a relationship with Spain star Dani OlmoCredit: Instagram @lauraablaWho is Dani Olmo’s girlfriend Laura Abla Schmitt?Laura Abla Schmitt is probably one of the few Germans who was not rooting for Germany’s national side at Euro 2024.She is the girlfriend of RB Leipzig and Spain midfielder star Dani Olmo, and has said that her allegiances lie with whichever team he is playing for.Nevertheless, she also said doesn’t want to be associated with football.The 26-year-old has 167,000 followers Instagram, where she regularly posts photos of herself in various stylish outfits from all over Europe.READ MORE ON EURO 2024On TikTok the model has over 270,000 followers and has racked up 25.9 million likes.Despite being in a relationship with the Spanish international, she wants to let everyone know that her content is not focused on the beautiful game.Laura told Tribuna: “My reels are never about football, it’s about me or my boyfriend.“I don’t say anything about football, that’s not my place. I know far too little about that.Most read in Euro 2024“I don’t say anything about clubs, I don’t do any analysis. I do it for myself, for entertainment.“I can’t take myself seriously in that environment.RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo shows what he is made of in training “Everyone tells me: you’re a player’s wife. I don’t see it that way myself. I make fun of it.”Even so, her videos about football are some of her most popular.She explained: “What people don’t understand is that when I post something about football, I do it on purpose because it’s a guaranteed million-view banger because I get hate.”Laura often has to deal with trolls and negative comments, especially when she is reduced to just being Dani’s girlfriend: “If you tell me that the club my boyfriend plays football for is crap, then I don’t care.Dani Olmo controlling the ball during the Euro 2024 semi-final against France at Munich Football Arena on July 9, 2024Credit: Getty“That’s so stupid. As if I have the right to decide or if I care at all.””He could play for Blau-Weiß Papenburg tomorrow, then that would be my favourite team.“It’s as if my boyfriend were a doctor: then I would tell my friends to go to the practice.”How long have Dani Olmo and Laura Abla Schmitt been dating?According to the Instagram page Football Wags/Families, the couple started dating in the summer of 2023. The picture Laura posted on Instagram confirming the relationship in January 2024Credit: Instagram @laurablaLaura posted a picture of herself and Dani confirming their relationship on the platform on January 1, 2024, along with a message reading “Bevor jemand anderes ihn zeigt” — which roughly translates to “before someone else points it out”.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd in another Instagram post from April 16, 2024, she wrote: “Ich hab mit vollster Zufriedenheit mein Cheerleader-Jahresabo heute verlängert 💃💃 to many more years with you @daniolmo ❤️”The German in this post roughly translates to: “I have, with complete satisfaction, extended my annual cheerleading subscription today”. More

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      World Cup 1966 hero Sir Geoff Hurst, 82, will cheer on England from home as they face Spain in Euro 2024 final

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      SIR GEOFF HURST will miss tomorrow’s European Championship final with the England’s 1966 hero choosing to watch the match at home.The Three Lions legend was at Wembley three years ago working for the BBC as pundit when Gareth Southgate’s side lost the European Championship final on penalties to Italy.Sir Geoff Hurst will be supporting England from home tomorrowCredit: PAHurst is the last surviving member of England’s World Cup winning XI from 1966Credit: GettyBut the legend has politely declined an invitation from the FA to travel to Berlin tomorrow.Hurst is the only surviving member of the Sir Alf Ramsey’s World Cup winning starting XI from 1966.With the sad news of Sir Bobby Charlton, Roger Hunt and George Cohen having all sadly passing away since the 2021 final, there will be no link with the Boys of 66 in Berlin.The FA are understood to have made contact with Hurst asking him to be their guest of honour at the Olympic Stadium after England’s dramatic semi-final win over Holland on Wednesday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHurst has been doing promotional work for Budweiser and the National Lottery throughout the tournament and has a busy day of work commitments before kick-off tomorrow. The 82-year-old has called for new PM Sir Keir Starmer to give the country and extra Bank Holiday if England beat Spain to win their first trophy since he lifted the World Cup in 1966.”With England so close to achieving greatness on Sunday, I couldn’t be prouder of the team, and I know the nation feels the same,” Hurst said.“As the last surviving member of the ’66 starting eleven, I can’t tell you how incredible it would be to see England win again.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”But this moment isn’t just about the team. It’s about England fans across the nation.”Starmer has accepted an invitation to attend his first game of the tournament having watched as a fan at Wembley three years ago. SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesThe new Prime Minister will be accompanied by Labour’s new Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.While the Prince of Wales will also be part of the FA delegation in his role as President.England vs Spain recordEngland have played Spain 27 times in total – here is a look at every result…May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 10 matches against Spain. More

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      Rio Ferdinand names England’s most important player on eve of Euro 2024 final despite ‘getting bad rap’ from fans

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      RIO FERDINAND reckons Declan Rice is England’s most important player, despite admitting the Arsenal star gets a “bad rap” from fans.Rice, 25, has played every minute of the Three Lions’ Euros campaign.Rio Ferdinand has hailed Declan Rice as England’s most important playerCredit: GettyHe feels no other player can carry out Rice’s tasks as efficientlyCredit: GettyAnd he will be tasked with keeping Spain’s attackers at bay in tomorrow’s historic final.Despite being an ever-present figure in Gareth Southgate’s side, 57-cap Rice has come under fire from some supporters this summer.A few fans believe he has not been as effective as he is for Arsenal.But that hasn’t stopped former England star Ferdinand from branding Rice the most important man in Southgate’s team.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe reckons the maligned midfielder gets criticised as he is lumped with doing all of England’s unglamorous work on the field.And Ferdinand has told critics to suggest a better replacement, as he believes there is nobody capable of fulfilling Rice’s role with the same effectiveness.He told The Rest is Football: “Declan’s been solid. He gets a bad rap, I think. ‘He doesn’t play this, doesn’t play that’.“But without him, I don’t know what we do. Who plays that role in this squad? In terms of importance.”Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFerdinand also took time to hail Rice’s new midfield partner Kobbie Mainoo, who has not put a foot wrong since displacing Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher as England’s new No8.Ferdinand noted: “We’ve gone out for England in a tournament. The pressure is crazy.Sven-Göran Eriksson’s Rallying Cry for EnglandFerdinand has also hailed Kobbie Mainoo’s performancesCredit: Getty“He’s playing like it’s normal to him, it’s phenomenal. He’s a beautiful player to watch.“he always does something in the game where not many people can do that. Not many can be composed in those areas under pressure.”Ferdinand ended by also praising Phil Foden and Marc Guehi, adding: “Foden’s grown into it and showing glimpses of what we see at Man City.“Guehi’s been the most consistent, he’s been ridiculous.”England vs Spain recordEngland have played Spain 27 times in total – here is a look at every result…May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 10 matches against Spain. More

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      Who is Dani Carvajal’s wife Daphne Canizares? Meet the Spain & Real Madrid’s defenders spouse

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      DANI Carvajal and his Spanish side have been exceptional so far in Euro 2024, making it all the way to Sunday’s final against England.Here we get to know the right-back’s wife Daphne Canizares.Daphne Canizares enjoying a swim with Dani CarvajalCredit: Instagram @daphnecanizaresWho is Dani Carvajal’s wife Daphne Canizares?Dani Carvajal is married to Daphne Canizares, the twin sister of Melanie Canizares.Melanie is a flight attendant and model who is married to Dani’s former Real Madrid and current Spain teammate Joselu.This means the Spanish internationals are brother-in-laws.Both players came through the ranks at Madrid around the same time and met their respective partners during the early stages of their careers.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Joselu and Melanie got married in 2016 and have been together for well over a decade, with Dani and Daphne following suit and exchanging vows years later.Daphne was born in Madrid on May 30, 1990, and grew up in a poor family.She dreamt of becoming a model, and went on to work with major clothing and jewellery brands, star in TV ads and take part in fashion shows.Daphne owns a company called Blue Weddings, which specialises in organising social events.Most read in Euro 2024She also works as a professional model and influencer — she has been paid to promote products on her Instagram, where she has over 267k followers.Daphne is two years older than her husband Dani.Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal involved in furious spat with Barcelona boss Xavi during heated Copa del Rey El ClasicoHow did Dani Carvajal and Daphne Canizares meetDani and Daphne reportedly met through her twin sister Melanie, who is married to Al Gharafa and Spain striker Joselu, and started dating in October 2018.At the end of 2020, the couple welcomed their first child — a boy named Martin.Following the birth, Daphne took a break from her modelling career.In July 2023, the couple welcomed their second child — another boy named Mauro.Melanie and Daphne Canizares are twins who are both married to Spain international footballersCredit: InstagramDaphne announced the exciting news via Instagram, posting: “We are very happy to share with you that we will be parents again in a few months.“Mauro, we are looking forward to holding you in our arms and giving you all the love in the world.”When did Dani Carvajal and Daphne Canizares get married?Dani and Daphne got married in 2022, having dated since 2018.The couple enjoyed a June wedding at a rustic former Franciscan convent in Ayllón, Segovia, Spain.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey tied the knot in front of just 250 close friends and family, and were even serenaded on stage by a singer during the ceremony.Unsurprisingly, Daphne organised the big day herself, as she owns and runs a company specialising in organising such events. More

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      Chelsea blamed for turning Euro 2024 finalist into a ‘laughing stock’ ahead of England vs Spain

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      CHELSEA were slammed by Micah Richards for turning Spain star Marc Cucurella into a “laughing stock”.Cucurella, 25, has struggled at Stamford Bridge ever since his £62million move from Brighton in 2022.Micah Richards slammed Chelsea for turning Marc Cucurella to a ‘laughing stock’Credit: RexChelsea ace Cucurella has stood out for Spain during Euro 2024Credit: GettyRichards blamed Chelsea for being ‘so disorganised’ as reason for Cucurella’s strugglesCredit: GettyHowever, the full-back has impressed during Euro 2024 and played a key role in the Furia Roja’s route to the final where they will face England on Sunday.Richards, 36, praised the Spain international for his performances in Germany.And the pundit blamed Chelsea for Cucurella’s struggles in the Premier League because they have been “so disorganised”.The ex-Manchester City ace insists the Barcelona academy graduate has proven that when he’s part of an organised team he can deliver, just like he did at Brighton.Read More on FootballRichards said on The Rest is Football podcast: “Marc Cucurella is a massive talking point.”At Brighton he was in a system, he could play as one of three centre-backs or at full-back and would always go forward and join in attacks.”He looked like a really good player. He went to Chelsea and because it was so disorganised, he became a bit of a laughing stock.”But in this tournament he’s been one of the best full-backs.”Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGary Lineker agreed with Richards as he also believes Cucurella has had a “really good tournament”.Lineker added: “It just shows you that when a club is in disarray, players suffer and it becomes really hard to perform in those circumstances. Leroy Sane shoves Marc Cucurella in Euros clash”He’s had a really good tournament.”England vs Spain recordEngland have played Spain 27 times in total – here is a look at every result…May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 10 matches against Spain. More