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      From drugging teammates with sleeping pills to baffling 95-0 scoreline – inside the murky world of football match-fixing

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      ENGLAND fans are furious after a scandal-hit referee has been chosen for tomorrow’s Euro 2024 semi-final clash.German-born Felix Zwayer, who will oversee the Three Lions game against the Netherlands, was banned for six months for match-fixing back in 2005.Felix Zwayer, who was previously given a ban for match-fixing, will referee England’s semi-final clashCredit: RexThe official previously clashed with Jude Bellingham over decisions made in a 2021 matchCredit: AFPBellingham was fined £34,000 for criticising Zwayer in this post-match interview in 2021The 43-year-old had received a £250 bribe from another referee, Robert Hoyzer, who had links to a £1.7million Croatian gambling syndicate in Berlin.While Zwayer was reinstated as a FIFA-listed ref in 2012, some fear England may be at risk of harsh treatment due to Jude Bellingham criticising him three years ago.The Three Lions ace, then 18, previously fumed at the official in a post-match interview for not giving his side, Borussia Dortmund, a penalty while awarding one to Bayern Munich.Bellingham, whose team lost 3-2 in the 2021 match, was fined £34,000 for raging: “You can look at a lot of decisions in that game.READ MORE FROM FEATURES“You give a referee that has match-fixed before the biggest game in Germany. What do you expect?”Zwayer was one of five refs who helped to expose crooked Hozyer – who was jailed two-and-a-half years and given a lifetime ban from working in the sport. Sadly match-fixing is nothing new in the world of football – here we reveal some of the utterly astounding scandals.Drugging teammatesBack in 2011, a clash between Italian third-division teams Cremonese and Paganese became famous for all the wrong reasons.Most read in FootballObservers noticed Cremonese’s players looked sluggish and reported feeling tired during the match.Some were reported to have struggled to walk and one member of the team crashed his car while driving home from the match.England’s penalty shoot-out secretsMarco Paolini drugged his teammates with sleeping pillsCredit: RAIIt later transpired that Cremonese’s goalkeeper Marco Paolini had been drugging his teammates with sleeping pills in a bid to pay off gambling debts.The footballer, who had placed the drug in their water bottles, was banned for five years after an FA investigation found links to disgraced Singapore businessman Dan Tan.95-0 winMost football fans would be happy with their side winning a match by a couple of goals – but in Sierra Leone eyebrows were raised by two surprisingly flattering score lines in 2022. Gulf FC and Kenama were both investigated by the nation’s football association after the teams managed to score in excess of 90 goals each.It followed Gulf beating Koquima 91-1 – after being ahead 7-1 in the first half – and Kenama thrashing Lumbebu United 95-0 after leading 2-0 before the second half commenced.The two results were annulled due to allegations of match manipulation and the Sierra Leona Football Association launched an investigation.The four teams were initially suspended by organisers. Later they were forced to replay the matches and put investigation.Totenero scandalItaly’s Paolo Rossi was banned for two years as part of the scandalCredit: PA:Press AssociationTotenero remains the world’s most famous match-fixing scandal – and led to a staggering 21 players, club owners and officials being given prison time.It came to light after an Italian newspaper discovered two greengrocers in Rome had masterminded a ring to facilitate teams to throw matches.They had bribed players including some from the football team Lazio, who were regulars in the restaurant, before eventually running out of money. The 1980 scandal, dubbed ‘totenero’ – the Italian word for illegal gambling – led to both Lazio and AC Milan being relegated from Serie A.Of the arrests, the most notable was Perugia forward Paolo Rossi – who was banned for two years before representing Italy at the 1982 World Cup, where he was the tournament’s top goalscorer.Disgrace of GijonWest Germany’s Wolfgang Dremmler scoring in the match against AustriaCredit: PA:Press AssociationAlgeria fans held money up to photographers, alleging there had been a fix between West Germany and AustriaCredit: AP:Associated PressWhile FIFA stated no rules had been broken, many were furious after a match between West Germany and Austria during 1982 World Cup.For both teams to progress through the group stage at the expense of Algeria, Germany needed just a 1-0 victory over the rivals.The only goal of the match came within 10 minutes of the game and after players passed the ball between them unwilling to compete further.Algeria were knocked out of the tournament and angry fans posed in front of photographers with money showing their disapproval of how the game had been fixed.The game – dubbed ‘the disgrace of Gijon’ – led FIFA to introduce a new rule for all final group games to be played simultaneously.Referee outrageJuventus director Luciano Moggi was involved in the ref-fixingCredit: PA:Press AssociationMoggi walking to court in 2010 for his involvement in the 2006 corruption scandalCredit: AFPIn 2006, Italian football suffered yet another scandal when police intercepted phone calls that revealed club officials had arranged for favourable referees. Teams including Juventus, Milan, Fiorentina, Lazio and Reggina were found to have been involved in conversations with the referee organisations. It led to prison sentences and football bans for Fiorentina’s co-owner Andrea Della Valle and Juventus director Luciano Moggi. England’s penalty shootout recordTHE dreaded penalty shootout.England’s nemesis at no fewer than EIGHT major tournaments since 1990, from the West Germany heartache at Italia 90 to Wembley woes on the brink of Euro 2020 final glory.But the perfect shootout win over Switzerland at Euro 2024 gives some reason for optimism…1990 World Cup semi-final vs WEST GERMANY, 04/07/1990 – LOST 4-3Euro 1996 quarter-final vs SPAIN, 22/06/1996 – WON 4-2Euro 1996 semi-final vs WEST GERMANY, 26/06/1996 – LOST 6-5Friendly vs BELGIUM, 29/05/1998 – LOST 4-31998 World Cup last 16 vs ARGENTINA, 30/06/1998 – LOST 4-3Euro 2004 quarter-final vs PORTUGAL, 24/06/2004 – LOST 6-52006 World Cup quarter-final vs PORTUGAL, 01/07/2006 – LOST 3-1Euro 2012 quarter-final vs ITALY, 24/06/2012 – LOST 4-22018 World Cup last 16 vs COLOMBIA, 03/07/2018 – WON 4-3Nations League third-place play-off vs SWITZERLAND, 09/06/2019 – WON 6-5Euro 2020 final vs ITALY, 11/07/2021 – LOST 3-2Euro 2024 quarter-final vs SWITZERLAND, 06/07/24 – WON 5-3OVERALL: Played 12 Won 4, Lost 8Of the teams involved, Juventus received the heftiest punishment with them being stripped of two Serie A titles and relegated to Series B.It led to a number of the team’s star players including Fabio Cannavaro and Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaving the club. Nearly 35 international footballers left the Italian league as a result of the scandal and moved to teams in other European leagues. 146 goals In another scandal involving absurd scorelines, four teams were banned from Nigeria’s lower league after 146 goals were scored in two matches.Both Plateau United Feeders and Police Machine were battling for promotion in 2013 but faced large goal differences so the teams took it into their own hands.Plateau United Feeders were 7-0 up at half-time against Akurba FC but went on to score a staggering 72 more goals.Similarly, Police Machine won 67-0 against Babyaro FC after being 6-0 ahead at halftime.The games saw one player score 11 times, three own goals and new footballs being used instead of retrieving balls from the back of the net. All four teams were banned for 10 years due to the “shameful incident”.Deliberate own goalTwo Brazilian footballers were sacked in an alleged match-fixing scandal in 2022Credit: TwitterIt’s claimed a midfielder deliberately scored an own goal and the keeper did nothing to stop himCredit: TwitterIn Brazil, at least two footballers were sacked after a bizarre own goal one minute before the end of the match. In footage from the game, it appeared that midfielder Julio Campos kick the ball into his own net on purpose and the goalkeeper did nothing to stop it.The game finished with Campos’ team, Atletico Amazonense, losing 4-1 to rivals Sul America in 2022. Two players were fired after the incident and regional prosecutors were asked to launch an investigation into match-fixing. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe loss ruled the team out of the race for promotion to Brazil’s top tier and the club’s president Henrique Barbosa was furious.In a statement, the club branded the actions “serious sabotage” and said Campos had an “unethical attitude” and “was determined to sabotage his own side” from the “beginning of the game”.Former referee Robert Hoyzer was jailed for more than two years and banned from footballCredit: Getty More

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      How viral Netherlands ‘Left Right’ song took Euro 2024 by storm as England look to put an end to Dutch ‘Carnival dance’

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      GERMANY has been flooded with the colour orange in recent weeks.That’s because thousands of Dutch fans have made the short trip over from Netherlands for Euro 2024.Netherlands fans have taken Germany by stormCredit: RexThey have been dancing to a song called Links Rechts in the streets of GermanyCredit: RexRonald Koeman and his players have enjoyed a successful tournament so far, reaching the semi-finals with three wins from five.And their fans have been there every step of the way, taking Germany by storm.Oranje supporters went viral for an iconic carnival dance when they arrived.It involves a large group of fans holding each other’s shoulders while jumping from left to right in unison.Read More on FootballThey dance to a song called Links Rechts – which translates to ‘Left Right’ in English – by Snollebollekes, a Dutch party act.It wasn’t a huge hit when it was first released in 2015 but now racks up several streams during every carnival and throughout major football tournaments.Netherlands face England in the Euro 2024 semi-finals on Wednesday.The winner will face either Spain or France in the final.Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWho is Euro 2024’s sexiest star?EURO 2024 has something for everyone from stunning goals, thrilling matches… and the continent’s biggest hunks, writes Jack Figg.Several stars have lit up the group stages with their skills on the pitch – but others are also catching the eye for their looks.But who is the sexiest?Thankfully AI boffins have carried out an analysis on the facial attractiveness of all players at the tournament.And it’s bad news for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions who are the fourth UGLIEST in the competition – one place below Scotland.In fact it’s England’s group rivals Serbia who have fans swooning the most – boasting an average score of 77.90/100 with defender Strahinja Pavlovic deemed their most attractive.While Turkey defender Mert Muldur has been ranked as the tournament’s BEST-LOOKING player.But who is England’s sexiest star, and who makes the Euros’ hunkiest XI? Read our full story.Discussing Wednesday’s match, manager Koeman said: “For the whole nation it is something special.”We are a small nation and to be part of the semi-finals with England, France and Spain we are really proud to get the opportunity.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlines”If you win the match that always gives a good feeling.”We need to recover, like England. It is not a physical difference between them and us. We played on the same day, we need to travel like them. It is not the physical [aspect] that will decide the result.”England’s Harry Kane dilemma laid bare as stats show MAJOR problem before Holland clashGARETH SOUTHGATE has a Harry Kane dilemma ahead of the Euro 2024 semi-final, writes Kealan Hughes.England face the Netherlands on Wednesday night as they bid to reach back-to-back Euros finals with their captain the subject of huge scrutiny.Kane, 30, was taken off in extra-time against Switzerland after a lacklustre performance which saw the striker barely involved in play.In 109 minutes, he completed just EIGHT passes – only one of which was in the final third.Kane also made just four touches in the opposition penalty box, with critics lamenting his failure to get into the area to get on the end of one of Bukayo Saka’s many crosses.Alan Shearer has advised Kane to do his work in the box rather than dropping back.In fact his average position against Switzerland was DEEPER than wing-backs Saka and Kieran Trippier.That might be understandable, with the pair bombing on to provide width.But Kane was also, on average BEHIND Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and even holding midfielders Kobbie Mainoo and Declan Rice.Read SunSport’s analysis on Southgate’s Kane dilemma in full. More

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      Watch Ivan Toney score unbelievable volley in England training in ultimate route one goal before Netherlands clash

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      IVAN TONEY showed Gareth Southgate what he has in his locker by scoring a rocket volley in training.The striker has been used from the bench in England’s last two games and teed up Harry Kane to score the winner against Slovakia in the Round of 16.Ivan Toney scored a brilliant volley in trainingCredit: X/ENGLANDHe joked that the goal was normal for him nowCredit: X/ENGLANDToney won acclaim for his ice-cool no look penalty against SwitzerlandCredit: GettyToney also slotted home an ice cool penalty in the shoot-out against Switzerland and is likely to play a role against the Netherlands in the semis.He did his chances of playing the world of good after impressing in training with an eye-catching goal.Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford showed he is as handy with his feet as his hands in the build-up as he side-stepped Joe Gomez before chipping the ball over the top of the defence.His inch-perfect pass found Toney who volleyed in spectacularly from a tight angle.READ MORE ON EURO 2024The Brentford star said of his goal: “I don’t know why everyone’s celebrating that’s kind of normal for me now. Nah just playing.”I had a few people say to me “time, take it down” – they didn’t believe in me that I had that. Just swazz it into the top left, and that’s what I done.”England fans also loved another video Toney featured in where he is seen playing games and reading a book without looking – mimicking his penalty technique.The striker was filmed playing Connect Four, darts, basketball and reading a book without looking.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGareth Southgate should do the unthinkable and drop Harry KaneSunSport’s Dave Kidd explains why England captain should not start Netherlands clash.Gareth Southgate built this era of consistent English success on ruthlessness.Now can the England manager make the boldest selection call of all by benching his captain and all-time record goalscorer Harry Kane for Wednesday’s Euros semi-final against Holland?Because Kane needs a rest and England need a different option at centre-forward.Southgate started his reign  by thinking the unthinkable and binning off his captain and all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney.Could he now do the same, temporarily, with Kane?Southgate may be loyal to a fault but even he  admitted his skipper was not “flowing” after Saturday’s shootout triumph over Switzerland.  The Three Lions chief replaced a struggling Kane with Ivan Toney in extra-time.Few of Europe’s leading stars  are peaking here and many are running on fumes. Yet even in this environment, Kane sticks out as being absolutely cream-crackered.During Saturday’s game, England needed an outlet as the Swiss pinned them back before Breel Embolo’s opener but Kane didn’t have the legs to provide it.He is not winning enough aerial duels, has been way off target with a couple of headed chances and against Switzerland his touch count was again worryingly low, just 26.Ideally, Kane would be honest enough to admit he is struggling.Yet all great goalscorers need  egos — a selfish streak is part of the job spec. And for a player who has, infamously, never won a trophy to offer himself up for a rest at the semi-final stage is almost unthinkable.But England needn’t rely on Kane to such an extent that they have to play him when half-fit.Southgate knows his history and made a point of telling his squad about 1966 and how England’s goalscoring talisman, Jimmy Greaves, was injured in the final group match and replaced by Geoff Hurst.Fifty-eight years later, another legendary Tottenham goalscorer is struggling for fitness.  Could Toney, or even Ollie Watkins, become the Hurst of 2024?Read Dave Kidd’s full column hereFans and team-mates are in awe of Toney’s technique, with Bukayo Saka saying: “It’s crazy. We’re all just in awe, I don’t know how you cannot look at the ball.”When we see him practising in training, he does the same thing.”Ivan Toney plays Connect Four and reads a book without LOOKING in hilarious England video after his famous penalty More

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      Brazil plagued by ‘curse of the CAT’ as they suffer five major blows including World Cup and Copa America flops

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      BRAZIL’S recent tournament woes continued on Sunday as they were dumped out of the Copa America.It has led to a bizarre “cat curse” theory emerging as fans of the five-time world champions look back to a press conference from 2022 for answers to the series of unfortunate events.Brazil have endured a miserable two years at international tournamentsCredit: GettyVinicius Jr laughed at a cat jumping on the table during a press conference at the 2022 World CupCredit: AFPBrazil’s press officer proceeded to lift up the cat and throw it off the tableCredit: AFPThe act stunned football fans around the worldBrazil were knocked out of the World Cup in the following round by CroatiaCredit: AFPThe moment came at the Qatar World Cup when a cat jumped up on the table as Vinicius Jr faced the media.The Real Madrid superstar found it funny, before Brazil’s press officer astonishingly picked up the cat and threw it off the table.The startled animal landed safely, before fans criticised the man’s treatment of the feline.Since that strange moment, tournament exits and injuries have plagued Brazil over a dismal two-year period.READ MORE ON EURO 2024It has led members of the public to label it the “Canarinha”, the “curse of the cat”.Brazil supporters believe they are unable to recover from the torrid run they are on.They have suffered five different blows since the now infamous Vinicius presser in December 2022.SunSport has taken a look at each one.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWorld Cup exitBrazil were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup by CroatiaCredit: GettyDays after the cat was thrown from the table, Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup.Facing off against Croatia, Neymar had given the South Americans an extra-time lead with a superb slalom and finish.Glamorous Colombia fan who went viral for going braless in eye-popping outfit sends message to ‘hottie’ James RodriguezBut Bruno Petkovic then levelled with just three minutes remaining to send the match to penalties.And Croatia won 4-2 on spot kicks as Rodrygo and Marquinhos crucially missed.Neymar’s serious injuryNeymar ruptured his ACL and meniscus in his left knee back in OctoberCredit: GettyIn October last year, Neymar ruptured his ACL and meniscus in his left knee during a clash with Uruguay.He was ruled out of the remainder of Al-Hilal’s season and faced a race to be fit for the Copa America this summer.It was the most serious injury of his career to date, with the initial pain reducing him to tears.U20 World Cup exitBrazil lost to Argentina in the quarter-finals of last year’s U20 World CupCredit: GettyBrazil seemed to be gathering momentum at the U20 World Cup last year when they thrashed Tunisia 4-1 in the last 16.They were eyeing a satisfying tournament victory in the home of bitter rivals Argentina.But it ended in humiliation as they threw away a 2-1 lead in extra time to lose 3-2 to Israel.Failure to qualify for Olympic GamesBrazil have failed to qualify for this summer’s Olympic GamesCredit: AFPBrazil have not even made it to the finals of the Paris Olympic Games after shock defeats in qualification.After navigating their qualifying group, the last stage saw two of Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Venezuela advance to the Olympics in Paris.A shock 1-0 defeat to Paraguay left Brazil in a perilous position, before they got back on track with a 2-1 win over Venezuela.But a 1-0 loss to Argentina in February condemned them to being knocked out before the Games even begin.Copa America exitUruguay dumped Brazil out of the Copa America on SundayCredit: APThe most recent disappointment for Brazil came over the weekend as they were knocked out of the Copa America by Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay.READ MORE SUN STORIESA goalless 120 minutes sent the game to penalties where 10-man Uruguay won 4-2 following misses from Eder Militao and Douglas Luiz.It means Brazil have won just one of the last six Copa Americas to go with their 22-year wait for a sixth World Cup. More

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      Radical call for South American teams to play in Euros and vice versa in shock international tournament shake-up

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      ARGENTINA manager Lionel Scaloni says he wants his team to play in the Euros.The 46-year-old boss is hoping to lead his nation to glory at the Copa America.Radical ideas have suggested that Argentina could earn a spot in the EurosCredit: GettyAnd one European side – possibly England – would be invited to the Copa AmericaCredit: AlamyArgentina boss Lionel Scaloni said he would like to see the crossoverCredit: GettyArgentina won the tournament in 2021 under Scaloni’s leadership before lifting the World Cup a year later.And ahead of La Albiceleste’s Copa America semi-final against Canada tonight, Scaloni shockingly suggested he would like to see South American and European nations participate in each other’s continental competitions.Asked if the Copa America or Euros was harder to win, he said: “I don’t think it’s more difficult from one competition to another. “There are some important teams that have advanced to the semi-finals of the Euros, teams that we faced in the World Cup and it went well for us. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”But that doesn’t mean that we could go to the European Championship and win it. Or maybe yes (we could win the Euros). “I think the level is very even.”I would like a European team to one day be invited to a Copa America to see what it is like to play in a Copa America and the opposite, as well.“But that would be a World Cup, right? So in the end the difficulty is the same. Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEngland’s Harry Kane dilemma laid bare as stats show MAJOR problem before Holland clashGARETH SOUTHGATE has a Harry Kane dilemma ahead of the Euro 2024 semi-final, writes Kealan Hughes.England face the Netherlands on Wednesday night as they bid to reach back-to-back Euros finals with their captain the subject of huge scrutiny.Kane, 30, was taken off in extra-time against Switzerland after a lacklustre performance which saw the striker barely involved in play.In 109 minutes, he completed just EIGHT passes – only one of which was in the final third.Kane also made just four touches in the opposition penalty box, with critics lamenting his failure to get into the area to get on the end of one of Bukayo Saka’s many crosses.Alan Shearer has advised Kane to do his work in the box rather than dropping back.In fact his average position against Switzerland was DEEPER than wing-backs Saka and Kieran Trippier.That might be understandable, with the pair bombing on to provide width.But Kane was also, on average BEHIND Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and even holding midfielders Kobbie Mainoo and Declan Rice.Read SunSport’s analysis on Southgate’s Kane dilemma in full.”I don’t think there’s much difference, really. But these are just opinions.”At the World Cup in Qatar, Argentina faced four European teams – three of which were in Group D at Euro 2024.They beat Poland 2-0, Holland 2-2 (4-3 on penalties), Croatia 2-0 and France in the final 3-3 (4-3 on penalties).Watch Ivan Toney score unbelievable volley in England training in ultimate route one goal before Netherlands clash More

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      Holland vs England tips: Back our 66/1 #PickYourPunt and claim £50 in free bets with Betfred

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      ENGLAND and Holland clash in Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semi-final showdown at the BVB Stadion Dortmund.Our team of betting experts have selected a #PickYourPunt for the encounter, which Betfred have priced up at a generous 66/1.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNot just that! New Betfred customers who register an account with Betfred and stake a tenner on football will receive £50 in sports free bets!Back our 66/1 #PickYourPuntHow to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: SUMMER50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Holland vs EnglandOur #PickYourPunt selections: Memphis Depay 2+ shots on target, Luke Shaw and Virgil van Dijk cardedHere’s why we’ve made those selections:Memphis Depay 2+ shots on target: He doesn’t need a second invitation to shoot. Dutch forward Memphis Depay has registered 18 efforts, and he’s averaged 3.6 efforts per match at Euro 2024 playing for a side who’ve scored nine goals with an xG bettered only by four other nations.Luke Shaw booked: It’s going to be a hugely difficult night for Luke Shaw, whose appearance from the bench after 78 minutes against the Swiss marked his first competitive football since suffering his injury in February. Denzel Dumfries and Steven Bergwijn will no doubt target and test Shaw’s fitness all night. Shaw may have only made 15 appearances for United last season, but he still managed to collect seven bookings.Virgil van Dijk booked: We think Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk will also find his way into the referee’s notebook. The 33-year-old hasn’t been at his brilliant best in this competition and he’s actually committed more fouls (12) than any other player at the Euros.Back our 66/1 #PickYourPuntEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSGet £50 in free bets to spend on football when you stake £10 with BetfredCredit: BETFREDBetfred £50 free betsNew to Betfred? Great, then YOU are eligible to claim this spectacular offer.And it’s very easy to claim.Simply register a brand new account with Betfred using the Promo Code: SUMMER50 and deposit a minimum of £10 using a debit card.Once that’s sorted, stake a tenner on any qualifying sports market at odds of Evens or greater.After that, you’ll receive the following free bets;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)Betfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*New customers only. Register with SUMMER50 between 31/05/24 – 14/07/24. First bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply.Most read in Football More

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      Holland vs England: Get £30 in free bets to spend on Euro 2024 semi-final football with talkSPORT BET

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      ENGLAND and Holland clash in the Euro 2024 semi-final at the BVB Stadion Dortmund on Wednesday.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a massive £30 in free bets when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the massive encounter.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHolland vs England: Get £30 in free bets to spend on Euro 2024 semi-final football with talkSPORT BETCredit: talksport betIf you don’t already have a talkSPORT BET account, then this excellent free bet offer is for you!Simply register an account, deposit and stake £10 on any Euro 2024 football market at odds of Evens or greater. Once that’s settled – your account will be credited with £30 in free bets!You could decide to use your free bets on Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semi-final contest between Holland and England, and below are some of our expert picks and top prices with talkSPORT BET.How to claim..talkSPORT BET offerVisit the talkSPORT BET website HERE*Create your account via mobileOpt-In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any sports market at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOn settlement of your qualifying bet, you will receive £30 in free bets to spend on selected marketstalkSPORT BET: Get £30 in free bets – Claim here*First Half Correct Score 0-0 at 6/5 with talkSPORT BET – CLAIM HEREIn a match of such significance, neither side is likely to start aggressively. Gareth Southgate will maintain a cautious approach, avoiding an all-out attack against a talented Dutch team.England showed slight improvement in the first half against Switzerland but failed to register a shot on target in the opening 45 minutes for the second consecutive knockout match.Similarly, Holland did not manage a shot on target in the first half of their quarter-final win over Turkey and have only scored one first-half goal in four matches.Luke Shaw carded at 13/8 with talkSPORT BET – CLAIM HERELuke Shaw could make his first start in this competition after featuring against Switzerland. His 78th-minute substitution marked his return to competitive football since his injury in February.Playing a full 90 minutes in a Euros semi-final will be challenging for the Manchester United defender. The 28-year-old will face the rapid Denzel Dumfries and the skilful Steven Bergwijn, who will likely test his fitness throughout the match.Despite only making 15 appearances for United last season, Shaw still accumulated seven bookings.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERS*18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile & bet £10+ on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Holland vs England: Get £60 in football free bets and bonuses for Euro 2024 with William Hill

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      ENGLAND and Holland clash in Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semi-final showdown at the BVB Stadion Dortmund.And brand new William Hill customers who register an account and stake a tenner will be rewarded with a colossal £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on football.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHolland vs England: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*Holland vs England: Get £60 in football free bets with William HillCredit: WILLIAM HILLHolland vs England: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*How to claim..William Hill £60 bonusVisit the William Hill website on your mobile device HERE*Register a new account and deposit a minimum of £10 using the Promo Code: T60Place a bet of at least £10 from your main balance on Euro 2024 football on the William Hill Sportsbook at odds of 1/2 or greaterAfter settlement – win or lose – William Hill will credit your account with £60 in free bets and bonusesHolland vs England: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*Holland vs England: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*William Hill £60 welcome bonusNew to William Hill? You can sign-up using the links provided on this page and then you can reap the rewards!Simply register a new account and deposit a minimum of £10 using the Promo Code: T60.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAfter that, stake at least £10 from your main balance on football on the William Hill Sportsbook at odds of 1/2 or greater.After settlement — win or lose — William Hill will credit your account with £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on football and in the casino!Holland vs England: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More