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      Spain vs France – Euro 2024: European titans clash in mega Munich semi-final – FREE live stream, team news

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      SPAIN will need to turn the heat up for their huge Euro 2024 semi-final clash against neighbours France. La Roja beat hosts Germany to continue their 100 per cent winning streak in the tournament and secure their spot in the last four.Spain will face neighbours France in the Euro 2024 semi-finalCredit: GettyFrance managed to beat Portugal on penalties to secure their spot in the last fourCredit: GettySpain have been one of the few teams to put in consistently impressive performances in Germany.Luis de la Fuente’s side led for much of the second half in their clash with the hosts after substitute Dani Olmo’s goal.Mikel Merino prevented the game from going to penalties with a 119th-minute header after Florian Wirtz had forced extra-time late on.Meanwhile, France have been on the opposite end of the entertainment scale after scrapping a win on penalties against Portugal in the quarter-final.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKylian Mbappe and Co still haven’t scored a goal from open play.But it does not matter as Didier Deschamps’ side are now one game away from a third major final in four tournaments. What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?Spain named an unchanged team against Germany after coming from behind to beat plucky Georgia 4-1 in the last 16.Nacho Fernandez and Ayoze Perez are both fit to return to the bench after knocks.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPedri is ruled out with a knee injury suffered just minutes in Stuttgart in a heavy challenge from Toni Kroos.Dani Olmo will be expected to start again after his goal and assist against the Germans.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesBut Spain will be without Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand due to suspensions.Meanwhile, France’s star boy Kylian Mbappe has not been on top form during this tournament after breaking his nose in the group stage clash against Austria.And Deschamps handed Randal Kolo Muani and Eduardo Camavinga their first starts in the tournament against Portugal.But neither shined in the quarter-final and Antoine Griezmann is expected to be dropped for Ousmane Dembele in the semi-final.Who will be the star men?France overall have not stood out at this year’s tournament.But former Chelsea star N’Golo Kante- who was absent from the squad national squad last year – has impressed in games for Les Bleus.The 33-year-old Al-Ittihad midfielder has rolled back the years with some eye-catching performances.Meanwhile, Nico Williams has been one of Spain’s standout performers at the Euros.The Athletic Bilbao star has formed an excellent partner shift with Marc Cucurella down the left flank.The 21-year-old winger has scored one goal and added an assist during his debut senior European Championship.Head to HeadFrance won the last clash at the 2021 Nations League final and they knocked Spain out at the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2000. They also beat the Spaniards in the Euro 1984 final, whereas La Roja’s only major tournament victory over France came at Euro 2012.Spain wins: 16France wins: 13Draws: 7What have the managers said?Ahead of the clash, Spain’s Luis de la Fuente wants his side to give it their all against France on Tuesday.He said: “For me, success is the result of a lot of work and dedication but success is also about the journey. Work, dedication, effort, sacrifice. And if you give everything, you never fail.”And France’s Didier Deschamps is over the moon to see his side reach the semi-final after the journey they have faced to get here.He said: “We have reached the semi-finals and that is an achievement, even if people expect us to get here. “For me, it is pride in my players, even though not everything has been done perfectly. I would like to seize this moment and make the most of it.”When is Spain vs France?Spain vs France will take place on Tuesday, July 9.The match will kick off at 8pm BST.The Allianz Arena in Munich will host.What TV channel is Spain vs France on and can it be live streamed FREE?Spain vs France will be broadcast live on BBC One.You can live stream the match for FREE via the BBC iPlayer app/website.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.What are the odds?Match resultSpain – 13/8Draw – 15/8France – 21/10Winner of the tieREAD MORE SUN STORIESSpain – 8/11France – EVS*Odds courtesy of William Hill and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Is there a third-place play-off game at Euro 2024?

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      ENGLAND are on of four sides left battling for a place in the final of Euro 2024.The Three Lions take on the Netherlands in one semi while France meet Spain on the other side.Gareth Southgate and England are into the semi-finals against the NetherlandsCredit: GettyThe two winning teams will then meet to battle it out for the Henri Delaunay Cup – the Euro 2024 trophy – on Sunday, July 14.But what happens to the losers?Is there a third-place play-off at Euro 2024?The World Cup has a third-place play-off match, usually played before the final. At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Croatia beat Morocco to earn third-place. And Gareth Southgate’s England have also played in a third-place game in recent memory, losing 2-0 to Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.However, despite what your memory may be telling you, there are NO third-place play-offs at the European Championships.This isn’t a new development – there have not been any third-place matches at the Euros since 1980.That game was a 9-8 win on penalties for Czechoslovakia after they drew 1-1 with hosts Italy.Most read in Euro 2024There have been 10 Euros since without a third-placed play-off.When are the Euro 2024 semi-finals and final?Semi-finalsTuesday, July 9 – Spain vs France – 8pm BST – BBC1Wednesday, July 10 – Netherlands vs England – 8pm BST – ITV1FinalSunday, July 14 – TBC – BBC1/ITV1 More

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      Netherlands vs England – Euro 2024: Southgate dealt selection headache for blockbuster semi-final clash – team news

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      ENGLAND are on the hunt to seal their spot in the Euro 2024 final on Wednesday night when they take on the Netherlands.Gareth Southgate’s side are just inches away from taking centre stage in Berlin’s Olympiastadion where they could face Spain or France.England will face the Netherlands on Wednesday in the Euro 2024 semi-finalCredit: GettyHolland beat Turkey 2-1 in the quarter-finalCredit: GettyThe Three Lions head into the semi-finals after an impressive 5-3 penalty shootout win over Switzerland after a 1-1 draw.After an uneasy start in Germany with two group game draws and a narrow win the Three Lions saved their place in the tournament with a 95th-minute Jude Bellingham overhead kick in the round of 16 clash against Slovakia.And to avoid going out again England came from behind in the quarter-final against the Swiss after Breel Embolo’s opener thanks to Bukayo Saka’s equaliser.And they will now face the Netherlands in the semi-final.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHolland beat Turkey 2-1 in the quarter-final after Stefan de Vrij and a Mert Mulder own goal.The Dutch have not had the best start to their European campaign but are beginning to find their feet in the tournament.What is the team news?Lucky for England they have no suspension for this game after all their previous yellow cards are now wiped.Southgate has a fully fit squad to select from with Marc Guehi back from his suspension and Luke Shaw in the line-up after making his Euro 2024 debut in the quarter-final.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Three Lions boss needs to decide whether he should stick with a back three or return to a four-man defence.The Netherlands are in the same boat and have no players suspended.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesRonald Koeman has gone for the same back four with Jerdy Schouten and Tijani Reijnders in midfield.Fans can possibly see the Dutchman replace Steven Bergwijn on the left and Wout Weghorst will hope to start.Who will be the star men?Bukayo Saka has to be the Three Lions starboy. Without his equaliser, the team may have been on their back to England.The Arsenal star not only scored the only goal in the game but was one of the five players to convert his spot kick in the penalty shootout.It was a massive comeback for the winger who had not taken a penalty since he missed the crucial spot-kick in the Euro 2020 final.Meanwhile, for Holland, Cody Gakpo has made 8 shots and created 11 chances at the Euros.The Liverpool star has already scored three goals and made one assist in Germany.And the forward will definitely be a threat to England’s defence on Wednesday.Head to headEngland have only beaten Holland once in nine meetings since a 4-1 win at Euro 96. That is the Three Lions’ only win against the Dutch in a major tournament, alongside a goalless draw at Italia 90 and the Netherlands winning 3-1 at the 1988 Euros.Netherlands wins: 7England wins: 6Draws: 9What have the manager said?Southgate is hoping the Three Lions can see it through to the final and win the tournament after failing last time out.He said: “Our intention is to play with the ball, but you have opponents trying to stop you. “Our team has been under enormous pressure from the start and they did so well. “At the moment we aren’t able to score lots but the last three games we’ve played against five at the back. We’re through to our third semi-final in four attempts but that’s not where we want it to end.”Koeman is proud of his squad for coming this far in the tournament ahead of the clash against England.He said: “For the whole nation, it’s something special. We are a small nation and we’re in the semi-finals with England, France and Spain.”We are really proud. We had to suffer but it’s a great success to get the opportunity to play in a semi-final.”When is Netherlands vs England?Netherlands vs England will take place on Wednesday, July 10.Kick off will be at 8pm BST.The Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund will host.What TV channel is Netherlands vs England on and can it be live streamed FREE?Netherlands vs England will be broadcast live on ITV1.You can live stream the match for FREE on the ITVX app/website.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.What are the odds?Match resultNetherlands – 11/5Draw – 2/1England – 6/4Winner of the tieREAD MORE SUN STORIESNetherlands – EVSEngland – 8/11*Odds courtesy of William Hill and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Jake Paul vs Mike Perry: Ring-walk time, live stream, TV channel, full card as Problem Child takes on ex-UFC star

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      JAKE PAUL makes his return to the ring later this month as he faces ex-UFC star Mike Perry. The Problem Child was originally supposed to face boxing legend Mike Tyson but the fight was postponed. Jake Paul will be hoping to go to 10-1 with a win over Mike PerryCredit: GettyPaul vs Tyson was set to be Netflix’s first ever live boxing event but ‘Iron Mike’ had to pull out because of a health scare. Paul will instead take on another former UFC man in Perry, who has also competed in BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship). Perry has an exciting, come-forward style in the ring and should provide a test for Paul ahead of his rescheduled November 15 bout with Tyson. He’ll need to be on his A-game, however, because a defeat would blow up his lucrative plans to fight Tyson. PAUL VS PERRYWhen is Paul vs Perry?Paul’s clash with Perry will take place on Saturday, July 20. The bout will be held at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, USA. Ring-walks for the bout will get underway from 4am BST/11pm ET/8pm PST. What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Paul vs Perry will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK and US.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £14.99 ($19.99) per month, which commits you to an entire year of action.You can also pay £99.99 ($124.99) for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429 in the UK. The PPV price is £19.99 in the UK and $64.99 in the US. Paul vs Perry full cardJake Paul vs. Mike PerryAmanda Serrano vs. Stevie MorganTony Aguilar vs. Corey MarksmanH20 Sylve vs. Lucas BahdiJulio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Uriah HallShadasia Green vs. Natasha SpenceAngel Barrientes vs. Edwin RodriguezAlexis Chaparro vs. Kevin HillAriel Perez vs. Dane Guerrero More

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      When do yellow cards reset at Euro 2024 and can players miss the final?

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      EURO 2024 is into the semi-final stage but a couple of top stars are set to miss out on Tuesday and Wednesday night.That’s because they picked up too many yellow card offences and are now banned from playing.Dani Carvajal will miss the Euro 2024 semis after a late second yellow in the win against GermanyCredit: PAHowever, a quirk in the rule book means that NO players will miss the final if they are booked in previous rounds.Yellow cards are inevitable in every major competition and Dani Carvajal will miss the Euro 2024 after what fans called a “genius” second yellow in the quarter-final win over Germany.When do yellow cards reset at Euro 2024?No players will miss the final because of a yellow card they pick up in the semi or earlier in the tournament.Bookings that took place in earlier rounds of Euro 2024 have now been WIPED CLEAN. Read More on FootballThat means a player who had been at risk of missing the semi-final – Harry Kane, for example – will NOT be banned from playing in the final if he earns another yellow card.However, players such as Robin Le Normand will miss Spain’s semi-final with France having accumulated too many yellows in earlier rounds. Players CAN still miss the final through a suspension, but only if they receive a red card during the semi.Uefa’s Article 54 states: “Cautions that have not resulted in a suspension expire on completion of the qualifying group stage. They are not carried forward to the play-offs nor the final tournament.Most read in Football”Cautions from the play-off matches that have not resulted in a suspension expire on completion of the play-offs. They are not carried forward to the final tournament.”Pending yellow-card suspensions from either the group stage or the play-offs expire on completion of the qualifying competition. They are not carried forward to the final tournament.”Cautions from matches in the final tournament that have not resulted in a suspension expire on completion of the quarter-finals. They are not carried forward to the semi-finals.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Cautions and pending yellow-card suspensions from the final tournament expire at the end of the competition.”Repeat cautions during the Euro 2024 finals in Germany had lead to a one-match suspension.That takes place after two consecutive bookings or after the fourth yellow card.Uefa rules also dictate: “In case of repeated cautions:”In the qualifying competition, players and team officials are suspended for the next competition match after three cautions, as well as after the fifth and any subsequent caution;”In the final tournament, players and team officials are suspended for the next competition match after two cautions, as well as after the fourth caution.”Which players are banned from the Euro 2024 semi-finals?Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has something of defensive crisis with right-back Dani Carvajal and centre-back Robin Le Normand both missing with suspension.Kylian Mbappe has endured a poor tournament, scoring just once and being limited while playing in a mask, but must be relishing the prospect of facing Jesus Navas.The former Man City winger, 38, is likely to be Carvajal’s replacement on the right.Former Real Madrid captain Nacho will replace Le Normand alongside Aymeric Laporte.READ MORE SUN STORIESNone of the other teams have any players missing – meaning Gareth Southgate will have a full squad to choose from in the match against the Netherlands.England stars Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Kobbie Mainoo, Kieran Trippier and Conor Gallagher all managed to avoid another yellow card. More

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      Who will England play next at Euro 2024 if they beat Switzerland? Dates and times for all semi-final clashes

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE will be hoping he can lead England to a third semi-final at a major tournament TODAY.The Three Lions are still in Euro 2024 by the skin of their teeth after Jude Bellingham’s 95th-minute overhead kick took the last 16 clash against Slovakia to extra time.Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane were on the scoresheet in England’s 2-1 win over Slovakia in the last 16Credit: REUTERSHarry Kane then netted seconds into the additional period to secure England’s spot in the quarter-finals and delay their flight home from Germany a little longer.ENGLAND VS SWITZERLAND LIVE – LATEST UPDATESSouthgate’s men are looking to be the first England team to win a major tournament since the 1966 World Cup-winning side.But first, the Three Lions must get past Switzerland and progress to the semi-finals of Euro 2024.READ MORE IN EUROSWho will England play next at Euro 2024 if they beat Switzerland?England will face the winner of Netherlands vs Turkey in the Euro 2024 semi-final should the Three Lions beat Switzerland.The match will take place on Wednesday, July 10 at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund – with kick off set for 8pm BST.On the opposite side of the bracket, Spain and France will go head-to-head in the other semi-final.Euro 2024 scheduleJuly 5Most read in Euro 2024Quarter-final 1, Stuttgart: Spain 2-1 Germany (AET)Quarter-final 2, Hamburg: Portugal 0-0 France (3-5 pens)July 6Quarter-final 4, Dusseldorf: England vs Switzerland (5pm BST)Quarter-final 3, Berlin: Netherlands vs Turkey (8pm BST)July 9Semi-final, Munich: Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2 (8pm BST)July 10Semi-final Dortmund: Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4 (8pm BST)READ MORE SUN STORIESJuly 14Final, Berlin (8pm BST) More

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      Which England players would miss Euro 2024 semi-final if they beat Switzerland but are booked?

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      ENGLAND take on Switzerland in the quarter-final of Euro 2024 this afternoon.The Three Lions sneaked past Slovakia six days ago to book their last 8 spot.Five England players are at risk of suspensionCredit: APEngland were seconds away from Euro 2024 elimination, but Jude Bellingham’s spectacular 95th-minute overhead kick took the tie to extra time.Captain Harry Kane then added to Bellingham’s heroics in the additional period to secure a 2-1 win for the Three Lions.Gareth Southgate is now looking to lead England to a third major tournament semi-final – but some of his key players are walking a suspension tightrope.Which England players would miss Euro 2024 semi-final if they beat Switzerland but are booked?England have FIVE players who are one yellow card away from a suspension ahead of the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Switzerland this afternoon.READ MORE IN EURO 2024Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo, Kieran Trippier, Phil Foden and Conor Gallagher are all at risk of missing the semi-final should any of them be booked in the last 8 clash and Southgate’s men progress.Marc Guehi has already received two yellow cards during Euro 2024 and will serve his one-match suspension against Switzerland.The Crystal Palace centre-half will be back available for the semi-final should England go through.When do yellow cards reset at Euro 2024?UEFA rules state that players who receive two bookings at Euro 2024 are suspended for one match before the slate is wiped clean following the conclusions of the quarter-finals.Most read in Euro 2024UEFA’s Article 54 states: “Cautions from matches in the final tournament that have not resulted in a suspension expire on completion of the quarter-finals. They are not carried forward to the semi-finals.”Cautions and pending yellow-card suspensions from the final tournament expire at the end of the competition.”What TV channel is England vs Switzerland on and can it be live streamed FREE?England vs Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One.You can live stream the match for FREE via the BBC iPlayer app/website.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Why is Marc Guehi not playing for England against Switzerland at Euro 2024?

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      ENGLAND will take on Switzerland TODAY as Gareth Southgate’s men eye a Euro 2024 semi-final spot.The Three Lions made it through to the quarter-finals by the skin of their teeth after beating Slovakia 2-1 in the last 16.Marc Guehi will miss England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against SwitzerlandCredit: ALAMYEngland were on the brink of a shock Euro 2024 exit, but Jude Bellingham’s stunning 95th-minute overhead kick took the tie to extra time.Harry Kane then netted minutes into the additional period, which fired the Three Lions to the quarter-finals.But Southgate will have a selection headache for the last 8 clash, with centre-back regular Marc Guehi not available for selection.Why is Marc Guehi not playing for England against Switzerland?Marc Guehi will not feature in England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Switzerland due to suspension.READ MORE IN EUROSThe centre-half picked up two yellow cards in the lead-up to the quarters, meaning he will be required to serve a one-match ban.Guehi received his first booking in England’s final group stage game against Slovenia – and his second last time out versus Slovakia.The Crystal Palace star has arguably been England’s best player at the Euros so far and will be a huge miss against Switzerland.Should England beat the Swiss and progress to the semi-finals, Guehi will have served his suspension and be available for selection.Most read in Euro 2024Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa will start in place of Guehi against Switzerland, with Gareth Southgate set to play a back three for the first time at Euro 2024.Secrets to Guehi’s stunning rise WHEN he was a lad, England ace Marc Guehi loved playing the drums at church.His religion was so important to him that he didn’t play football on Sunday.Yet at just 23, the Crystal Palace captain didn’t miss a beat as the Three Lions won their first game in the Euros and he continued to establish himself as a fixture in the heart of the defence.After England’s warm-up stinker against Iceland, his faultless and composed display in the 1-0 win against Serbia eased fans’ nerves after Harry Maguire missed out on the 26-man squad.Marc still attends church and family is hugely important to him. This has made him respected and reliable both on and off the pitch and has helped put him on the path to success.His drive to succeed started early. Marc’s school motto was “Be The Best That You Can Be” and he took it to heart.The Crystal Palace ace was born in Abidjan, the largest city in the Ivory Coast, West Africa, but moved to England aged one.His dad John, 52, became a minister at a church in Lewisham, South East London, where Marc played the drums.Steve Owen, 65, who coached him from the age of five with Cray Wanderers, in Sidcup, South East London, before Marc moved to Chelsea’s youth system, detailed his stunning rise.Read: The secrets to Guehi’s meteoric rise – from church on Sunday to Three Lions legend he idolised as a kid.How to watch England vs SwitzerlandEngland vs Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One.You can live stream the match for FREE via the BBC iPlayer app/website.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog. More