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      Man City’s Erling Haaland lets his hair down as he boots a ball around on yacht in Cannes after missing Euro 2024

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      NORWEGIAN striker Erling Haaland has a ball on his volley-days after missing the boat on qualifying for the Euros.The Man City net-buster, 23, was seen booting a ball around while on a yacht on a break in Cannes, France.Erling Haaland kicks a ball around after missing the boat on qualifying for the EurosCredit: BackGridThe Norwegian striker let his hair down aboard a yacht on a break in Cannes, FranceCredit: BackGridErling was pictured going on a ride on a jet ski while on his holidayCredit: BackGridHe was joined on the water by pals and his dad — former City and Leeds ace Alfie, 51. Erling has won the Premier League twice, plus the FA Cup and Champions League in the last two years.Last season he scored 45 goals in all competitions for City — and six of Norway’s 14 goals in their qualifying campaign. But they were not enough to get them to Euro 2024, which starts tonight.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn fact, Norway have not qualified for a major tournament since 2000.But Erling kept his skills sharp and let his hair down by going for a ride on a jet ski.Earlier this week, Erling played DJ in Marbella.Haaland and an entourage of friends were spotted partying hard in Marbella, with the group clearly loving life.Most read in Euro 2024Haaland let his trademark long blonde locks flow as the group vibed with DJ Angel Sanchez at the Restaurante Playa Padre.As the music blasted, Haaland danced the night away with a mischievous grin on his face.The Man City ace was also spotted soaking up the sunCredit: BackGridHaaland was joined by friends and family on the luxury yachtCredit: BackGridThe ace scored 45 goals in all competitions for City last seasonCredit: RexErling Haaland lets his hair down as he plays DJ on well-earned Marbella holiday while Man City pals head to Euros More

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      Noel Gallagher brutally names two teams that would ‘f***ing annihilate’ Man Utd’s iconic 1999 Treble winning side

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      NOEL GALLAGHER has ruthlessly claimed that the current Manchester City and Liverpool teams would have “ANNIHILATED” Manchester United’s iconic 1999 treble winning side.The Oasis guitarist is a Man City super fan and never passes up an opportunity to hit out at his cross-city rivals.Noel Gallagher brutally trolled Manchester United’s treble winning sideCredit: GettyAs he believes that the current Manchester City and Liverpool sides would have destroyed Fergie’s sideCredit: AlamyBut, first, he found time to half-praise the manager of the team who have come closest to challenging City’s supremacy in recent years – Jurgen Klopp.He told The Athletic: “I don’t like the chest-beating and all that s***. But I’ve met him a couple of times.”He was a bit tall for my liking and he was a bit of a sore loser — the grass was too wet, it was a bit windy. But he was a lovely dude. “His teams were unbelievable and, if it wasn’t for Pep Guardiola, they would have won three leagues. That Liverpool team would have destroyed pretty much every team that came before us.”read more football newsBy that, he includes the historic United squad that won the treble under Fergie.He added: “We would have annihilated them. And Liverpool would have f***ing annihilated them, too.””In 1999, football was not what it is today. I was watching Sky Sports the other day when they showed an old United game in their pomp. “There was nobody pressing. One player lofts the ball out one way, another player lofts it back. It was so slow.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Then I watch City play Liverpool and it’s the best football I’ve ever seen.”So when people ask, ‘Would today’s City beat Ferguson’s United side?’, the answer is, ‘Yes, I’ve seen the evidence’.”Watch Man City fan silence Man Utd legend Gary Neville with cheeky ‘milk’ comment The hitmaker also responded to Gary Neville’s recent comments, after the Sky Sports pundit had a pop about Gallagher living in London.Neville, 49, told the BBC: “He’s been a big part of Manchester’s history but he lives in London.”Do you know what I mean, Noel? Don’t talk about Manchester… you live in London. 25 years he’s not been here.”To keep their ongoing feud alive, Gallagher said: “Is that the best he’s got? That I’ve lived in London for 25 years?”When he and Jamie Carragher came along, they were a breath of fresh air. I liked them. They were fresh out of the dressing room, fresh off the pitch, and they knew what they were talking about.”We’re at a tipping point with those two now, though, where I just think, ‘You’re full of s***, the pair of you’. “Neville can’t see past that United team. And fair enough, that’s the team he played for. I just think they’re becoming dinosaurs. They’re stale.” More

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      Watch Man City fan silence Man Utd legend Gary Neville with cheeky ‘milk’ comment

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      GARY NEVILLE was stunned into silence by a hilarious comment from a Manchester City fan.The Sky Sports pundit tried to troll the City supporter over their FA Cup final loss to his beloved Manchester United last month during a Sky fan debate.Manchester United lifted the FA Cup thanks to a shock win over rivals Manchester CityCredit: GETTYRed Devils legend Gary Neville tried to taunt a City fan over the defeatCredit: THE OVERLAPBut the Citizen hit back at the pundit with a bizarre analogyCredit: THE OVERLAPAfter the member of the Etihad faithful said he’d recovered from the defeat, Neville asked: “Happy with what?”Losing the FA Cup final?”Several members of the Overlap audience burst into laughter at Neville’s jibe at Steve the City supporter.But Steve had the last laugh with a unique analogy, saying: “Listen, I said it before.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Sometimes you’ve got to give your neighbours a bottle of milk when your fridge is full.”We let you have that.”Neville was stunned by the retort and could only offer a laugh as a response.Footage of the exchange went viral, with one footy fan commenting: “We have a clap back now.”Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAnother said: “Win boy Steve.”And another said: “Big Steve.” Gary Neville fears ‘first ever lawsuit’ for Stick to Football after Patrick Vieira’s seven-word comment about Man UtdOne remarked: “This guy is a legend…….and i don’t mean GN.”Another chimed in: “Big Steve is a treasure.”The Old Trafford faithful, however, were quick to chime in about their trophy haul in comparison to City’s.One Red Devils said: “I think our fridge is more full than their fridge but there’s always room for more.”Another said: “It’s actually United’s fridge that’s been full.”And another said: “He’s got a mini fridge compared to ours.”One remarked: “What a bottle of milk it was.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother chimed in: “Still hurting?”United’s FA Cup triumph has saved Erik ten Hag’s bacon, with the Dutchman set to receive a new contract at the Theatre of Dreams More

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      Pep Guardiola opens door to shock return for Joao Cancelo after 17 MONTHS if transfer can’t be agreed

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has stunningly opened the door for Joao Cancelo to return to Manchester City.The Portuguese defender, 30, left the Etihad on loan last January – joining German giants Bayern Munich – following a reported row with his gaffer.Joao Cancelo spent the second half of the 2022/23 season on loan at Bayern MunichCredit: GETTYThe Portugal star spent the 2023/24 season out on loan with BarcelonaCredit: GETTYPep Guardiola has opened the door for the 30-year-old to return to Manchester CityCredit: GETTYHe returned to Eastlands last summer for pre-season but was sent out on another loan to Barcelona.Barca are keen to retain his services, which Guardiola has suggested he himself will have no problem utilising should a deal fail to come to fruition.The 53-year-old said: “It has to be the best for everyone. The two clubs will sit down.”He is our player and, if an agreement is not reached, he will have to return in the pre-season.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”If he wants to stay here [at Barcelona], and the clubs agree, it will be done again.”Suggestions his back-to-back loan spells were the result of an explosive bust-up with Guardiola enraged Cancelo, who told ABola: “Lies were told!”I’ve never been a bad teammate for them and you can ask either [Nathan] Ake or Rico [Lewis].”I don’t have any superiority or inferiority complex towards them, but that’s the manager’s opinion.”Most read in SportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Portugal international added: “I was [saddened] because it wasn’t true.”I think Man City were a bit ungrateful to me when they said that, because I was a very important player in the years I was there.Fans fear Joao Cancelo has been ‘possessed’ after ‘terrifying’ interview of Barcelona star emerges – laliga”I never failed in my commitment to the club, to the fans and I always gave everything.”I remember a time when I was robbed and attacked and the next day I was playing at the Emirates against Arsenal.”These are things you don’t forget, I left my wife and my daughter alone at home, terrified.”People will only remember this because Mister Guardiola has much more strength than me when he says something and I prefer to keep to myself.”I prefer to know that I am telling the truth, I feel fulfilled with what I did. “I am a transparent person, I never lie.” More

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      Jack Grealish jets off to Dubai on holiday to get over heartbreak of England Euro 2024 axe

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      JACK GREALISH will get over the heartbreak of his England Euros axe with a well-earned trip to Dubai.The Manchester City midfielder was a surprise exclusion from Gareth Southgate’s final squad.Jack Grealish missed out on Gareth Southgate’s final England squadCredit: GettyGrealish’s brother shared where he and Jack will be based for the EurosCredit: InstagramThe massive apartment looked luxuriousCredit: InstagramEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTHis lack of game-time for the Premier League champions is believed to be the main reason he missed out.But Grealish – who is a notorious party-lover – has made plans to enjoy the unexpected time off.He has jetted to Dubai where his brother Kevan and a group of pals have booked a massive apartment.Kevan shared pictures on social media of the location – which is where Grealish will cheer on England from.READ MORE ON EUROSHe is also planning a holiday with his long-term partner Sasha Attwood, who had been expecting to join Wags in Germany.Sasha has not joined Jack and his brother in Dubai and has remained in Cheshire.A source said: “Jack intends to enjoy the unexpected time off.”Grealish led Manchester City’s celebrations into the early hours after his side secured a historic fourth successive Premier League title.Most read in FootballGrealish is planning a separate holiday with girlfriend Sasha AttwoodCredit: GettyAttwood has supported Grealish at his previous tournamentsCredit: InstagramEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWhat Southgate said about axed England stars
      WHAT Gareth Southgate said about his axed England stars after confirming his 26-man England squad for Euro 2024.
      Harry Maguire
      “The decision on Harry [Maguire] is totally about his physical condition and his recovery from the injury. There is no other reason as he is one of our strongest centre-backs.
      “Harry has made some progress, but it’s been complicated and we wouldn’t have had him in the group stages. There were too many hurdles to get through without being clear where we might get to.
      “Knowing we haven’t got a clean bill of health across the rest of the backline, we need players who are fit and ready to go from the start.
      “It was a really difficult call, you know how I feel about Harry, what he’s done for England and for me as a manager. ”
      Jack Grealish
      “I have just delivered a really difficult conversation to a lad who is devastated.
      “I think the world of him as a kid.“It certainly doesn’t get any easier.
      “You put yourself in the shoes of a player, a parent. You understand that for these players this is a devastating moment.
      “We knew we had a couple of really difficult days coming up.”
      James Maddison
      “Madders [Maddison] and Jack [Grealish] would have provided us with something different as well and they’ve been tough calls.
      “They’re calls we’ve gone over and over and over as a group of staff to try to be fair and to try to use the right rationale.
      “We back our decisions but we recognise we could have gone a different route. The boys are big characters, fabulous team-mates and great boys to work with.
      “It’s sad to have to deliver that news to them.”
      Jarrad Branthwaite
      “It’s a bit early for Jarrad [Branthwaite]. He has had a fabulous season, it was good to get him on the pitch the other night.
      “But of course, in an ideal world, you’d like that balance of left-footers. For him to be in ahead of the others, I don’t think it would have been the right call at this stage.”
      Jarell Quansah
      “Jarell Quansah has stayed with us. He’s not had the experience of an England international at Wembley. It’ll be great for him to be us for the game.
      “Hopefully we’re not needing to call anyone else in.”

      The star was seen sporting a £2,000 outfit and posted a video of himself singing Natasha Bedingfield’s Unwritten as the party at a Greek restaurant went on until 5am.Players including Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne were seen looking worse for wear as they stumbled out with minders following the celebratory meal at Fenix in Manchester.Inside Man City’s wild title celebrations as Jack Grealish gets back on the beer and loses fight with confetti cannonIt followed a 3-1 win over West Ham United to complete City’s sixth league success in seven seasons under their manager Pep Guardiola.Grealish wore a striking Gucci suit – a brand for which he is an ambassador – to a celebratory dinner.He later posted a clip on his Instagram Stories of him singing the lyric ‘the rest is still unwritten’, while holding a drink and showing off his winner’s medal.Inside German castle England Wags plan to stay at for Euro 2024England’s Wags plan to stay in a luxury German castle during the Euros this summer.
      A source revealed they are keen to let their hair down after abiding by strict rules at the World Cup in Qatar, and are planning a stay in a private, secluded area.
      The Wags have scouted the five-star Schlosshotel resort in Kronberg, where rooms cost up to £1,750 a night, and the Schloss Auel Boutique Hotel in Lohmar.
      The hotel also offers a limousine service for guests, comes with on-call masseuses and butlers and boasts a Porsche rental service.
      The group are also looking at Schloss Auel Boutique Hotel in Lohmar.
      It offers cocktail bars, Michelin star chefs and a team of personal assistants to assist with any requests.
      The group could include Kieran Trippier’s wife Charlotte, Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan, Harry Maguire’s wife Fern, Kyle Walker’s wife Annie and Luke Shaw’s partner Anouska Santos.
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      Man City to sell homegrown star who’s the son of Premier League cult hero to help with their PSR issues

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      MANCHESTER CITY will sell striker Liam Delap to a Premier League club to help their PSR issues.Delap, 21, is back from a loan at Hull and because he is home-grown, that helps the calculations before City spends again.Manchester City are set to sell Liam Delap to help with PSR issues at the clubCredit: GettyDelap has just returned from a season on loan at HullCredit: GettyPep Guardiola’s side will need to get rid of the England U21 forward to avoid breaking Profit and Sustainability Regulations.City want around £10million for the Delap and may include a ‘buy-back’ clause in any deal.While the star has attracted interest from Hull, newly promoted Southampton are also keen to sign the youngster.The forward is the son of former Premier League star Rory Delap.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis dad, now 47, starred for Stoke City among others – and became renowned in the Potteries for his incredible long throw.Liam joined the Prem champions’ academy from Derby in 2019.He has played six times for City’s first team, scoring once – during a League Cup victory over Bournemouth in September 2020.Delap followed in his father’s footsteps by playing for Stoke during the 2022-23 season – scoring three goals in 23 appearances.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn January 2023 he was recalled by City and sent to Preston, where he netted once in 15 games.His best loan spell has come at Hull this season, where he helped Liam Rosenior’s side to a seventh-placed finish.Home Wins – Alex FergusonThe Tigers missed out on a play-off place on the final day, losing 1-0 at Plymouth Argyle.He scored eight goals in 31 Championship appearances in total for Hull.Liam is the son of Premier League hero Rory Delap who was well-known for his incredible long throwsCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Man City ace Jack Grealish tells of his pride after sister Hollie bags first job as a waitress

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      JACK Grealish has spoken of his pride after his sister Hollie bagged her first job as a waitress.The Manchester City star, 28, posted a picture of the 20-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, working in a restaurant.Man City ace Jack Grealish has spoken of his pride after his sister Hollie bagged her first job as a waitressCredit: @jackgrealishJack posted a picture of Hollie, 20, who has cerebral palsy, working in a restaurant – accompanied by a sweet message telling her how proud he wasCredit: InstagramHe wrote, alongside heart emojis: “Go on Hols. First job . . . Birmingham’s best waitress. “Proud of you.”He has previously spoken of their close relationship and described her as his “best friend”.Hollie joined Jack last month to celebrate City’s Premier League title win.READ MORE ON JACK GREALISHWith his winners’ medal around his neck, Jack hugged and kissed her on the cheek.She put a picture of them together at the Etihad Stadium on Instagram and captioned it: “The Best.”Jack has previously talked about how Hollie was born three months premature, adding: “They said that she wouldn’t be able to talk, she wouldn’t be able to walk, and do a lot of stuff but here we are and she can do everything.”I’m so close with my little sister. I love her so much.” He has called Hollie his “inspiration” and his “hero”.Most read in FootballIt comes as Jack was yesterday told that he would not be part of the England squad for Euro 2024 in Germany.Southgate said: “I think the world of him as a kid.“It certainly doesn’t get any easier.” ‘You know what he’s done for me’ – Emotional Gareth Southgate reveals why he left Harry Maguire out of England squadWhat Southgate said about axed England stars

      WHAT Gareth Southgate said about his axed England stars after confirming his 26-man England squad for Euro 2024.
      Harry Maguire
      “The decision on Harry [Maguire] is totally about his physical condition and his recovery from the injury. There is no other reason as he is one of our strongest centre-backs.
      “Harry has made some progress, but it’s been complicated and we wouldn’t have had him in the group stages. There were too many hurdles to get through without being clear where we might get to.
      “Knowing we haven’t got a clean bill of health across the rest of the backline, we need players who are fit and ready to go from the start.
      “It was a really difficult call, you know how I feel about Harry, what he’s done for England and for me as a manager. ”
      Jack Grealish
      “I have just delivered a really difficult conversation to a lad who is devastated.
      “I think the world of him as a kid.“It certainly doesn’t get any easier.
      “You put yourself in the shoes of a player, a parent. You understand that for these players this is a devastating moment.
      “We knew we had a couple of really difficult days coming up.”
      James Maddison
      “Madders [Maddison] and Jack [Grealish] would have provided us with something different as well and they’ve been tough calls.
      “They’re calls we’ve gone over and over and over as a group of staff to try to be fair and to try to use the right rationale.
      “We back our decisions but we recognise we could have gone a different route. The boys are big characters, fabulous team-mates and great boys to work with.
      “It’s sad to have to deliver that news to them.”
      Jarrad Branthwaite
      “It’s a bit early for Jarrad [Branthwaite]. He has had a fabulous season, it was good to get him on the pitch the other night.
      “But of course, in an ideal world, you’d like that balance of left-footers. For him to be in ahead of the others, I don’t think it would have been the right call at this stage.”
      Jarell Quansah
      “Jarell Quansah has stayed with us. He’s not had the experience of an England international at Wembley. It’ll be great for him to be us for the game.
      “Hopefully we’re not needing to call anyone else in.” More

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      Jack Grealish offered ‘four-week loan transfer’ to Wayne Lineker’s Ibiza bar after missing out on England’s Euros squad

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      WAYNE LINEKER has reached out to party animal Jack Grealish and offered him a “four-week loan transfer” to his Ibiza nightclub after he failed to make the England squad.Wayne, the brother of Three Lions icon Gary, is the owner of Ocean Beach and has opened his doors for England & Man City legend Grealish to get over his Euros disappointment.Southgate said Grealish was ‘devastated’ after missing out on the Euros squadCredit: GettyWayne Lineker has offered fun-loving Grealish a lifeline this summerCredit: InstagramPopular party animal Grealish leaves Man City’s title-winning party at 5amCredit: SplashGrealish has enjoyed his summer breaks at the O Bar beforeCredit: BackgridThe devastated star could be back there this year after his shock England snubCredit: BackgridThe offer came after a popular sports page posted on Instagram saying: “BREAKING NEWS. Jack Grealish agrees 4-week loan deal to Ocean Beach – HERE WE GO.”  – with the post racking up 25,000 likes.After The Mirror approached Lineker for comment on the proposed “transfer”, the Ibiza supremo and former Celebs Go Dating star said: “Gareth’s loss is our gain. We love hosting Jack at O Beach Ibiza, he’s a great lad!”Grealish frequented Ocean Beach last year, as he revelled in Manchester City’s historic treble season – with the City winger and Wayne sharing snaps together on social media.Gareth Southgate opened up yesterday on the difficult conversation he had with a “devastated” Grealish – who went on an epic month-long bender after Man City won the treble last year – after cutting him from his initial 33-man squad.READ MORE ON GREALISHThe England boss said: “I have just delivered a really difficult conversation to a lad who is devastated. I think the world of him as a kid.“It certainly doesn’t get any easier. You put yourself in the shoes of a player, a parent. You understand that for these players this is a devastating moment.”England’s players were said to have reacted with surprise at Grealish’s exclusion, with one senior player said to have approached Southgate to ask for an explanation about the decision.Grealish was determined to make the final cut for the squad after a season that saw him in and out of the City team.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWhat Southgate said about axed England stars
      WHAT Gareth Southgate said about his axed England stars after confirming his 26-man England squad for Euro 2024.
      Harry Maguire
      “The decision on Harry [Maguire] is totally about his physical condition and his recovery from the injury. There is no other reason as he is one of our strongest centre-backs.
      “Harry has made some progress, but it’s been complicated and we wouldn’t have had him in the group stages. There were too many hurdles to get through without being clear where we might get to.
      “Knowing we haven’t got a clean bill of health across the rest of the backline, we need players who are fit and ready to go from the start.
      “It was a really difficult call, you know how I feel about Harry, what he’s done for England and for me as a manager. ”
      Jack Grealish
      “I have just delivered a really difficult conversation to a lad who is devastated.
      “I think the world of him as a kid.“It certainly doesn’t get any easier.
      “You put yourself in the shoes of a player, a parent. You understand that for these players this is a devastating moment.
      “We knew we had a couple of really difficult days coming up.”
      James Maddison
      “Madders [Maddison] and Jack [Grealish] would have provided us with something different as well and they’ve been tough calls.
      “They’re calls we’ve gone over and over and over as a group of staff to try to be fair and to try to use the right rationale.
      “We back our decisions but we recognise we could have gone a different route. The boys are big characters, fabulous team-mates and great boys to work with.
      “It’s sad to have to deliver that news to them.”
      Jarrad Branthwaite
      “It’s a bit early for Jarrad [Branthwaite]. He has had a fabulous season, it was good to get him on the pitch the other night.
      “But of course, in an ideal world, you’d like that balance of left-footers. For him to be in ahead of the others, I don’t think it would have been the right call at this stage.”
      Jarell Quansah
      “Jarell Quansah has stayed with us. He’s not had the experience of an England international at Wembley. It’ll be great for him to be us for the game.
      “Hopefully we’re not needing to call anyone else in.”

      Last month he even cut short his post-season summer holiday with girlfriend Sasha Atwood as he tried to get to fully fit for England’s tournament in Germany.He has earned 36 caps for England, and appeared at both the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2020 for the Three Lions.England make their official Euros 2024 squad announcement His most recent appearance for England came on Monday as a substitute against Bosnia.Grealish’s surprise exclusion was revealed yesterday ahead of Southgate’s official squad announcement, which also saw Harry Maguire miss out with a calf injury.The two stars are joined by James Maddison, Curtis Jones, James Trafford, Jarrel Quansah and Jarrad Branthwaite in missing out.Grealish went on a month-long bender after winning the treble with CityCredit: Instagram
      The popular forward knows how to let his hair down – after getting a soaking by team-mate Erling Haaland on the Man City bus parade last yearCredit: TwitterPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More