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RODRI and Alvaro Morata are being investigated by Uefa following the trophy parade for Spain’s Euro 2024 win.The Spanish stars were part of the team’s celebrations after they beat England in the final of the tournament in Berlin.Rodri is being investigated by UefaCredit: GettyAlvaro Morata is also being looked at by UefaCredit: GettyAlvaro Morata threw a cup at a fan during the bus paradeCredit: TikTokUefa have now confirmed that they are investigating the duo for their conduct during the trophy presentation in Madrid on Monday.A statement read: “A Uefa Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector is being appointed to evaluate a potential violation of the Uefa Disciplinary Regulations by the players Rodrigo Hernández Cascante and Álvaro Morata in the context of conduct that occurred during the public presentation of the Uefa Euro 2024 trophy in Madrid on 15 July 2024.”Further information regarding this matter will be made available in due course.”Rodri and Morata played key roles for Spain as they went all the way to lift the trophy at Euro 2024.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Man City star Rodri continued his excellent club form in the heart of midfield right up until his injury in the final against the Three Lions.Morata captained the team and scored one goal in seven appearances.Since their decisive victory over England, the team and fans have been wildly celebrating.During the jubilations, Rodri and allegedly Morata chanted “It’s Spanish, Gibraltar is Spanish” at a party in Madrid.Most read in FootballThe Gibraltar FA have made an official complaint to Uefa after the “unacceptable” chanting.In an official note, it said: “The Gibraltar FA has noted the extremely provocative and insulting nature of the celebrations around the Spanish Men’s national team winning Euro 2024.Alvaro Morata throws cup at fan during Spainb’s trophy parade after Euro 2024 winWhat is the row over Gibraltar?THE dispute between the UK and Spain over Gibraltar revolves around issues of sovereignty and territorial waters.Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, has been under British control since 1713 following the Treaty of Utrecht.But Spain has long contested British sovereignty over Gibraltar, claiming that it should be part of Spanish territory.Spain argues that Gibraltar is a colonial relic and should be returned to Spanish sovereignty.The UK, however, maintains its control over Gibraltar, emphasising the wishes of the Gibraltarian people, who have consistently expressed a desire to remain under British sovereignty in referendum.There are disputes over the extent of Gibraltar’s territorial waters. Spain does not recognise the waters around Gibraltar as British, leading to tensions and incidents between Spanish and British vessels.The land border between Gibraltar and Spain has also been a source of tension, with periodic disruptions and stricter controls imposed by Spain, affecting the flow of people and goods.The UK’s exit from the EU has added another layer of complexity to the issue, particularly concerning the free movement of people and goods across the border.Negotiations are ongoing to address the implications of Brexit for Gibraltar and its relationship with both Spain and the EU.”The Association is this morning taking advice on the filing of a complaint to European Football’s governing body, UEFA, in relation to the unacceptable chanting and songs, relating to Gibraltar, sung by Spain’s Men’s National Team players after winning Euro 2024.”Football has no place for behaviour of this nature.”Gibraltar is on the southern tip of Spain and is a British overseas territory and has been for over 300 years.Rodri, whose full name is Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, joined Manchester City in July 2019 from Atlético Madrid for a then club-record fee of approximately £60 million.Morata was also filmed during the bus parade throwing a cup at a fan holding up a sign.He appeared to be upset by the sign as he threw the cup before being checked on by Rodri.The former Chelsea star has had a busy week as he has completed a move from Atletico Madrid to AC Milan. More

UEFA’S official Team of the Tournament for Euro 2024 has been revealed.The 11-man side is jammed full of stars, but has raised some eyebrows about a few inclusions and omissions. Spain’s Euro 2024 success earned them six spots in Uefa’s Team of the TournamentCredit: GettyJamal Musiala was the only German player to make the XICredit: ReutersArsenal star William Saliba represents France in the sideCredit: GettyAfter Spain’s record-breaking victory over England in Berlin, Uefa’s Technical Observer panel put their heads together to choose the best players at the tournament in Germany.The panel, which includes big names such as Fabio Capello and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, certainly honoured the four-time champions by naming SIX Spain stars in the squad.An entirely Spanish midfield trio of Rodri, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Olmo made up the heart of the team.While their young wingers Lamine Yamal, 17, and Nico Williams, 22, were also part of the squad after racking up eight goal contributions between them.READ MORE ON EURO 2024And the final member of Luis de la Fuente’s side to make the cut was surprise stand out star Marc Cucurella. Germany’s Jamal Musiala was the only player from the host nation to be named in the squad after he scored three goals in five appearances at the tournament.France had two players make the grade with Arsenal’s William Saliba and AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan honoured with a role in the team.While Manchester City duo Manuel Akanji and Kyle Walker were given the nod for Switzerland and England respectively.Most read in Euro 2024Kyle Walker was a surprise inclusion in the Team of the TournamentCredit: GettyMany fans thought Spain’s Dani Carvajal should have been given the right-back spotCredit: ReutersMarc Cucurella was named in the XI after a super tournament for the championsCredit: GettyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFans were certainly surprised to see that Walker had been named in squad, with many suggesting Spain’s Dani Carvajal should have been chosen ahead of the 34-year-old at right-back.On social media, one wrote: “No Dani Carvajal? Even rival fans agreed that he was class.”Gareth Southgate quits as England manager after Euro 2024 exitUefa’s Techincal ObserversHere’s a look at the big names who were tasked with deciding Uefa’s Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament…Fabio CapelloIoan Lupescu Michael O’NeillDavid MoyesAljosa AsanovicRafael BenitezAvram GrantPackie BonnerFrank de BoerOle Gunnar SolskjaerAitor KarankaJean-Francois DomergueWhile another added: “Walker instead of Carvajal. Yeah you guys are a joke.”Some more supporters called for other snubbed stars to be given their flowers including the Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo and England’s Jude Bellingham.One posted: “Where is Gakpo????”And another slammed: “No Cody is wild!”A third asked: “Where’s Dani Carvajal and Jude Bellingham?”A fourth joked: “Your technical observer panel deserves to be sacked.”The team has certainly split opinion with only seven of the stars in the Uefa team making the chosen XI for SunSport’s Team of the Tournament.READ MORE SUN STORIESUefa also announced the the individual awards for the tournament after Spain’s 2-1 win over England.Rodri was named as the Player of the Tournament, while Lamine Yamal took home the prize for Young Player of the Tournament.Rodri was named as the Player of the TournamentCredit: GettyLamine Yamal’s extraordinary tournament earned him the award of Young Player of the TournamentCredit: Rex More

JUDE BELLINGHAM has been cleared to play against Switzerland by Uefa.But the Three Lions ace has been hit with a massive fine and a suspended one game BAN.Jude Bellingham has been cleared to play against SwitzerlandCredit: RexThe England star was accused of disrespecting SlovakiaCredit: GettyBellingham defended his actions claiming it was an ‘inside joke’Credit: APEngland’s hero was the subject of an investigation by Uefa over a gesture he made after scoring  in Sunday’s 2-1 Euros win over Slovakia.Bellingham, 21, appeared to feign grabbing his crotch  in a move that signalled he has what it takes in a crisis.Match officials made no mention of the gesture in their match reports but Uefa still intervened.However, Bellingham has now been cleared of any wrongdoing and is set to line up against Switzerland.READ MORE ON EURO 2024The England star has been slapped with a £25,000 fine and a one-match ban, suspended for 12 months.The Real Madrid star defended his controversial gesture, stating it was aimed at close friends at the game and not towards the opposition.He added: “Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight.”Piers Morgan also leapt to Bellingham’s defence by outlining ten reasons why he may have made the gesture.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEngland’s five-point penalty shootout planEXPERT football psychologist Professor Geir Jordet has told Gareth Southgate and his players what they can do to give themselves the best chance of victory in any shootouts.And he has even thrown in a rogue, bold suggestion for the Three Lions manager…1. START PLANNING LAST YEAR “It’s about planning for the opposition’s penalty takers but also ‘how do we win the psychological game against each opponent?’2. SMART SOUTHGATE LEADERSHIP”Southgate will have two minutes to influence his players as effectively as possible, show he has a plan and get confidence across.”3. DICTATE AS A TEAM”A shootout is really a team performance. Have the goalkeeper walk with the penalty taker into the penalty area to basically create a two-versus-one against the other goalkeeper. Dominate the centre circle, support the players who missed.”4. ‘BULLETPROOF’ INDIVIDUAL ROUTINES “Have really good, individualised and rehearsed pre-shot routines that are bulletproof and polished so they’re more likely to be able to resist the stress and more likely to score.”5. SHOOT YOUR SHOT  “Practise the shot itself, trying to simulate penalty shootouts in training. Even recreating 20 per cent of a Euros final penalty shootout is going to have a benefit for your performance.”AND A JOR DROPPING IDEA…Jordan Pickford is the No1 but Dean Henderson actually has a far better penalty record – saving 8/22 (36 per cent) compared to Pickford’s 8/62 (13 per cent).Jordet said: “One could consider making a late substitution for a penalty shootout. I doubt that they dare to do it in case it fails and the pressure is even higher but it would be a very ballsy move.”One reason may be Bellingham wanted to show he had “massive cojones” after rescuing the Three Lions from the brink of elimination with his last-minute overhead kick.He even made the exact same gesture when he netted a late winner in Real Madrid’s 3-2 El Clasico victory against Barcelona in April.Jude Bellingham felt like Cristiano Ronaldo when he scored against Slovakia and singles out ‘humble’ England team-mateBellingham previously did the same celebration for Real Madrid against BarcelonaUefa outlined the results of their investigation on Friday morning.And they handed Bellingham a £25k fine, as well as a suspended one-match ban, for “violating the basic rules of decent conduct.”The FA were also punished for crowd disturbances and the lighting of fireworks, receiving a £9,000 fine.A Uefa statement read: “The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body has decided to fine the English Football Association €10,000 for crowd disturbances.”(It has also decided) To fine the English Football Association €1,000 for lighting of fireworks.”And to fine the English Football Association player Jude Bellingham €30,000 and to suspend him for a total of one UEFA competition match for which he would be otherwise eligible for violating the basic rules of decent conduct. “Said suspension is not immediately enforced and is subject to a probationary period of one (1) year, starting from the date of the present decision.”Turkey star Merih Demiral has been banned for two gamesHe scored both goals in Turkey’s 2-1 win over AustriaCredit: GettyBellingham isn’t the only player to foul fall of Uefa today.Turkey goal hero Merih Demiral has been banned for two matches for his controversial ‘Grey Wolf’ celebration against Austria.The symbol is linked with the far right in his country.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd after scoring both goals in Turkey’s 2-1 win in the last 16, he will now miss the quarter-final against Holland — and the semis if his side make it that far.A Uefa statement added: “The UEFA Appeals Body has decided to suspend Turkish Football Federation player Merih Demiral, for a total of two (2) UEFA representative team competition matches for which he would be otherwise eligible, for failing to comply with the general principles of conduct, for violating the basic rules of decent conduct, for using sports events for manifestations of a non-sporting nature and for bringing the sport of football into disrepute.”Crimes and punishmentsOther players have had the book thrown at them for making crude gestures. Here’s a list of some of the most famous offenders…Dele Alli was banned for one match by Fifa and fined £3,500 for raising his middle finger in a World Cup qualifier against… SLOVAKIA… in 2017. He claimed it was just a friendly joke aimed at Kyle Walker.Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone was slapped with a £17,000 fine for improper conduct for his bizarre crotch-grabbing celebration against Juventus in a Champions League first leg tie in 2019.Then-Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo then repeated the act when he scored against Atletico in the return leg and was hit with an identical fine. He escaped a ban though.Montpellier coach Rene Girard was hit with a one-match European ban and fined £4,000 for raising his finger to opposite number Huub Stevens at the end of a 2012 Champions League clash against Schalke 04. More