Harmanpreet Singh, Indian field hockey team captain, and team during a training session at Sports Authority of India, NS Southern Centre Bangalore (SAI). File | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K The Indian men’s hockey team on Monday departed for renowned adventurer Mike Horn’s base in Switzerland which will be followed by a training camp in...
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England penalties: Troy Townsend concern for black England players who miss penalties
There are “many out there waiting for a negative moment” such as a penalty miss to target England’s black players, says former Kick It Out chief Troy Townsend. England beat Switzerland 5-3 on penalties in their Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday, with all of their spot-kick takers either black or having black heritage. They included...
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Euro 2024: Chris Sutton’s semi-final predictions
There is the possibility that, like England against Switzerland, the Netherlands will move to playing with three at the back for this game. Koeman often does that when he faces stronger teams. If the teams do match up with the same formation, I think England have a better midfield than the Dutch duo of Jerdy...
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Prince William’s subtle tribute to his favourite sport: Royal dons £185 football print tie to watch England’s victory against Switzerland
When Prince William watched the Three Lions take on Switzerland at Dusseldorf Arena on Saturday, it wasn’t just his intense concentration that gave away his love of football. In a custom becoming increasingly common for the Prince of Wales, 42, he hinted at his love of the sport through his attire. While William went without...
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Gary Lineker and Micah Richards hit back at viewers’ criticism after being accused of being ‘too positive’ during the BBC’s coverage of England’s penalty shootout win over Switzerland
Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have responded to criticism of the BBC‘s coverage of England’s win against Switzerland. Lineker and Richards were part of the BBC team which analysed the game as Gareth Southgate‘s side won on penalties to make it through to the semi-finals of Euro 2024. Although Breel Embolo put Switzerland ahead in...
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Luke Shaw: England defender ready to play 90 minutes at Euro 2024
Shaw knows what it is like to score a big goal in a European Championship – he opened the scoring for England in the Euro 2020 final against Italy inside three minutes with a powerful volley. But watching from the bench, he says he has been put through the wringer just as much as the...
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Euro 2024: 16.8m people watch England’s win over Switzerland
There were 10.5 million visitors to the BBC Sport website throughout the day, with 5.3 million following the match online and the live page being viewed 16.6 million times throughout the game. The highest peak audience during England’s Euro 2024 campaign so far was 18.4 million for their extra-time victory against Slovakia in the last...
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England reporter notebook: Problems remain but the joy is back for England after shoot-out win over Switzerland
The joy has returned to this England camp. It is a joy that has permeated the majority of Gareth Southgate’s century of matches. A joyousness that the England manager has strived so hard to nurture. The joy which was disintegrating towards the end of a turgid last-16 game against Slovakia. It’s back. The joy is...
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EURO 2024: ‘Only a Football Game’, Swiss Boss Consoles Manuel Akanji on Shootout Miss – News18
Published By: Ritayan Basu Last Updated: July 07, 2024, 11:09 IST EURO 2024: Switzerland’s Murat Yakin and Manuel Akanji (AP) Murat Yakin said Manuel Akanji was feeling empty after his saved penalty led to Switzerland being knocked out of Euro 2024 by England. Manuel Akanji should forget about the penalty miss that shattered Switzerland’s dream...
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England beats Switzerland in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2024 semifinals
Add another chapter to England‘s tortuous history with penalty shootouts. Three years on from losing the European Championship final on penalties, England’s players radiated confidence as they beat Switzerland in a shootout to reach the semifinals of Euro 2024. Trent Alexander-Arnold blasted the ball into the top corner for the winner as England swept all...
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Euro 2024: ‘Only a football game’, Switzerland manager Yakin consoles Akanji on shootout miss
Manuel Akanji should forget about the penalty miss that shattered Switzerland’s dream of a place in the Euros semifinals and focus instead on his stellar performances that were central to their impressive run, his coach Murat Yakin said on Saturday. With Switzerland and England level at 1-1 after extra time, Akanji missed his side’s first...
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England into Euro semis after shootout win over Switzerland
Sports England into Euro semis after shootout win over Switzerland They will face the Netherlands on Wednesday Updated On: Sun, 07 Jul 2024 15:26:48 PKT DUESSELDORF (Reuters) – After so many painful 12-yard setbacks, England embraced the shootout on...