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Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku said he shed tears for Christian Eriksen before dedicating his two-goal haul in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Russia at Euro 2020 to his stricken Inter Milan team-mate. “I am really happy with the win, but it was hard for me to play because my thoughts were …

Denmark star Christian Eriksen was awake in hospital, the Danish Football Union said on Saturday, after he collapsed on the pitch during the Euro 2020 game against Finland in Copenhagen. “Christian Eriksen is awake and is undergoing further tests” at the hospital, the Danish federation said on Twitter, after the …

Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho over a move to Old Trafford this summer.   The Red Devils have been long-term admirers of the England International and even failed to sign him in 2020.   Dortmund are understood to have lowered their asking …

Portugal defender Jose Fonte has tipped Cristiano Ronaldo to be at his best ahead of Euro 2022, while sounding a note of warning to opposition teams to ‘expect nothing but greatness’ from their captain. Ronaldo faced some criticism this season despite putting up a fine performance for the Italian outfit, …

Callum Hudson-Odoi could switch his international allegiance to Ghana in future despite being capped three times at senior level by the Three Lions of England. The 21-year-old winger paid a courtesy visit to President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday, while enjoying his holiday in Ghana after being snubbed by the Three …

Nigeria international and Genk forward Paul Onuachu has won the 2021 Ebony Shoe award following his exploits in the Belgian Pro League this season. The lanky striker saw off competition from Club Brugge’s Clinton Mata (Angola) and Genk’s Theo Bongonda (DR Congo) to the prize to succeed Dieumerci Mbokani – …

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has won the Manager of the Season award while Ruben Dias has been named the Premier League Player of the Season for the 2020/21 campaign. This was announced on the Premier League’s official website on Saturday. Guardiola saw off competition from Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa, West …

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has been handed a two-year contract extension at the west London club barely six days after winning the Champions League. Tuchel arrived at Stamford Bridge in January, replacing Frank Lampard on an initial 18-months deal with possible extension. An extension became possible after the 47-year-old delivered …

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has insisted on staying at San Siro this summer amid interest from several European clubs. Lukaku has been in excellent form for Inter since arriving from Manchester United in 2019, scoring 64 goals in 95 appearances in all competitions. Chelsea and Manchester City have both …

Super Eagles head  coach Gernot Rohr has taken positives from the absence of his key players as preparations for the double-header friendly against Cameroon received huge boost following the arrival of team captain Ahmed Musa in camp. The clash against the former African champions was on the verge of being …