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Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
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Barcelona and Bayern legend's son, 20, has two-minute nightmare at U21 Euros and leaves pitch with head in hands
Chelsea new signing at the thick of the action - but left heartbroken RU HIS ERROR Barcelona and Bayern legend's son, 20, has two-minute nightmare at U21 Euros and leaves pitch with head in hands Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BARCELONA and Bayern Munich legend's son had a nightmare couple of minutes at the Under-21 Euros. Ruben van Bommel - son of Mark - started for Holland in their quarter-final clash with Portugal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Ruben van Bommel was sent off in Holland's Euro U21s quarter-final Credit: Getty 5 The son of Mark van Bommel picked up two yellows within two minutes Credit: Getty 5 He buried his face in his shirt as he trudged off Credit: Getty But he was sent off before the midway point of the first half in Slovakia. Van Bommel Jr, 20, picked up his first yellow card for a shove on 19 minutes. And in the 21st, he made a cynical tackle on Chelsea new-boy Geovany Quenda as the teenage winger tried to launch a counter attack. That left Georgian referee Goga Kikacheishvili with a decision to make. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL REMOVAL VAN Leicester to SACK Van Nistelrooy... but plan to wait weeks to swing axe And he brandished a second yellow to send Van Bommel for an early bath. The AZ youngster was evidently gutted. He trudged off the pitch heartbroken with his head buried in his hands and covered by his shirt. The 6ft 3ins star had a brief conversation with a member of the Dutch coaching staff before heading down the tunnel. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS His captain Devyne Rensch remonstrated with the official but his protests came to nothing and Holland had to play three-quarters of the quarter-final with ten men. Van Bommel - whose dad Mark was one of eight Dutchmen booked in the 2010 World Cup final - must have feared he had ruined his country's chances of European glory. England u21s clash with Germany SUSPENDED as stadium plunged into semi-darkness and players taken off pitch Especially when, just ten minutes after the red card, Rensch conceded a penalty. But Quenda stepped up and sent the goalkeeper the wrong way... only to see his spot-kick cannon off the post and away. The Dutch defence - featuring Ian Maatsen - stood firm for the remainder of the tie before substitute Ernest Poku grabbed a dramatic late winner for Holland to send them into the semis. 5 Geovany Quenda struck his penalty against the post Credit: Getty
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a day ago
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Gattuso to observe Italy U21 players in Germany quarter-final
Friday's reports confirm that new CT Gennaro Gattuso will be in attendance to watch the Italy U21 squad take on Germany in their U21 European Championship quarter-final coming up this weekend. Here is a reminder of every Azzurrini player who will be involved. Sky Sport Italia confirm that Gattuso will be in attendance in Slovakia for Italy's quarter-final against Germany at the U21 Euros. Advertisement Coincidentally, Gattuso was also part of the triumphant Italy U21 squad in the year 2000, playing every match of qualification and at the final tournament on the way to victory. 4 Jun 2000: Reno Gattuso kisses the trophy after the European Championships Under 21 Final against Czech Republic at the Slovan Stadium, Bratislava, Slovakia. Italy won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Phil Cole /Allsport Gattuso, along with Simone Perotta and Andrea Pirlo, who scored twice in the 2000 U21 Euros final, went on to represent the senior Italy side at the 2006 World Cup six years later. The current crop of Italy U21 players must first beat Germany in their quarter-final before progressing. The winner of that game will then go on to face either Denmark or France in the semi-final, and then one of England, Spain, Portugal or the Netherlands in the final. Advertisement Italy's match against Germany is scheduled to begin at 20.00 BST on Sunday, June 22. Every Italy player involved at U21 Euros Cesare Casadei vs. Slovakia U21s (@Azzurri) Goalkeepers: 1 Sebastiano Desplanches (Palermo), 22 Jacopo Sassi (Crotone), 12 Gioele Zacchi (Latina); Defenders: 15 Diego Coppola (Hellas Verona), 6 Daniele Ghilardi (Hellas Verona), 19 Gabriele Guarino (Carrarese), 13 Michael Kayode (Brentford), 5 Lorenzo Pirola (Olympiacos), 3 Matteo Ruggeri (Atalanta), 16 Riccardo Turicchia (Juventus), 2 Mattia Zanotti (Lugano); Midfielders: 23 Alessandro Bianco (Monza), 8 Cesare Casadei (Torino), 18 Issa Doumbia (Venezia), 14 Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna), 21 Jacopo Fazzini (Empoli), 7 Cher Ndour (Fiorentina), 20 Niccolò Pisilli (Roma), 4 Matteo Prati (Cagliari); Forwards: 9 Giuseppe Ambrosino (Frosinone), 11 Tommaso Baldanzi (Roma), 10 Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United), 17 Luca Koleosho (Burnley).
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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Emile Heskey's relative to play AGAINST England at U21 Euros with Three Lions cult hero wanting him to lose
The 21-year-old is a summer target for teams in Spain and France FAMILY TIES Emile Heskey's relative to play AGAINST England at U21 Euros with Three Lions cult hero wanting him to lose Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SPANISH star Mateo Joseph claims he has received no insider help from family member Emile Heskey on how to down England. The 21-year-old Leeds United hotshot's father is cousins with the former Three Lions striker, who scored seven goals in 62 matches for our nation. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Mateo Joseph is preparing to take on England U21s Credit: Getty 2 The Leeds striker is related to former Three Lions striker Emile Heskey Credit: Getty Though forward Joseph claims there will be no split loyalties in the Heskey household as he aims to down England and advance to the U21 European Championship semi-final. On if he had spoken to the ex-Leicester and Liverpool man, Joseph said: "I'm sure he will be watching, but I don't know. 'He is part of my family but we've not seen each other a lot. "What we have spoken about has been football and the truth is I feel lucky to have someone like that in my family. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL Bale out Gareth Bale 'makes approach to buy ex-Premier League club from unpopular owner' 'I suppose he won't want us to win tomorrow, though.' Joseph, who got off the mark at the tournament against host nation Slovakia in their first group game, is fresh from helping Leeds earn promotion to the Premier League. But the arrival of Lukas Nmecha has cast doubt on his future at Elland Road with both Real Betis and French club Strasbourg plotting a move. He said: "The lack of clarity about my future doesn't affect me. "I'm very focused on the tournament, and I'll have to talk to Leeds, with whom I haven't yet. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "Then whatever has to happen will happen, which is certainly the best thing for everyone. "I'll be ready for the opportunities they give me, wherever they may be." Emile Heskey answers quick fire questions about his football career Despite making 39 appearances, none of Joseph's 11 starts came in 2025. He added: "We [Leeds] achieved our goal as a team, but I personally want to be more involved in the final stretch of the season. "I think I need more participation to continue developing as a player. "The season has just ended, and we have to stop and evaluate. We've been promoted to the Premier League. "We'll see what the club says, but I want to play more to continue growing." When quizzed about Joseph, Heskey said: 'I want him to score but not win!'
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Effenberg: Woltemade an option for Bayern to replace Kane in future
Former Germany midfielder Stefan Effenberg is pictured at "The Miami Beach Edition" Hotel, ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors. Sven Hoppe/dpa Former Germany midfielder Stefan Effenberg believes that VfB Stuttgat young talent Nick Woltemade is an option for Bayern Munich to replace top striker Harry Kane in the future. "He's a forward that should be focused on Bayern Munich, definitely. Not now, but whenever Harry Kane leaves," the former Bayern captain said during a media event on the sidelines of the Club World Cup in the United States. Advertisement Kane, 31, has a contract with Bayern until 2027, while the 23-year-old Woltemade has a deal with Stuttgart until 2028. "Nick Woltemade is a type of player and number nine that Bayern should already be thinking about. Who performs like he did in the German Cup final and so on, is already made for great ambitions," Effenberg said. After a strong season with Stuttgart and winning the Cup title, Woltemade is now having an impressive campaign at the under-21 Euros with Germany. He's the top scorer with four goals ahead of the quarter-finals against Italy on Saturday. He joined the U21 squad just a few days after participating in the Nations League Final Four with the senior national team. "I think that's great, that attitude. He could have said I need to rest, it's been a long season. But this is a big tournament. You can win a title there," Effenberg praised.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Liverpool ‘chasing England star Marc Guehi' with Bayer Leverkusen accelerating £30MILLION Jarell Quansah pursuit
Palace are already considering a replacement for Guehi Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIVERPOOL are interested in signing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi this summer. And the £30million that the Reds are on the verge of receiving for Jarell Quansah could help to fund the deal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi is attracting interest from Liverpool Credit: Alamy 5 Jarell Quansah is at the Under-21 Euros Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Leverkusen are closing in on Quansah, in a deal that is separate to Liverpool's swoop for Florian Wirtz. Reds boss Arne Slot could look to upgrade his back line by recruiting Guehi, who has just one year remaining on his Crystal Palace contract. Eagles chiefs are already looking at potential replacements for their skipper, with Sporting star Ousmane Diomande being considered. Quansah, who is currently on England duty at the U21 European Championship in Slovakia, has already agreed personal terms with Leverkusen. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL CITY PUNISHED Man City slapped with fine as they accept breaching Prem rule nine times The defender now has his heart set on moving to Germany in search of regular first-team football. And all that now remains is for the two clubs to agree a fee. Leverkusen are yet to table an official offer for the star. Though they have been locked in talks with the Anfield chiefs and an agreement worth around £30m with a series of performance-related add-ons is close to being finalised. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 5 Quansah was part of the England side that suffered a 2-1 defeat to Germany on Wednesday. He's expected to be involved again on Saturday in the quarter-final against Spain. Marc Guehi forced to tell overexcited Crystal Palace team-mate to shut up in hilarious tunnel footage The ace has come through the ranks at Liverpool and enjoyed a spell on loan at Bristol Rovers back in 2023. But he has only featured 30 times for the Reds in the Premier League, with 13 of those coming last term as Slot guided the Merseysiders to the title. 5 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
