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  • Euro 2024: Hosts Germany book Q-final ticket, beat Denmark 2-0

    Euro 2024: Hosts Germany book Q-final ticket, beat Denmark 2-0

    Germany reached their first quarter-finals in four attempts at a major tournament, thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala, securing a 2-0 victory over Denmark in a storm-delayed and controversial match in Dortmund.

    Meteorologists had warned of severe weather in the Ruhr region ahead of the Saturday night encounter at Signal Iduna Park. As a precaution, referee Michael Oliver suspended play for 20 minutes during the first half.

    Before the suspension, Germany had a goal disallowed when Nico Schlotterbeck’s header was ruled out due to Andreas Skov Olsen being illegally blocked by Joshua Kimmich.

    Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund missed two good chances late in the first half, but the game’s major controversy involved Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen within a span of two minutes.

  • Euro 2024: Kane, Hjulmand score as England, Denmark share spoils

    Euro 2024: Kane, Hjulmand score as England, Denmark share spoils

    The Three Lions of England played a disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark to put their hopes of making it to the second round of the ongoing Euro 2024 into delay mode.

    Kyle Walker brilliantly bullied Kristiansen off the ball before sending a pass to Harry kane who then fired a shot that beat the Denmark goalie and into the bottom left corner.

    Few minutes after, Dane Forward, Hjulmand latched on to a loose ball near the England box 18 and fired a shot that beat goalkeeper, Pickford for their equalizer.

    All efforts by both sides to add to the tally in the first 45 minutes proved abortive.

    The Three Lions had couple of chances in the second half of the encounter but luck ran against them.

    After winning it’s first game against Serbia, with a slim margin, a win against the Danes would have cemented a passage to the second round but the Three Lions only earned just a point in their second game of group C.

    The Danes have also not helped themselves with the scoreline as they would have to defeat Serbia in their last game to gain passage to the knock out phase.

    Despite the Three Lions of England unconvincing performance so far at the tournament, the Super Computer has tipped them to emerge champions of the competition.

     

     

  • Euro 2024: England’s coach, Gareth Southgate releases squad for Denmark cracker

    Euro 2024: England’s coach, Gareth Southgate releases squad for Denmark cracker

    England manager, Gareth Southgate will name the same set of players that executed the match against Serbia on Denmark today at the ongoing Euro 2024

    Recall that the Three Lions beat Serbia 1-0 in their first game courtesy of Jude Bellingham’s early strike in the encounter.

    Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold started that match in a central midfield role, while Phil Foden was deployed from the left of attack.

    Bukayo Saka played on the right wing while Harry Kane played from the number position.

    Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice will again be handed starring roles in the midfield engine.

    Left-back Luke Shaw will miss the clash as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.

    England go into the game knowing that a win will confirm their spot in the Round of 16.

  • Reactions trail attack on Danish Prime Minister

    Reactions trail attack on Danish Prime Minister

    Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was taken to the hospital with a minor whiplash injury after a man hit her in central Copenhagen, her office said.

    Frederiksen is “safe but shaken” by the incident, the office said, adding that her scheduled engagements on Saturday were cancelled.

    Eyewitnesses told Danish media that the 46-year-old prime minister was assaulted on Kultorvet square in the capital’s historic centre on Friday but had been able to walk away from the scene.

    Police quickly arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the incident.

    According to local media, the suspect later appeared in a pre-trial custody hearing in a Copenhagen district court.

    The man denied that he had anything against Frederiksen, saying she was “a really good prime minister” and that he had been surprised to run into her on the street.

    Police investigating the assault do not believe that the attack was politically motivated.

    Local media reported that the man was drunk and under the influence of other drugs at the time and that he was a Polish citizen who had been resident in Denmark for a long time.

    Condemnation poured in from across Europe.

    “Shocked to hear about the violence against my friend Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of our ally Denmark.

    “I strongly condemn all violence against our political leaders,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg wrote on the social media platform X.

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called it a “despicable act which goes against everything we believe and fight for in Europe.”

    “French President Emmanuel Macron denounced it as “unacceptable” and wished the leader a quick recovery.

    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz posted a get-well message on X.

    “Dear Mette, I wish you a speedy recovery,” he said.

    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak posted on X: “Democracies must be free from intimidation and threats.”

    “I strongly condemn any form of violence against democratically elected leaders in our free societies,” Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said.

    “An attack on a democratically elected leader is also an attack on our democracy,” wrote Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on X.

    The incident comes as the EU’s 27 countries elect more than 700 members of the European Parliament during four days of voting that began on Thursday.

    Voters in Denmark would go to the polls on Sunday.

    There have been at least two attacks on politicians in Germany in the immediate run-up to the elections.

    Earlier, on May 15, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and seriously injured.

  • England challenge Denmark for Chido Obi-Martin

    England challenge Denmark for Chido Obi-Martin

    Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin is being linked with the England national team.

    The teenager is only 15 but is already seen as a future first-team superstar at club level.

    Per The Mail, Obi-Martin is wanted by England, even though he has played for Denmark at youth level.

    He is also eligible for Nigeria through his father, giving him many options for senior international football.

    The FA are assessing how they can approach the situation, as Obi-Martin near his 16th birthday.

    The 6ft 2in youngster was impressive in a 14-3 win over a Liverpool youth side, with Obi-Martin scoring ten times.

  • Qatar 2022: France zooms past Denmark 2-1 to go top of group D

    Qatar 2022: France zooms past Denmark 2-1 to go top of group D

    Paris Saint Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe scored two second-half goals to secure second-round qualification for France at the Mundial.

    Mbappe scored in the 61st and 86th minute to power France to the second round of the tournament.

    Recall that France crashed out of the tourney in 2022 after winning as host in 1998.

    The victory puts France clear atop Group D with six points, and Les Bleus become the first nation at the 2022 World Cup to mathematically secure a knockout stage place.

    It was a resounding performance from France throughout, and Les Bleus were unlucky to reach halftime without securing the opener. They finally managed to do so just past the hour mark, as Mbappe snuck a shot between two defenders and past an in-form Kasper Schmeichel to put France in front.

    The Danish team gave it their all but all effort to secure at least a point in the game proved abortive.

    They had equalized through Andreas Christensen header in the  68th minute  but couldn’t hang on as the French team were relentless and continued to mount pressure on them before Mbappe scored the winner inside 86th minute.

    France had been beaten twice by Denmark at the Nations League but Le Blues nicked it when it mattered most securing another three points and cementing their place on top of the group plus almost certainly getting a second round qualification..

     

  • World Cup: Denmark held by Tunisia in Group D opener

    World Cup: Denmark held by Tunisia in Group D opener

    Denmark were held to a draw by Tunisia in their World Cup opener in a raucous atmosphere at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

    Despite fielding many Premier League regulars, the much-fancied Danes were given a tough workout in Group D.

    Both sides had goals ruled out for offside, while Denmark’s Andreas Cornelius somehow missed from a yard.

    There was 95th-minute drama when referee Cesar Ramos checked the pitchside monitor over a potential Denmark penalty for handball, only to stick with his original decision and award a goal-kick.

    One of the pre-tournament favourites, Denmark will need to find some form if they are to qualify from a group that also includes World Cup holders France.

     

  • Christian Eriksen surprised me – France coach, Deschamps

    Christian Eriksen surprised me – France coach, Deschamps

    France national team coach, Didier Deschamps has hailed Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen after defeat to Denmark on Sunday.

    The Danes won 2-0, with Deschamps impressed by Eriksen’s performance.

    “There is an attacking player who even surprised me, and not just because of what had happened that could have been dramatic for him, and obviously it’s Christian Eriksen,” said Deschamps.

    “But the ability that he shows with his club in the position he plays, because he has always been someone who has a remarkable technical ability.

    “But to play so frequently for his club in the midfield, to see the volume of games he plays, this ability even to recover is impressive. And he has always had the ability to score goals, to make other players score – he has always had that.”

  • Christian Eriksen brings leadership to our squad – Man Utd chief

    Christian Eriksen brings leadership to our squad – Man Utd chief

    Manchester United are counting on the leadership skills of new signing Christian Eriksen.

    That’s the view of Red Devils’ Football Director, John Murtough, who made the claim after Eriksen finalised completed his move to Old Trafford.

    Murtough said: “Christian has been one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe throughout his career. It is no surprise that he had so many options this summer, so we are really happy that he was convinced that this is the right club for him.

    “In addition to his outstanding technique, Christian will add valuable experience and leadership skills to the squad, and we are looking forward to seeing the benefits of these qualities on the pitch this coming season and beyond.”

  • JUST IN: British Airways plane catches fire, passengers evacuated [VIDEO]

    JUST IN: British Airways plane catches fire, passengers evacuated [VIDEO]

    A plane belonging to British Airways on Wednesday caught fire at the Copenhagen Airport in Denmark.

    It was reported that the plane was coming from London.

    A video of the incident showed firefighters hosing down the plane as passengers watched from a waiting room.

    All passengers and crew got off the Airbus A320-232 without injury, police said on Twitter.

    The Danish Police tweeted: “A fire erupted in an engine of a passenger jet that was stopped at the gate. Fire is out. Passengers evacuated. No one injured”.

    Meanwhile, British Airways has downplayed the incident, according to MailOnline.

    The airline said smoke was spotted coming from the plane due to ‘hot brakes’ at around 8 pm as the plane was at the gate.

    “All customers and crew disembarked the BA820 safely. We would never operate an aircraft unless it was safe to do so,” a statement by British Airways reads.