Barcelona’s aspirations for the Champions League final faced an early setback as they fell behind to Inter Milan, with Marcus Thuram scoring just 30 seconds into the semi-final match. The goal resulted from a poor clearance by Jules Kounde, allowing Denzel Dumfries to deliver a cross that Thuram skillfully flicked past Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. This quick strike puts Inter in a favorable position as they seek to secure a strong lead heading into the second leg of the tie in Milan.
Former Newcastle defender John Anderson has revealed his picks for the Magpies' five most underrated players of the 21st Century, placing Shola Ameobi third and Sean Longstaff second. Ameobi, a striker with nearly 400 appearances and 79 goals for the club, faced criticism but delivered crucial performances, while Longstaff, a consistent midfielder with 214 appearances since 2018, has been reliable despite high expectations and scrutiny. Need More Context? 🔎
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Torino is seeking replacements for goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, who is set to join Napoli, with targets including Wladimiro Falcone from Lecce and Franco Israel from Sporting CP. Notably, Torino dropped interest in Elia Caprile after Cagliari made his loan permanent, while Israel, a former Juventus youth player, has a contract with Sporting CP until 2027. Need More Context? 🔎
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Hosts Switzerland face tournament favorites Spain in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals after reaching this stage for the first time, while Spain boasts an impressive 14 goals in the group stage. The match kicks off at 8pm BST on July 18 in Bern, with coverage on BBC One and iPlayer, as both teams aim to advance to the semifinals. Need More Context? 🔎
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