19/06/2023 Football

19/06/2023 Football – Plenty of football being played today. In the Euro 2024 Qualifiers, England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Wales are in action.

19/06/2023 Football – Euro 2024 Qualifiers – England v North Macedonia

• England’s football team is leading their qualifying group for Euro 2024, having won all three of their fixtures. The next match is against North Macedonia at Old Trafford, Manchester on Monday, 19 June.
• Gareth Southgate, the England manager, humorously suggested that his players might be “tapping up” their teammates for potential transfers while on international duty. However, he emphasized that the primary focus is on the upcoming match.
• The summer transfer window is open, and several squad members are rumored to be considering high-profile moves. Among them are West Ham’s Declan Rice, who is a target for Arsenal, and Leicester City’s James Maddison, who is in the spotlight following Leicester’s relegation.
• The future of England captain Harry Kane is also under discussion as he enters the final year of his contract with Tottenham Hotspur.
• Southgate advised his players not to get too wrapped up in transfer negotiations and to focus on what they can control. He believes most transfer decisions will occur later in the summer.
• Luke Shaw, a player for England, has been humorously discussing future transfers with his teammates. He posted pictures on Instagram with Rice and Kane during a ‘Carrington tour’ of Manchester United’s training ground.
• Chelsea’s Mason Mount, who is also linked with a move to Manchester United, is not present, but Shaw mentioned that it’s all in good fun and they often joke about it.
• North Macedonia’s coach, Blagoja Milevski, stated that his team would need a “miracle” to achieve a result at Old Trafford. He praised the English team, calling them one of the best in the world, and expressed excitement about the upcoming match.
• Milevski recalled that North Macedonia, known as Macedonia in 2006, managed a 0-0 draw against England at Old Trafford. He expressed hope that his team could repeat such a performance.

19/06/2023 Football – Euro 2024 Qualifiers – Northern Ireland v Kazakhstan

• The Northern Ireland football team is preparing for their Euro 2024 qualifying match against Kazakhstan at Windsor Park, Belfast on Monday, 19 June.
• Michael O’Neill, the Northern Ireland manager, has emphasized the need for his young players to transition from merely participating in international matches to winning them. This comes after a 1-0 defeat to Denmark, marking their second loss in three Euro 2024 qualifiers.
• Despite the losses, O’Neill praised the young players for their performance but stressed the importance of them believing they can win games, starting with the upcoming match against Kazakhstan.
• O’Neill had to rely on many inexperienced players due to the absence of 10 senior players due to injuries.
• Northern Ireland suffered a 1-0 defeat to Denmark in Copenhagen on Friday night. A controversial VAR check disallowed a goal in the 94th minute by teenage debutant Callum Marshall, which would have equalized the game.
• Currently, Northern Ireland is in fifth position in Group H after three games. However, a victory against Kazakhstan would bring them level on points with the latter, who are currently second in the group.
• O’Neill is not focusing on qualification due to the young and inexperienced nature of his squad. Instead, he is determined to restore Northern Ireland’s “winning culture” at home.
• O’Neill highlighted the importance of building belief and confidence in the team to play and get results at Windsor Park.
• Despite the defeat to Denmark, Northern Ireland’s defensive organization and adherence to a well-planned strategy were praised. O’Neill acknowledged the need for a more attacking approach against Kazakhstan.
• O’Neill admitted that the Kazakhstan squad is somewhat of an “unknown quantity” as their players do not play in European leagues. However, he emphasized the importance of focusing on his own team’s performance.

19/06/2023 Football – Euro 2024 Qualifiers – Republic of Ireland v Gibraltar

• The Republic of Ireland’s football team is gearing up for their Euro 2024 qualifier against Gibraltar at Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Monday, 19 June.
• Despite the team’s current standing without a point after two games, Stephen Kenny, the Republic of Ireland’s manager, remains confident about his future in the role. This comes after increased pressure following a 2-1 defeat to Greece.
• When questioned about his expectations to continue leading the team for the rest of the campaign, Kenny responded affirmatively. His primary focus is on achieving a positive result in the upcoming match against Gibraltar.
• Kenny has no new injury concerns within the team. However, he has indicated potential changes in the lineup. One such change will be Wigan midfielder James McClean taking on the captain’s armband as he celebrates his 100th cap.
• Kenny woke up to reports suggesting his replacement following the loss to Greece, which has significantly diminished the Republic’s chances of reaching the finals.
• Despite criticism, some of which Kenny acknowledges as justified, he remains focused on the task at hand and expresses strong belief in his players.
• The Republic of Ireland has a strong track record against Gibraltar, having won all four of their previous matches with an aggregate score of 14-0. Gibraltar currently sits at the bottom of the group.
• Kenny acknowledges that anything less than a victory over Gibraltar, a team ranked 152 places below Ireland, is unthinkable in terms of European Championship qualification.

19/06/2023 Football – Euro 2024 Qualifiers – Turkey v Wales

• The Wales football team is preparing for their Euro 2024 qualifier against Turkey at Samsun 19 May Stadium on Monday, 19 June.
• Despite a disappointing 4-2 loss to Armenia, Wales manager Robert Page remains optimistic about the future. He has stated that the defeat has been “put to bed” and the focus is now on the upcoming match against Turkey.
• The defeat to Armenia was a significant setback for Wales’ hopes of reaching Euro 2024, as Armenia is ranked 71 places lower. Turkey, on the other hand, is currently leading Group D in qualification, two points above Wales, who are in third place.
• Page acknowledges the recent loss as a “massive bump,” but emphasizes the need for the team to stick together. He points out that the team is young and in transition, and inconsistencies are to be expected.
• Page has indicated potential changes in the lineup for the upcoming match. One such change will see Wigan midfielder James McClean donning the captain’s armband as he celebrates his 100th cap.
• Despite the recent defeat, Page remains confident in the squad and their ability to compete against top-tier nations. He believes that with the right balance in their game, Wales can be a force to be reckoned with.
• Wales will be without defender Ben Davies against Turkey as he has withdrawn from the squad for the birth of his first child. Neco Williams and Morgan Fox are potential replacements for Davies at left-back.
• Bournemouth striker Kieffer Moore will also be absent due to a red card he received against Armenia. David Brooks, another Bournemouth player, could make his first international start since 2021, following his recovery from Stage Two Hodgkin lymphoma.
• Wales’ centre-back pairing of Chris Mepham and Joe Rodon faced heavy criticism after the defeat to Armenia, but Page believes they are ready to rectify their mistakes in the upcoming match.
• Wales have won four of their previous seven meetings with Turkey. The last match between the two at the delayed Euro 2020 saw Wales win 2-0.

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19/06/2023 Football Gossip & News

• As part of their midfield revamp, Arsenal is considering parting ways with their 30-year-old Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey​¹​.
• Chelsea is not backing down on their interest in Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo (21). After Brighton turned down their £60m bid, Chelsea is now preparing to discuss a higher offer, exceeding £80m​¹​.
• German forward Kai Havertz (24) from Chelsea is reportedly heading to Arsenal. It seems that Bayern Munich’s approach was just a little too late​¹​.
• Paris St-Germain’s French forward Kylian Mbappe (24) has committed to staying with the team for the next season. He will decide his future in 2024 when his contract is set to expire​¹​.
• Real Madrid has confirmed their signing of 33-year-old Spanish striker Joselu from Espanyol, while simultaneously ruling out any potential move for Mbappe this summer​¹​.
• West Ham is eyeing Fulham’s Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha (27) as a possible replacement for Declan Rice​¹​.
• Italian striker Gianluca Scamacca (24) has finalised terms with Roma. It’s noted that West Ham is open to a loan or loan-to-buy deal for him​¹​.
• Bayern Munich is in the final stages of negotiating a permanent deal for 33-year-old English defender Kyle Walker from Manchester City​¹​.
• Monaco’s French defender Axel Disasi (25) is on Manchester United’s radar, while South Korean defender Kim Min-jae (26) appears to be joining Bayern from Napoli​¹​.
• Ex-Barcelona and Spain coach Luis Enrique is anticipated to take over as the manager of Paris St-Germain​¹​.
• Chelsea and Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech (30) is negotiating a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, with an eagerness to team up with Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (38)​¹​.
• Chelsea is still keen on signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen (24) from Napoli, despite nearing an agreement to sign Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson (21) from Villarreal​¹​.
• After facing hurdles in their pursuit of Italian midfielder Nicolo Barella (26) from Inter Milan, Newcastle United is shifting focus towards French midfielder Khephren Thuram (22) from Nice​¹​.
• Newcastle United seems poised to surprise everyone with a bid for West Bromwich Albion’s English goalkeeper Josh Griffiths (21)​¹​.
• French defender Soumaila Coulibaly (19) from Borussia Dortmund is reportedly in advanced talks over an undisclosed matter​¹​.

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