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Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Spain defender Marc Cucurella was booed throughout the first half of his side’s Euro 2024 semi-final against France.The Chelsea left-back was jeered every time he touched the ball in Munich, as his side fought from behind to lead a thriller.Cucurella has started all six of Spain’s matches at Euro 2024 on the left side of defence, playing a key role in his team’s progress.But the 25-year-old was involved in a moment of controversy in the quarter-finals against…

Donald Trump fearmongers over immigration on Sean Hannity’s Fox News showSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailA new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris has a better shot than President Joe Biden at defeating Donald Trump in the 2024 election. The survey, conducted by the Democratic firm Bendixen & Amandi, shows Biden slightly behind Trump, 42 to 43 per cent, with Harris inching past the former president 42 to 41 per cent.The eyes of the world are on Biden as he hosts the Nato…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Gareth Southgate says England are ready to make history by reaching a first final on foreign soil, having been inhibited earlier in the Euros by expectations and louder external noise than ever before.After topping their group in unconvincing fashion, the Euro 2020 runners-up needed a stunning Jude Bellingham strike to save their blushes against Slovakia before beating Switzerland on penalties.England are now preparing for a third semi-final in four major tournaments, with Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands standing between…

Matthew Miller was accused of “smirking” while discussing the number of civilian deaths recorded in Gaza since Israel’s latest conflict with Hamas began.During a state department briefing (9 July), Mr Miller was asked if the true death figures could be larger than that recorded by Gaza’s health ministry.A voice, understood to be journalist Sam Husseini, accused Mr Miller of sporting an inappropriate facial expression during his answer.When accused, Mr Miller gestured for the next question, before stating that he wouldn’t “entertain” the accusation. Source link

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Wales have appointed Craig Bellamy as their new head coach on a four-year contract.Bellamy won 78 Wales caps between 1998 and 2013, and this is his first senior management role after assisting Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht and Burnley.Here, the PA news agency examines why Wales turned to former captain Bellamy and what is next for the Dragons.Why did Wales need a new manager?Rob Page’s reign as Wales boss came to an end last month after over three-and-a-half…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailPresident Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance in Atlanta last month has opened the door in many Democratic minds that the best option might be to find a new nominee during an open convention.But Biden has so far resolutely refused to even entertain the idea of stepping aside, challenging any possible candidates to take him on at the convention during a recent fiery interview on MSNBC. The White House and the Biden campaign are now scrambling to reassure voters,…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter France captain Kylian Mbappe will wear a mask throughout the rest of Euro 2024 after breaking his nose during the team’s opening victory against Austria.The superstar forward was left covered in blood after suffering the brutal injury when his face collided into the shoulder of Austria defender Kevin Danso, later leaving the stadium in an ambulance.Subsequent tests confirmed Mbappe did not require immediate surgery and he returned to training two days later while sporting a protective covering…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USThe Houston megachurch of televangelist Joel Osteen was mocked by social media users for not offering enough aid as Hurricane Beryl pummeled the city.The megachurch leader was criticized by a barrage of X users who have not forgotten his church’s slow response in offering shelter to victims of Hurricane Harvey, which rampaged the area in 2017.Osteen’s Lakewood Church used to be the arena for the Houston Rockets and can hold nearly 17,000 people, meaning it could…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Slavko Vincic will referee the first semi-final of Euro 2024 between Spain and France in Munich on Tuesday night. The experienced Slovenian official, 44, became a Fifa-listed referee in 2010 and recently refereed the 2024 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. Vinčič’s first tournament was Euro 2012, where he attended as an assistant, and he first took charge at a major international tournament during Euro 2020, when he refereed two group-stage games…

Zelensky says China trying to undermine Ukraine peace summitFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsAn historic Nato summit is set to begin in Washington in the shadow of a “brutal” Russian attack on Ukrainian cities that killed and injured dozens.The summit, which will mark the 75th anniversary of the Western alliance, is set to begin in Washington DC on Tuesday, where leaders will discuss the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and support for Kyiv.Last week, it was revealed Nato allies had…