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Gareth Southgate, the Football Association and Prime Minister Boris Johnson have condemned racist online abuse suffered by a number of England players following the Euro 2020 loss to Italy.
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka all failed from the spot on Sunday night as England went down on penalties.
Leonardo Bonucci says Italy were spurred on to win Euro 2020 by England fans insisting football was coming home.
Bonucci played a star role in the Azzuri’s success at Wembley, cancelling out Luke Shaw’s early goal in the second half and then converting a penalty during the shootout which his side won 3-2.
England manager Gareth Southgate says he wants to remain in charge for the 2022 World Cup following defeat in the final of Euro 2020 by Italy.
When asked about the possibility of a new contract, he replied: “I don’t think now is an appropriate time to be thinking about it. We have to qualify for Qatar. I need time to go away and reflect on Euro 2020.
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from international football.
The 2014 World Cup winner earned 106 caps for his country, contributing 17 goals and 19 assists, with his final game coming in the 2-0 defeat by England in the Euro 2020 last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Leicester City have completed the signing of Boubakary Soumare from Lille for a fee believed to be worth around £17m.
The midfielder has signed a five-year contract running until 2026, taking Leicester’s spending to £40m in the last three days.
Juan Mata has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United.
Mata, who was signed from Chelsea in 2014, has made 273 appearances for United, scoring 51 goals and registering 47 assists.
The 33-year-old featured only 18 times for United
Manchester United have signed free agent goalkeeper Tom Heaton.
England international Heaton, whose contract with Aston Villa expired after last season, returns to the club where he started his career as a youngster, signing a contract until 2023.
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from international football.
The 2014 World Cup winner earned 106 caps for his country, contributing 17 goals and 19 assists, with his final game coming in the 2-0 defeat by England in the Euro 2020 last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Arsenal are “ahead” in the race to sign Manuel Locatelli from Sassuolo and have made a “concrete offer” for the Italy midfielder, according to the Serie A club’s sporting director.
The 23-year-old has impressed at Euro 2020 for the Azzurri, scoring two goals in the 3-0 group-stage victory over Switzerland, and is expected to move on this summer.
Manchester United are interested in signing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.
Initial talks have taken place and the France international remains a player United have under consideration, although other clubs are thought to be interested, including Paris Saint-Germain.