News about Denzel Dumfries

In what is arguably the game of this international break, heavyweights Germany and Netherlands go head-to-head in the Nations League at Munich's Alllianz Arena on Monday. These two teams met in a blockbuster in September that resulted in a 2-2 result - with Denzel Dumfries' goal in the 50th minute helping the Oranje secure a draw on home soil. However, they are expected to be on the wrong end of the scoreline this time around according to Sky Bet - with Ronald Koeman's side 29/10 outsiders to win in enemy territory.

The interpretation of the handball rule is set to undergo another change heading into the new campaign after referees announced new guidance. Officials will look to cut down on the awarding of 'soft penalties' during the 2024-25 season by showing leniency when the ball changes direction. Last season fans were often left confused about the handball laws amid a string of harsh penalty decisions. The controversy led to calls to address the rules, especially in scenarios where players may struggle to get their hand out of the way in time. Now the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) group have responded to mounting frustration, with former referee Kevin Friend giving an interview to Sky Sports today to clear up the new guidance.

Manchester United like Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries and have re-visited a proposed swap involving Aaron Wan-Bissaka but talks are not advanced.  Erik ten Hag's side are stepping up their attempts to bolster their full-back stocks during the summer transfer window, amid concerns over the fitness of Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw.  Wan-Bissaka, whose contract expires in 2025, is currently the only senior full-back on their pre-season tour of the USA. 

German press have blasted England for 'cheating their way to the final of Euro 2024' after Gareth Southgate's side secured a dramatic late victory against the Netherlands in their semi-final on Wednesday night. It comes as one Dutch pundit has appeared to turn on several of the Netherlands' own players, while also slamming Bukayo Saka's apparent 'handball' in the run-up to Denzel Dumfries' foul on Harry Kane.

MARK CLATTENBURG: UEFA's choice of Francois Letexier for Sunday's final will come as a big surprise to a fair few in the refereeing world, including in France, where he is not even seen as their top official.  That is Clement Turpin who, unlike Letexier, has the finals of the Europa League and Champions League listed on his C.V.  My hunch is Turpin was overlooked for this one because of the mistakes he made in the Euro 2024 opener between Scotland and Germany. 

Christina Unkel has provided more clarity on England's contentious penalty against the Netherlands and backed up her stance that it should not have been awarded. The Three Lions went 1-0 behind after just seven minutes in their Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday before Harry Kane equalised from the spot when Denzel Dumfries was adjudged to have fouled the England skipper. It was a hugely controversial call, with the appeals limited from England's players after it seemed to be a natural collision as Kane shot, while Dumfries attempted to block the ball.

MIKE KEEGAN IN DORTMUND: Ollie Watkins fired England into the Euro 2024 final with a 90th-minute winner to hand Gareth Southgate's men a famous 2-1 victory over the Netherlands. The Dutch took the lead after seven minutes when Xavi Simons dispossessed Declan Rice and smashed his effort beyond Jordan Pickford. But Harry Kane brought England level 11 minutes later from the penalty spot after being fouled in the box by Denzel Dumfries, before Phil Foden had a shot cleared off the line and hit the post.

KIERAN GILL IN DORTMUND: It took 16 minutes for the angry villagers who had spent the last two days stewing to swap their pitchforks for popcorn. Penalty to England. Soft, too, considering Denzel Dumfries was only doing what a defender should do.  Thanks, Felix Zwayer. We never doubted you. Honest. The pressure on the 43-year-old from Berlin, Germany was palpable on Wednesday night.  There was the anger that followed his appointment by UEFA as the referee once implicated in a match-fixing scandal, and the awkwardness of a reunion with Jude Bellingham at Borussia Dortmund's Westfalenstadion - the very stadium where England's midfielder highlighted Zwayer's history after a 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich, a jibe for which he was fined €40,000 (£33,843). 

Gareth Southgate's side had trailed 1-0 early on through an impressive Xavi Simons strike, but were handed a spot kick from seemingly nowhere when Harry Kane was clipped by Denzel Dumfries. Kane had skied his effort, but after a VAR check, referee Felix Zwayer pointed to the spot, with Kane slotting home to get the better of Bart Verbruggen from 12 yards to square the game back up. The call didn't come without controversey, however, with Jamie Carragher leading the social media slamming of the decision, despite it benefitting England.

The Bayern Munich forward (right) had already skied his effort when he was clipped by Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries, who was booked for his role in the goal, which was awarded after a VAR check. Referee Felix Zwayer had originally awarded the goal kick, but changed his mind after a check with the technology. Former England defender-turned pundit Carragher led the criticism on social media, claiming that the challenge was 'never a penalty' despite his former side benefitting.

Gary Neville and Ian Wright argued at length over the validity of England's penalty shout during the Three Lions' semi-final against the Netherlands. England had trailed earlier through a stunner from Xavi Simons, but were handed a controversial spot kick when Harry Kane hit the deck before the 20-minute mark. The Bayern Munich forward had already skied his effort when he was clipped by Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries, who was booked for his role in the goal, which was awarded after a VAR check.

England star Phil Foden came agonisingly close to taking the lead against the Netherlands before Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries cleared his effort off the line. The Three Lions found themselves behind in the seventh minute of their huge Euro 2024 semi-final in Dortmund after Xavi Simons fired a long-distance strike past Jordan Pickford in the England net. Harry Kane levelled the score for England in the 18th minute after drawing a foul from Dumfries in the penalty box, expertly converting the spot-kick into Bart Verbruggen's right-hand corner.

Harry Kane created Euros history with his equaliser in England's semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday night.  The Three Lions fell behind after just seven minutes when Xavi Simons fired past Jordan Pickford from the edge of the area, but Kane won a penalty 11 minutes later after being caught in the box by Denzel Dumfries.  The England captain stepped up and slotted his spot-kick into the bottom corner to bring his side level.

Fans have been left baffled after Romania star Ianis Hagi wore a netting on his head during his side's clash with Netherlands.  The Rangers star started once again for the Tricolours, who suffered a 3-0 defeat in their Euro 2024 last-16 clash.  The 25-year-old's evening got off to an unfortunate start when he collided with Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries in an attempt to win the ball. 

The Spanish official was known for his bold decision-making in matches, particularly when he was in charge of Argentina's World Cup match against the Netherlands last year. After Argentina's penalty-shootout victory, the 46-year-old produced a record 17 cards, including a red for Denzel Dumfries. Messi sparked outrage after the game, resulting in his expulsion from the tournament before the semi-finals. Mateu Lahoz has claimed he was 'demoted' as a referee and 'compelled' to resign by the Technical Committee for Referees (CTA) after being given a guard of honour in his last game in La Liga last season.

CHRIS WHEELER IN DUBLIN:Wout Weghorst gave Irish hearts a break with the aim that almost certainly ends their hopes of automatic qualification for Euro 2024, and heaps more pressure on boss Stephen Kenny. At the Aviva Stadium last night, the former Manchester United striker, who failed to impress during a loan stint at Old Trafford last season and now plays for Hoffenheim in Germany, stepped off the bench to finish Holland's comeback after Ireland stunned Ronaldo Koeman's side by taking the lead.

Despite Europe's greatest curiosity, Inter Milan full-back Denzel Dumfries has maintained that despite continuing interest, he is'staying' in Italy. The Netherland international has been a key component of Simone Inzaghi's side this season and has played a crucial role in their campaign to the Champions League final. Despite their best efforts, Dumfries hasn't meant to be for the Serie A team, but the result hasn't meant anything to him, but the club's chairman has denied that it had no impact on his future.

Manchester United have identified four key areas to improve as Sir Jim Ratcliffe prepares to take over as Premier League Commissioner. The Red Devils finish fourth in the table, just one point behind Liverpool, but they do have a game in hand against their opponents.

Inter Milan's 2-0 victory over AS Roma on Saturday, their fifth straight victory in all competitions, and midfielder Federico Dimarco and striker Romelu Lukaku were both on target. Denzel Dumfries, a Roma defender, squared the ball inside, and Dimarco was in the right position to tap it from a close distance right after the halftime time. After losing the ball to the visitors due to an error by Roma's defense, Lukaku won in the 74th minute with a small strike from the edge of the box.

If the Qatari's £5 billion takeover bid for Manchester United be fruitful, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani sent shockwaves throughout the transfer market after news broke that he was aiming for a dramatic move for Kylian Mbappe (right). And Mbappe was not the only high-profile target on his radar, with a potential bumper transfer window for the Red Devils on the horizon. However, whatever excitement sparked by the rumour was perhaps stymied by the fact that the club's war chest would be limited to just £100 million due to Financial Fair Play (FFP) restrictions. As a result, a clear out of the squad will be required if the club goes to invest heavily over the break, with a number of United stars likely to leave if Sheikh Jassim is to land his transfer targets. Mail Sport takes you through the potential casualties at the end of the season and shows how Erik ten Hag's side would line-up in 2023-24 (centre) if the Qatari fends off Sir Jim Ratcliffe to take responsibility of the club.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Napoli was on the verge of sealing the Scudetto this weekend, but they were unable to capture the moment as the champagne remained on ice. Lazio, their nearest rivals, lost to Inter Milan, who boosted their top-four hopes, while Juventus dropped points at Bologna, where it was honours both Roma and AC Milan. ALVISE CAGNAZZO round up the things we learned from Italy's top flight in his weekly column.

On Matchday 30 of Italy's biggest clubs, ALVISE CAGNAZZO: On Weekend 30 of the Serie A season, it was a frustrating weekend for some of Italy's top teams. Napoli, AC Milan, and Inter Milan were among those keeping an eye on the second leg of their Champions League quarter-finals this week, which may have resulted in points deferred. Rivals Roma and Lazio, on the other hand, lifted their hopes of Champions League qualification by 3-0 victories over Udinese and Spezia respectively. Alvise Cagnazzo of Mail Sport has dissected the weekend's events and taken a closer look at ten things we learned from the Italian top flight.

Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries has changed agents as he continues to press for a summer transfer to the Premier League amid a lot of interest from Man United and Chelsea. Inter Milan's right-back is valued at about £50 million, with Man United manager Erik ten Hag eager to bring in a slew of fresh talent at the end of the season.

Simon Jones will be providing you with information, news, and the most up-to-date coverage from around the globe on all the trades that are about to take place this summer. In the Premier League, it looks like it will be a lot busier once more as Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea prepare to splash further money in an attempt to close the void between Arsenal and Manchester City, while those in need of relegation are concerned with the proverbial vultures.