News about Xavi Simons

Sky Bet are offering a Price Boost as part of their Player Stat Accas market for selected UEFA Nations League fixtures taking place tonight. Valued at enhanced odds of 3/1 - the bet requires Brennan Johnson, Serge Gnabry and Xavi Simons to each have a shot on target. For those interested in the boost - Johnson's Wales are away against Iceland, Gnabry's Germany battle Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Netherlands clash with Hungary.

Matthijs de Ligt did not mince words as he admitted he was far from his best after enduring a dismal display on international duty.  The Netherlands entered their clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina as sizeable favourites and promptly delivered on their billing as Joshua Zirkzee fired them into an early lead. Ermedin Demirovic capitalised on a defensive error from United's £43m summer signing to draw the visitors level before Tijjani Reijnders restored the Netherlands' lead before the interval.

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 remain hopeful they can sign Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder and Dutch international, Xavi Simons, despite him reportedly already agreeing terms with Bayern Munich. Simons, 21, is firmly on the radar of United bosses given his impressive performances at Euro 2024, and a standout season on loan from PSG, at RB Leipzig.  According to L'Equipe, United boss Erik ten Hag is thought to be an admirer of the PSG youngster, and his versatility in either a central attacking position, or out on the flanks, would make him a desirable addition to the team.

And so, it ends. After 31 days, 51 games, a river of tears and tidal waves of euphoria, the curtain has come down on the 17th edition of the European Championships. This carnival of football captivated a worldwide audience for a month and brought us many moments which will be recalled for generations. It also wasn't without its flaws and limitations, however, both on and off the pitch.

A former Manchester United coach has insisted Gareth Southgate should make a significant change to his starting XI for Sunday's Euro 2024 final. England once again found themselves trailing at the tournament when Xavi Simons fired the Netherlands in front just seven minutes into Wednesday's semi-final in Dortmund. Harry Kane put the Three Lions back on level terms from the penalty spot just minutes later before substitute Ollie Watkins netted in the final minute to send Southgate's side into their second-ever Euros final.

Netflix have been praised for a hilarious meme after England won their Euros semi-final match against the Netherlands in Germany on Wednesday night. The streaming service made reference to a now infamous moment from their BECKHAM documentary where Victoria and David had a hilarious squabble about her upper class upbringing. The moment in question saw Victoria, 50, attempting to say she was 'working class' before David, 49, swiftly pointed out that her father used to drive her to school in a Rolls Royce.

England will aim for glory when they face Spain in the Euro 2024 final and will have the bonus of qualifying for another competition should they triumph in Berlin. The Three Lions booked their place in the showpiece with a dramatic 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday night. Substitute Ollie Watkins fired England into the final with a stunning effort in the 90th minute, after a Harry Kane penalty cancelled out Xavi Simons opener.

England football fans are desperately searching for ways to get to Berlin for Sunday's Euro 2024 final as they face a struggle to book flights amid soaring air fares. Tens of thousands of supporters are expected to be in Germany for England's hotly-anticipated match against Spain on Sunday which kicks off at 8pm. But many flights are already sold out and airlines with spare capacity are charging five times more to travel before the game compared with a week later. British Airways reported a 1,000 per cent increase in searches for flights to Berlin on its website last night in the hour after England's semi-final win over the Netherlands . The biggest spike in searches was at 10.05pm - 11 minutes after the final whistle. The airline is now trying to add extra flights and increase the size of its jets on the route.

Jubilant England fans are daring to dream after the Three Lions vanquished the Netherlands in a breathtaking victory to reach the Euro 2024 final last night. Ollie Watkins' 90th minute winner saw Gareth Southgate's men book their place in Sunday's showdown against Spain in Berlin, sparking wild celebrations across the nation where nearly 30million people were watching at home. People across England partied into the early hours as they paid tribute to their heroes, with chants of 'It's coming home' echoing long into the night following the stunning 2-1 victory as football fans revelled in the atmosphere. The scenes of euphoria were widespread - in fan zones in London and Manchester, there were scenes of wild celebration, while pubs and bars across the country were full of happy punters before spilling out into the streets in the early morning after last orders. Even US indie rockers The Killers got involved, playing the last moments of the match on a big screen during their gig at the O2 Arena in London, before barrelling into a rousing rendition of Mr Brightside. There were also scenes of ecstasy in Dortmund where the match was being played with super-sub Watkins, who came on to replace captain Harry Kane - who himself had brought England level with a penalty in the first-half to cancel out Xavi Simons' wonder strike -  touchingly sharing the moment with his mother and girlfriend. Many joyous members of the Barmy Army will be feeling the effects of their celebrations this morning as they drag themselves to work, but the thought that England might finally break their trophy duck later this week might go some way to soothing their pain.

England fans have hailed their semi-final victory over the Netherlands as revenge for former Three Lions boss Graham Taylor. Gareth Southgate's side reached the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday in dramatic fashion after Ollie Watkins' 90th minute strike secured the victory, with Harry Kane earlier cancelling out Xavi Simons' first half opener. It was the third successive knockout game at the tournament that England have won following substantial drama, with the Three Lions defeating Slovakia in extra time in the last-16, before they beat Switzerland on penalties in the quarter-final.

French news outlet L'Equpie has handed one England star a 3/10 for his 'clumsy' performance during the Three Lions' dramatic late victory against the Netherlands. Gareth Southgate's side came from behind to book their place in the final of Euro 2024, with Netherlands star Xavi Simons breaking the deadlock early on in the match with a long-range strike. It was a slow start for the Three Lions, who have been criticised for their performances at the tournament, but Southgate's team grew into the match after Harry Kane levelled from the spot following a controversial penalty decision.

Britain is set for sunnier skies over the coming days with highs of 23C (73F) - just in time for England's Euro 2024 final against Spain this Sunday. The Met Office is predicting drier conditions for the country with bright spells from today and temperatures that will reach around average for this time of year. It follows a dismal start to July with parts of England - especially East Anglia, the Midlands and South East - already having about a month's worth of rain. Since 2000, only one June and early July - in 2012 - have been as cold in the UK as this year. But the mercury is expected to hit 23C (73F) this afternoon in some parts of southern England with sunny spells forecast amid the odd shower. The temperature will then drop slightly to 18C (64F) in the North and 19C (66F) in the South by Saturday. By Sunday, London will have an average maximum of 23C that will continue through to Tuesday, while Birmingham will see highs in the 20Cs over the three-day period.

The Dutch media have expressed their anger and sadness after they were beaten 2-1 by England in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday. The Three Lions reached Sunday's final in Berlin in dramatic fashion after Ollie Watkins' 90th minute strike secured the victory, with Harry Kane earlier cancelling out Xavi Simons' first half opener. It was the third successive knockout game at the tournament that England have won following substantial drama, with the Three Lions defeating Slovakia in extra time in the last-16, before they beat Switzerland on penalties in the quarter-final.

Three Lions supporters are nursing hangovers today after partying into the early hours following the team's breathtaking win over the Netherlands last night. England fans are daring to dream after the team moved one step closer to Euro 2024 glory by beating the Netherlands 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final. Many were out all night celebrating the win after late substitute Ollie Watkins sent the nation into delirium when he fired a stunning strike with just seconds remaining to send Gareth Southgate's men into Sunday's final against Spain in Berlin. Watkins had replaced captain Harry Kane , who had earlier equalised for England with a penalty in the first-half - cancelling out Xavi Simons' wonder strike which had given the Netherlands the lead inside seven minutes. But fans will be feeling the effects of their celebrations this morning as they drag themselves to work.

Dutch fans have insisted they were 'robbed' by a controversial penalty decision in their 2-1 semi-final loss to England on Wednesday night. The Netherlands had gone in front after seven minutes through Xavi Simons, but England came back into the game and earned a penalty 11 minutes later. Bukayo Saka slalomed into the box before having his shot blocked, and the follow-up dropped to Harry Kane who fired over the bar before being caught by Denzel Dumfries on the ankle.

Sir Keir Starmer punched the air as he celebrated England's last minute victory against the Netherlands in their Euro 2024 semi-final in front of his Dutch counterpart during the NATO summit. The Prime Minister was able to watch some of the game while attending the event in Washington DC and got out of his seat as Harry Kane fired in the equalizer to cancel out Xavi Simons opener, before Ollie Watkins sent the Three Lions to their second successive European final with his late strike. Sir Keir watched the game with the Netherlands' Prime Minister Dick Schoof and shook his hand after celebrating the equalizer, before posting on X: 'Picked the right moment to pop out from Nato meetings and check the score...' At full-time, the newly elected leader attended a meeting at the Oval Office with US President Joe Biden and was asked if football was coming home, and said: 'It looks like it. 'It's because of the Prime Minister,' Mr Biden replied.

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.

England fans are daring to dream after the Three Lions moved one step closer to Euro 2024 glory by beating the Netherlands in a dramatic semi-final on Wednesday night. Substitute Ollie Watkins buried a stunning strike into the bottom left corner with just seconds remaining to send Gareth Southgate 's men into Sunday's final against Spain in Berlin . The striker had replaced captain Harry Kane, who had earlier equalised for England with a penalty in the first-half - cancelling out Xavi Simons' wonderstrike after just seven minutes. England's star-studded squad were supported by an army of WAGs and celebrities including Adele and Ed Sheeran as they reached their first ever Euros final on foreign soil. Southgate's squad will now attempt to go one step further than Euro 2020, when they lost to Italy in the final at Wembley. Nervous fans suffered early heartbreak when Xavi Simons opened the scoring with a thunder strike in the 7th minute. But their agony turned into euphoria when Kane equalised from the spot 11 minutes later.

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.

Manchester United's backroom team has had a Dutch overhaul this summer, but it wasn't the one most fans expected.  With Erik ten Hag having signed a one-year contract extension after months of speculation surrounding his future, it is a surprising former Red Devils' star who has been making the headlines. Ruud van Nistelrooy has been all but announced as a new Man Utd assistant coach. The retired striker was spotted being driven into the club's Carrington training centre for the day and was later photographed heading into a Manchester hotel.

UEFA have reviewed Anthony Taylor and Stuart Atwell's decision to controversially rule out Xavi Simons' goal for the Netherlands against France for offside. Despite both teams possessing considerable firepower, genuine chances proved hard to come by at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig last week.  With the game still goalless at the hour mark, it appeared the deadlock would not be broken in the Group D clash before PSG forward struck home from the edge of the box.