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Euro 2024: De Jong, Depay make final Netherlands squad despite injuries

Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay have been included in the Netherlands' final 26-man squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 championship despite nursing injuries. Both have been struggling with injuries of late but manager Ronald Koeman believes they will be fit before the tournament commences. Players who were dropped from the provisional list include uncapped left-back Ian Maatsen, Quinten Timber, goalkeeper Nick Olij and injured Atalanta...

Dembele gets Xavi’s praise after Barcelona victory

Dembele gets Xavi’s praise after Barcelona victory

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has heaped praises on French winger Ousmane Dembele for his performance in their hard-fought 1-0 win over Real Sociedad. After the Copa del Rey quarter-final triumph, the 43-year-old commended the former Borussia Dortmund star for his unique qualities and raved about his team’s performance against a "tough opponent". “Dembele deserves all the credit. He has the right qualities, and we try to...