On-loan Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku offered a simple response to the suggestion that his performance against England on Tuesday night was a desire to prove himself here again. Belgium and England drew the friendly game at Wembley 2-2, following a last-minute equaliser from Jude Bellingham after Ivan Toney and Youri …
Read More »Erik ten Hag wanted by three European clubs – with Manchester United sack looming: report
Erik ten Hag might not need to worry about losing his job at Manchester United, with three other attractive clubs in Europe currently available and considering him as their new boss. Reports emerged earlier this week that Manchester United‘s new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants current England manager Gareth Southgate …
Read More »Tell us about your favourite European journey – you could win a £200 holiday voucher
In recent years the rise of slow travel has encouraged us all to think of the journey as part of the holiday – something to be savoured rather than a hurdle to be overcome to get to our destination as quickly as possible. If the journey in question involves airport …
Read More »10 of the best European activity breaks with a spirit of adventure
‘Slow happiness’ in Italy, Finland, Sweden or Iceland The Scotland-based company Slow Adventure advocates a more mindful approach to activity holidays. Options include climbing and yoga in the Italian Alps, mountain biking in Sweden and horse riding and rambling in Iceland. On the Finnish Happiness trip, guests stay in log …
Read More »There are only two European places still up for grabs for the new Club World Cup – and Arsenal could take one of them
Europe will have 12 teams at next summer’s inaugural expanded Club World Cup – with Arsenal still in contention to take one of the remaining places. Variously predicted to be the greatest club tournament ever or the event that finally pushes exhausted players over the edge, prompting them to escape to …
Read More »Barcelona hold ‘concrete talks’ with top European coach to replace Xavi: report
Barcelona have held “concrete talks” with a top European coach over the possibility of succeeding Xavi Hernandez at the Catalan club in the summer, it has been reported. After Barcelona’s 5-3 defeat at home to Villarreal in LaLiga in late January, Xavi announced he would be leaving his post at …
Read More »Late Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny's body was 'abused' after his death in Arctic gulag, his grieving widow Yulia tells European Parliament
Alexei Navalny’s body was abused after he died in the Arctic gulag, his grieving widow has told the European Parliament. Speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg today, Yulia Navalnaya, 47, said that her late husband’s body had been abused and that she was not sure if his …
Read More »Tell us about your favourite European garden – you could win a holiday voucher
Itâs the time of year when nature is waking up across Europe, with great gardens and parks coming into bloom. From multi-coloured tulip displays in Dutch gardens, to cherry blossoms in parks in Germany or freshly verdant chateaux gardens in France, we want to know where youâve been impressed by …
Read More »‘I’ve played more European games than any other English player in history’: Former Liverpool star on his surprise record
Jamie Carragher has recalled his European debut against Celtic, which sent him on the path to becoming the England’s top appearance holder in continental competitions. The former defender stayed at Liverpool for his entire playing career, winning the Champions League, UEFA Cup and two UEFA Super Cups in that time. …
Read More »From surfing in Porto to Ljubljana’s fairytale architecture: readers’ favourite European city breaks
Inside a mirrored ark, Rotterdam A museum store – but not as you know it… The minute you spot the enormous mirrored ark that is Rotterdam’s Depot, you know you’re in for something extraordinary. Open to the public, its Escher-like staircases are designed to encourage visitors to get lost; to …
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