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England 1-0 Spain: Trafford’s late heroics key as Young Lions clinch U21 Euros title

Taylor Harwood-Bellis of England lifts the trophy after the UEFA Under-21 EURO 2023 Final match between England and Spain at the Batumi Arena on July...

Burnley-bound goalkeeper James Trafford was England’s hero in dramatic fashion, denying the Spanish from taking the game into extra-time with a double save from the spot in stoppage-time. His masterful moment means Lee Carsley led the Young Lions to European glory for the first time in 39 years.

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Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid: Benzema’s quick-fire brace sees Los Blancos prevail

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Athletic Club and Real...

Karim Benzema’s 14th and 15th goals of the La Liga season, bullish but devastating, ensured Carlo Ancelotti’s men returned to winning ways – leaving San Mames with a hard-fought three points vs. Athletic Bilbao, who created more chances but crucially lacked incisive execution against the league leaders. Heading into 2022, Real are eight points clear of Sevilla in second. Continue reading “Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid: Benzema’s quick-fire brace sees Los Blancos prevail”