Ukraine hail Euros place as ‘gift for our country’
Ukraine’s qualification for the Euro 2024 soccer finals has cheered a country suffering hardship in its conflict with Russia and for a few weeks in June and July the tournament will provide a welcome distraction from the harsh reality of war.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid will make a late decision on whether midfielder — and stand-in full-back — Federico Valverde is fit enough to play against Atlético Madrid in their Champions League round-of-16 first leg on Tuesday.
Juventus have signed Portugal defender Renato Veiga on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, the Serie A club said on Monday, while Brazil international Danilo bid an emotional goodbye to the Serie A side.