Also seems like a good replacement for Mandzukic who recently left AC Milan. Would love to see him work out with Zlatan. One thing that bugs me out a bit is that AC Milan lost two key players Hakan and Donnarumma for free. And in March last year, AC Milan reported that they are working on that and are positive that they both will extend their contract in the end. Now one went to PSG and other to Inter. Wonder what went wrong

They've find replacement for Donnarumma but are they planning any replacement signings for Hakan who have been the key to AC Milan's most of the attacks last season?

Well yesterday was the day of comebacks. Most of the teams in IEM Cologne who were favourites made comeback after going 1 map down to win 2-1. NIP did a good job giving Gambit trouble in Ancient but Gambit did well to turn around and win the match. Spirit also gave Heroic some trouble but Heroic just barely made it out in the 3rd and it was really close in Ancient.

Also now that Ancient is in the map pool, I am seeing a trend that teams are taking Ancient too often. Maybe its a new map and they expect opponent not well adapted in that but whatever it is I find it really good. Should introduce some new maps in pools once in a while..thoughts?

They also could try to make one instead of buying. They have Vallejo and some more young CB's so Ancelotti needs to work out with that much only. I also saw a report a week ago about management saying "no transfers" to Ancelotti as they plan to save up for Mbappe or Haaland transfer in future. There were also reports about Mbappe not extending his contract and his contract runs out in June 2022.

Didn't they just now bought Alaba? He is a good and experienced player and sure is a good replacement for Ramos. Yeah but Varane's transfer might open a hole so yeah they might need to look at it. Still there is lot of time and there wouldn't be much going on actively with the Euro's going on right now. Here is a report that Real Madrid will not look into replacement if Varane leaves: https://www.managingmadrid.com/2021/7/9/22569770/real-madrid-varane-transfer-news-replacement-2021

Yesterday backed easy favourites G2 against Complexity and Natus Vincere when they were 1 map down against Renegades and won both.

Today we have really good matches in IEM Cologne:

Astralis vs Faze
Heroic vs Spirit
NIP vs Gambit (Feels easy for Gambit,no?)
Liquid vs mousesports
G2 vs BIG (G2 definitely)
Complexity vs Virtus.pro

Some does feel like easy matches but there are some players in other teams which can mess that up. I myself am gonna just bet some on G2 and maybe even on NIP and back off from the rest. Too hard to pick a side.

Well this transfer window, PSG are playing the money card very well. They got Wijnaldum, Donnarumma, now Ramos. I wouldn't be much surprised if they get Messi but doesn't feels like he will move to PSG just for money. Barca are having wage problems and PSG are pulling on their money card their as well to get their key player. Smart move , PSG

Now UEFA is opening disciplinary action against England over the laser incident in Harry Kane's penalty: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-england-charged-uefa-over-24487910 . Seriously sometimes fan take it so far doing everything they could whether it be threats, laser or any kind of disturbances.. why they just can't be normal? Is it too hard  

As for yesterday's match, Denmark did great holding England and they kept them on toes until the last moment.

Its really depressing when there is news about fans sparking out and going over the line threatening players when they failed down in key moment. There should be some serious punishment for them. Its really over the line.



Yeah I am also gonna probably go with some small stake on this. England are the clear favourites but Denmark's spirit would be on cloud nine with the momentum they are having so far- from group stage to the quarters. One step further and they are in finals. I actually thought that Denmark wouldn't make past the group stage but they made me wrong.

Nuno is a good manager and he is the one who is responsible for picking Wolves up and I am really glad that he is in PL giving competition to other managers. As for Kane, there is lot of drama but right now Harry Kane is focused on Euro's so probably things would go more clear after Euro is concluded.

Don't know why but I feel like Kane might stay after Nuno is appointed but still don't know for sure. There is lot going on you know.

I really don't like Koeman so much, maybe because of some decisions took after his appointment. One of this was Suarez who was a key player and in just a few months after Koeman appointment he was sold to Atletico and last season he helped them win the LaLiga title. And with a pproper striker's absence, Barcelona struggled so much otherwise they would have been the another team contesting in top 3 positions of LaLiga title.

It will be very hard for Spain to hold Italy. Italy are playing great football and are good on defense and attack as well. With the attack line SPain has it will be very difficult to get past Bonucci and Chilleini and find the net past Donnarumma... too much of hurdles in between for them. Also at the same time, they have to protect their net against likes of the Italy's attack line of Insigne, Immobile , Chiesa. It will be too much for Spain to handle.

But still you never know, we usually have tendency to pick sides on the basis of past performances, maybe Spain surprise  Italy in the semis?

Actually he was good in Premier League as well for United and has kept Alex Telles one of their signings of LB position same as Luke Shaw out of the first team. Right now Ole seems to prefer Luke Shaw over Alex and United would definitely would like to keep him and make him a key player when he is showing real signs of becoming a good player.

Regarding this , I am afraid that it might become a huge scene if Levy keeps on denying offers like he did the latest offer by City against the wishes of Kane. Surely he still has contract with Spurs but if things keeps on going like this, it will start affecting players morale at one point. The offer by City of 100 m Euro + player wasn't that bad.. maybe a bit more cash might budge their mind?

That's a good loan transfer for Wolves. Trincao is really good young player but has to learn a lot and experience. PL seems like a good positive turn for his in his career and also it will also strengthen's Wolves mid. He was signed on loan transfer with buyout option of 25m Euro so a real win-win for Wolves if Trincao plays some real good next season.

They are actually. They are doing so well working into box, making plays and that is what is needed. Czech are also now showings itty-bitty signs of attack now. They still have plenty of time to find an equaliser but problem is that they have to stop Denmark's from finding their second as well. Denmark could easily find one, Czech's defense doesn't looks good in holding Denmark's attacks so far.

Czechs are considered as a lucky one to advance into quarters. They have been fantastic but yeah well enough against depleted teams or not so good teams. Denmark are playing too much of a team football. They will really find it hard to find any momentum against Denmark today. As of now, Denmark have scored already and are 1 goal up and continue to make some good attacks.

I also expect Grealish to start tonight. The way he has given performance this Euro Cup for England he deserves to start out tonight. It would help England to have a good momentum from the start and possible some early goals. I also expect a good game from Ukraine as well.

There we have it..equaliser and on to extra's. How about withstanding against all those Spanish attacks. Gotta give it to Switzerland for not giving Spain any gap to find the net and rest Sommer is making all those crazy save. They are really working hard.

Guess they don't need Dhaka or Embolo to keep on toes.

Its still too early to say. What happened in France game? Everyone thought that France scored 3 goals and that's it. Even I thought too and went on to catch some sleep. Its football, don't let possession or anything choose a side while the game is still on. Yeah Spain are dominating right now but who knows what can happen in next 70-80 minutes.

I am rooting in for another Swiss suprise. Would really be something if happens tho. Comebacks against two great sides.

Ramos definitely had a tough time last season but he is a very experienced one with leadership qualities and one who would fill a role that Thiago Silva used to have once. I am also not sure about how he will perform but should go well in Ligue 1. As for Donnarumma, I think he is a great goalkeeper, he is also having a good time with Italy in Euros and he also had a good time in Serie A as well. That's a different matter that things went pretty bad later on with AC Milan with injuries and all. AC Milan didn't had a proper defense and in PSG he will have a good defense line to protect the nets. As for Hakimi, thats a pacy addition to the midfield. So IMO, I feel like they have really thought it well and its a good boost to squad.