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![Portuguese receive warm welcome: barriers along the highway](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2157459029/pt/foto/greven-germany-the-official-uefa-euro-2024-bus-is-seen-during-the-portugal-national-football.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=5NqowSx0EljMW522Xrm3UAtl8gycx8klQR_J8BM0Fow=)
Portuguese receive warm welcome: barriers along the highway
Portugal has also arrived in Germany. Roberto Martínez's team has set up its headquarters in Harsewinkel, a small town between Münster and Bielefeld. The reception for the 2016 European Championship winner was impressive.
![Sixty grand Séamus shows his incredible love for Everton once again](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2153701564/pt/foto/london-england-seamus-coleman-of-everton-applauds-after-the-premier-league-match-between.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=c6P5wPhJHBmB7k4rkiYN7cnWoVIeU3cLVZWtHGXPdnQ=)
'Sixty grand Séamus' shows his incredible love for Everton once again
Séamus Coleman has extended his contract with Everton for another year. The Irish captain is heading into his sixteenth consecutive season with the Liverpool club, and it promises to be a special year for the team.
![Salvio becomes a free agent and would like to return to a club he has previously played for](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2151316577/pt/foto/pachuca-mexico-eduardo-salvio-of-pumas-unam-runs-with-the-ball-during-the-play-in-match.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=sf_Yu6eKoD0P9qkcUE6Rt0AhjMp155rKkqQ8F7xBOMM=)
Salvio becomes a free agent and would like to return to a club he has previously played for
Eduardo "Toto" Salvio has ended his contract with Pumas in Mexico and is considering a return to Boca Juniors, a club he deeply admires.
![Ten Hag wants to strengthen United s defensive line with a player he coached at Ajax](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2149016567/pt/foto/munich-germany-matthijs-de-ligt-of-bayern-munich-applauds-the-fans-as-he-warms-up-prior-to-the.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=FGgPyyoMaeoSpR7oN-ST_JPdmmUMSpS_mnJwahT0q3A=)
Ten Hag wants to strengthen United's defensive line with a player he coached at Ajax
Manchester United is actively monitoring Matthijs de Ligt's situation at Bayern Munich. Coach Erik ten Hag, who previously managed de Ligt at Ajax, is eager to reinforce United's defense with the 24-year-old Dutch international.
![We were miserable. I can t even express how good this German team is](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2156932969/pt/foto/munich-germany-niclas-fullkrug-of-germany-celebrates-after-scoring-a-goal-to-make-it-4-0.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=1YM9Iiy_RFhWTmRk9z-eRkp2JoQuXqrO13V6U-Z6HyI=)
We were miserable. I can't even express how good this German team is
Graeme Souness, former captain of Scotland, expressed deep disappointment following Scotland's heavy 1-5 defeat to Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024.
![Oranje will face a Portuguese referee](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2154632697/pt/foto/athens-greece-referee-artur-soares-dias-gestures-during-the-uefa-europa-conference-league-2023.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=79rRwp1SkdapO_DDtpJ4TJHuHhl0hswNT-TTlBo7f8I=)
Oranje will face a Portuguese referee
The first match of the Dutch national team at the European Championship, against Poland, will be officiated by Artur Soares Dias on Sunday. The Portuguese referee has officiated an Oranje match three times before.
![I was surprised by Scotland s lack of aggressiveness](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2157610598/pt/foto/munich-germany-julian-nagelsmann-head-coach-of-germany-applauds-during-the-uefa-euro-2024.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=x3ZgWYbPU25jWulBzDje2aih10SHZJERGpjWgJzWm9s=)
I was surprised by Scotland's lack of aggressiveness
The German coach admitted that the opponent's first 20 minutes allowed for a "brilliant" start for his team in the match.
![Reus, Terzic, and now Hummels: German defender leaves Borussia Dortmund](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2155852913/pt/foto/wembley-stadium-london-united-kingdom-mats-hummels-of-borussia-dortmund-reacts-during-the-uefa.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=QE6A5XGSqM48tDy5XNdfwBBE--e6YyFuMdnx2S9LRCM=)
Reus, Terzic, and now Hummels: German defender leaves Borussia Dortmund
The 35-year-old footballer "parts ways" with the club after 14 non-consecutive seasons.
![Botafogo aims to sign a World Cup champion from Argentina](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2038005067/pt/foto/columbus-ohio-thiago-almada-of-the-atlanta-united-fc-battles-sean-zawadzki-of-the-columbus.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=2cTmlBh1FIfNXC9nkvJpND1yd_fnhh1MB7DQTPUvq6c=)
Botafogo aims to sign a World Cup champion from Argentina
Botafogo has renewed its pursuit of Thiago Almada, the 23-year-old Argentine playmaker who won the World Cup in 2022. Despite Atlanta United rejecting a 20 million euro offer from the Brazilian club, Botafogo remains determined to secure Almada's signature.
![Openda must prepare for a joyful interruption during the Euros](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2157426512/pt/foto/freiberg-am-neckar-germany-lois-openda-of-belgium-reacts-during-a-public-training-session-at.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=NFtrYFb4C6grr__1vgqNJtIx23169pD7OjZSmKPl0Q4=)
Openda must prepare for a joyful interruption during the Euros
There is a high chance that Loïs Openda will have to leave the Belgian national team's camp during the Euros. His wife is due to give birth during the tournament in Germany. Openda confirmed that he will, of course, go home if his son is born as planned.