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Croatia football team has selected its Euro 2020 basecamp in St Andrews

The Croatian football team will be based at St Andrews on Scotland’s east coast during Euro 2020, the Croatian Football Federation confirmed today.  Football fans around the world can buy  England vs Croatia Tickets online to enjoy its outstanding performances.

The Croatian Football Federation delegation visited several potential camps around London and Scotland in early December, and after a detailed analysis, the federation’s leadership, headed by President Davor Sucker, decided in agreement with coach Zlatko Dalic that the Croatian team would be based at the Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews during Euro 2020.

A five-star luxury resort, Fairmont is set in idyllic greenery setting on the Scottish coast, with 212 rooms, 17 suites and two additional villas. The hotel is about 120 kilometers from Glasgow, where Croatia will play two group games at Euro 2020 and is only half an hour’s drive from the airport.

The World Cup runners-up will also train at the St Andrews University grounds, which have hosted the likes of Barcelona and Manchester United, among others. The training grounds are a 10-minute drive from the hotel and also have excellent conditions for training (fitness) and recovery, as well as leisure.

HNS president Davor Suker Talk

“We wanted the national team to have the absolute best conditions to stay during Euros, which is why we decided on St Andrews. We know from Russia the importance of having peace, nature and quality sports infrastructure, so we have chosen the hotel and grounds that are of the highest standard. that this is the best solution for the national team, “said HNS president Davor Suker.

“I thank the federation for truly analyzing and presenting all the options, and I am glad that we were absolutely in agreement that this was the best solution for the national team to stay at during Euros. We had great conditions in Russia and I believe that will be the case in Scotland. The camp is very important not only for training but also for creating a positive atmosphere and community, and this location offers us excellent conditions for all that,” coach Zlatko Dalic added.

Euro 2020 – Croatia’s schedule

14 June 2020 – 3 pm – England vs Croatia (Wembley, London)

19 June 2020 – 6 pm Croatia vs Czech Republic (Hampden Park, Glasgow)

23 June 2020 – 9 pm Croatia vs Norway, Scotland, Serbia or Israel (Hampden Park, Glasgow)

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Alfredo Morelos sign defense as Rangers assistant Gary McAllister makes incitement claim

El Bufalo is still waiting to find out if he’ll face sanction for his gesture to the Celtic fans last month. Gary McAllister has launched a stout defense of Alfredo Morelos against the Colombian’s cut-throat criticism. Football fans from around the world can buy online Celtic Football Tickets to enjoy its stunning performances.

The Rangers assistant has also claimed the striker is subject to provocation from Premiership rivals as he faces spending much of the month suspended on the sidelines. McAllister, who arrived in Dubai with the Rangers squad last night, insists the decision of Morelos to draw his fingers across his throat after his Old Firm red card should not be misinterpreted.

SFA compliance officer Claire Whyte is still mulling over the incident in injury time of the Light Blues’ 2-1 win at Parkhead on December 29, but McAllister is adamant there is no case to answer as he has seen it all before on the training ground.

Steven Gerrard’s number two also pointed to the Europa League qualifier at FC Midtjylland earlier in the season when Morelos made the same gesture after Joe Aribo had fired the Gers 2-0 in front.

McAllister said: “I’ve seen him make the sign two or three times before. Even when we come to the end of games in training sessions he’ll make that sign. 

“It’s something he feels is ‘game over’ as in, it’s the end of the game. He did it against Midtjylland and we were six minutes over at Celtic and it was the end of the game - and some. 

“I thought the referee put four minutes up and Alfredo was sending off at six-and-a-half minutes, so the game was over.”

Morelos has now been sent off seven times in the last two seasons, although one of the red cards in the last campaign was later rescinded.

He misses the Scottish Cup tie against Stranraer because of a ban hanging over him in the competition from last season and his dismissal at Celtic sees him ruled out of league matches against St Mirren at home and Hearts away.

He could spend longer out the team if Whyte decides he has a case to answer and persuades an independent panel the in-form striker, with 28 goals this season, was not acting in the best interests of the game.

But McAllister said: “Prior to the two red cards in recent games, Alfredo’s discipline had been very good. He has certainly, certainly improved. It was visible. 

“There is a lot of provocation towards Alfredo and when you watch games back and get the opportunity to watch them more closely there is quite a provocation. 

“He’s a physical player and takes it as much as he gives it. He’s one of those players - it’s him and the center-backs and it is always going to be physical.”

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Premier League: Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer disagrees with Gary Lineker over Pep Guardiola claim

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Sir Alex Ferguson is still the most influential manager in football history.

Barcelona acolyte Gary Lineker said last week Pep Guardiola has changed the way we play/think about the game and arguably had the most positive influence of anyone ever in football. Football fans from around the world can purchase Premier League Football Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.

In 2008, Guardiola inherited a Barcelona squad that included Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Thierry Henry, Samuel Eto'o and Carles Puyol and claimed a clean sweep in his first season in management.

Barcelona regained the Champions League in 2011 with a virtuoso final performance against an aging Man Utd side reeling from a lack of investment and the Catalan also secured three successive Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich before he took over at City.

Manchester City has won five of the last six domestic honors under Guardiola and Solskjaer likened Guardiola’s impact to that of the pioneering Johan Cruyff but stayed loyal to Ferguson.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Statement

“I must say he has had a giant impact and since he took over Barcelona I have admired Pep’s teams. But I have got to say I worked under the most influential one.

"You do see one of the best managers ever and you can see where he has taken his wisdom from. I had the pleasure of speaking and meeting Johan Cruyff back in the day when Jordi was here and you can see certain similarities.”

Solskjaer joked ahead of last month’s derby Manchester United play City more often than they did when he was a player.

Solskjaer joined Man Utd from Molde in June 1996 a month after City were relegated to the old Division One and City dropped into the third tier of English football in 1998 before they returned to the top flight in 2000.

The first derby Solskjaer was involved was a 1-1 draw in May 2001, by which time Manchester United had won their third successive championship. Manchester City was relegated back down to Division One 10 days later.

The Abu Dhabi Manchester United Group’s takeover in 2008 propelled Manchester City into the football elite and they have secured four Premier League titles, four League Cups and two FA Cups since their breakthrough Wembley win in 2011.

It is a different era and a different time, Solskjaer acknowledged. When the holders came in you be familiar with they were going to go for it. We are still in our own head the biggest club in the world but we know that’s going to take time to compete with City.

Lineker sparks debate with Guardiola and Alex Ferguson claim

Match of the Day announcer Gary Lineker has made a massive claim about Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s impact on English football.

A videocassette of Guardiola talking about his impact on English football was tweeted on Saturday evening by Twitter account SPORF and Lineker shared it and added a shining honor of the Spaniard.

The former Barcelona manager has won two Premier League trophies at Manchester City to add to domestic titles in Germany and Spain.

But his impact bounces far beyond substantial success with his persistent and passing style of football in several ways reforming the way clubs across the nation go about their corporate.

Whilst Guardiola clogged short of admiring himself in the video Lineker took it upon himself to make a brave declaration that provided a spark of dispute on Twitter.

Lineker Tweet

“I will say it for him. He is had, arguably, the most positive influence of anyone ever on our game,” Lineker tweeted.

Journalist Arjun Pradeep countered Lineker’s view by hailing Man Utd great Sir Alex Ferguson but Lineker soon doubled down on his statement.

Total respect for Sir Alex’s achievements and of course, he is the most successful, but that is an entirely different thing. Guardiola has altered the way we think about the game. From our obsession with direct play to total football, and they said it could not be done, Lineker continued.

The former England brilliant also added additional acclaim for Guardiola when Johan Cruyff’s name was fetched up.

Cruyff did not coach in this country. Having said that his impact flows over Guardiola, Lineker added.

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Oliver Giroud transfer latest, Manchester United chase Bruno Fernandes - latest Premier League gossip

All the latest news and gossip from across the Premier League, including an update on Olivier Giroud’s Chelsea future and Manchester United’s search for a new midfielder The January transfer window is officially open for business as clubs brace themselves for the madness that a transfer window normally brings. Football fans from all over the world can buy online Premier League Tickets to enjoy its stunning performances.

Premier League sides are looking to strengthen their squads for the second half of the campaign, with teams at both ends of the table needing boosts for different reasons.

The 2020 January transfer window opened on January 1 and closes on January 31.

Below we look at the latest rumours from around the Premier League.

United chase Fernandes

Manchester United is to revive their interest in Bruno Fernandes, according to the latest reports.

The Portuguese midfielder was a target for the club in the summer transfer window, although a move never materialized.

However, according to Goal, United will target Fernandes again with Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay both ruled out with injury.

Fernandes signed a new contract with Sporting in November that runs through until 2023 and saw his release clause increased to €100 million (£85m/$111m).

Premier League duo chase Giroud

Chelsea striker Giroud has been linked with a move to Aston Villa and Newcastle United on loan.

According to The Telegraph, Newcastle made contact with Chelsea last week to discuss a loan move for the experienced striker, who will see his contract at Stamford Bridge expire this summer.

Meanwhile, according to The Athletic, Villa boss, Smith is keen to make a move for Giroud, who is seen as their first-choice target after an injury to Wesley.

Chelsea is unlikely to sanction a move for Giroud, either on loan or permanently until a replacement is sourced.

Burnley receive Bundesliga interest for Gibson

Bundesliga duo Eintracht Frankfurt and Cologne are interested in signing Ben Gibson from Burnley.

The former Middlesbrough defender joined the club in the summer of 2018 but hasn’t been able to hold down a regular starting spot.

The two German sides are believed to want to sign the 26-year-old on loan, according to The Mail.

However, that’s unlikely after Sean Dyche said: “It is highly unlikely that anyone leaves and if they are leaving there will be a reason why that fits either our club or why we can affect that situation.”

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Ryan Christie and the Celtic vs Ranger's compliance officer intrusion that's baffling Keith Jackson

The Celtic midfielder’s case is set to be heard at Hampden on Monday afternoon. The post-Old Firm panty wetting will continue today when Ryan Christie shoves a jotter down his pants and takes a seat on Hampden’s naughty step.

Exactly why head-mistress Clare Whyte called him up in the first place remains a source of considerable resentment inside Parkhead even though TV footage clearly showed Christie did take his ball-juggling skills to a whole new level in a quick fumble with Alfredo Morelos. Football fans from around the world can buy online Celtic Football Tickets to enjoy its stunning performances.

Exactly how Whyte intends to prove that Christie’s slip of the hand was intentional and carried out with malice is another thing entirely and it’s more than likely that Celtic’s legal team will drive a horse and carriage through her case. It wouldn’t be the first time Whyte has been forced to wind her neck in over such matters.

The lawyers will argue and not without justification that this was a split-second, reflex action which occurred in the hundred miles an hour clattering chaos of a Glasgow derby. They will point out also that it bears little or no relation to the more deliberate and premeditated grope which saw Hearts striker Steven MacLean hit with a two-game ban for grappling with Eboue Kouassi’s crown jewels during a league cup semi-final at Murrayfield.

And they will be absolutely right about that too.

All of which makes the basis for Whyte’s intervention all the more perplexing because, up until this point in the season, the SFA compliance officer has been keeping a much lower profile than she did upon her appointment to the hot seat at the start of 2018/19.

It felt for a while like Scotland’s top-flight matches were being re-referred every Monday morning that Whyte was employing a revolving door policy to the disciplinary procedures with hearings being held on a one-in-one-out basis.

Trial by Sports scene became the catchall phrase to cover this confusion and the almost scattergun approach to selecting which player ought to be dragged up next and for what offence.

The noise over this issue became so deafening even SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell felt forced to poke his head out the office door and issue a statement calling for calm from the other end of the corridor.

Maxwell spoke out shortly after the resumption of hostilities which followed last January’s shut-down and at a time when Celtic’s top brass was back channelling the nuclear notion of recruiting ‘neutral’ referees from outwith our country’s borders. It all became so absurd that Scottish football could not move for men in tin foil hats.

Let’s not forget, much of this madness was created after a first touchy-feely moment involving Morelos and Christie at Ibrox at the end of December when the Colombian helped himself to a handful of the Celt’s shorts.

Almost exactly one year ago today Celtic issued a statement expressing the club’s ‘surprise’ after it was revealed the SFA had no plans to go after Morelos, even though it had been argued he could have been sent off for his part in three separate flashpoints during that one match.

That is all escalated into a full-blown crisis within a few weeks was no surprise to anyone who has been around the game up here for any length of time. And the glaring inconsistencies coming out of Whyte’s office were largely to blame for the foaming-mouthed furore.

It’s almost as if someone chose to have a word in her shell-like before the start of this campaign and advised against the reintroduction of this scorched earth disciplinary policy.

So it does seem odd Christie’s brief brush with Morelos’ manhood will today come under the SFA microscope as Whyte has no way of knowing for sure if the charge will stand up to any kind of scrutiny.

Others on the same sixth floor will be keeping their fingers crossed that this does not signal a change of direction for 2020.

If Whyte has rediscovered her appetite for conflict then she may well also be considering asking Morelos around for a chat about the nuances of South American hand-gestures.

And that’s another conversation which can only end badly. After all, last April, when the SFA attempted to throw the book at Celtic skipper Scott Brown for aiming a more traditionally
Scottish salute at the Rangers end of Parkhead it was booted into touch by lawyers and ridiculed by Hoops manager Neil Lennon as a ridiculous, trumped-up charge.

Brown stood accused at the time of ‘failing to act in the best interests of Scottish football’.

Which was ironic in itself given that Whyte only had to look across the office floor to see all manner of guilty parties where that particular crime is concerned She has done well of late to keep her nose out of everyone else’s business. But she’ll be extremely fortunate if Celtic’s legal team don’t give her another bloody one today.

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