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Uefa launch disciplinary investigation into Bellingham 'gesture'
Euro 2024 reaction: England beat Slovakia after extra-time to reach quarter-finals
Bellingham with dramatic equaliser before Kane grabbed the winner
Bellingham - 'Sometimes it feels like there is a bit of a pile-on'
Spain to face Germany in quarter-finals after 4-1 win over Georgia
Monday's last-16 matches: France v Belgium (17:00 BST) & Portugal v Slovenia (20:00 BST)
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Craig Nelson, George Booth and Martin Dougan
That's all for today!published at 16:18 1 July
16:18 1 July
Thank you for joining us forthis live and for all of your contributions. We have been very busy reviewing England's comeback, so here are the top stories in the footballing world:
- Uefa investigates Jude Bellingham over gesture
- England's Earps joins PSG from Man Utd
- Premier League clubs spend £185m by PSR 'deadline'
- Man Utd set to confirm Ashworth as sporting director
That is not the last of thefootball action today though. France v Belgium is set to kick-off in an hour with live text coverage here. You can also listen to this game on BBC Radio 5 live.
Later this evening Portugal face Slovenia with televised coverage starting on BBC One at 19:30 BST - and as always we will have live text coverage of that game too.
Earps signs for Paris Saint-Germainpublished at 16:13 1 July
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England goalkeeper Mary Earps has signed for Paris St-Germain after leaving Manchester United.
Earps has signed a two-year contract with the French outfit.
The 31-year-old left Manchester United on a free transfer after her contract expired.
United offered her a new deal but she rejected it and recently said the club did not "align with the timing of where I'm at in my career."
Image source, PA MediaBellingham and the FA face a nervous waitpublished at 16:07 1 July
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Dan Roan
BBC sports editorJude Bellingham and the FA now face a nervous wait while UEFA’s inspector decides whether to charge the player. I’m told the investigation could take several days to complete.
So what punishment could he be looking at - if charged and then found guilty? In terms of precedent, in February Cristiano Ronaldo was banned for a match in the Saudi Pro League after making an obscene gesture towards the crowd during a game.
However the Portuguese superstar was merely fined by Uefa in 2019 when he gestured towards his crotch when celebrating a hat-trick. Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone was hit with the same punishment after similar conduct.
A fine is understood to be more likely than a suspension in Bellingham’s case, but much will depend on his explanation, and how the Slovakia team viewed the incident.”
Image source, Getty ImagesPogba set to attend France's gamepublished at 16:05 1 July
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France v Belgium (17:00 BST)
Simon Stone
BBC SportSuspended France World Cup winner Paul Pogba is set to watch his country’s Euros last-16 tie with Belgium this afternoon.
Pogba is currently appealing against a four-year ban from the game imposed in February after he failed an anti-doping test.
He met fans in Germany ahead of the match in Dusseldorf.
The Juventus and former Manchester United star has won 91 international caps and scored in France’s 4-2 victory over Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final.
He missed the 2022 tournament in Qatar due to injury.
Early team news - Mbappe likely to startpublished at 16:01 1 July
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France v Belgium (17:00 BST)
See AlsoEuro 2024 live: Latest updates and build-up to England's final group gameEuro 2024 live: England to face Slovakia in last 16 and tournament updatesEuro 2024 live: Reaction as Mbappe's France and Ronaldo's Portugal reach quarter-finalsRecap Friday's Euro 2024 live updates: England's Gordon discusses selection issues & Phil McNulty Q&AImage source, Getty ImagesKylian Mbappe is likely to start once again after playing the full 90 minutes and scoring against Poland while wearing a protective mask.
Antoine Griezmann dropped to the bench in that game and Deschamps may be tempted to bring him back into the first XI.
Dodi Lukebakio returns from suspension for Belgium.
'It's a new competition within the competition'published at 15:57 1 July
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France v Belgium (17:00 BST)
Gary Rose
BBC Sport in GermanyImage source, Getty ImagesFrench boss Didier Deschamps has said: "It's not the group matches anymore. It's a new competition within the competition."
These two sides met in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, with France winning 1-0 on their way to lifting the trophy.
Like Les Bleus, Belgium finished second in their group, drawing 0-0 with Ukraine to ensure progression.
Both sides are yet to click into gear, but Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco believes the chances they are creating means their luck will turn.
"The quality and quantity of chances we made in the first three games was unbelievable," he said.
Belgium were booed after the goalless draw with Ukraine.
Last 16 Euros actionpublished at 15:53 1 July
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Where can you catch the coverage tonight?
France v Belgium - 17:00 BST - Watch on ITV or tune into BBC Radio 5 Live.
Portugal v Slovenia - 20:00 BST - Watch on BBC One or tune into BBC Radio 5 Live.
You can also catch both games via BBC Sport's live text coverage beginning at 16:00 BST.
The winner of each game will face each other in the quarter-finals on Friday, 17:00 BST.
Build-up to last 16 tiespublished at 15:49 1 July
15:49 1 July
Image source, Getty ImagesRight, let's get into the action this evening.
France face Belgium in Dusseldorf (17:00 BST) while Portugal face Slovenia (20:00 BST) in Frankfurt.
All four teams will be hoping to book their place in the quarter-finals alongside; Germany, Spain, England and Switzerland.
But, as we have already seen it has not been plain sailing - could there be an upset on the cards? Or, could we see Mbappe v Ronaldo in a quarter-final?
Postpublished at 15:47 1 July
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We will bring you more on this breaking story as it comes, but now we'll look ahead to tonight's last-16 matches.
Ronaldo also fined by Uefa for mimicking Simeone in 2019published at 15:39 1 July
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Image source, Getty ImagesAfter Diego Simeone's fine, Cristiano Ronaldo was also fined 20,000 euros (£17,700) by Uefa in 2019 for a goal celebration in Juventus' win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
Ronaldo appeared to mimic Atletico boss Simeone, who - as we've just mentioned - turned towards fans and grabbed his crotch in the first-leg of the tie.
The Portugal striker made the gesture when completing his hat-trick in the return leg.
More on that story here.
Atletico boss Simeone fined for gesture in 2019published at 15:26 1 July
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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was fined 20,000 euros (£17,000) for his celebration against Juventus in a Champions League last-16 first-leg victory in 2019.
The Argentine manager turned towards fans and grabbed his crotch after Jose Maria Gimenez opened the scoring for Atletico.
Simeone did not receive a touchline ban so was able to sit on the bench for the second leg.
Click here to read more on Diego Simeone's fine.
Image source, Getty ImagesBellingham says gesture was 'inside joke'published at 15:20 1 July
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England 2-1 Slovakia (aet)
Jude Bellingham is alleged to have grabbed his crotch after celebrating his stoppage-time equaliser against Slovakia, which he has denied was aimed at his opponents.
Uefa has confirmed it has launched a disciplinary investigation into the alleged gesture.
"An Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding a potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct by the English Football Association player, Jude Bellingham, having allegedly occurred in the scope of this match," said Uefa in a statement.
The laws of the game rule that any “obscene gesture” or “offensive or insulting action” should be punishable by a red card.
Bellingham posted on social media, external, before the investigation was announced, saying: "[It was] an inside-joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game. Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight."
Click here to read more on this developing story.
Uefa launch disciplinary investigation into Bellingham 'gesture'published at 15:13 1 July
15:13 1 JulyBreaking
England 2-1 Slovakia (aet)
Uefa will conduct a disciplinary investigation into England goal hero Jude Bellingham about a "potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct" following an alleged lewd gesture he made after celebrating his dramatic equaliser in Sunday's extra-time win.
'Our two superstars came up with the goods'published at 14:54 1 July
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England 2-1 Slovakia (aet)
We heard from England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford earlier, on his feelings about Sunday's dramatic win over Slovakia and looking ahead to Saturday's quarter-final against Switzerland.
He spoke about the rollercoaster of emotions, "superstar" scorers Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane and the need to show resilience, citing Portugal's dogged run to the Euros title in 2016 as an inspiration.
Click on the play icon below to see and hear more of that interview:
'Switzerland will feel like they’ve got a chance'published at 14:48 1 July
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England 2-1 Slovakia (aet)
John Murray
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 LiveImage source, Getty ImagesI think England did improve as the match went on. They did build chances but I know again it'sgoing to be about the performance and why they have laboured and had to squeezeout results that have seen them win the group and taken them into the quarterfinals.
If you look ahead to [Saturday's quarter-final against] Switzerland, who have impressed duringthis tournament. They knocked out Italy, who were the holders. They will feel like they’ve got a chanceagainst a disappointing England side.
Get involvedpublished at 14:44 1 July
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Of course I'm happy that we've got through to the next round but my commiserations go to Slovakia. Much better team on the night and deserved the win. This might be one of the most undeserved wins I've ever seen from any team in my lifetime.
Bob, Leicester
Image source, Getty Images'Football is about two things - the footballers and the fans'published at 14:38 1 July
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England 2-1 Slovakia (aet)
BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesLeading sports psychologist Michael Caulfield, who worked with England manager Gareth Southgate during his time at Middlesbrough, tried to explain the footballer-fan relationship on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast:
"[Former Liverpool manager] Bill Shankly said that football is about two things, the footballersand the fans. I’ve yet to find a more accurate line.
"I mean, Jude Bellingham’s goal could’ve won a goldmedal in gymnastics, never mind football.
"Football is still about players and fans and there was enough there tokeep it all together."
Get involved - your England storiespublished at 14:28 1 July
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I have been living in Oz for 20 years and missed Luke Shaw's early goal [in the 2020 European Championship final against Italy at Wembley] with my family at 5am because of wifi issues. I really regretted that day on all fronts. Jump forward three years to sharing this incredible moment only England can give you with my now 20-year-old Aussie-born son, who leapt with joy in his replica ‘82 shirt. The priceless hugging and belief only England can bring you was laid bare in our empty lounge room at 4am. It’s coming home.
Anon
'Who else?'published at 14:18 1 July
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England 2-1 Slovakia (aet)
'Who else?'
That's what Jude Bellingham looked to have mouthed to the supporters in the crowd after pulling off a stunning overhead kick to equalise deep into second-half stoppage time in Sunday's extra-time win against Slovakia.
Who else was going to be on the end of Marc Guehi's flick on? Well, it was only going to be Jude Bellingham, wasn't it?
When asked on ITV's coverage "who writes his scripts?", Bellingham coolly replied: "I do."
Here is Bellingham's goal - make sure to wait until 43 seconds to see what Bellingham mouths as he celebrates...
England 'should be playing better'published at 14:13 1 July
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England 2-1 Slovakia (aet)
John Cross
Daily Mirror Chief Football Writer on BBC Radio 5 LiveWe shouldn’t gloss over the fact that England arguably havethe best player in Germany with Harry Kane, the best player in Spain with Jude Bellinghamand in Phil Foden they have the Premier League player of the year – this is a team which shouldbe playing better.
Sometimes - being the optimist that I always am - you need aspark to get a team going.
That will be an iconic moment, right up there with David Platt’s goal against Belgium and maybe it might be the galvanising effect. This is a team thathas so much talent and ability.
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