Martin Macdonald

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Martin Macdonald • MartinMac1 Football Expert & Football Transfers Live Blog Editor
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Football Transfers Live Blog Editor with almost 10 years experience in producing up-to-the-minute live action around European football and beyond. Regular FootballCritic contributor.

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Premier League

VAR will not intervene for 'trivial' incidents next season, confirms referee chief

The use of VAR in the European Championship was praised compared to the Premier League last season which had some controversial moments

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Feature

Headers in training set to be limited for professionals in England

Due to links with degenerative brain diseases, headers in training will be limited to 10 times per week

  • 4 years
Player Ratings

England 2-1 Denmark Player Ratings: Kane the hero as Denmark dream is over

The game between England and Denmark at Wembley went to extra time, but the Three Lions booked their place in the final

  • 4 years
Predicted XI

Henderson to start? - How England could line up against Ukraine

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been working back to fitness throughout the tournament and could make his first start

  • 4 years
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Garcia or Torres? - How Spain could line up against Switzerland

Luis Enrique's side were involved in one of the games of the tournament so far against Croatia

  • 4 years
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How Spain could line up against Croatia at Euro 2020

Spain put in their best performance of Euro 2020 so far in the last group match against Slovakia

  • 4 years
Predicted XI

Chiellini a doubt - How Italy could line up against Austria at Euro 2020

Italy talisman Giorgio Chiellini was forced off injured against Switzerland and is likely not ready for a full return

  • 4 years
Player Ratings

Hungary 2-2 Germany Player Ratings: Hummels the standout as the Germans progress

In a topsy-turvy night of football in the European Championship, Germany overcame a scare against Hungary to make the knockout stage

  • 4 years
Player Ratings

Slovakia 0-5 Spain Player Ratings: La Roja finally click into gear with Laporte the star

Spain enjoyed their first win of Euro 2020 in their final group game, and in comprehensive fashion too

  • 4 years
Predicted XI

Muller missing - How Germany could line up against Hungary

Legendary Bayern Munich attacker Thomas Muller is set to sit out the final group game of the Euros due to a knee injury

  • 4 years
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Busquets back - How Spain could line up against Slovakia

Following a positive coronavirus test, Sergio Busquets has missed Spain's first two matches of Euro 2020 but is now available for selection

  • 4 years
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Changes from De Boer - How the Netherlands could line up against North Macedonia

The Netherlands have already secured top spot in Euro 2020 Group C so Frank de Boer may rest some of his players

  • 4 years
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Pavard rested? How France could line up against Hungary

Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard has been at the centre of a controversial week and could be rested for France's match versus Hungary

  • 4 years
Predicted XIs

Maguire and Tierney to return? - How England and Scotland could line up

Both England and Scotland will welcome talismanic personalities back from injury for the crunch Euro 2020 match on Friday

  • 4 years
Player Ratings

Italy 3-0 Switzerland Player Ratings: Locatelli double downs the Swiss

Manuel Locatelli was in sensational form for Roberto Mancini's Italy side, as they secured qualification to the knockout stage of Euro 2020

  • 4 years
Player Ratings

Turkey 0-2 Wales Player Ratings: Bale and Ramsey the heroes

Wales took a massive step towards qualification to the knockout stage of the European Championship after defeating Turkey in Azerbaijan

  • 4 years
Predicted XI

De Ligt to return? How the Netherlands could line up against Austria

The Juventus defender missed the opening match of the Euros for the Dutch but has returned to full training

  • 4 years
Predicted XI

Still no Verratti - How Italy could line up against Switzerland

The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder is close to full fitness but is unlikely to be risked by Roberto Mancini

  • 4 years
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Benzema fit - How France and Germany could line up in Euro 2020 Group F

The biggest fixture of the European Championship so far takes place on Wednesday as two juggernaut nations do battle

  • 4 years
European Assists King

European Assists King 2020/21: Muller wins again as Kane, Depay & Aspas impress

The Bayern forward has claimed another triumph with the Tottenham striker ending up in a share for second place in the standings.

  • 4 years
European Golden Shoe

European Golden Shoe 2020/21: Lewandowski wins with Messi & Ronaldo on podium

The Bayern striker ends up at the top in the final standings of Europe's best goalscorers this season, leaving a star-studded chasing pack well adrift.

  • 4 years
Predicted XI

Back to a back four - How Arsenal could line up against Crystal Palace

Mikel Arteta opted for a three-man central defensive trio against Chelsea, but could revert back to his usual two with full-backs here

  • 4 years
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Jota still absent - How Liverpool could line up against Burnley

Jurgen Klopp confirmed at the weekend that the Portuguese will miss the final two matches of the Premier League season

  • 4 years
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Strong XI from Solskjaer? - How Man Utd could line up against Fulham

The Red Devils could secure second place in the Premier League this week if they earn a point or more against the London outfit

  • 4 years
Team of the Week

Premier League Team of the Week: Performance of the season from Ferran Torres

The Spaniard enjoyed his best outing of the Premier League campaign on Friday evening as Man City defeated Newcastle

  • 4 years