* The results of the Euro 2024 qualifiers took place in the early morning of June 21. In Group A, Norway beat Cyprus 3-1; Scotland beat Georgia 2-0 to temporarily lead the group with 9 points.

In Group E, Albania beat Faroe Islands 3-1; Poland surprisingly lost 2-3 to Moldova, dropping to 4th place with 3 points. In Group F, Belgium beat Estonia 3-0; Austria beat Sweden 2-0 to lead the group with 10 points.

In Group G, Bulgaria drew 1-1 with Serbia; Hungary beat Lithuania 2-0. In Group J, Luxembourg beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0; Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 with Ronaldo's only goal; Slovakia beat Liechtenstein 1-0. Thus, striker Ronaldo has reached the milestone of playing his 200th match for the Portuguese national team.

Ronaldo reached the milestone of playing 200 matches for the Portuguese national team. Photo: eurosport.com

* In an international friendly, the Malaysian team (ranked 138th in the world) defeated the Papua New Guinea team (ranked 159th in the world) with a score of 10-0. According to statistics, this is the biggest defeat in the history of the Papua New Guinea team, and Malaysia also had the second biggest victory in history (the record is the 11-0 victory over the Philippines in 1974).

* Independent reports that Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco is the latest name on MU's transfer list, after information that the main target for the defense, Kim Min Jae, is leaning towards Bayern Munich. Dimarco is one of the outstanding players who helped Inter Milan advance to the Champions League final. This full-back played very effectively last season, scoring 6 goals in all competitions, making him the 5th highest scorer in the campaign for the blue-black team. Not only that, Dimarco also ranked 3rd in the team in the number of assists (10 times).

* Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he is fighting to keep captain Ilkay Gundogan amid interest from Barca. Gundogan's contract with the Blues expires at the end of this month, amid reports the German midfielder has agreed to move to the Nou Camp. "I hope Gundogan stays at City. We are still fighting for him to stay at the Etihad. We want Ilkay to stay. City will do everything they can but we know Barca want him too," the Spaniard said.

* According to the Guardian, Erling Haaland's total salary and performance bonuses this season amount to £865,000/week. Haaland's base salary at Man City is only £375,000/week, the second highest in the Premier League. However, after including performance bonuses and appearances, the player born in 2000 is far ahead of his teammate Kevin De Bruyne, who is the second highest paid player in the Premier League.

Striker Haaland has the highest income in the Premier League. Photo: Reuters

* When asked by TF1 reporter about the possibility of competing for the 2023 Ballon d'Or award, Mbappe affirmed: "The Ballon d'Or? It's difficult to talk about individual titles, because you have to put yourself first. Do I deserve the Ballon d'Or? With the new criteria, what is taken into account? Eye-catching, scoring goals and making an impact? I think I fit those criteria. I would say I deserve it, but the decision belongs to the voters and I am always optimistic."

* European media reported that Joao Cancelo has no intention of joining Man City after returning from Bayern Munich. This information was also confirmed by journalist Fabrizio Romano: "Cancelo will leave Man City this summer. This decision has been mutually agreed upon." British media reported that coach Pep Guardiola has no intention of renewing Cancelo's contract. The Portuguese player's contract expires at the end of this month and he is free to negotiate with a new team. Man City will try to keep Kyle Walker, the defender who is being targeted by Bayern Munich.

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