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All the news and social media posts from England's game against Germany Did you the 1966 World Cup final was the last team that England beat Germany in a competitive match at Wembley? This previously article looks at some of the other memorable encounters between the two countries.  Social media coverage Check out the #EngGer hashtag on Twitter to see all the latest tweets and discussion points from the match.  Click the picture below to see all the latest posts from an England perspective.  Y ou can also click here for all the latest Germany tweets.  Or how about loads more reaction from our friends at Greater Manchester Football.

We all love a good football chant and have spent time thinking about some of the best. Let's take you on a trip around the world of football fan culture. Hey Ho FC St Pauli St Pauli have become something of a cult club with fans from all over the world flocking to see a club that has spent most of its time in the second tier of German football. Their unique fan culture is one of many reasons why this is the case. The Manchester United calypso A firm favourite for fans of Manchester United. The chant speaks volumes about Man United's great history. A version of it was first sung in the 1950s. Football taught by Matt Busby... You can find more stories on Manchester United by visiting our friends at Greater Manchester Football The best of Boca Juniors fans The compilation video below contains some of Boca Juniors greatest songs and chants.  Boca are one of the biggest clubs in South America with a rich and varied history. They also have a unique fan culture. A day on the ter

Just the 18 goals as Spain and Switzerland progressed to the next round of Euro 2020 Spain 5 - 3 Croatia Spain qualified for the next round of Euro 2020 in dramatic fashion after beating Croatia in extra time. They had lead 3-1 before Croatia fought back in the late stages to give the game another 30 minutes. Goals from Morata and Oyarzabal sealed the win. More Euros news from Greater Manchester Football The Spanish will take great confidence from their attacking display but defensive errors will cause great concern. Spain's own goal against Croatia was the first they have ever scored at the European Championships and it was BIZARRE. 🤯 (video via @itvfootball ) pic.twitter.com/IXltv2YOVU — Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 28, 2021 Spain's victory means this own goal has a limited meme half life so you have to get it out now. pic.twitter.com/527zwjeD7d — Carl Anka (@Ankaman616) June 28, 2021 Many people assumed that the next game couldn't possibly match that one. How

Six people were arrested following protests in Central London. At around 6:40am on Sunday 27th June, a group of Extinction Rebellion protesters emptied manure from a truck outside a commercial property in Young Street, Kensington. They climbed scaffolding on the outside of the building and hung banners from it. Police arrested five people for an offence under Section 148 of the Highways Act. Four of the five were also arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage. At around 08:00hrs, a 54-year-old man attempted to empty manure from a truck onto the pavement outside a commercial premises in Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria. Click here for more news from London Police arrested five people for an offence under Section 148 of the Highways Act. Four of the five were also arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage. At around 08:00hrs, a 54-year-old man attempted to empty manure from a truck onto the pavement outside a commercial premises in Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria. Had he

The Premier League season starts on August 14th 2021.  Will it be the start of a successful title for Manchester City or will another team triumph in May 2022. Will Manchester City prioritise Champions League success? An interesting aspect of the next season could be Manchester City's quest for the Champions League. Will they prioritise Champions League success as the expense of a successful defence of their Premier League. More Manchester City stories from Greater Manchester Football Chelsea's confidence boost from Champions League win Chelsea will have taken great confidence from their Champions League win over Manchester City. They will have to be more consistent in the league if Thomas Tuchel wants to add the Premier League title to his growing list of honours.  The impact of Manchester United signing Jadon Sancho It's looking more likely that Manchester United will announce the signing of Jadon Sancho soon. Could the English winger/forward add a bit of quality that

There's been some memorable encounters between these two countries, let's take a look at some of the best. 1966 World Cup Final - England 4 - 2 Germany Do we need to say more? England's only major success at an international football tournament. They won the match 4-2 after extraordinary World Cup final that went into Extra Time. 1990 World Cup Semi Final - Germany beat England on penalties after the match finished 1-1 Penalty heartbreak for England. A familiar story. This was the closest England got to success since that triumph in 1966. If you'd forgotten what happened in this enthralling encounter, watch some highlights below. Euro 96 Semi Final - Germany beat England on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Wembley Ir wasn't meant to end like that. Everyone thought football was coming but England lost on penalties again. Germany went onto win the competition and England spent the rest of the summer wondering 'what if'. Last year, The Guardian took a look bac

Is Lionel Messi the greatest footballer? Let's take a quick look at some of greatest moments and then let you decide if he's better than Cristiano Ronaldo.  2011 Champions League semi-final v Real Madrid Messi gave Guardiola’s legendary Barca side the lead in the 76th minute and added a second shortly afterwards with one of his best ever goals. They would go onto win the competition, beating Manchester United 3-1 in the final. Five goals v Bayer Leverkusen  These five Champions League goals earned him a rare 10/10 rating from L’Equipe. He became the first player to score five goals in a single Champions League match. Six Ballon d'Ors The Argentinian had to cope with being level with Ronaldo for most Ballon d’Or wins until he won his his sixth in December 2019. During the 2018/2019 season, he scored an incredible 51 goals in 50 matches.  Solo goal v Athletic Bilbao in 2015 Copa del Rey final How good is this goal though? Enough said. Is he better than Cristiano Ronaldo

Let's have another look at the latest confirmed transfers from around Europe. Before moving onto the rumours Memphis Depay to Barcelona. Confirmed Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Memphis Depay on a free transfer. Depay, who joined Lyon from Manchester United in 2017, will sign a two-year contract with the Barcelona. He will reunite with former Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman Ashley Young has returned to Aston Villa Only a few weeks after winning Serie A with Inter Milan, Ashley Young has announced that he will be returning to Aston Villa. Young previously played for Villa between 2007 and 2011 before signing for Manchester United ahead of the 2011/2021 season.  Ashley Young - I’m Coming Home pic.twitter.com/Mlt4UGt6HK — George (@BarronAVFC1) June 15, 2021 Fikayo Tomori joins AC Milan after successful loan spell Tomori joins Milan after they exercised the option to sign him permanently. This was part of his loan move from the Blues in January. The English defender o

England and Scotland drew 0-0 draw at Wembley, leaving both countries with their hopes of reaching the knockout stage very much alive. More Euro 2020 reaction The England perspective Ian Wright said: "“There’s no way Foden should be leaving the pitch today… you’ve got Sancho on the bench - 15 goals and 20 assists a season - and he doesn’t even get on. We need to create… I’m embarrassed for us today.”  Jamie Carragher added: "Not creating chances for Kane is about others not him. "The problem in the two games is he doesn’t look fit or he’s tired at the end of a season. I said this after the Croatia game & got a bit of stick but it was the same tonight. " @PGR_analytics spoke about the impact of Jack Grealish: Jack Grealish in 27 mins of play against Scotland - Most Fouled player (4) First place medal - 100% Dribbling success rate  - 6 Ground duels won (100% Success rate)  - 87.5% Pass accuracy View the tweet here The Scotland perspective  Stephen O'Donnell

Outside of The Oscars, there’s an awards ceremony that aims to honour a group of films from a particular year.  The Razzies, known as the Golden Raspberry Awards, take a very different look at the film industry.  At each ceremony, there are a number of different awards. One of the more humorous awards was won by Con-Air in 1997. The film took home the award for ‘Worst Reckless Disregard for Human Life and Public Property'. Despite this award, it was also nominated for several Oscars in the same year. It’s not the only film to have been nominated for both awards. It has also happened to the Addams Family and Armageddon.   Who 'won' in 2021? The 41st edition of the Golden Raspberry Awards took place on April 24, 2021. Absolute Proof was named as Worst Picture, Mike Lindell  was seen as the Worst Actor. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was named as the Worst Supporting Actor for his role in 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.' Other iconic winners The Razzie for b

The 2021/2022 Ashes series will be played across Australia between 8th December and 18th January 2022.  Australia are the defending holders of the Ashes going into the series, they won in 2017-18 with the 2019 Ashes series ending in a draw. (A throwback to the 2010/2011 series that England won 3-1) Can Ben Stokes be the hero again? Despite losing the Ashes series, the summer of 2019 was great for Ben Stokes. In the One Day game, he was integral in England winning the World Cup. There was then that incredible afternoon at Headingley. Last time in Australia  The 2017/2018 series was basically a disaster for England. They lost the series 4-0, only drawing the fourth test. A rare England highlight came in that test when Alistair Cook hit an unbeaten 244.  Is it coming home? Winning the series will be a big ask for England. Their recent test form has been very inconsistent. This included a defeat against New Zealand. Getting a settled team together will be crucial as preparation for the

An estimated 25,000 Scotland fans have made the trip to London. As always, they look like they are having a great time.  (This picture was taken before their friendly at Wembley in 2013) Yes Sir, they can boogie Some Scotland fans decided to fly to London. A few of them enjoyed a rendition of 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' whilst they were at 30,000 of feet. The song by Baccara was originally released in 1977 and has become something of an unofficial anthem for Scotland fans in recent years. Scotland fans this afternoon: 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' 30,000 feet up in the air👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 pic.twitter.com/hRiWiGHKkj — Casual Ultra (@thecasualultra) June 17, 2021 They've got super John McGinn! The Aston Villa midfielder has become a favourite for Scotland fans since his debut for the national team in 2016. As a result, he is one of many players with his own chant.  This was filmed near Kings Cross.  #Scotland fans arriving at Kings Cross #ENGSCO #EURO2020 pic.twitter.

How has the world of football translated onto the small screen? We have picked some excellent documentaries and TV series that are worth a watch. Dream Team Dream Team was a drama that aired on Sky One from 1997 to 2007; it chronicled the on-field and off-field affairs of the fictional Harchester United Football Club. It was certainly more dramatic than many of the Netflix and Amazon Prime series that are based on real-life football teams.  Sunderland ‘Till I Die Sunderland ‘Till I Die is a documentary series focusing on Sunderland A.F.C. The first series showcases their year in the Championship and a second successive relegation. During the second series, fortunes start to improve for the Tyne and Wear side, but it ultimately ends in heartbreak as they lose in the League One Play-Off Final. All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur This is a documentary series focusing on the 2019–20 season of Tottenham Hotspur. It showcases a difficult season for the club, beginning with the sacking of Mau

Ahead of England v Scotland in Euro 2020, let's have a look at some memorable moments from previous matches Paul Gascoigne at Euro 96  This goal at Euro 96 captured Gazza's genius: He knew exactly what he wanted to do with the pass. People still post on social media about this wonderful moment. In the build up to England v Scotland's game at Euro 2020, many fans are urging Phil Foden to recreate this iconic celebration.  More Euros news from Greater Manchester Football Leigh Griffiths free kick double at Hampden Park - 2017 A memorable game that saw Leigh Griffiths score two free kicks before Harry Kane scored a late equaliser for England. It was ultimately heartbreak for Scotland and relief for England and their fans. Scotland invade Wembley in 1977 The British Home Championship was an annual football competition contested between the United Kingdom's four national teams.  The 76/77 Championship came down to the final game between England and Scotland at Wembley on 4

Let's take a look at what everyone is watching on Netflix at the moment In the United States Manifest Manifest focuses on the passengers and crew of a commercial airliner who suddenly reappear after being presumed dead for more than five years. It was broadcast by Sky in the United Kingdom and was also popular in that part of the world. The third season is expected to launch in the UK soon. It was praised by most critics in the United States and beyond.   Sweet Tooth Set in in a post-apocalyptic world. The focus is placed on a boy who's half-human and half deer who searches for a new beginning with a gruff protector. Does it sound intriguing? You can see the trailer for season one by checking out the video below.   What are people watching in the United Kingdom then? Shrek Sure this classic family film came out in 2001 but it has remained hugely popular. Being on Netflix means a new generation are discovering the adventures of Shrek, Donkey and Fiona for the first time. N

The local police force are taking lots of uninsured, illegal vehicles off the streets of the West Midlands. To help with this they have been using a very important piece of police kit – the Copper’s Nose! Last week one of their Response Units spoke about how they’d stopped a car while on patrol and later found the driver was allegedly on the roads while disqualified. The 21-year-old was arrested, charged and the car seized. They put the arrest down to their “Copper’s Nose” telling them something wasn’t quite right when they spotted the car by Merry Hill shopping centre on the afternoon of 9 June. #ARRESTS | We’re taking lots of illegal vehicles off the streets & catching crooks thanks to an important piece of police kit – the Copper’s Nose! Officers say a Copper's Nose is an instinct something's not quite right. And it often proves accurate⬇️ https://t.co/nlprQqxJS2 — West Midlands Police (@WMPolice) June 17, 2021 PC Jamie Follows from Response Team C in Brierley Hill

Manchester United have one of the most famous academies in the world The Busby Babes and the Class of 92 are all icons of the club. It will be interesting to see if the club can bring through players to have a similar impact in the future. Let's have a look at those who could play a part next season. Amad Diallo Amad signed from Atalanta in January 2021 and already has a goal for the first team, scoring against AC Milan in the Europa League. It will be interesting to see the part he plays during the 2021/2022 season Hannibal Mejbri The Frenchman has been highly touted for a couple of seasons since he joined the club from Monaco. He is capable of moments of magic and some describe him as a joy to watch. Many expect him to be lighting up Old Trafford at some point next season with the senior squad. More Manchester United news from Greater Manchester Football Shola Shoretire The teenager signed professional terms with the club during the 2020/2021 season and was immediately promot

The iconic defender has announced that he is leaving Real Madrid. Let's have a look at his best moments in a Real Madrid shirt 2014 Champions League Final - Real Madrid 4 - 1 Atlético Madrid Ramos had an incredible scoring at Real Madrid. Over 100 goals for a defender is extraordinary. One of his most important came in the 2014 Champions League final. With his side trailing 1-0 deep into stoppage time, Ramos scored a 93rd minute equaliser sending the game into extra time. They went onto win 4-1 and secure their first Champions League since 2002.  Leading his club to three successive Champions League titles With the help of Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid went onto become the first team to retain Europe's premier competition in the Champions League era. Having missed out in 2015, they went onto win the competition in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The video below (uploaded to YouTube in 2016) shows five of his best goals. Greater Manchester Football - Sergio Ramos linked with a move to Manc

Brentford are looking forward to their first season in the Premier League The majority of their fans will also be walking into their new ground for the first time.  The video above looks at the build of the ground. Potential new signings Axel Tuanzebe  Manchester United's young defender is expected to be leaving Old Trafford on loan and Brentford could be a good option. We have also suggest that he could be on the way to Carrow Road.  Juan Mata Another Manchester United player. This would be a huge shock but he could be available on a free transfer. He would provide the club with an awful lot of experience. He has played in London before.The video below contains his best Chelsea goals. A quick Twitter search of Ivan Toney will show that they have been linked with many more players. It could prove to be a busy summer for the club. How good is Ivan Toney? Toney only moved to the club last summer and he impressed everyone, scoring 31 goals in 45 appearances. He adapted to the Cham

Drugs and a dangerous firearm have been seized by officers patrolling a park in West London. The officers, from the West Area Violence Suppression Unit, were on patrol in Southall Park at around 20:30hrs on Tuesday, 15 June as part of the Met's proactive approach to policing open spaces across London. Two men, both aged 23, were spotted acting suspiciously. When they were approached by plain-clothed officers, both men ran off. They were chased by officers and detained near Uxbridge Road. A search of the men found approximately 100 wraps of class A drugs. One of the men had a rucksack in which officers found a live firearm with ammunition. This was immediately made safe by firearms officers. As a result of the search, both men were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. The man found with the firearm [A] was further arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. Both men were taken to a London police station where they remain. Acting Inspector

The Hundred is a 100-ball cricket tournament involving men's and women's teams located in major cities across England and Wales. Despite praise from some, it has attracted a lot of negative comments The video above from Glamorgan Cricket Club tries to explain it. Why don't people like the idea? The decision to create a new format of cricket, with teams based in just seven major cities, has split opinion between traditionalists who favour the historic county cricket structure. One Lancashire Cricke t fan told us:  "Why can't the ECB just invest in the formats we already have? The various Twenty Twenty competitions that they've organised have been mostly successful and should be expanded on." A Twitter account named 'Love cricket - Oppose The Hundred' was set up. One of their latest tweets said the following: Direct message us if you are willing to offer support. The way forward is to have members & supporters on the Boards & committees o

The UEFA Europa Conference League is an upcoming football club competition run by UEFA for eligible European football teams. The competition will start at the beginning of the 2021/2022 season; it will primarily be contested by teams from the lower-ranked UEFA member associations. Before we go into more detail, the video offers one explanation. What Teams Will Qualify For The New Competition? The association ranking based on the UEFA country coefficients is used to determine the number of participating teams in the league path for each association: Nations ranked 1 to 5 will have one team. Nations ranked 6 to 15 will have two teams.  Nations ranked 16 to 50 will have three teams You can see the UEFA coefficient by clicking here Tottenham Hotspur will be England's representation in the upcoming competition. Their last season was a hugely disappointing one and it saw Jose Mourinho sacked before it concluded. They did finish it on a high to qualify for this new tournament. What is

E3 2021 was the 26th edition of E3. As always, this is an event where hardware manufacturers, software developers, and publishers from the video game industry presented new and upcoming products.  Let's have a look at the latest announcements. Halo Infinite  Microsoft announced that the latest game in one of the biggest franchises will be released before Christmas 2020. They used E3 to show off the game's multiplayer mode for the first time. This is often considered to be the main port of call for many gamers who play Halo.  Welcome back, Spartans. Take your very first look at the free-to-play multiplayer experience for #HaloInfinite , coming to Xbox and PC this holiday. 🚨 https://t.co/u0sfs6tD9G pic.twitter.com/YTOPdjZxmP — Halo (@Halo) June 13, 2021 Forza Horizon 5 will be set in Mexico Speaking from a personal experience, I really enjoyed Forza Horizon 5. It's been a highly enjoyable game. The fact that many gamers are still playing it shows the intense popularity.

Or does another relegation season beckon for The Canaries?  Norwich City were crowned winners of the Championship last season, but attention has quickly turned to how they will get on in the Premier League. There’s definitely a lot for Norwich to consider as they prepare for life back in the Premier League.  Reversing the trend for newly promoted clubs Norwich were promoted during the 2018/2019 season but struggled in their Premier League campaign and went straight back down. This is a story that has been replicated this season. Following promotion from last season’s Championship, Fulham and West Brom’s stay in the Premier League was cut short after a relegation.  The Canaries might look to Leeds United for inspiration on how to survive and thrive in the Premier League. Leeds have impressed everyone with their style of play and have utilised the transfer market well.  Burnley are also worth looking at. Since they were promoted back to the Premier League in 2016, they have managed t

If you shop at smile.amazon.co.uk, they'll donate to your favourite charitable organisation, at no cost to you Let's have a look at some ace local charities that you can raise money for. On your first visit to smile.amazon.co.uk you need to select charitable organisation before you begin shopping. We'll first feature the Greater Manchester articles based in the original GManchesterNews.blogspot article  before moving onto some worldwide causes. The Christie Back in 2018, they announced: "Good News! The Christie is now set up to receive donations through AmazonSmile. Please use the link below to select The Christie as your charity, shop as usual then Amazon will donate 0.5% of the amount you spend."  Forever Manchester Forever Manchester is the only charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester. They believe that believe that connected communities make stronger, happier communities. You can support their efforts by fol

GreaterManchesterFootball is the place for football news from across Greater Manchester. They are quickly becoming the go to place for football news from Greater Manchester and have gained over 18,500 page views since our launch in January 2021. The England manager resisted the temptation to play Jack Grealish and was rewarded with a superb performance from Sterling as England secured the win their superiority deserved. You can read their full match report here This page contains all the latest match highlights and social media reaction from the tournament.  This includes Scotland's 2-0 defeat in their opening game.  Before the game, their fans enjoyed a great rendition of "Yes sir, I can boogie!" ‘Yes Sir, I can can boogie’ #SCO pic.twitter.com/DcCzQoY3XG — Tom Dearie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@tomdearie) June 14, 2021 Fixture announcement On the opening day of the season, champions Manchester City travel to Tottenham. Will this mean Harry Kane travelling to Spurs as a City p

Let's have a look at what's happening in London through a simple Twitter search London Tweets around lunchtime on Wednesday 16th June 2021 London is a wonderful place with so many things going on. This could be the UK Government leading the country... or perhaps the various football grounds. There's also lots of music, culture and art going on... Time to grab “The Eye” 😉 #london #architecture pic.twitter.com/Gw7RRFzqPX — Armin Ganguly 😷 (@RIBA_architect) June 16, 2021  Former Gaizka Mendieta is enjoying himself... Good fun talking about @EURO2020 with @julesbreach and my former team mate at @Boro mi amigo @schwarzer_mark 🎥⚽️ Thank you @OptusSport for having me. 👊🏼 #EURO2020 #London #Australia #EuroBrekkieWrap #GM6 pic.twitter.com/aYUnA2giQ2 — Gaizka Mendieta (@GaizkaMendieta6) June 16, 2021 Latest Euros news  England's campaign got off to a great start as Raheem Sterling's goal secured victory over Croatia. England's campaign got off t