Ferdinand said: "We hadn't won our opening game [at a Euros]. We got rid of that. We hadn't beaten Germany. We got rid of that. "This team are breaking down barriers. Everyone was saying we're too negative, we don't take risks.

Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta:"Boy, we had to suffer there. It's been a few tournaments since we went through a knockout match. But today we 'broke the ice' against the World Cup runners-up.

Netherlands head coach Frank de Boer: "They were difficult opponents, but I thought that we were better until the red card. We dominated the game. Denzel (Dumfries) reached the by-line a couple of times in the first half, and so did Patrick (van Aanholt).

"As a coach I couldn't be prouder," said Martinez. "We played against the best team in Europe in 'knowing how to win'. It was the biggest test there is." Belgian football journalist Kristof Terreur told BBC Radio 5 Live: "We have been number one for 1,000 days but we haven't won anything.

Lionel Messi left his native Argentina at the turn of the century, exchanging his position at Newell's Old Boys in Rosario for one at Barcelona as a youth. Since then, he worked his way up to stardom, becoming one of the best-known footballers of our time.

Following their impressive performances in the group stages of the tournament, both Belgium and Italy presented themselves as genuine candidates to win Euro 2020. However, now they have crossed paths in the quarter-finals, only one has the potential of going all the way to the final.

Kasper Hjulmand, Denmark coach: "It's hard to believe that this is reality. I admire the boys and the fact we can keep fighting. No matter who plays, they play very well. The guys are true warriors.

Italy goalscorer Federico Chiesa: "Austria played well but we had our chances and we scored a couple of good goals. "I think we deserve to go through. We are a group of 26 players and all of us are eager to help the team win games.

Joachim Low, Germany coach: "We showed great morale, but we also made mistakes. It was good to see that we fought hard until we got the equaliser. It was a nervy match. We knew Hungary would give it their all.

A 2-2 draw between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur was not the result Fulham boss Scott Parker or West Brom gaffer Sam Allardyce would have hoped for last Sunday afternoon. But for the Newcastle faithful, it was a sign that they could yet stay in the Premier League.

The English Premier League is one of the most cut-throat soccer competitions in the world and this is great news. After all, we all love to see a fairly competitive game of soccer and when this is the case, we can't deny the beauty of the game.

Drawing Atalanta in the Champions League was one of those ties that had the potential to go horribly wrong for Real Madrid. The Italian side are a difficult team to predict – at one moment they can look like world beaters while the next they resemble a bunch of amateurs.

The weekend continues with the Liverpool's worst ever home top flight form with defeat to Fulham, while Manchester United puts a stop to Manchester City's 21-match winning streak. While Fulham's win at the Anfield moves them a step an inch from the relegation drop-zone, Newcastle United slip into the relegation fight and Brighton & Hove Albion's bad luck goes on.

Chelsea's manager, Thomas Tuchel according to reports, has warned N'Golo Kante's game-time will be shortened until this month's international break to ensure the Frenchman is fully fit for the run-in.

Manchester United have reportedly contacted Leeds United over the possibility of signing Raphinha, who is also a target for Liverpool. According to a report by Brazilian outlet UOL Esporte, Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Raphinha in the summer transfer window.

Manchester City have been handed an encouraging boost in their planned pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's star striker, Erling Haaland, with details emerging as to where the power may lie in the Norwegian's team of representatives.

Premier League club Arsenal F.C are reportedly keen on completing a summer move for Jordan Amavi, who is yet to agree a deal with his club Olympique Marseille, who has five points adrift Europa League group stage qualification.

The British Government have reportedly contacted UEFA about the opportunity to host the whole of the upcoming European Championship’s in England.  According to recent newspaper reports, culture secretary Oliver Dowden has told UEFA that the current vaccination scheme in the UK will be advanced enough by the summer to allow fans to attend football matches before the rest of Europe.

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The Premier League continues to attract the best football players the world has seen, with only a few of the best to have played the game having not seemingly made the switch to the English division.

Manchester United have been linked with Raphael Varane for a very long time and the latest reports suggest that the Red Devils could move to secure his signing in the summer. The 27-year-old central defender’s contract at the Bernabeu will expire in 2022 and Marca claim that Real Madrid would consider selling him if he does not agree a new contract.