On Sunday, the BBC reported a story about artificial intelligence-produced fraudulent interviews featuring Gareth Southgate that have been circulating on social media, where he can be heard making disrespectful comments about his team. The Football Association (FA) in England stated in response to the BBC’s inquiry on the issue, that they will take necessary steps to remove these objectionable videos, just as they do with any detrimental content.
Upon examination of a few of these interviews, it is incredibly difficult to believe that anyone could view them as authentic. In one instance, ‘Southgate’ is queried about his decision not to select a particular Manchester United player for Euro 2024. His response is laced with crude language and he insinuates that team selection is based on merit rather than on off-field accomplishments. To clarify, the crude remarks include a very derogatory comment about the player’s season performance.
Meanwhile, if Ivan Toney of Brentford were to visit the London Loves Business (LLB) website soon, it’s likely he would be even more motivated for a transfer once he returns from Euro 2024. LLB has disclosed that he is the lowest paid member of the English squad, earning just a tad over £1 million annually, and handing over £477,014 of it to the tax office.
As expected, Harry Kane is the best paid player in the current squad, grossing £21 million annually at Bayern Munich. He is followed by Jude Bellingham, John Stones, Declan Rice, and Phil Foden on the highest earners’ list. The entire squad together earns a whopping £183.3 million per year and pays £85.4 million in taxes.
In a tongue-in-cheek moment, an audacious reporter asked Luciano Spalletti following Saturday’s match whether Switzerland was a Ferrari and Italy a Fiat Panda, to which Spalletti delivered a witty retort, applauding the reporter’s sarcasm.
From the match between Denmark and Germany emerged another memorable incident, when Denmark’s Joachim Andersen had a goal disallowed and then conceded a penalty within a span of 75 gruelling seconds. Quite the talking point indeed.
In an article by La Repubblica, it was inferred that Luciano Spalletti might have attempted to prepare a dish without the essential ingredients, such as trying to cook carbonara with mere garlic and olive oil instead of the prerequisite eggs, guanciale and pecorino.
Further, Emmanuel Petit criticised Dominic’s performance noting that, whilst he is talented, he has not yet excelled on the European or World Cup stage. Petit also questioned Doku’s strength and stated that uncertainty surrounding Romelu Lukaku’s future could pose challenges. Petty also showed his dissatisfaction with the Belgian defence team, deeming it unfit for even a mid-table status in the Premier League. However, he didn’t entirely dismiss Belgium’s merit.
Kai Havertz, filled with delight, expressed his contentment over having a worthy breakfast after a significant pause of greasy staples in London.
Similarly, Joachim Andersen of Denmark criticised one of the referee’s poor performances in the most severe terms, going as far as calling it the worst he’d ever witnessed. Andersen demonstrated his anger by regarding their judgement on a handball as utterly senseless, and protested against the unfairness of the referee being able to make numerous errors without retribution. A possible fine may be imminent should Andersen choose to continue protesting.