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Georgia stun Portugal to prolong their German odyssey

Georgia stun Portugal to prolong their German odyssey

June 26 – Georgia wrote history on their Euro’s debut by defeating Portugal’s second string 2-0 to claim a ticket for the last 16 of Euro 2024.  On an emotional night on the Ruhr, Georgia defied football logic and the balance of power to power past Portugal with a display of self-confidence and efficiency. Willy Sagnol’s team were keenly aware …

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Barcelona DNA: Eight players from La Masia in Spain’s Olympics squad

Barcelona DNA: Eight players from La Masia in Spain’s Olympics squad

With just a month before the Paris Olympics kicks off, Spain has officially announced its squad, featuring three Barcelona stars. La Roja’s U23 manager Santi Denia has called up Fermin Lopez, Pau Cubarsi and Eric Garcia while Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde have both missed out. However, while only three Barcelona players were able to make the squad for Olympics, …

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Round of 16 opponent predicted

Round of 16 opponent predicted

England’s performance in Euro 2024 has been pretty uninspiring thus far, with a series of mixed results in the group stage. Despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Slovenia and a shaky 1-1 tie with Denmark, the Three Lions topped Group C, securing their spot in the Round of 16. Who Could England Play in the Round of 16? As the …

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Agent of Juventus target gives fresh update on his future

Agent of Juventus target gives fresh update on his future

Giovanni di Lorenzo is determined to leave Napoli this summer, despite recent reports suggesting otherwise after his agent’s meeting with the club. Initially, it was rumoured that Napoli had convinced him to stay following discussions with his agent, Mario Giuffredi. Juventus has emerged as the frontrunner for his signature should he depart Napoli, closely monitoring the situation. Despite assurances from …

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Americans on verge of round of 16 spot

Americans on verge of round of 16 spot

The USMNT got their Copa America campaign off to a decent start. With a 2-0 win over Bolivia, the US sits second in the group. Now they must get ready for a game against Panama. The Panamanians have caused some problems for the US of late, but a win for the Americans would likely send them through to the quarter-finals. …

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Sulking Cristiano Ronaldo fumes after being subbed at Euro 2024

Sulking Cristiano Ronaldo fumes after being subbed at Euro 2024

Portugal were beaten 2-0 by Georgia on Wednesday night in a game that meant nothing to Roberto Martinez’s men but their captain Cristiano Ronaldo still kicked off after being subbed off in the second half.  There were a lot of questions about the superstar’s role in the Portugal squad before Euro 2024 as many feel the striker is too old …

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Romania Top Group While Belgium Claim 2nd Spot

Romania Top Group While Belgium Claim 2nd Spot

Group E of the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024) capped off dramatically, with Romania claiming the top spot ahead of Belgium. Both teams finished with four points and had the same goal difference, but Romania scored two more goals than Belgium (5 vs 3). Slovakia and Ukraine also had four points to their name, but due to the former’s higher …

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