Portugal confirmed their place in the Euro 2024 knockout rounds with a resounding 3-0 thrashing of Turkey in Dortmund on Sunday. A 21st-minute goal from Bernardo Silva kicked things off shortly before one of the most bizarre and remarkable own-goals you’re likely to see from Turkey’s Samet Akaydin, who failed to check where goalkeeper Altay Bayindir was before passing back. …
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Paxten Aaronson signs contract extension with Eintracht Frankfurt, loaned to FC Utrecht
Paxten Aaronson will be heading back to the Dutch Eredivisie this season after signing a multi-year contract extension with parent club, Eintracht Frankfurt. Aaronson’s contract with the Bundesliga side has been extended until June 2028, the club announced Friday. Eintracht Frankfurt proceeded to loan Aaronson to FC Utrecht for the 2024-25 league campaign. “Paxten Aaronson has already shown promising approaches …
Read More »Austria’s Rangnick focussed on Dutch decider
June 22 – Poland were put to the sword against Austria as the bottom-placed sides clashed in Group D, giving Ralf Rangnick’s side a lifeline headed into the final game versus Netherlands on Tuesday. Austria were dominant throughout the match, bar a brief stint of sluggishness that allowed Poland to get back into the game. Goals from Gernot Trauner, Christoph …
Read More »Spain midfielder backs Barcelona wonderkid to win Ballon d’Or in the future
Although Barcelona fell short domestically, failing to secure any major trophies, many of the Blaugrana players have stepped up for their respective national teams in a bid to redeem themselves. Indeed, the likes of Pedri, Ilkay Gundogan, and Jules Kounde have particularly shone bright, but Lamine Yamal has arguably taken the cake with his dazzling displays for Spain. Forming a …
Read More »Al Nassr to resume talks to unlock Wojciech Szczęsny transfer
Al Nassr is set to resume talks to complete the signing of Wojciech Szczęsny from Juventus. The Polish goalkeeper has accepted a move to Saudi Arabia and has agreed on personal terms, with an expected salary of around 20 million euros per season in the Pro League—an offer he could not refuse. However, initial talks between the clubs stalled after …
Read More »Goncalo Ramos gets wiped out by security guard
Goncalo Ramos was on the wrong end of a collision with a steward after his side won on Saturday evening. Portugal confirmed their progression to the next round of the competition after a commanding 3-0 against Turkey on Saturday evening. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring midway through the first half before a lack lustre back pass rolled into the Turkey …
Read More »Portugal tops Turkey to earn place in Euros knockout round
Portugal dominated Turkey on Saturday to book their place in the knockout round of the 2024 Euros. A Seleção das Quinas controlled the flow of the match throughout the afternoon, but were also aided by some key mistakes by Turkey’s defense. The two teams entered the match as co-leaders of Group F in the competition. Turkey, however, previously held a …
Read More »Liverpool Will Pounce If Real Madrid Can’t Sign 18-Year-Old
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed Real Madrid are the favorites to sign Lille youngster Leny Yoro in the summer transfer window. However, if the 18-year-old does not move to the Santiago Bernabeu, Premier League giants Liverpool will be there to lap the defender up. Real Madrid Leading The Race For Lille Star Leny Yoro Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid …
Read More »Euro 2024 assist ‘very special’ – Portugal boss Martinez
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has said viewers “saw something very special” when Cristiano Ronaldo chose to set up Bruno Fernandes rather than take aim himself in their 3-0 win over Turkiye at Uefa Euro 2024. Record international scorer Ronaldo was bearing down on goal when he squared a pass to his team-mate to slot in ten minutes after the …
Read More »Newcastle launch shock bid for Premier League defender – Report
Some surprise claims have emerged from The Telegraph this afternoon regarding a player-plus-cash bid for Wolves centre-back Max Kilman. Midlands reporter John Percy reports that Newcastle have offered a part-exchange deal that includes Elliot Anderson plus cash. However, it’s understood that Wolve have rejected the proposal amid growing interest in the defender. It’s thought this offer is of ‘no interest’ …
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