France head coach Didier Deschamps has described Antoine Griezmann as “off the pace on the technical front” after the striker missed two huge chances in his side’s 0-0 draw with the Netherlands at Uefa Euro 2024. Griezmann, who has scored 44 times for Les Bleus, failed to connect cleanly in unmarked positions at close range during either half in Leipzig, …
Read More »Monthly Archives: June 2024
Tottenham Ace Impresses with Stellar Passing Skills in Argentina’s Win
Argentina kicked off the 2024 Copa América with a 2-0 win over Canada, thanks to goals from Manchester City’s Julián Álvarez and Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martínez. However, their defense played a key role in the victory. In the first half, La Albiceleste faced seven total shots from the Canadian squad and the defense blocked four of them. Nonetheless, it wasn’t …
Read More »Netherlands 0-0 France: What Were The Key Talking Points As The Two European Giants Play Out A Goalless Stalemate In Leipzig?
While all eyes might have fallen on the Red Bull Arena on Friday night, the Netherlands and France played out a 0-0 stalemate in Leipzig. Although both of the European giants might have all but officially wrapped up a EURO 24 knockout stage ticket, Holland and Les Bleus would have been disappointed by their respective toothless performances here. While France …
Read More »Argentina Fans Should Embrace Man City, Inter Milan Duo Without Debate
Argentina started the 2024 Copa América on a high note, securing a 2-0 victory over Canada. The goals came from Julián Álvarez of Manchester City and Lautaro Martínez of Inter Milan. Nonetheless, with both strikers scoring, the question now is which of the two players manager Lionel Scaloni will use to start a crucial match. The Manchester City standout played …
Read More »Barcelona keen to secure the future of 16-year-old La Masia jewel
Barcelona appear to be on a renewal spree right now, with the club announcing new deals for a host of youth players, signalling their intention to rebuild the team around homegrown talents. Midfield prodigy and Barça Atletic captain Marc Casado recently became the latest player to pen a long-term deal with Barcelona. But another homegrown talent who has come into …
Read More »Leeds eye Callum O’Hare as potential Crysencio Summerville replacement
Former Premier League footballer Alan Hutton believes Coventry City’s Callum O’Hare would be a perfect replacement for Crysencio Summeville if he leaves Leeds this summer. Leeds have reportedly shown an interest in O’Hare but haven’t taken it any further at this stage, but will likely have to replace a number of key players this summer. The Whites missed out on …
Read More »Juventus makes an approach to sign an Atalanta loanee
Transfer News June 21, 2024 – 10:00 pm Juventus has been monitoring Emil Holm since his time at Spezia while they were in Serie A, and he joined Atalanta last season following Spezia’s relegation from the Italian top flight. The Swede had a successful season at Atalanta, notably winning …
Read More »Man United identify Jonathan David as possible Joshua Zirkzee alternative
Manchester United are one of four teams interested in Lille forward Jonathan David according to reports. With the future of manager Erik ten Hag secure United are now pushing ahead with their transfer plans as they look to strengthen a squad which finished a lowly eighth last season. The Red Devils need to strengthen in a number of areas, and …
Read More »Portugal beat Czechia but its tactics were uninspiring
Portugal’s thrilling, stomach-turning, come-from-behind victory against Czechia felt more like a loss for Roberto Martinez and Portugal. Sure, Portugal took home all three points against one of the tournament’s trickier teams. And yes, they did show incredible resolve to claw back from a one-goal deficit against a frustrating low block. They bombarded Czechia with several crosses, creating chance after chance, …
Read More »Michael Olise has chosen to join Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace
Michael Olise has chosen to join Bayern Munich after Chelsea pulled out of a deal to sign the Crystal Palace winger. Olise has been a man in demand this summer with Newcastle and Manchester United also expressing an interest, but The Athletic report he has chosen Bayern as his next destination and they are now expected to agree a deal …
Read More »