Monthly Archives: June 2024

France striker ‘off the pace’ v Netherlands – Deschamps

France striker ‘off the pace’ v Netherlands – Deschamps

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, …

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Tottenham Ace Impresses with Stellar Passing Skills in Argentina’s Win

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 …

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Netherlands 0-0 France: What Were The Key Talking Points As The Two European Giants Play Out A Goalless Stalemate In Leipzig?

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 …

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Argentina Fans Should Embrace Man City, Inter Milan Duo Without Debate

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 …

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Barcelona keen to secure the future of 16-year-old La Masia jewel

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 …

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Leeds eye Callum O’Hare as potential Crysencio Summerville replacement

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 …

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Portugal beat Czechia but its tactics were uninspiring

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, …

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Michael Olise has chosen to join Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace

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 …

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