Colombia is off to a good start in their opening 2024 Copa América match against Paraguay as a Crystal Palace star provided Los Cafeteros a 1-0 lead midway through the first half. After registering dangerous scoring chances to start the match, Colombia broke the scoreless game as former Everton player James Rodríguez provided a cross into the box. Crystal Palace’s Daniel …
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Italy steal crucial points from Croatia with dramatic added time equaliser
June 24 – A thrilling game that ran far deeper than its slender scoreline, Croatia’s sweetheart Luka Modric looked to have cemented his side’s place in the Round of 16 with a decisive goal versus Italy. Until the 8th minute of added time. A superb, flowing Italian counterattack was capped by a wonder strike from Italy substitute Mattia Zaccagni (pictured) …
Read More »Where To Watch EURO Clash, Preview & Prediction
EURO 2024 favorites France will aim to lock down the top spot in Group D when they face Poland on Matchday 3. Continue reading to get all the important info about the highly anticipated clash. EURO 2024: France vs Poland – Date, Time, and Where To Watch In US France and Poland will lock horns at the Signal Iduna Park …
Read More »Man United enquired about West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez
Manchester United made an enquiry about West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg. Alvarez arrived from Ajax last summer as West Ham reinvested the Declan Rice money, and the Mexican had a successful debut season at the London Stadium. Having confirmed that Erik ten Hag will remain as manager United have been making inroads to …
Read More »Spain’s strength is their depth of talent, says Ferran Torres
Spain matchwinner Ferran Torres says the depth of their squad is one of their biggest strengths at Euro 2024. Despite boss Luis de la Fuente making 10 changes, Spain completed a perfect Group B campaign to end plucky Albania’s tournament with a 1-0 win in Dusseldorf. It ensured the 2008 and 2012 winners completed their group campaign with maximum points …
Read More »If Birmingham-Wrexham played in USA, what would it look like?
For the 2024/25 League One campaign, Birmingham City FC has requested to play newly promoted Wrexham in the United States. Both sides have American, or at least North American, ownership groups. Wrexham has become one of the most popular teams in the United States despite playing the last 19 seasons beneath the third tier of English soccer. The Welcome to …
Read More »Aston Villa told to move for Ampadu as they eye Douglas Luiz replacement
Aston Villa have been told to make a move for Leeds star Ethan Ampadu as a replacement for Douglas Luiz by Sky Sports pundit Dougie Critchley. Luiz is cloisng in on a move to Italian giants Juventus, which would see Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea going the other way plus around €20m. The Brazilian’s departure leaves a hole in Villa’s midfield …
Read More »Albania’s Dusseldorf day out sees Spanish victory but a proud nation steal the show
June 24 – Once again they came in their thousands, this time perhaps more in hope than expectation, turning the Dusseldorf Arena into a deafening cauldron of noise. If this was to be Albania’s final appearance at Euro 2024, their massed ranks of fans – occupying all but a corner section of the 47,000-capacity stadium – were determined to give …
Read More »Brazilians mourn the death of Pele’s pioneering mother
June 24 – Celeste Arantes, the mother of the late Pelé, has died at the age of 101. Arantes had been sick for some time and spent the last five years in a vegetative state. In a statement, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) said that she had been hospitalized for the past eight days. Her cause of death was …
Read More »Mattia Zaccagni’s last gasp equaliser for Italy breaks Croatian hearts
Italy broke Croatian hearts after a 98th minute equaliser from Mattia Zaccagni all but knocked them out of Euro 2024. Croatia appeared to be heading through after Luka Modric, who had earlier missed a penalty gave them the lead, but they were denied right at the death. With just 30 seconds of the eight minutes of added time remaining Italy equalised …
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