Italy dramatically sealed their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Mattia Zaccagni scored with virtually the final kick of the game to draw 1-1 with Croatia. Croatia had looked set to leapfrog the Azzurri into the knockout stage after legendary midfielder Luka Modric scored moments after seeing a penalty saved early in the second half. But Stefano …
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Criticism of England has been fair – Rice
Declan Rice believes criticism of England’s performances at Euro 2024 have been fair but believes the Three Lions will put in a much-improved display against Slovenia. The Three Lions sit top of Group C with four points but faced heavy criticism after drawing 1-1 with Denmark in their last game. Several England players have since come out questioning some of …
Read More »Earthquakes part ways with head coach Luchi Gonzalez
A coaching change has been made in San Jose. The Earthquakes have parted ways with Luchi Gonzalez, the club announced Monday. Assistant coach Ian Russell has been named interim head coach, while assistant coaches Steve Ralston, Luciano Fusco and Adin Brown will remain in their current roles. Gonzalez, a former U.S. men’s national team assistant coach, joined the Quakes following …
Read More »Alan Hutton thinks Tottenham could hijack Man United’s Branthwaite move
Former Tottenham defender Alan Hutton believes Spurs could “hijack” Manchester United’s move for Jarrad Branthwaite. Branthwaite is a man in demand this summer following a successful season which saw him break into the England squad, although he missed out on the final squad for Euro 2024. Everton will be desperate to keep hold of the 21-year-old and they are believed …
Read More »Hero to zero. Wales fire Rob Page after series of poor results
June 24 – The Football Association of Wales has terminated head coach Rob Page’s contract following the country’s failure to qualify for Euro 2024. Page had more than two years left on the contract he signed in September 2022 after guiding Wales to their first World Cup since 1958. He spent a total of four years in charge, initially being …
Read More »Bielsa wins over fans with treatment of Uruguay supporter
Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa is leading one of the top contenders at Copa America in the United States. Yet, he is doing more than finding success on the pitch. Bielsa won over droves of fans at Leeds for leading the club back into the Premier League. His personality and understanding of the club often meant more to Leeds supporters. …
Read More »Real Madrid’s Joselu almost nets Euro 2024 Goal of the Tournament
Real Madrid hero Joselu was just inches away from scoring the Goal of the Tournament at Euro 2024 during Spain’s final Group B clash with Albania. The striker made his first start of the Euros on Tuesday night as Luis de la Fuente made several changes to his Spain side having already secured the top spot in their group. With the …
Read More »Euro 2024: Spain 1-0 Albania
Despite making 10 changes, Spain completed a perfect Group B campaign to end plucky Albania’s tournament in Dusseldorf. Ferran Torres curled home an early opener but despite Spain creating a glut of chances, and Albania piling forward in the second half, neither side were able to add to the scoring, 🇪🇸🥶#EURO2024 | #ALBESP pic.twitter.com/yqEDHogfIR — UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June …
Read More »Manchester United are admirers of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes
Manchester United “really like” Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes according to journalist Ben Jacobs, as the club look to bolster their midfield options this summer. With the managerial situation at Old Trafford sorted United are now looking to strengthen a squad which despite winning the FA Cup finished eighth in the Premier League and got knocked out of the Champions League …
Read More »Croatia and Italy primed for life-or-death battle
June 24 – Azzurri centre-back Alessandro Bastoni (pictured right) has vowed that Italy will set aside their fears as they strive to avoid the embarrassment of an early exit from Euro 2024 as his team set their sights on a clash with Croatia in Leipzig on Monday night. His side were barely able to lay a glove on Spain, whose …
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