Portugal and France played out a 0-0 draw in normal time during their Euro 2024 quarter-final but it could have been different if it wasn’t for Man City’s Ruben Dias. The game was not littered with many chances but one of the best fell to PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani who went through on goal but his shot was blocked by Man …
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10 Players Who Have Created The Most Chances
The 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024) is proving to be a high-scoring tournament. By the end of the Round-of-16 fixtures (44 games), the scoreboard had moved 100 times, attaining an average of 2.28 per game. Unsurprisingly, goalscorers have had their share of glory. So, today, we tip our hats to the ones who fed them throughout, allowing them to hone …
Read More »Euro’s in-ground beerfest is a waste of a good half litre, and you get fined
July 6 – It started slowly, then picked up speed. No, not the number of exciting games at Euro 2024 but the throwing of plastic beer cups, often half full, on to the pitch – a regular unwanted feature of the tournament. During the group stage, UEFA handed out fines totalling over $2.1 million, and of that, $1.3 million was for the …
Read More »Germany fans in tears after Spain defeat as Kroos says goodbye to football
Germany fans were left in tears for more than one reason following their defeat to Spain on Friday in the quarter finals of Euro 2024. The host nation looked like they were heading out after Dani Olmo had given Spain a second half lead, before Florian Wirtz sent the home fans mad as he fired home an 89th minute equaliser. …
Read More »Barcelona face competition from Spanish club in race for 22-year-old centre-forward
Barcelona missed the opportunity to secure the permanent signing of young striker Pau Victor when he was still on loan at the club. The 22-year-old centre-forward arrived last summer on loan from Girona and became a key player for Barça Atletic, finishing as the top scorer in the Spanish third division with 20 goals. Barcelona had the chance to sign …
Read More »Faustino Asprilla insists Juventus never make mistakes as he speaks about Thuram
Juventus are set to snap up Khephren Thuram from Nice in the coming days, having already reached an agreement to sign the Frenchman. He arrives as a highly-regarded midfielder from the Ligue 1 side, though he might not be the most high-profile signing Juventus will make this summer. Juve remains in talks to finalise the formalities required to complete the …
Read More »Portugal star Rafael Leao produces superb skill vs France
AC Milan star Rafael Leao has been sensational for Portugal in their match against France, showcasing his speed and skill to great effect. Jules Kounde, in particular, has had a tough time defending against the dynamic winger. Leao, renowned for his pace and technical abilities, produced an incredible moment of brilliance. After superbly controlling the ball with his chest, he …
Read More »Bellingham to play against Switzerland despite suspension
England star Jude Bellingham will be able to play in his team’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Switzerland on Saturday. UEFA investigated the midfielder following an inappropriate gesture aimed at Slovakia‘s bench on June 30. The Real Madrid star netted a late equalizer in the matchup. He then grabbed his crotch while looking at his opponents. England eventually went on to …
Read More »Kylian Mbappe’s nose injury gets hit again at Euro 2024
There was concern for France during their Euro 2024 quarter-final tie with Portugal on Friday as their captain Kylian Mbappe went down with a nose injury in the second half. The 25-year-old broke his nose during France’s Euro 2024 opener against Austria and that has forced the French captain to play with a protective mask throughout the rest of the …
Read More »Martinez Saves Argentina After Messi Blunder Against Ecuador
In a game featuring Lionel Messi, it is difficult to imagine anyone else stealing the spotlight. Even on his bad days, he manages to produce a few moments of magic, leaving the opposition on the floor. Unfortunately, Argentina and their supporters were not treated to Messi’s unabashed genius in Thursday’s (July 4) Copa America 2024 quarter-final clash against Ecuador. In …
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