Familiar foes France and Belgium lined up for the most-anticipated game of the Round of 16 of the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024) on Monday, July 1. Neither team managed to live up to expectations at Dusseldorf Arena, with a second-half own goal pushing Les Bleus into the quarter-finals. France & Belgium Play Out A Scrappy Game From Kylian Mbappe …
Read More »Monthly Archives: July 2024
Bernardo Silva scores winning penalty to set up quarter final with France
Bernardo Silva scored the winning penalty for Portugal in the shootout against Slovenia to set up a quarter final against France. Special Offer for England Fans – Get Fabrizio Romano’s Premium Transfer Newsletter FREE for a YEAR (normally £60)! Portugal struggled to break down Slovenia but both teams had brilliant chances to win the game in extra time as Cristiano …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo apologises to Portugal fans during shootout
Portugal have qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 as Diogo Costa bailed out his captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who apologised for his performance against Slovenia to Portugal fans during the penalty shoot-out. The legendary forward has yet to score a goal in Germany and tried very hard to break that run on Monday night. Ronaldo missed a host of chances, …
Read More »Does wasteful Cristiano Ronaldo hold back Portugal at Euros?
Portugal struggled on Monday to break down Slovenia, one of the teams squeaking through the group stage at Euro 2024. The scoreboard did not reflect the vastly superior number of shots and dominant possession from Portugal. Instead, Portugal scraped by into the quarterfinals via a three-save performance in the penalty shootout from Diogo Costa. One of the reasons for the …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo bursts into tears after missing crucial penalty
Cristiano Ronaldo had Portugal’s Euro 2024 faith in his hands during their Round of 16 clash with Slovenia but the 39-year-old missed a crucial penalty in extra time which reduced the veteran to tears. The forward has yet to score a goal in Germany and has tried very hard to break that run on Monday night. Ronaldo has missed a …
Read More »Costa the hero in the shootout as Seleco reach quarter-finals
Diogo Costa saved three penalties in the shoot-out to send Portugal to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after a goalless draw with Slovenia. More to follow. Slovenia frustrate Portugal A typically disciplined start from the underdog Slovenians restricted Portugal to few chances early on, with Ruben Dias scuffing one wide after an awkward bobble on the Frankfurt turf. Ronaldo and Bruno …
Read More »Mexico crashes out of Copa America: 14 years of underachievement
If you stood on the far side of State Farm Stadium, close to the section of the arena vibrant with the green and red of Mexico’s jerseys, you could mistake Sunday night’s 0-0 draw that eliminated them from the Copa America group stage for a funeral. A morbid silence washed over the 63,000-strong supporters’ section. They watched Ecuador collapse with …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo adds to embarrassing stat with Slovenia performance
Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance in Portugal’s Euro 2024 Round of 16 clash with Slovenia has added to an embarrassing stat for the legendary football figure as the 39-year-old is yet to score a free kick at the European championship. It is no secret that the Portuguese legend is not a good free kick taker despite the forward scoring a few beauties …
Read More »Lazio gets serious about beating Juventus to sign Greenwood
Lazio is eager to beat Juventus in signing Mason Greenwood and is set to make a new offer to Manchester United. Juve has been following the attacker since last season when he impressed on loan at Getafe. The Bianconeri need new wide attackers, and Greenwood seems to have the profile they believe will fit well. Juve also wants Jadon Sancho …
Read More »Charlie Cresswell and Darko Gyabi set to follow Archie Gray out of Leeds
Leeds duo Charlie Cresswell and Darko Gyabi are set to follow Archie Gray out of the Elland Road exit door according to reports. Special Offer for England Fans – Get Fabrizio Romano’s Premium Transfer Newsletter FREE for a YEAR (normally £60)! The Whites are facing the prospect of losing a number of players this summer having failed to gain promotion back …
Read More »