England outlasted Switzerland in a penalty shootout on Saturday to advance in Euro 2024 and reach the semifinals. Much of the pregame talk of the matchup surrounded England manager Gareth Southgate’s proposed lineup. The coach eventually opted for three center backs, rather than a more traditional back four with two central defenders. The decision was fueled by Marc Guehi’s absence …
Read More »Saka goal rescues Three Lions at Euro 2024
Bukayo Saka scored a sumptuous equaliser to bring England level five minutes after the Three Lions fell behind to Switzerland in the Uefa Euro 2024 quarter-finals in Dusseldorf. Arsenal livewire Saka cut inside in familiar style just outside the penalty area on the right and curled a precise finish beyond Yann Sommer to make it 1-1 in the 80th minute. …
Read More »PSG will try to reach an agreement with Barcelona top target, Luis Enrique a fan
As reported earlier today, Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich is the top target for FC Barcelona as they look to reinforce the pivot position this summer. New manager Hansi Flick knows the player well and sees him as the ideal fit into his scheme, while the fact that the 29-year-old’s contract expires in 2025 makes him a potentially feasible signing …
Read More »Not only Chiesa, Roma is chasing another Juventus player
AS Roma has been linked with a move for Federico Chiesa this summer after he was informed he could leave Juventus. However, Chiesa is not the only Juve player Roma is interested in. The Bianconeri are beginning a new era under Thiago Motta, and as part of this transition, several players are expected to depart. Motta, bringing in a new …
Read More »Penalties joy for Three Lions at Euro 2024
Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the decisive penalty as England reached the semi-finals of Uefa Euro 2024 by beating Switzerland after a 1-1 draw in Dusseldorf. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saved Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji’s penalty – Switzerland’s first of the shoot-out – while Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Ivan Toney also scored. Bukayo Saka had scored a sumptuous equaliser …
Read More »Nagelsmann pays tribute to Kroos and a team that has united a nation
July 6 – Julian Nagelsmann defended Germany’s performance after their quarter-final exit from Euro 2024 in a 2-1 extra-time defeat at the hands of Spain, highlighting the team’s investment in the tournament and Toni Kroos’s class. He called on Germany to unite as a society. Mikel Merino’s 119th-minute strike shattered Germany’s dream of reaching the last four and the final …
Read More »Barcelona €61m signing ready to ‘make a statement’ as he ramps up efforts before pre-season
Despite a poor start to his life in Barcelona and a dismal 2023/24 season, Vitor Roque is determined to prove himself at Barcelona. While the club grapple with financial difficulties and squad registration issues, Roque remains determined to impress new manager Hansi Flick, failing which could seal his fate at Camp Nou. Roque began pre-season weeks ago As reported by …
Read More »Man Utd drops interest in Bremer and focuses on former Juventus star
Manchester United has dropped their interest in Gleison Bremer, despite following the defender for several months. Bremer has been one of the best defenders in Europe since joining Juventus, attracting interest from other clubs. For the past few months, United seemed to be his most serious suitor, with several reports linking them to a move for the Brazilian. United’s defense …
Read More »Line-ups confirmed as Euro 2024 semi-finals await
The Netherlands and Turkey go head-to-head in the final Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday night. A place in the semi-finals is the prize with both sides fancying their chances of winning a historic championship in Germany. The Dutch have not been at their best level in the tournament so far, but yet remain three wins away from silverware. They overcame …
Read More »England’s boo boys fined but get to keep Bellingham
July 6 – UEFA have handed England a €11,000 fine after fans booed the playing of the Slovenia national anthem. Supporters were heard loudly jeering ahead of the two nations’ final Euro 2024 group game in Cologne on June 25. Meanwhile Jude Bellingham, whose overhead kick spared the nation’s blushes in the last-16, was hit with a suspended ban and £25,000 …
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