Group C of Euro 2024 did not have the most exciting finish despite all four teams fighting for a spot in the round of 16. England had already clinched a spot in the knockout stages, but the team faced rampant pressure from supporters to turn out a better performance. Denmark entered Tuesday in second in the group, while Slovenia was …
Read More »England were basic and a struggle to watch
Former England defender Gary Neville described the Three Lions’ first-half display against Slovenia at Euro 2024 tonight as “basic” and a “struggle to watch”. Gareth Southgate’s side secured a 0-0 draw from a drab game in Cologne – a result that sees them qualify from Group C in first place after gaining five points from their three games. But England’s …
Read More »Olympic soccer commentators on NBC revealed
NBC Sports has officially unveiled its Olympic soccer commentator lineup for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The opening ceremony for the upcoming games in France is set for July 26th. Men’s soccer, however, will kick off two days prior and women’s soccer is then scheduled to begin on July 25th. The American men will be represented mostly by players under the …
Read More »Stojkovic gamble backfires in dour stalemate
Serbia crashed out of Euro 2024 in meek fashion after a toothless display against Denmark in Munich. Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel had a relatively quiet evening as Serbia’s lack of guile in the attacking third was all too apparent. Watched on by tennis legend Novak Djokovic, Dragan Stojkovic’s men upped the ante late on but it was much too little, …
Read More »Calafiori’s impressive Euro 2024 displays complicating matters for Juventus
Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori is showcasing his talent on the international level, but his exploits are proving untimely for Juventus. The 22-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Bologna, cementing himself as one of the best rising young defenders in Italy, and perhaps even in Europe This prompted a call-up from Luciano Spalletti who has been entrusting the Roma youth product …
Read More »Will the Brooklyn Nets trade into the first-round 2024 NBA Draft?
Tomorrow night, the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, home of the Nets. Ironically, there have been rumors that the Nets could be trading into the 2024 NBA Draft. The team would have had a pick in this year’s draft if not for their trade for James Harden in 2021. …
Read More »Mbappé scores, but France stutter and stumble into next round
June 25 – With his first-ever goal at a European championship, Kylian Mbappé, returning from injury, steered France to a disappointing 1-1 against Poland and second place in Group D. Mbappé is never out of the headlines. On the eve of the tournament, the Frenchman called on his compatriots to vote in the elections; in France’s opening match, he sustained …
Read More »Deschamps not unhappy despite France faltering again
France coach Didier Deschamps wasn’t disappointed by Les Bleus’ performance as they laboured to a 1-1 draw with Poland, a result that meant they failed to secure top spot in Group D at Euro 2024. Despite Kylian Mbappe marking his return from a broken nose with the opening goal – scored from the penalty spot – France were unable to …
Read More »The Panthers will be getting major renovations to their stadium
On Monday, the Charlotte City Council voted to approve a joint $800 million renovation plan with the Carolina Panthers. This will link the team to the city for another 20+ years. The city will pay $650 million in renovations towards Bank of America Stadium. Panthers’ owner David Tepper will pay the remaining $150 million upfront. Since buying the team in …
Read More »Austria pickpocket the Dutch to go top of Group D
June 25 – Austria overcame Netherlands in a pulse-raising five-goal thriller in Berlin, to go top of group D as France could only manage a draw with Poland. Donyell Malen’s unfortunate own goal marked the difference between the two sides, but with four points the Dutch had already qualified for the last 16. Shuffling his formation from the one that …
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