Euro 2024 has reached the knockout stages, and one player who stands out among the rest is Cody Gakpo. The Netherlands forward has been making waves in the tournament, currently tied at the top of the scoring charts with three goals. However, despite his individual brilliance, Gakpo cannot carry his team alone. In the recent
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As Euro 2024 enters its rest days, teams are taking different approaches to preparing for the knockout phase. France coach Didier Deschamps has chosen a relaxed approach, allowing his squad much-needed family time before their upcoming clash with Belgium. On the other hand, England and Germany are keeping their players focused with minimal time off.
France, led by coach Didier Deschamps, entered Euro 2024 with a focus on shoring up their defensive capabilities. The team boasts a star-studded attacking lineup featuring players like Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Antoine Griezmann, which was expected to deliver goals at will. However, in the two games played so far in the tournament, the
The Netherlands coach, Ronald Koeman, expressed his dissatisfaction with the referee’s decision to disallow a goal scored by Xavi Simons against France. The decision was made after reviewing the VAR, and Koeman strongly disagreed with the ruling. He argued that despite being in an offside position, Dumfries did not interfere with the goalkeeper, and therefore,
Barcelona has identified Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong as their top transfer target this summer. The 23-year-old’s impressive performances in the Bundesliga have caught the eye of manager Hansi Flick, who is keen on adding him to the squad. With a release clause of €40 million, Barcelona could make a move for Frimpong as they
The recent clash between Kylian Mbappé and Austria defender Kevin Danso resulted in a broken nose for the French star. This injury raised concerns about his availability for the upcoming Euro 2024 game against the Netherlands. Despite the initial shock and blood-stained jersey, Mbappé seems to be on the road to recovery, according to France
The summer transfer window is in full swing and Manchester United is reportedly interested in making a move for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. The 23-year-old has caught the eye of the Premier League side, with talks said to be underway with his representatives. Zirkzee, who is currently representing the Netherlands at the European Championship, had
Virgil van Dijk, the captain of the Dutch national team, has emphasized the importance of a collective effort in stopping Kylian Mbappé when the Netherlands face France in the Euro 2024 Group D match. Van Dijk believes that relying on individual efforts will not be enough to nullify the threat posed by the talented forward
Joshua Zirkzee and Ian Maatsen received unexpected call-ups to join the Dutch Euro 2024 squad while they were on holiday. The Netherlands faced a growing injury list with key players like Frenkie de Jong and Teun Koopmeiners ruled out of the competition right before the start of the tournament. This led to Ronald Koeman making
Ian Maatsen, the Chelsea full-back who spent the last season on loan to Borussia Dortmund, received a last-minute call up for Euro 2024 while vacationing on a yacht off the coast of Mykonos. Despite being on holiday, Maatsen wasted no time and immediately joined the Dutch national team for training in preparation for his first