Bukayo Saka, the young Arsenal winger, faced intense criticism and racial abuse after missing a crucial penalty in the Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy. However, he showcased incredible resilience and strength by delivering a superb individual goal and a successful spot-kick in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals against Switzerland. Saka’s ability to bounce back from
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Recently, Turkish supporters making their way to the European Championship quarterfinal against the Netherlands were seen making a nationalistic hand gesture that has caused quite a stir. This gesture, which has been associated with Turkish nationalists and the Gray Wolves organization, was the same gesture that led to Turkey defender Merih Demiral being banned for
The Spain coach, Luis de la Fuente, expressed his team’s insatiable hunger for success following their historic victory over hosts Germany at Euro 2024. This triumph marked the first time the Spanish side defeated a host team in a major tournament after 10 previous unsuccessful attempts. The euphoria of the moment was captured by Mikel
Manchester City is currently facing a challenging situation in their efforts to retain Ederson as their goalkeeper. Al Nassr, a club from the Saudi Pro League, is reportedly willing to offer Ederson a contract that is nearly three times what he currently earns at City. This enticing offer has put City in a difficult position
Recently, UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) cleared Manchester City and Manchester United to participate in European competitions for the upcoming season. There were initial concerns regarding the eligibility of both clubs due to their associations with other teams under the same ownership. This raised issues with UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules, prompting significant changes to
Turkey defender Merih Demiral has been handed a two-game suspension by UEFA after he celebrated a goal at Euro 2024 by displaying a hand sign associated with an ultranationalist group in his team’s round-of-16 win over Austria on Tuesday. UEFA confirmed on Wednesday that it had appointed an inspector to investigate Demiral, and on Friday
Arne Slot, the newly appointed Liverpool manager, acknowledged the weight of the task ahead of him as he steps into the role vacated by the legendary Jürgen Klopp. In a press conference held at the club’s AXA Training Centre, Slot expressed his awareness of the “big shoes to fill,” recognizing the immense legacy left behind
Real Madrid’s dominant performance in the last LaLiga season, finishing 10 points clear at the top of the table and wrapping up the title with four games to spare, raised expectations for the upcoming season. The signing of Kylian Mbappé on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain for a five-year contract added fuel to the
As Portugal gears up to face France in the Euro 2024 quarterfinal, there is much talk surrounding the showdown between Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé. However, Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva emphasizes that the focus should not solely be on the individual battle between the two superstars. According to Silva, the match holds more significance in
Kylian Mbappé, the young French football star, has openly praised Cristiano Ronaldo, referring to him as “unique” ahead of France’s quarterfinal clash with Portugal. Mbappé, who has been a long-time fan of Ronaldo, has even mentioned that the two stay in contact regularly. The admiration Mbappé holds for Ronaldo is evident, as he once posted