After Portugal’s heartbreaking exit from Euro 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to express his disappointment and gratitude. He mentioned that the team wanted and deserved more, not just for themselves but also for the fans and the country. This indicates that Ronaldo is not willing to give up on playing for Portugal just
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Álvaro Morata, the captain of the Spanish national team, recently expressed his disillusionment with his country’s football environment. In an interview with El Mundo, Morata mentioned that there is a lack of respect in Spain towards both players and the game itself. This sentiment comes after Morata has faced criticism and whistles from Spanish fans
Spain has surprised many in Euro 2024 by making a strong impact and reaching the semifinals, despite not being among the favorites at the start of the tournament. Defender Marc Cucurella has emphasized the importance of being seen as outsiders and how it has benefitted the team. This underdog mentality has allowed Spain to play
In a thrilling quarterfinal match against Switzerland during Euro 2024, England managed to break their curse of failing in penalty shootouts. Jude Bellingham, one of the key players in the game, revealed that the advice he received from former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink played a crucial role in his success. The Three Lions have
Manchester United is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a deal with Bologna striker, Joshua Zirkzee. The club has successfully navigated past the challenges posed by the player’s representatives and are now focusing on reaching an agreement with Bologna. Despite Zirkzee’s hefty release clause of £34 million ($43.5m) which is valid until August, United is
France manager Didier Deschamps has recently spoken out in defense of his captain and star player, Kylian Mbappé, following criticism of the striker’s performances in Euro 2024. Despite only scoring one goal in the tournament, Mbappé has played a pivotal role in helping France reach the semifinals, with Deschamps reminding critics of the player’s history
Turkey’s captain, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, was left with a bitter aftertaste following his team’s loss to the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. Despite a tenacious display, Turkey failed to maintain their one-goal lead, ultimately leading to their elimination from the tournament. The raucous crowd of Turkish fans at Berlin’s Olympiastadion witnessed their team’s downfall as
Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands team defied the odds and silenced their critics by staging a remarkable comeback against Turkey in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. Trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Dutch side scored two quick goals in the second half to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory and book their place in the semifinals against England. Showing Heart
After his impressive performance at Wimbledon, German tennis player Alexander Zverev extended an unexpected offer to Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola. Zverev not only expressed his admiration for Guardiola but also proposed the idea of having him as a coach in the future. This surprising invitation came as Guardiola watched Zverev win his match against
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