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
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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
The upcoming Euro 2024 semifinal between Spain and France promises to be a battle for the very soul of football. While La Roja have dazzled fans with their flair, vivacity, and attacking prowess, Les Bleus have taken a more pragmatic, risk-averse approach to the tournament. The stark contrast in their styles has sparked debates about
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
In a heartbreaking moment for Turkey’s national football team, captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu was seen shedding tears after their Euro 2024 quarterfinal loss to the Netherlands. Despite showing great potential, the team fell short of reaching the final of a major tournament, leaving fans disappointed. While Turkey has seen success in the past, such as reaching
Despite being England’s all-time record goal scorer and a former World Cup Golden Boot winner, Harry Kane’s recent performances have raised questions about his role in the team. In the Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Switzerland, Kane struggled to make an impact, with only 26 touches in 109 minutes and two attempted shots, one of which