England’s recent 0-0 draw with Slovenia in the Euros has brought manager Gareth Southgate’s team selection under scrutiny. The decision to experiment with Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield was quickly abandoned, showcasing a lack of clarity in strategic planning. Subsequent changes, such as the addition of Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, have not yielded the desired
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Kylian Mbappé, the talented forward for the French national team, faced numerous challenges during the match against Poland at the European Championship. His coach, Didier Deschamps, highlighted the difficulties Mbappé encountered while wearing a mask to protect his broken nose. Despite scoring a penalty and returning to the starting lineup after the injury, Mbappé had
Manchester United is reportedly showing interest in acquiring Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte. According to a source at ESPN, the English club is looking to bolster their midfield options for the upcoming season and have identified Ugarte as a potential target. While no formal approach has been made to PSG yet, Ugarte is being considered
France’s star striker, Kylian Mbappé, is set to start in his team’s upcoming Euro 2024 Group D match against Poland. This news comes after Mbappé suffered a broken nose in France’s previous match against Austria. Despite the injury, Mbappé did not require surgery but will have to wear a mask during the game to protect
Real Madrid announced on Tuesday that Nacho Fernández, who captained the team to a Champions League and LaLiga double this season, has left the club. The 34-year-old defender, who had won a joint-club record 26 trophies with Madrid, including six Champions League titles, has departed at the end of his contract. Nacho Fernández has been
Ukraine manager Serhiy Rebrov has been praised for his ability to nurture young talent without singling out individuals. The recent headlines revolving around 21-year-old midfielder Heorhiy Sudakov have showcased the potential that Rebrov sees in this young player. Sudakov, a product of Shakhtar Donetsk’s academy, has been turning heads across Europe with his versatile playing
Italy’s breathtaking last-gasp equaliser against Croatia not only secured their spot in the knockouts but also potentially marked the end of Luka Modric’s illustrious international career. With a man-of-the-match performance, Modric showcased his enduring quality and became the oldest scorer in European Championship history at the age of 38 years and 289 days. Spain’s Dominance
Luka Modric’s facial expression after receiving the UEFA Man of the Match Award spoke volumes. It was a mix of emotions that ranged from medieval suffering to battle-worn resolve. The game against Italy was a rollercoaster of joy and despair for Modric, culminating in a missed penalty that could have changed the course of Croatia’s
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has set his sights on luring Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino to Camp Nou this summer. However, the Catalan giants are facing stiff competition from Arsenal in the race to secure the services of the talented 28-year-old. With Barcelona’s financial constraints preventing them from making a formal offer, Mikel Arteta and
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti recently commended the unwavering determination of his players in securing a crucial point with a late equalizer against Croatia in the European Championship. Despite the positive outcome, Spalletti acknowledged that there is still significant room for improvement within the team. Spalletti expressed his belief that the team did not display their