Roberto Martinez, the head coach of the Portugal national team, has defended Cristiano Ronaldo’s selection for Euro 2024, stating that the decision was made purely on merit. Despite facing criticism for his age and recent club move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo’s prolific goal-scoring record both at the club and international level has
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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
Georgia, a nation of 3.7 million people, has finally qualified for a major tournament after years of trying. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a 23-year-old Napoli winger, has been instrumental in Georgia’s success. Despite being the lowest-ranked team in Euro 2024, he is considered one of the best players on the planet. The journey to this point has
The Euro 2024 tournament kicked off with exciting matches as England and Netherlands both secured victories in their opening games. England’s Jude Bellingham scored the only goal of the match against Serbia, while Cody Gakpo and Wout Weghorst found the back of the net for the Dutch in a 2-1 win over Poland. These victories
Jude Bellingham’s impressive performance in England’s Group C opener against Serbia did not go unnoticed. Gareth Southgate, England’s manager, highlighted Bellingham’s ability to “write his own scripts” after the Real Madrid midfielder scored the only goal of the game with a superb header in the 13th minute. Southgate praised Bellingham’s timing, runs, and overall contribution
Albania is currently facing four UEFA charges after their recent European Championship match against Italy. Among the charges are allegations of a “provocative message” displayed by their fans, throwing of objects, use of fireworks, and an “invasion of the field of play.” These charges have put the Albanian soccer federation in hot water with UEFA,
Ukraine defender Illia Zabarnyi expressed his gratitude towards the brave individuals defending his country amidst ongoing conflict, allowing him the opportunity to participate in the Euro 2024 opener against Romania in Munich. Zabarnyi highlighted the immense sacrifice made by the warriors fighting for Ukraine, acknowledging that without their efforts, Ukraine would not have been able
Going into Euro 2024, England faces a significant challenge in balancing the demands of the physically intense Premier League with the ambitions of achieving international success. Despite being considered one of the tournament favorites, the Three Lions must navigate through the potential roadblocks of player fatigue and burnout to secure their first major trophy since
The opening day of Euro 2024 brought about some historic moments that left fans in awe. From Michael Aebischer becoming the first player to both score and assist a goal in the same match for Switzerland to Barnabas Varga becoming the fifth player to score on his European Championship debut for Hungary, the day was
The Euro 2024 tournament in Germany is set to bring a new era of football excitement to the country. With matches taking place in various cities across Germany, fans from all over Europe will have the opportunity to witness top-tier football action and support their national teams. The tournament is not only about the games