Gareth Southgate, the manager of the English national football team, acknowledged that the external noise during Euro 2024 was louder than ever before, especially at the beginning of the tournament. Despite being considered one of the pre-tournament favorites, England struggled through underwhelming performances, needing extra time and penalties to advance in the knockout stages. However,
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French football star Kylian Mbappé has been facing the challenge of playing with a mask after breaking his nose during France’s opening game at Euro 2024 against Austria. The Real Madrid forward has had to adjust to this new playing condition, which has posed some difficulties for him on the field. Mbappé himself has described
Kobbie Mainoo is revolutionizing England’s midfield dynamics, bringing a new level of composure and quality to the team that has been lacking for years. As Gareth Southgate struggled to find the right balance in midfield during the Euro 2024 tournament, Mainoo emerged as the answer to their problems. With a calm and collected demeanor on
Adrien Rabiot has expressed that it will be crucial for France to improve their attacking performance if they want to secure a victory against Spain in the Euro 2024 semifinal. The team has been facing challenges in scoring goals, with only three goals in five matches during the tournament. Both Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann
Luke Shaw, the Manchester United defender, faced doubts regarding his tournament participation in Euro 2024 after encountering setbacks in training. Shaw, who had not played a match for club or country since February due to a hamstring injury, was initially hoping to return for the latter stages of the group phase. However, an injury scare
The decision made by UEFA to appoint Felix Zwayer as the referee for the England vs Netherlands Euro 2024 semifinal has sparked controversy. This is not the first time that Zwayer’s appointment has raised eyebrows, as he has a history of match-fixing. In 2005, he was banned for six months after admitting to taking a
In the captivating world of international football, there are moments that define a player’s legacy. One such moment occurred during the quarterfinal clash between France and Portugal in Euro 2024. The spotlight was on defender William Saliba, who displayed remarkable prowess in front of legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo. This article delves into Saliba’s journey from
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
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