Italy’s last-minute goal against Croatia sealed their spot in the knockouts, marking a significant milestone in Luka Modric’s career. At 38 years and 289 days, Modric became the oldest scorer in the history of the European Championship, surpassing Ivica Vastic’s previous record. This performance could potentially signal the end of Modric’s international journey with a
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick is reportedly interested in bringing Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino to Camp Nou this summer. The Spanish international has been in impressive form for his club and country, attracting interest from not only Barcelona but also Arsenal. Merino, who has previously spent time in the Premier League with Newcastle, could be
Italy managed to secure a spot in the European Championship round-of-16 with a dramatic 98th-minute equalizer against Croatia. While coach Luciano Spalletti praised the never-say-die attitude of his players, he also highlighted the need for improvement. He admitted that the team was a bit soft at times during the game and did not play their
Luka Modric’s final game at a major international tournament was nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster. The UEFA Man of the Match Award may have been a consolation prize, but the expression on his face told a different story. The image painted was that of a medieval peasant suffering from the Black Death, a battle-weary
Italy secured their spot in the round of 16 at Euro 2024 in dramatic fashion, as Mattia Zaccagni’s 98th-minute equalizer against Croatia salvaged a crucial point for the defending champions. The draw not only earned Italy a place in the knockout stage, but also provided a moment of redemption after their earlier defeat to Spain.
The San Jose Earthquakes made a bold and decisive move by firing coach Luchi Gonzalez after a lackluster performance in the current season. The decision came after the team managed to win only three out of its first 19 games. The shake-up in leadership reflects the team’s determination to make a change and strive for
Steve Cherundolo’s squad had a mixed week, with a draw in Austin followed by a stunning 6-0 victory over San Jose. Kei Kamara’s equalizer in the 90th minute cemented his place in MLS history, while the team’s dominant win showed their strength moving forward. After defeating Columbus Crew and Philly, Miami showed their resilience even
Major League Soccer recently announced that they are on track to achieve record attendance numbers in the 2024 season. The league is currently averaging 23,246 fans per game, which is a 7% increase from the previous year. This steady growth in attendance is a positive sign for the league, as they are well on their
During Hungary’s recent Euro 2024 match against Scotland, captain Dominik Szoboszlai expressed frustration with the medical staff’s slow response to his teammate, Barnabás Varga’s, injury. Varga suffered a nasty collision with Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn, resulting in multiple facial fractures. Szoboszlai, along with other Hungarian players, frantically signaled for help as Varga lay motionless on
Brazilian football sensation Neymar has recently made bold predictions about the future of football, specifically highlighting the emerging talent of Palmeiras teenage forward Estêvão Willian. Willian is set to make a significant move to Chelsea in July 2025, in a transfer deal worth a staggering €61.5 million. Despite his young age of 17, Willian has