After leading Denmark to the semifinals of the 2021 Euros and the group stage of the 2022 World Cup, coach Kasper Hjulmand made the surprising decision to step down from his position. In his statement, Hjulmand expressed the need for new energy within the team following their elimination in the round of 16 at the
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The spotlight is on Cristiano Ronaldo as he continues to defy age and expectations while leading Portugal at Euro 2024. Despite his advancing years, Ronaldo remains the talisman for his national team and shows no signs of slowing down. His determination to succeed and desire to score goals make him a formidable force on the
Germany’s head coach, Julian Nagelsmann, has been propelled by a stroke of luck during his tenure. This stroke of luck has carried the German team to the quarterfinals of Euro 2024. However, it is evident that mere good fortune won’t suffice to propel the host nation further in the competition. The recent round-of-16 match against
The recent Euro 2024 match between Denmark and Germany has caused quite a stir in the football world, with Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand expressing his frustration over what he called “ridiculous handball rules.” Two controversial VAR decisions within the span of two minutes heavily influenced the outcome of the game, ultimately leading to Germany’s 2-0
The article discusses the different approaches taken by various national teams during the rest days in between the group stage and the knockout phase of Euro 2024. It highlights the contrasting methods employed by coaches such as Didier Deschamps, Gareth Southgate, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ralf Rangnick in managing their players’ downtime. While some coaches allowed
Following England’s 1-1 draw with Denmark at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, concerns were raised regarding the quality of the pitch. The closed roof and humid atmosphere seemed to contribute to the turf cutting up, causing chunks of turf to fly into the air as players tackled each other. England manager Gareth Southgate admitted to
In a groundbreaking move for gender equality in football, Denmark’s players union Spillerforeningen has successfully negotiated a new agreement with the Danish Football Association (DBU). This agreement will ensure that both the men’s and women’s national teams receive equal pay and conditions at tournaments. The initiative came after the men’s team declined a pay raise,
The Danish duo of Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Højlund have the opportunity to showcase the benefits of playing together for Manchester United at Euro 2024. Despite facing turbulence at the Premier League club during the past season, assistant coach Morten Wieghorst believes that the duo’s experience of playing and training together will give them a