Cody Gakpo has been a standout player at Euro 2024, leading the race for the Golden Boot with his impressive performances for the Netherlands. He is currently joint-top of the scoring charts, alongside other notable players such as Jamal Musiala, Ivan Schranz, and Georges Mikautadze. Gakpo’s three goals in the tournament, along with an assist
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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
France, under the management of Didier Deschamps, has always been known for its defensive strength on the international stage. However, in the ongoing Euro 2024 tournament, the French team seems to have shifted its focus more towards fortifying their defense rather than showcasing their attacking prowess. The team boasts an impressive lineup of attacking talents,
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman expressed his disagreement with the referee’s decision to rule out a goal for his team against France in the European Championship. Despite the goal being disallowed due to an offside call on Denzel Dumfries, Koeman argued that the goal should have stood as Dumfries did not disturb the goalkeeper. While the
Barcelona has set its sights on Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong to strengthen their squad this summer. Frimpong, who impressed in the Bundesliga last season, has caught the eye of Barca manager Hansi Flick. The Catalan club is reportedly considering activating Frimpong’s release clause of €40 million to secure his services. With the departure of
France coach Didier Deschamps provided an update on Kylian Mbappé’s condition, stating that the forward is expected to be available for the upcoming Euro 2024 game against the Netherlands. Despite breaking his nose during the team’s opening match against Austria, Mbappé has been making positive progress in his recovery. Deschamps expressed confidence in Mbappé’s ability
Manchester United is reportedly interested in making a move for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. The 23-year-old has been on the radar of the Premier League side since January, and according to reports, concrete talks are now underway with his representatives. Despite interest from AC Milan, United remains optimistic that they can secure Zirkzee’s signature. With
In the upcoming Euro 2024 match between the Netherlands and France, Virgil van Dijk emphasizes the importance of stopping Kylian Mbappé as a collective unit rather than relying solely on individual players. Van Dijk acknowledges Mbappé’s world-class talent and the potential impact he can have on the game in just a split second. Therefore, the
Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee was in the midst of a relaxing holiday at Walt Disney World in Florida when he received the unexpected call up to join the Dutch Euro 2024 squad. This call-up came as the Netherlands are facing a mounting injury crisis, with key players Frenkie de Jong and Teun Koopmeiners ruled out
Ian Maatsen, the Chelsea full-back who spent the last season on loan to Borussia Dortmund, received a last-minute call up for Euro 2024 while holidaying on a yacht off the coast of the Greek island of Mykonos. This unexpected turn of events led to Maatsen rushing to early evening training with the Dutch national team