Euro 2024 brought with it a lot of anticipation and speculation, especially around the performances of players who had moved to the Saudi Pro League (SPL). Questions were raised regarding how these players would fare in a tournament of such magnitude, given the differences in the level and intensity of games in Saudi Arabia compared
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When we think of Euro 2024, the first thing that comes to mind is the underperformance of some of the top strikers in world football. Players like Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Cristiano Ronaldo, who were expected to score goals for fun, ended up struggling to find the back of the net. The tournament saw
Yellow cards in soccer act as a warning to players to exhibit caution going forward. It is similar to the yellow light on a traffic signal, prompting individuals to slow down before proceeding. Various actions such as reckless tackles, arguing with officials, faking injuries, and unsportsmanlike conduct can result in a player receiving a yellow
Cristiano Ronaldo recently hinted that he will not be retiring from international football following Portugal’s heartbreaking exit from Euro 2024. Despite starting in all five games for Portugal during the tournament in Germany, Ronaldo failed to find the back of the net during open play for the first time in his illustrious career at a
As Portugal exited Euro 2024 at the hands of France in Hamburg, speculation arose regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with the national team. Coach Roberto Martínez expressed that it was “too soon” to determine whether Ronaldo had played his last game for Portugal, emphasizing that no individual decisions had been made yet. Ronaldo’s performance at Euro
Cristiano Ronaldo, the esteemed footballer with countless records under his belt, found himself in a less than flattering position during the Euro 2024 tournament. The murmurs of him being past his prime started to surface as Portugal’s journey in the competition came to an end. As Ronaldo stood amongst his teammates, looking like just another
France star and captain Kylian Mbappé is known for his electric pace and goal-scoring abilities. However, during the Euro 2024 quarterfinal match against Portugal, Mbappé requested to be substituted before the start of the second period of extra time due to exhaustion. This decision came after a challenging tournament for the usually prolific forward, where
As Portugal gears up to face France in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, all eyes are on the showdown between Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé. The match at Volksparkstadion is being touted as a symbolic “passing of the baton” from the legendary Ronaldo to the emerging star Mbappé. However, according to Bernardo Silva, the significance of
Kylian Mbappé, the talented French forward, has once again expressed his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, labeling him as “unique.” This admiration is not new, as Mbappé has shown his respect for the Portuguese star on multiple occasions. Despite gearing up to face Ronaldo’s Portugal in the quarterfinal clash, Mbappé has maintained a positive stance towards
Back in December 2012, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé crossed paths for the first time, setting the stage for what would become a fascinating tale of two footballing legends. Ronaldo, the established Real Madrid superstar, and Mbappé, a young talent from Paris, met at Madrid’s Valdebebas training center. A photo captured Ronaldo’s smile and thumbs