Kylian Mbappé’s return to the starting lineup for France at Euro 2024 after suffering a broken nose was marked with challenges. Coach Didier Deschamps highlighted the difficulties Mbappé faced while wearing a mask to protect his injury. Deschamps pointed out that the mask limited Mbappé’s peripheral vision, making it harder for him to see clearly
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Kylian Mbappé is set to start in France’s Euro 2024 Group D game against Poland on Tuesday. After suffering a broken nose in France’s opening match against Austria, the 25-year-old forward was sidelined for their goalless draw with the Netherlands to allow for his recovery. Despite not needing surgery, Mbappé will have to wear a
Manchester United are reportedly looking to bolster their midfield by targeting Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The 23-year-old Uruguayan has caught the attention of the Red Devils as they seek to add depth to their squad ahead of the upcoming season. It is not the first time that Manchester United have shown interest in Ugarte.
Real Madrid has officially announced the departure of Nacho Fernández in anticipation of his move to the Saudi Pro League. This news comes after Nacho led the team to a historic Champions League and LaLiga double this season. Despite his significant contributions to the club, the 34-year-old defender has decided to part ways with Real
Ukraine’s national team manager, Serhiy Rebrov, has been particularly impressed with the youngest team they have fielded, especially highlighting the contribution of midfielder Heorhiy Sudakov. Despite his reluctance to discuss individual players, Rebrov couldn’t contain his praise for Sudakov’s energy, football intelligence, and versatility on the pitch. This 21-year-old starlet has been the subject of
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
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
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