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
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Spain’s head coach, Luis de la Fuente, expressed his team’s insatiable hunger for more success at Euro 2024 after creating history by defeating hosts Germany at the Stuttgart Arena. With Mikel Merino scoring a dramatic 119th-minute winner, Spain secured their first major tournament victory against the hosts after 10 previous unsuccessful attempts. De la Fuente
Gareth Southgate, the manager of the England national football team, has pushed back against claims that England received an easier pathway in the Euro 2024 knockout draw. Southgate dismissed the notion of entitlement within the nation, suggesting that such attitudes can create drama and irritate opponents. He emphasized the need for focus on the upcoming
Turkey defender Merih Demiral has been suspended for two games by UEFA following his celebration during a Euro 2024 match against Austria. The hand sign he displayed was associated with an ultranationalist group, prompting UEFA to take action against him for violating the general principles of conduct and bringing the sport into disrepute. As a
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
As the Euro 2024 quarterfinal between Germany and Spain approaches, all eyes are on the clash between two young talents, Jamal Musiala and Lamine Yamal. Both players have shown exceptional skill and promise in the tournament, capturing the attention of fans and pundits alike. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has expressed his focus on Jamal Musiala
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
John Stones believes that Jude Bellingham’s last-minute equalizer against Slovakia in the round-of-16 match can be a pivotal moment in England’s Euro 2024 campaign. The dramatic goal, scored in the 95th minute, helped England avoid elimination and forced extra time. Stones expressed how the team’s unity and belief were strengthened by the emotional rollercoaster they
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
The upcoming Euro 2024 quarterfinal between Germany and Spain is not just any ordinary clash. It represents a meeting of two footballing titans who have evolved over the years to embrace possession-based styles of play. This transformation is no mere coincidence. Looking back to the Euro 2008 final, where Germany and Spain faced off, one