The incident involving Turkish supporters making a nationalistic hand gesture during the European Championship quarterfinal against the Netherlands has sparked controversy. Berlin police had to intervene when fans were seen displaying the same gesture that led to a player’s ban. The police considered the mass display of the gesture as a form of political demonstration,
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
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
UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) has cleared Manchester City and Manchester United to participate in European competition next season. This decision came after doubts were raised due to both Man City and LaLiga side Girona, which are part of the City Football Group, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Manchester United, on the other
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
Manchester City are currently grappling with the dilemma of holding onto their star goalkeeper, Ederson, as Al Nassr emerges as a potential suitor. Reports suggest that Al Nassr is prepared to present Ederson with a contract that is nearly three times his current earnings at City, creating a significant financial incentive for the Brazil international
When Arne Slot was announced as the new Liverpool boss, following Jürgen Klopp’s decision to step down after nearly nine years, he acknowledged the challenge of filling “big shoes.” However, Slot also expressed his excitement about the opportunity to win something at Anfield, which played a significant role in his decision to join the club.