The Netherlands managed to prove their doubters wrong in a thrilling Euro 2024 quarterfinal match against Turkey. After trailing 1-0 at halftime, Ronald Koeman’s team scored two quick goals in the second half to turn the game around and secure a 2-1 victory. The win not only secured their spot in the semifinals but also
Germany’s Alexander Zverev made an intriguing offer to Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola during his fourth-round match at Wimbledon. Zverev, who is the fourth seed, not only asked Guardiola to consider coaching him on the tennis court but also suggested that the Spaniard return to Bayern Munich. Guardiola, a six-time Premier League winner with Manchester
Bukayo Saka, the young Arsenal winger who faced racist abuse and missed a crucial penalty in England’s Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy, showcased his resilience and talent in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals against Switzerland. Saka, who scored an impressive individual goal to equalize and was successful in the penalty shootout, spoke about how he
The 2024 Copa América kicked off with a clash between Argentina and Canada, but the game was overshadowed by the dissatisfaction expressed by players regarding the pitch conditions. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni led the charge in criticizing CONMEBOL for only preparing the field 48 hours before the match, resulting in a subpar playing surface that
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