Euro 2024 brought attention to the performance of players who had transferred to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) in Germany. Initial concerns over the level and intensity of games in Saudi Arabia raised doubts about how these players would fare in the tournament. The performance of each SPL star was closely scrutinized, including top players
France
Euro 2024 was a tournament that will be remembered for the underwhelming performances of star strikers like Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite Portugal’s attacking system being entirely focused on servicing Ronaldo with chances, the 39-year-old failed to find the back of the net. With a total of 23 shots, one missed penalty, and zero goals, Ronaldo’s performance
The retirement of France’s all-time leading scorer Olivier Giroud marks the end of an era for French football. After their exit from the European Championship, Giroud made the difficult decision to bid adieu to the national team, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. With 57 goals in 137 matches, Giroud has been a pivotal figure for
Kylian Mbappé, 25, made a grand entrance as he was presented as a Real Madrid player in front of a crowd of enthusiastic fans at the Bernabéu stadium. This marked a pivotal moment in Mbappé’s career as he signed a five-year contract with the Spanish football club after departing from Paris Saint-Germain. The French international
As the countdown to the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England begins, the anticipation and excitement among fans are at an all-time high. Both teams have shown their mettle throughout the tournament, with Spain’s collection of rising stars and England’s resurgence under coach Luis de la Fuente setting the stage for an epic clash
The spotlight was shining brightly on Kylian Mbappé during the Euro 2024 semifinal match between France and Spain. With the game hanging in the balance, Mbappé had a golden opportunity to bring his team back into contention. Running towards the goal, one on one with a defender, everyone expected him to score. However, to the
France’s Euro 2024 campaign came to a disappointing end with a 2-1 loss to Spain in the semifinals. Despite taking an early lead through Randal Kolo Muani, France failed to hold on as Spain fought back to secure a spot in the final. Kylian Mbappé, one of the stars of the French team, described the
Kylian Mbappé, the star forward for the French national team and Real Madrid, has been facing challenges in adjusting to playing with a mask. Suffering a broken nose during France’s Euro 2024 opening game against Austria, Mbappé has been required to wear a protective facemask in subsequent matches. Described as “horrible” and “really annoying” by
France faces a crucial Euro 2024 semifinal clash against Spain, and midfielder Adrien Rabiot believes that the team’s chances of victory will depend on the performance of underperforming teammates Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann. Despite reaching the semifinals, France has been struggling to score goals in the tournament, with Mbappé only managing to score once
William Saliba’s journey from being a substitute to becoming a key player for the French national team in Euro 2024 is a testament to his quiet ambition and determination. Initially overlooked by coach Didier Deschamps in favor of other more experienced defenders, Saliba seized the opportunity to prove his worth with his exceptional performances on
Kylian Mbappé, the 25-year-old star player and captain of the French national team, has been facing criticism for his performance in Euro 2024. With only one goal to his name, a penalty in the final group game against Poland, Mbappé has been under the spotlight as France reached the semifinals without scoring a goal from
Roberto Martínez, the coach of the Portugal national team, expressed uncertainty about Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with the team following their exit from Euro 2024. Despite Ronaldo’s achievements and status as a football legend, Martínez stated that it was too early to determine if the match against France would be Ronaldo’s last appearance in a Portugal
Kylian Mbappé, the star and captain of the French national team, faced a difficult situation during the Euro 2024 quarterfinal match against Portugal. The player requested to be substituted before the start of the second period of extra time because he was feeling tired. This decision came after a series of matches where Mbappé had
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, found himself in the midst of disappointment at the end of Portugal’s Euro 2020 campaign. Despite his stellar career and numerous accomplishments, Ronaldo’s performance in the tournament raised eyebrows and led to questions about the handling of his role by Portugal boss Roberto Martinez. While Ronaldo’s credentials as one