As Portugal gears up to face France in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, all eyes seem to be on the epic showdown between Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé. The match is being hyped up as a passing of the baton from the seasoned Ronaldo to the rising star Mbappé, with both players leading their national teams
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Kylian Mbappé, the talented French forward, has openly praised Cristiano Ronaldo as a “unique” player. The admiration Mbappé holds for Ronaldo is no secret, as he has been a long-time fan of the Portuguese star. The two superstars stay in regular contact, with Mbappé expressing his respect for Ronaldo during a news conference before France’s
The first meeting between Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé occurred 12 years ago when Ronaldo was the established Real Madrid star and Mbappé was just an unknown kid from Paris. A photo taken at Madrid’s Valdebebas training centre in December 2012 captures the moment, with Ronaldo smiling and giving a thumbs up while Mbappé looks
Portugal left-back Nuno Mendes is looking forward to the opportunity to face his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Kylian Mbappé, in the quarterfinal of Euro 2024. Having played alongside Mbappé for two seasons at PSG before the French forward’s move to Real Madrid, Mendes expressed admiration for both Mbappé and his current Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Paul Pogba, the 31-year-old professional footballer, has faced a significant setback in his career due to a four-year ban for doping. Despite this obstacle, Pogba has made it clear that he is far from finished as a footballer and has no intention of retiring. In a recent interview with Sky Italia, Pogba expressed his unwavering
France’s recent 1-0 victory against Belgium in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals showcased their trademark defensive prowess. The game was a tactical battle, with only four shots on target and an xG of 1.25. While the Belgian side struggled with poor tactics and choices, France’s defensive organization shone through. Led by Didier Deschamps, the team nullified
The article discusses the differing approaches of various teams towards the rest days during the Euro 2024 tournament. Some coaches opted for a relaxed approach, allowing players time with their families, while others kept the squad focused. France coach Didier Deschamps chose the former, allowing his players extended time off, while England and Germany had
The UEFA European Championship group stage saw relatively smooth sailing for the tournament’s betting favorites. France, the 2018 World Cup champions and 2022 finalists, emerged as the team with the most tickets at various sportsbooks, including ESPN BET, DraftKings, and FanDuel. Despite the significant support for Les Bleus, their odds have actually lengthened from the
Euro 2024 has proven to be an exciting tournament so far, with plenty of upsets and standout performances. As the group stage comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the best XI of the tournament up to this point. This team is a combination of established stars and breakout talents who have caught
During the 1-1 draw between France and Poland at the European Championship, coach Didier Deschamps pointed out the difficulties that Kylian Mbappé faced while wearing a mask to protect his broken nose. Deschamps highlighted that the mask limited Mbappé’s peripheral vision, which added to the challenges the player was already dealing with during the match
Kylian Mbappé is all set to start for France in their Euro 2024 Group D match against Poland. After suffering a broken nose in the opening game against Austria, Mbappé was sidelined for the goalless draw with the Netherlands. However, his return to the starting lineup is crucial for France, as the 25-year-old forward brings
France’s coach, Didier Deschamps, seems to have prioritized defensive strength in the Euro 2024. While the team boasts an impressive attacking lineup with the likes of Mbappé, Dembélé, Griezmann, Thuram, Coman, and Giroud, they have struggled to find the back of the net. On the other hand, they have managed to keep clean sheets in
The recent match between the Netherlands and France at the European Championship saw a controversial decision by the referee to disallow a goal scored by Xavi Simons. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman expressed his strong disagreement with the decision, arguing that the goal should have stood despite the offside position of Denzel Dumfries. While Koeman’s frustration
France star Kylian Mbappé recently broke his nose during a match, resulting in him needing to wear a protective face mask when he returns to play in Euro 2024. However, UEFA regulations dictate that any medical equipment worn on the field of play must be a single color and free of team and manufacturer identification.