The Euro 2024 quarterfinal defeat to the Netherlands left Turkey captain Hakan Çalhanoglu in tears. At 30 years old, this may have been his last chance at reaching the final of a major tournament. Watching their team let slip a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1, the thousands of Turkey fans who had crammed into Berlin’s
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Arsenal faced heartbreak in the last season as they fell short of the Premier League title by just two points, conceding the trophy to Manchester City. Despite setting new club records with 28 league wins and 91 goals, Mikel Arteta’s side was unable to secure the ultimate prize. Nine Arsenal players, including key figures like
Real Madrid seems to be making a bold move by pursuing Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. The reports of a potential transfer deal being in the works indicate that Los Blancos are serious about strengthening their squad. However, the rumored price tag of €150 million raises eyebrows, especially considering the financial implications for a
Yellow cards in soccer act as a warning to players to exercise caution and adhere to the rules of the game. Similar to a traffic light, the yellow card signals a player to slow down before receiving a more severe punishment. This disciplinary action serves as a reminder to the player to avoid future infractions.
England’s performance at Euro 2024 has been far from impressive, with a reliance on gritty wins rather than stylish football. The spotlight has fallen on captain Harry Kane, the team’s star striker, who is facing questions about his effectiveness on the pitch. Despite his impressive track record as England’s all-time leading goal scorer and a
Chelsea Football Club, one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, is undergoing a transformation under the guidance of new coach Enzo Maresca. With the team’s lackluster performance in the previous season, Maresca is determined to instill a new culture and level of aggression to propel the team to new heights in the Premier
Bukayo Saka, the young football star who faced a devastating penalty miss in the Euro 2020 final against Italy, followed by a barrage of racist abuse, demonstrated true resilience and strength in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. Despite the immense pressure and scrutiny he faced after that heartbreaking loss, Saka emerged as England’s hero in their
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
The recent clash between Spain and Germany at Euro 2024 proved to be a monumental moment for the Spanish national team. Coach Luis de la Fuente described his players as “insatiable” for success following their historic win against the host country, Germany. This victory marked the first time in 10 attempts that Spain managed to
Gareth Southgate, the manager of the England national football team, has faced criticism for dismissing the notion that England has an easier draw in the Euro 2024 knockouts. He argues that such entitlement mentality is what annoys other nations and creates unnecessary drama. Instead, he points out that England should focus on playing to the
Manchester City and Manchester United have received approval from UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) to participate in European competition next season. This decision follows concerns raised due to the multi-club ownership structure involving both Manchester City and LaLiga side Girona, as well as Manchester United and Ligue 1 club Nice. To comply with UEFA’s
Manchester City is currently facing a tough challenge in retaining their star goalkeeper Ederson, as Al Nassr is reportedly ready to present him with a contract that is nearly three times his current earnings at City. This substantial offer has put City on high alert, especially considering the other high-profile goalkeepers on Al Nassr’s radar.