Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, has etched his name in the history books once again by becoming the first player to appear in six European Championships. Portugal kicked off their 2024 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Czechia, with a late goal from substitute Francisco Conceição sealing the win for Roberto Martinez’s side.
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The Premier League recently unveiled the highly-anticipated fixture schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Fans were thrilled to see defending champions Manchester City kick start their title defense at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea on Aug. 18. This game will mark Enzo Maresca’s debut as the manager for Chelsea, adding an extra layer of intrigue to
The fixture list for the 2024-25 Premier League season raises several concerns regarding the consistency and fairness of scheduling. The matches are subject to change for television coverage and European competitions, making it challenging for fans to plan ahead. For example, certain matches are unable to take place on Saturdays due to a team’s participation
The recent incident involving Kylian Mbappé during France’s 1-0 win over Austria at the European Championship has left fans and team management concerned. The star striker had to exit the game late with a suspected broken nose after colliding with Austria’s Kevin Danso. This unexpected injury has been labeled as a “big negative” by France
France’s Kylian Mbappé suffered a broken nose during a game against Austria at the European Championship, which led to him being taken to a hospital in Düsseldorf for evaluation. The injury occurred after a collision with an opposing player, Kevin Danso, causing Mbappé to be in obvious pain and prompting the Austria goalkeeper to signal
Raúl Sanllehí, former director of football at Barcelona and Arsenal, has been appointed as co-president of Inter Miami CF alongside Xavier Asensi. With a rich background in football operations from prestigious clubs like Barcelona and Arsenal, Sanllehí is set to oversee various aspects of the sporting side while executing the ownership’s strategy for player development
Italy’s Euro 2024 opener against Albania had a rocky start when Italy conceded the quickest goal in tournament history after just 23 seconds. This early setback highlighted a defensive lapse in concentration by the Italian team, especially during a throw-in situation. Italy’s manager, Luciano Spalletti, admitted that his team “switched off” and failed to react
One of the standout moments of the recent Euro 2024 matches was Luka Jovic’s 95th-minute equalizer for Serbia. This goal not only salvaged a point for his team but also showcased his ability to perform under pressure. However, despite this impressive individual display, Serbia still finds themselves at the bottom of Group C. Harry Kane,
Serbia is considering withdrawal from Euro 2024 if UEFA does not take immediate action following alleged offensive chanting between fans of Croatia, Albania, and Serbia. The incidents occurred during the championship’s matches, causing tensions to rise and relations between the countries to become strained. Jovan Surbatovic, the general secretary of the Football Association of Serbia,
The ongoing saga of Manchester United’s pursuit of defender Jarrad Branthwaite has hit a roadblock, with sources indicating that the club will soon walk away from talks if Everton does not budge on their valuation. Despite United’s initial bid being rejected, Everton’s lofty asking price of over £70 million has put a strain on negotiations.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the co-owner of Manchester United, has recently expressed his frustration with UEFA’s rules on multi-club ownership. These rules have prevented the club from signing a player from Ligue 1 side Nice, a club that Ratcliffe’s company INEOS acquired in 2019. Despite completing a deal to purchase a minority stake in United, the
Representing a nation on the international stage comes with its fair share of expectations, but for Ukraine’s football team, the pressure is amplified by the ongoing conflict with Russia. Following a 3-0 defeat against Romania in their Euro 2024 Group E opener, the players were met with a wave of criticism and hate on social
The recent Euro 2024 match between Albania and Croatia ended in a thrilling draw, with Albania netting a late equaliser to snatch a point. This unexpected turn of events left Croatia at the bottom of the group standings, adding more pressure as they head into their final game of the group stage. On the other
Scotland’s recent showdown against Switzerland in Cologne showcased a team that was unafraid to rise to the challenge. Despite their exhausting battle on the field, the Scottish players managed to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw, demonstrating a level of resilience and determination that had been lacking in their previous match against Germany. This performance not