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
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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.
Arne Slot, recently appointed as the new manager of Liverpool, acknowledged that he has “big shoes to fill” following in the footsteps of the highly successful Jürgen Klopp. Slot’s decision to join the club was motivated by the opportunity to win trophies at Anfield, a feat that Liverpool has a history of achieving. The Dutch
Merih Demiral, the Turkish defender, has been at the center of controversy after his celebration during a recent match at Euro 2024. UEFA handed him a two-game suspension for displaying a hand sign associated with an ultranationalist group. The decision was based on the violation of the general principles of conduct, the basic rules of
Real Madrid’s recent signing of French superstar Kylian Mbappé has sparked discussions regarding the team’s chances of repeating their LaLiga success from last season. League president Javier Tebas has expressed his skepticism about Mbappé’s arrival guaranteeing another league title for Madrid. Tebas pointed out that the addition of a star player does not always translate
The clash between Germany and Spain in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals promises to be a showdown of possession-based football titans. The evolution of both national teams’ playing styles over the years has brought them closer together, with Spain’s influence on German football becoming increasingly evident. From the World Cup encounters to club level success, the
During the European Championship quarterfinal between Turkey and the Netherlands, Turkish supporters were seen making nationalistic hand gestures that led to a police intervention in Berlin. The Berlin police described the situation as fans massively showing the gesture, which resulted in them asking the supporters to stop making it. While the fans were allowed to
The 2024 Copa América kicked off with a celebratory occasion, but quickly turned into a topic of concern due to the conditions of the fields provided by CONMEBOL. The players, including Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni and goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, expressed frustration and anger over the state of the pitches. The use of artificial turf in
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
Mikel Arteta has hinted that he will soon sign a new contract with Arsenal. His current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2025, and talks about an extension are expected to take place soon. Arteta has expressed his happiness at the club and his desire to continue representing Arsenal. He believes that