Northern Ireland’s prospects of hosting matches for Euro 2028 have been severely undermined by the unexpected withdrawal of funding from the UK government for the reconstruction of Casement Park. Initially heralded as a pivotal venue for the event, Casement Park’s future is now bleak, as escalating construction costs have skyrocketed to a staggering £400 million.
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Harry Kane, the 31-year-old English striker, has expressed his belief that he is currently at his “physical and mental peak.” As he approaches his 100th cap for England, Kane is determined to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently scored his 901st career goal at the age of 39. Despite facing criticism for
Just a few months after England’s heartbreaking defeat in the Euro 2024 final against Spain, Harry Kane has opened up about the lingering pain of the loss. Despite admitting that he has not fully gotten over the disappointment, Kane has made it clear that he intends to use the defeat as fuel for the upcoming
France captain Kylian Mbappé recently opened up about his mental state, confessing that he has reverted to “hating failure.” Following the disappointment of France’s Euro 2024 campaign, where they were eliminated by Spain in the semifinals, Mbappé described the overall experience as a “failure.” This admission sheds light on Mbappé’s mindset shift and the impact
Joshua Kimmich, the talented midfielder from Bayern Munich, has been entrusted with the captain’s armband for Germany’s national team following the retirement of several key players after Euro 2024. Kimmich, who has previously filled in as captain in the absence of regular starters, will lead the team in the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Hungary
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has made the decision to include Cristiano Ronaldo in the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches despite the veteran forward’s lackluster performance at the European Championship. Ronaldo, who holds the record for 130 international goals, failed to find the back of the net in all five of Portugal’s Euro 2024
Ilkay Gündogan, the Barcelona midfielder, made the difficult decision to retire from international football with Germany after having captained his nation at the European Championship this past summer. In a heartfelt post on social media, the 33-year-old expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent his country in 82 matches, scoring a total of 19
Coach Luis de la Fuente expressed his joy and pride in Spain’s football achievements after the under-23 team’s victory in the Olympic tournament final against France. De la Fuente, who previously led the under-23 team to a silver medal in the Tokyo Games, highlighted the significance of this win and the hard work that went
Barcelona has successfully secured the signature of RB Leipzig’s dynamic forward, Dani Olmo, in a significant move for the Catalan club. The deal, valued at an initial €55 million ($60m), with potential add-ons amounting to €7m, ensures Olmo’s arrival at Camp Nou. This marks Barcelona’s first major signing of the summer, underlining their commitment to
Despite reports linking him to the England head coach position, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has reiterated his dedication to the club. He emphasized that as long as he is “happy and feels supported,” he intends to remain with the team. Speculation has been rife regarding potential replacements for Gareth Southgate, but Howe remains focused
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
Spain defender Marc Cucurella stood by his word and dyed his hair red after leading his country to victory in the European Championship. This bold move was a result of a promise he made before the tournament, showcasing his commitment to his team and his playful personality. The transformation in his appearance mirrored the transformation
Denmark’s coach, Kasper Hjulmand, recently announced his decision to step down from his position and not lead the team into qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. He expressed the need for new energy within the team following their elimination in the round of 16 by Germany in the European Championship. While this decision may come
The recent incident involving Spain’s players chanting “Gibraltar is Spanish” during their European Championship celebrations has sparked outrage and condemnation from Gibraltar’s Football Association. The association wasted no time in filing a formal complaint to UEFA, highlighting the offensive and disrespectful nature of the chants. The chants by senior Spanish players, including captain Álvaro Morata