Following a surprising victory over Portugal, Georgia’s national football team is set to receive an unexpected payday at Euro 2024. Billionaire former prime minister, Bidzina Ivanishvili, has pledged to pay out more than $10 million to the team as a reward for their accomplishment. This windfall comes after Ivanishvili initially offered the payment of 30m
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Croatia has been fined a substantial amount of €105,000 by UEFA for incidents that occurred during the Euro 2024 match against Italy. The Croatian Football Association announced the fine, mentioning that Croatian fans were involved in throwing objects, lighting flares, and demonstrating inappropriate behavior during the game in Leipzig. This behavior was in stark contrast
Following England’s 0-0 draw with Slovenia, a disappointing performance by the team led to fans venting their frustration by throwing beer cups. The incident resulted in the friends and families of England players becoming unintended targets of this unruly behavior. Defender Ezri Konsa described how the families were hit “from all angles,” causing them to
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
At a recent European Championship match, Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoided a potentially dangerous situation when a fan jumped from the crowd to get close to him. This incident highlighted the ongoing issue of fan behavior at sporting events, particularly when it comes to interacting with players on the field. Despite the excitement and enthusiasm of
Marc Guéhi, a key player for the England national team, has shared his thoughts on the Euro 2024 draw. Despite avoiding heavyweights like France, Spain, Germany, and Portugal in their potential route to the final, Guéhi remains adamant that there is no favorable side of the draw. He acknowledges that every opponent in the competition
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
The group stages of Euro 2024 came to a thrilling conclusion with Georgia pulling off the largest upset in the tournament’s history by FIFA ranking. Georgia shocked Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal with an early Khvicha Kvaratskhelia golazo, followed by Georges Mikautadze doubling the lead. This unexpected victory propelled Georgia into the knockout stage and left
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the hero of Georgia’s stunning victory over Portugal in Euro 2024, revealed that a pre-match encounter with Cristiano Ronaldo played a crucial role in inspiring his team to believe in an upset. Kvaratskhelia, who scored the opening goal just 92 seconds into the game, expressed his admiration for Ronaldo, labeling him as his
The clash between Georgia and Portugal in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, during Euro 2024 was meant to be all about Cristiano Ronaldo making history. However, it turned out to be a night of euphoria for Georgia as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s heroic performance inspired his team to a historic victory. This underdog triumph saw Georgia advance to the knockout
The journey of Ukraine’s national team at Euro 2024 came to a heartbreaking end with a draw against Belgium that saw them bow out of the tournament. Despite showing a strong resolve and unwavering spirit in their performance, the team fell short of advancing to the next round. The 0-0 result left them at the
The Euro 2024 tournament witnessed a level of parity and unpredictability that is rarely seen in the world of football. With only Spain managing to win all three group games, and no team losing all three, the competition showcased the possibility of unexpected outcomes at every turn. Unlike club football, where super teams tend to
Ralf Rangnick’s journey from a disastrous spell at Manchester United to guiding Austria into the round of 16 at Euro 2024 has been nothing short of remarkable. After winning just 11 of his 29 games in charge at Old Trafford, Rangnick faced criticism and doubt. However, his success with the Austrian national team has silenced
England forward Phil Foden has temporarily left the team’s Euro 2024 camp and returned to the U.K. to deal with a “pressing family matter,” a Football Association spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday. Foden’s absence comes at a crucial time for England as they prepare for the round-of-16 match on Sunday. Foden, who has