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
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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
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
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
The Euro 2024 group stages saw Austria emerge as the surprise leader in Group D after upsetting the Netherlands with a late goal from Marcel Sabitzer. This unexpected victory propelled Austria to the top spot in the group, leaving favorites like France trailing behind. The Dutch team, on the other hand, faced a disappointing outcome
Gareth Southgate, the coach of the England team, has expressed his concerns regarding the “unusual environment” surrounding the team after they were met with boos from their own supporters despite topping Group C. Southgate acknowledged the mixed reactions from fans, some of whom applauded the team while others displayed their discontent through booing and even
The recent 0-0 draw between England and Slovenia raised serious concerns about Gareth Southgate’s team selection strategies. The decision to experiment with Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield, only to replace him with Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher in the next game, highlighted a lack of consistency and clarity in the lineup. This inconsistency in player choices is
During the 1-1 draw between France and Poland at the European Championship, coach Didier Deschamps pointed out the difficulties that Kylian Mbappé faced while wearing a mask to protect his broken nose. Deschamps highlighted that the mask limited Mbappé’s peripheral vision, which added to the challenges the player was already dealing with during the match
Austria’s aggressive and hard-running approach propelled them into the round of 16 of the European Championship on Tuesday as a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands saw them clinch the top spot in Group D. This surprising outcome not only secured their place in the knockout stage but also marked a significant achievement for the