Kylian Mbappé, the star forward for the French national team and Real Madrid, has been facing challenges in adjusting to playing with a mask. Suffering a broken nose during France’s Euro 2024 opening game against Austria, Mbappé has been required to wear a protective facemask in subsequent matches. Described as “horrible” and “really annoying” by
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Kobbie Mainoo is rapidly emerging as the solution to England’s long-standing midfield issues without attracting too much attention. As the teenage sensation gears up for the Euro 2024 semifinal clash against the Netherlands, his impressive performances have captivated fans and raised hopes for the Three Lions. Manager Gareth Southgate, after experimenting with various options in
France faces a crucial Euro 2024 semifinal clash against Spain, and midfielder Adrien Rabiot believes that the team’s chances of victory will depend on the performance of underperforming teammates Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann. Despite reaching the semifinals, France has been struggling to score goals in the tournament, with Mbappé only managing to score once
In a surprising move, UEFA has appointed referee Felix Zwayer to officiate the England vs. Netherlands Euro 2024 semifinal match, despite his previous involvement in match-fixing. Zwayer was banned for six months in 2005 after accepting a bribe of €300 from another official, Robert Hoyzer. This incident raises serious questions about Zwayer’s integrity and ability
Luke Shaw’s journey in the Euro 2024 tournament has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. The Manchester United defender faced numerous obstacles leading up to the semifinal match against the Netherlands. After a lengthy absence due to a hamstring injury, Shaw was determined to make a comeback. However, setbacks in training left him doubtful
Álvaro Morata, the captain of Spain’s national team, has recently shared his doubts about his future in football. In a candid interview with El Mundo, Morata expressed his concerns about his potential departure from Atlético Madrid and hinted that Euro 2024 could be his last tournament representing his country. This uncertainty underscores the challenges he
After Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal was eliminated from Euro 2024, the star forward hinted at continuing his international career with the national team. Despite starting in all five games during the tournament in Germany, Ronaldo failed to score in open play at a major international competition for the first time in his career. The quarterfinal defeat
England’s tournament history has been plagued by the ghosts of past penalty shootout failures, but Jude Bellingham’s mental fortitude helped banish those “awful memories.” Bellingham revealed how advice from former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink guided him through England’s recent penalty shootout win against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. Despite the nation’s history of
Spain has defied the odds at Euro 2024 by proving themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the tournament. Despite not being considered among the favorites initially, they have shown immense resilience and determination to reach the semi-finals, where they are set to face France. Marc Cucurella, a standout player for Spain, believes
Kylian Mbappé, the 25-year-old star player and captain of the French national team, has been facing criticism for his performance in Euro 2024. With only one goal to his name, a penalty in the final group game against Poland, Mbappé has been under the spotlight as France reached the semifinals without scoring a goal from
Turkey had a bitter end to their Euro 2024 campaign as they let a one-goal lead slip against Netherlands in the quarterfinal. Despite a tenacious display, the Turkish side could not hold on to their advantage, eventually losing the match and being sent home from the tournament. The Turkish captain, Hakan Çalhanoglu, highlighted the team’s
In a thrilling quarterfinal match of Euro 2024, the Netherlands came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Turkey. This impressive comeback, with two goals scored in the second half within six minutes, showcased the team’s resilience and determination. Head coach Ronald Koeman was quick to address the criticisms that have been directed towards
The Euro 2024 quarterfinal defeat to the Netherlands left Turkey captain Hakan Çalhanoglu in tears. At 30 years old, this may have been his last chance at reaching the final of a major tournament. Watching their team let slip a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1, the thousands of Turkey fans who had crammed into Berlin’s
England’s performance at Euro 2024 has been far from impressive, with a reliance on gritty wins rather than stylish football. The spotlight has fallen on captain Harry Kane, the team’s star striker, who is facing questions about his effectiveness on the pitch. Despite his impressive track record as England’s all-time leading goal scorer and a