The first meeting between Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé occurred 12 years ago when Ronaldo was the established Real Madrid star and Mbappé was just an unknown kid from Paris. A photo taken at Madrid’s Valdebebas training centre in December 2012 captures the moment, with Ronaldo smiling and giving a thumbs up while Mbappé looks
The excitement is building as the Bundesliga 2023 season is set to begin, with reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen facing off against local rivals Borussia Monchengladbach on Aug. 23. Leverkusen will be looking to defend their title and extend their unbeaten domestic streak, but it won’t be an easy task against Gladbach, who managed to hold
Kylian Mbappé, the talented French forward, has openly praised Cristiano Ronaldo as a “unique” player. The admiration Mbappé holds for Ronaldo is no secret, as he has been a long-time fan of the Portuguese star. The two superstars stay in regular contact, with Mbappé expressing his respect for Ronaldo during a news conference before France’s
The upcoming Euro 2024 quarterfinal between Germany and Spain is generating a lot of buzz, especially due to the young stars on both teams. Germany’s 21-year-old forward Jamal Musiala has been in stellar form, scoring three goals in four games including a crucial one in the round of 16 win over Denmark. On the other
Manchester City is reportedly keeping tabs on RB Leipzig forward Dani Olmo, who has a release clause of €60 million. However, despite Olmo’s interest in a move to the Etihad Stadium, the Premier League club has not made any concrete contact as of yet. Barcelona is also said to be interested in the 26-year-old, but
The recent cases of racist abuse towards England players, particularly after missing penalties, have brought the issue of racism in football to the forefront. Ivan Toney, however, remains steadfast in his resolve not to be deterred by such vile behavior. Despite the challenges faced by players like Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho, Toney’s
Cody Gakpo’s impressive performances at Euro 2024 have not gone unnoticed, with the Dutch forward leading the race for the Golden Boot. However, despite his individual brilliance, Gakpo’s success may not be enough to carry his team to victory. In a match against Romania, Gakpo’s skill was on full display as he scored a goal
Austria’s coach Ralf Rangnick was left in shock following his team’s exit from Euro 2024 at the hands of Turkey. He expressed his disappointment over their failure to convert pressure into chances and highlighted a crucial last-minute save that prevented the game from going into extra time. Despite playing four entertaining and intense matches, Rangnick
Barcelona is facing uncertainty with centre-back Ronald Araujo this summer as contract talks have stalled. The club has not made any progress in extending his deal and has no plans to improve their offer. With Araujo entering the final two years of his contract, Barcelona may need to offload him before making any new acquisitions.
The Round of 16 matches in Euro 2024 showcased the immense impact young talent can have on the biggest stage of European football. Cody Gakpo, a rising star for the Netherlands, proved his worth by scoring his third goal of the tournament in a crucial match against Romania. At just 23 years old, Gakpo became
In a stunning display of skill and determination, Turkey’s Merih Demiral led his team to a 2-1 victory over Austria, securing their spot in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. The central defender made his mark early in the game, scoring just 57 seconds after kick-off. He then solidified Turkey’s lead with a powerful header before the
The Euro 2024 tournament showcased the enduring talent of Cristiano Ronaldo, who despite his age and slowing pace, remains a crucial figure in the Portugal national team. While Ronaldo has hinted that Euro 2024 might be his final international tournament, the prospect of him playing at the 2026 World Cup remains high. His leadership and
A highly anticipated clash is on the horizon as Spain prepares to take on Germany in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. The spotlight is shining on former Real Madrid teammates Joselu and Toni Kroos as they gear up to face each other on the field. Joselu, the Spanish striker, has not held back in his comments
In a surprising move, Nashville SC has appointed B.J. Callaghan, the current United States men’s national team assistant coach, as their next manager. The 43-year-old coach is set to join the MLS club on July 22, just in time for their upcoming Leagues Cup match against Mazatlán F.C. on July 31. This hiring marks a