As a player, Hong Myung-Bo will always be remembered as a legend of South Korean football, achieving great success on the international stage. His leadership during the 2002 FIFA World Cup, where South Korea finished in fourth place, solidified his status as one of Asia’s greatest footballers. However, transitioning from player to coach is not
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
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
Gareth Southgate has expressed his belief that England is now well-prepared to seize the opportunity to make history by reaching their first major final on foreign soil. The team is set to face Netherlands in Dortmund on Wednesday, with the prospect of reaching Sunday’s decider against either France or Spain. England has faced challenges in
German tennis player Alexander Zverev made a surprising offer to Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola during his Wimbledon match. Zverev, seeded fourth, not only impressed on the court but also took the opportunity to extend an invitation to Guardiola to coach him in tennis. Guardiola, a six-time Premier League winner, was in attendance at Wimbledon
Bukayo Saka, the young football star who faced a devastating penalty miss in the Euro 2020 final against Italy, followed by a barrage of racist abuse, demonstrated true resilience and strength in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. Despite the immense pressure and scrutiny he faced after that heartbreaking loss, Saka emerged as England’s hero in their
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
Real Madrid seems to be making a bold move by pursuing Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. The reports of a potential transfer deal being in the works indicate that Los Blancos are serious about strengthening their squad. However, the rumored price tag of €150 million raises eyebrows, especially considering the financial implications for a
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
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
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
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
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
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