France manager Didier Deschamps has recently defended his star player Kylian Mbappé amidst criticism of the striker’s performances in Euro 2024. Despite reaching the semifinals, Mbappé has been under fire for scoring just one goal in the tournament, a penalty against Poland. Deschamps, speaking on the French television show Téléfoot, reminded critics of Mbappé’s previous
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After Portugal’s Euro 2024 exit at the hands of France, coach Roberto Martínez stated that it was “too soon” to say if Cristiano Ronaldo had played his last game for his country. The team lost 5-3 to France on penalties in the quarterfinal match, with Ronaldo missing a crucial chance in extra time but managing
Cristiano Ronaldo, often touted as one of the greatest footballers of all time, faced a challenging Euro 2020 campaign with the Portuguese national team. Despite being a dominant force in the game, Ronaldo struggled to find the back of the net, taking 23 shots without scoring a single goal. His expected goals of 3.51 were
France star and captain Kylian Mbappé faced a challenging moment during the Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Portugal. Mbappé admitted that he requested to be substituted before the start of the second period of extra time due to feeling exhausted. This comes as a surprise to many, as Mbappé is usually known for his exceptional physical
The upcoming quarterfinal match between Portugal and France at Euro 2024 is not just about the clash between Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé, as emphasized by Bernardo Silva. Despite the spotlight on the two captains of their respective national teams as a potential passing of the baton moment from Ronaldo to Mbappé, Silva believes that
Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé first crossed paths 12 years ago, with Ronaldo being the established Real Madrid star and Mbappé being a young hopeful on a scouting trip from Paris. The meeting took place at Madrid’s Valdebebas training center, where an iconic photo was taken of the two – Ronaldo exuding confidence while Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé, the talented French footballer, recently spoke highly of Cristiano Ronaldo, referring to him as “unique.” This admiration for Ronaldo is not new, as Mbappé has previously shared a picture of himself with the legendary player at the Madrid training ground in 2012. Mbappé emphasized his respect for Ronaldo, calling him a legend and
Portugal’s left-back Nuno Mendes is gearing up to face France’s star player and his former teammate, Kylian Mbappé, in the upcoming Euro 2024 quarterfinals. Having spent two seasons playing alongside Mbappé at Paris Saint-Germain, Mendes is looking forward to the challenge of going head-to-head with the talented forward. Additionally, Mendes now shares a dressing room
Paul Pogba is not one to throw in the towel just yet, despite facing a four-year ban for doping. The 31-year-old midfielder has made it clear that he still considers himself a professional footballer and has no intentions of retiring anytime soon. Despite the setback of his suspension, Pogba remains determined to fight for his
France’s recent 1-0 victory over Belgium in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals highlighted their defensive prowess and tactical discipline, but also raised concerns about their offensive abilities. The vice-world champions demonstrated their ability to nullify the opposition and control the game defensively, preventing Belgium from creating clear scoring opportunities. However, despite their defensive stability, France struggled