The Euro 2024 tournament brought forward a key discussion point – how would the players who had transferred to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) fare in such a high-intensity competition? Concerns were raised regarding the level of competition and the tempo of games in Saudi Arabia, leading to doubts about the performances of these players
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Euro 2024 will be remembered for various reasons, including unexpected third-placed group-stage qualifiers, long-range goals, and star strikers who failed to deliver. The tournament saw top favorites for the Golden Boot award, such as Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Álvaro Morata, Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku, and Antoine Griezmann, scoring a combined total of 12 goals. This
Yellow cards in soccer function as a warning to players to be cautious and to adhere to the rules of the game. When a player receives a yellow card, it is a reminder that they are on thin ice and need to be more careful in their actions on the field. This disciplinary action serves
Following Portugal’s Euro 2024 exit, Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he will continue playing for the national team. Despite the team’s disappointment in the tournament, Ronaldo expressed his determination to keep representing Portugal on the international stage. This commitment comes after Portugal’s 5-3 defeat to France in the quarterfinals, where Ronaldo started in all five
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