Italy coach Luciano Spalletti’s praised his players for showing a never-say-die attitude in rescuing a point with a 98th-minute equalizer against Croatia to secure a place in the European Championship round-of-16. While Substitute Mattia Zaccagni’s goal earned them a draw, Spalletti acknowledged that there was much room for improvement in their performance. Spalletti admitted that
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The transfer window is buzzing with rumors of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino potentially making a move to either Barcelona or Arsenal. With Barcelona boss Hansi Flick eager to have Merino as part of his squad, the pressure is on as Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta is working hard to convince the player to return to England.
The San Jose Earthquakes have announced the termination of coach Luchi Gonzalez following a disappointing start to the season where the team only managed to win three out of their first 19 games. This decision comes after a series of poor performances and the team owning the worst record in the MLS at 3-14-2. Assistant
Luka Modric’s experience during the Euro 2024 tournament was nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster. From the intense joy of potentially leading Croatia to the knockout rounds to the devastating blow of missing a crucial penalty, Modric went through a whirlwind of emotions in a single match. The image of him holding the UEFA Man
During Hungary’s recent Euro 2024 match against Scotland, a troubling incident occurred when Barnabás Varga suffered a nasty collision that left him motionless on the ground. The slow response of the medical staff to his injuries was criticized by Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai, who was visibly distressed by the situation. Szoboszlai’s frustration with the delayed
Chelsea is currently in talks to secure Barcelona’s rising star Marc Guiu in a deal worth €6 million, as reported by multiple sources. The Premier League club is prepared to trigger Guiu’s release clause, signaling their strong interest in the young striker. However, despite Chelsea’s advances, Barcelona is not ready to give up on keeping
Manchester United are currently in talks with Erik ten Hag to extend his contract as the team’s manager for the upcoming season. Sources have revealed that negotiations are ongoing and are proving to be quite complex, but overall progress has been positive. The club is eager to finalize an agreement with the 54-year-old before their
Cristiano Ronaldo’s scathing critique of Ralf Rangnick’s short tenure as Manchester United manager seemed to be the final blow to the already beleaguered coach. Described as “not even a coach” by Ronaldo, Rangnick’s time at Old Trafford was marked by turmoil and dissatisfaction among players and fans alike. Despite his rocky exit from Manchester United,
Brazilian star Neymar has high praise for Palmeiras teenage forward, Estêvão Willian, predicting that he will become a genius in the world of football. Despite being only 17 years old, Estêvão is set to join Chelsea in July 2025 in a deal worth a reported €61.5 million ($66m) after impressing at youth level with Palmeiras.
Scotland’s hopes of making it to the knockout stages were dashed yet again as they suffered a defeat at the hands of Hungary. Kevin Csoboth’s late winner not only secured Hungary’s chances of advancing but also highlighted Scotland’s continued struggle in major tournaments. The inability to secure a spot in the knockouts reflects a larger