Despite Italy’s disappointing performances at Euro 2024, the Italian Football Association (FA) has decided to stand by their head coach, Luciano Spalletti. The confirmation came from Gabriele Gavrina, the head of the Italian FA, during a news conference following Italy’s 2-0 defeat against Switzerland in the round of 16. Gavrina expressed full trust in Spalletti
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The knockout stages of Euro 2024 started with a bang as Switzerland stunned defending champions Italy with a 2-0 victory. Remo Freuler opened the scoring with a goal that came after a remarkable 31-pass sequence, showcasing Switzerland’s control and dominance in the match. The Swiss captain, Granit Xhaka, delivered an exceptional performance, completing an impressive
Julian Nagelsmann, the current head coach of the German national team, has managed to lead his team to the quarterfinals of Euro 2024. However, his tactics and decisions have come under scrutiny. In a recent round-of-16 tie against Denmark, Germany won 2-0 with the help of a penalty and a VAR decision. While Nagelsmann praised
The recent Euro 2024 round-of-16 match between Denmark and Germany in Dortmund sparked controversy over the use of VAR in football. Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand expressed his frustration with what he called “ridiculous handball rules” after two VAR decisions went against his team in a span of two minutes. Premier League referee Michael Oliver ruled
Italy, the defending champions, entered Euro 2024 with low expectations from fans and pundits alike. However, their performance in the tournament was far below mediocre. The 2-0 loss to Switzerland in the round of 16 highlighted several issues within the team, from poor form in defense to a lackluster attack. While some blame can be
Barcelona’s Sergiño Dest has officially joined Eredivisie outfit PSV Eindhoven on a free transfer, as confirmed by the Catalan club. This move comes as Dest’s contract with Barcelona was set to expire next summer, with PSV Eindhoven being keen on retaining the services of the right-back. Despite PSV’s previous loan arrangement with Dest and the
During Spain’s Euro 2024 training camp in Germany, one player managed to steal the spotlight – Marc Cucurella. Despite being initially expected to play a backup role to Bayer Leverkusen’s Alejandro Grimaldo, Cucurella has emerged as a central figure in Spain’s journey through the tournament. His unexpected rise to fame has not only captivated fans
Georgia coach Willy Sagnol has made it clear that his team will not be changing their tactics as they head into the knockout stages of Euro 2024. Despite being the lowest-ranked team at the tournament, Georgia stunned Portugal in their last group game to secure a spot in the round of 16 against Spain. Sagnol
At just 21 years old, Jude Bellingham has already garnered significant achievements in his football career. From being a seasoned international player with England to winning the Champions League with Real Madrid, he seemed destined for greatness. He was hailed as a potential Ballon d’Or winner after a stellar season with Madrid, scoring 24 goals
Assistant referee Humberto Panjoj collapsing during a Copa America match between Canada and Peru due to extreme heat highlighted the dangers of playing international tournaments in the U.S. during the summer months. The scorching temperatures combined with high humidity levels pose serious health risks to players and officials on the field. Playing soccer in hot