Cristiano Ronaldo’s superstar status was evident during Portugal’s recent match against Turkey at Euro 2024. Despite being 39 years old and having participated in major tournaments for two decades, it is clear that his influence on the national team is diminishing. While he garnered attention from fans seeking selfies during the game, his impact on
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The England national team is facing mounting criticism following their performances in Euro 2024. Despite being at the top of Group C after a victory over Serbia and a draw with Denmark, pundits and fans alike have been disappointed with the team’s displays. Former England captains Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer were particularly scathing in
Scotland’s presence in major football tournaments has been marked by a recurring theme of failure and disappointment. From the World Cup to the European Championships, the Scottish national team has repeatedly fallen short of expectations, despite boasting talented players throughout the decades. Songs have been written about Scotland’s misfortune, making them synonymous with heartbreaking tales
Ukraine managed to keep their hopes alive in a dramatic match against Slovakia, coming back from a goal down to win 2-1. Roman Yaremchuk’s stunning goal in the 80th minute proved to be the game-winner, showing their resilience and determination to stay in the competition. Austria displayed a solid second-half performance to keep their chances
The French national team headed into Euro 2024 with high hopes and expectations, given the star-studded attacking lineup at their disposal. With players like Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Antoine Griezmann, Marcus Thuram, Kingsley Coman, and Olivier Giroud, Les Bleus boasted incredible talent and depth in the attack. However, despite their attacking prowess, the team has
The Netherlands coach, Ronald Koeman, expressed his discontent with the referee’s decision to rule out a goal for his team during the match against France. The goal scored by Xavi Simons was disallowed due to Denzel Dumfries being in an offside position next to the goalkeeper. Koeman strongly disagreed with the English referee, Anthony Taylor,
Poland coach Michal Probierz made a strategic decision to hold back all-time top scorer Robert Lewandowski until two-thirds of the match against Austria had passed. This decision was taken in consultation with the medical team and Lewandowski himself. Probierz believed that introducing Lewandowski later in the game would give Poland a chance to break through
Retired Italy star Roberto Baggio experienced a night of terror when he was robbed at gunpoint in his own home while watching the European Championship game between Italy and Spain. At least five armed robbers invaded Baggio’s villa near Vicenza, striking him on the head with the butt of a gun during the confrontation. The
During a recent match between England and Denmark at the Deutsche Bank Park pitch in Frankfurt, concerns were raised regarding the quality of the playing surface. The roof of the stadium was closed due to fears of storms, creating a humid environment that seemed to affect the pitch. Players reported that large chunks of turf
The recent Euro 2024 matches have provided fans with thrilling moments and unexpected results. Luka Jovic’s spectacular 95th-minute equalizer for Serbia showcased his ability to deliver under pressure. However, despite this heroic effort, Serbia still finds themselves at the bottom of Group C. On the other hand, Harry Kane’s goal for England was not enough