Bukayo Saka’s journey from the lows of missing a crucial penalty in the Euro 2020 final to becoming England’s hero in the Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Switzerland is nothing short of remarkable. The Arsenal winger not only scored a crucial equalizer but also converted a spot-kick in the shootout to propel his team to the
England’s journey at Euro 2024 has been far from smooth sailing, with Gareth Southgate’s side grinding out results rather than dazzling on the pitch. One player who has come under scrutiny is Harry Kane, England’s all-time leading goal scorer and captain. Despite his impressive track record, questions have arisen about Kane’s current form and effectiveness
Germany’s Alexander Zverev made an unexpected proposal to Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola as he reached the fourth round of Wimbledon. Expressing his gratitude for Guardiola’s presence, Zverev nervously admitted to being affected by the former Bayern Munich manager’s attendance. However, he seized the opportunity to extend an invitation to Guardiola to come back to
Turkish supporters heading to the European Championship quarterfinal match against the Netherlands have been displaying a nationalistic hand gesture that has caused controversy. Berlin police intervened, noting that the widespread showing of the gesture turned the march into a political demonstration, which is not permissible during a football event. Despite the gesture not being banned
The 2024 Copa América has been marred by player frustration and anger over the conditions of the field provided by CONMEBOL. The use of artificial turf in several stadiums has led to complaints from players like Lionel Scaloni, Emiliano Martínez, and Weston McKennie about the poor quality of the playing surface. The concerns raised by
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
The recent match in Euro 2024 between Spain and Germany at the Stuttgart Arena ended with a thrilling victory for the Spanish team. After 10 attempts, Spain finally managed to defeat the host nation in a major tournament. The match was intense and dramatic, with Mikel Merino scoring a crucial 119th-minute winner to secure the
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
Gareth Southgate has addressed the criticism surrounding England’s Euro 2024 knockouts draw, debunking the notion that they have been handed the easier half of the bracket. He emphasized that the mentality suggesting an entitlement to an easier path is not only misleading but also disrespectful to other nations in the tournament. Southgate highlighted the importance