A late, late header from Mikel Merino sent Spain crashing through German hearts and into the Euro 2024 semifinals with a dramatic 2-1 victory. This pulsating quarter-final rematch of the 2008 final lived up to the billing, delivering a rollercoaster of emotions and a cruel twist for the host nation. From the opening whistle, the […]
Veteran defender Jan Vertonghen has announced his retirement from international football, drawing a close to a remarkable 157-cap career for Belgium. The 37-year-old’s decision follows a series of near misses and a soul-crushing own goal that sealed Belgium’s fate at Euro 2024. Vertonghen’s social media statement, a poignant “Thanks for all the memories. I have […]
France coach Didier Deschamps (55) remains optimistic about his key attackers Kylian Mbappe (25) and Antoine Griezmann (33) as France prepares for a quarter-final showdown against Portugal in the European Championship. Speaking ahead of the match at the Volksparkstadion on Friday, Deschamps acknowledged Portugal’s status as strong contenders for the Euro 2024 crown. “At the […]
Former Germany player Didi Hamann has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo for his behavior during Portugal’s round of 16 game against Slovenia in Euro 2024. With the game tied 0-0 in extra time, the former Real Madrid star had the chance to secure Portugal’s place in the quarter-finals when they were awarded a penalty. However, Atlético Madrid’s […]
Day 19 of EURO 2024 just served up a feast of footie that’d make your grandma’s Sunday roast look like fast food. Let’s dive into the juicy bits, shall we? First up, the Dutch finally decided to show up to their own party! After sleepwalking through the group stage like they’d hit the Amsterdam coffee […]
The Netherlands head into the Euro 2024 knockout stages with a mixed bag of results. A dramatic opening win against Poland was followed by a solid draw against France, but a surprising 3-2 defeat to Austria exposed vulnerabilities. Dutch Possession Plummets Despite controlling possession in their opening games, the Dutch struggled against Austria’s pressing tactics. […]
UEFA has launched an investigation into England midfielder Jude Bellingham following a controversial gesture made after scoring a late equalizer against Slovakia in the Euro 2024 last-16 match on Sunday. The European football governing body is examining a potential breach of “the basic rules of decent conduct” by Bellingham, who was captured making a crotch-grabbing […]
They may be rivals on the pitch, but when France and Belgium face off for the 76th time in history, it’s always a thrilling encounter. On Monday, these two footballing giants will clash in the last 16 of EURO 2024, promising a match filled with intensity and skill. History Repeats Didier Deschamps might have mixed […]
Slovenia enters their EURO 2024 last-16 matchup with Portugal on Monday with a sense of accomplishment, having already secured their best-ever European Championship result. Remarkably, they’ve done this without a goal contribution from their star striker, Benjamin Sesko. The 21-year-old RB Leipzig forward has yet to score in the tournament, but his season form suggests […]
Declan Rice has expressed his unwavering support for England manager Gareth Southgate after the Three Lions staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Slovakia in the Euro 2024 round of 16. Southgate faced intense scrutiny following England’s lackluster performances during the group stages of the tournament. However, his squad demonstrated resilience and […]
