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Curtain Falls on Vertonghen’s International Career After Heartbreaking Own Goal

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 […]

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Deschamps Confident Ahead of France’s Clash with Portugal

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 […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Former German star condemns ‘crying’ behavior of Portuguese captain

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 […]

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Netherlands Wobbly After Austria Loss, Face Romania in Round of 16

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. […]

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UEFA investigates Jude Bellingham following goal celebration gesture

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 […]

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Slovenia Eye Historic Upset Against Portugal in EURO 2024 Last-16 Clash

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 […]

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Declan Rice vows to protect Southgate after England’s dramatic win over Slovakia

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 […]