France’s manager, Didier Deschamps, has recently defended his star player, Kylian Mbappé, amidst criticism of his performance in Euro 2024. Despite only scoring once in the tournament – a penalty against Poland in the final group game, Mbappé has been under scrutiny for his lack of goals from open play. Deschamps stood by his captain,
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Turkish supporters who were heading to the European Championship quarterfinal against the Netherlands were observed making a nationalistic hand gesture that resulted in a player being banned from the match. Berlin police reported that the fans were heavily displaying the gesture, prompting the authorities to intervene. The fans were requested to proceed to the game
Canada made history by claiming a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Venezuela, securing their spot in the Copa América semifinals in their debut appearance. The thrilling contest ended with a 1-1 draw, but Canada’s resilience and determination prevailed in the shootout. With both teams tied after five penalty kicks each, Maxime Crepeau made a crucial
San Diego Wave president Jill Ellis responded to allegations of an abusive work environment made by a former employee of the National Women’s Soccer League team. Ellis called the allegations “false” and “personally damaging.” In her statement to The Associated Press, Ellis emphasized that mental health concerns are a priority for the club and that
Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé’s paths crossed for the first time 12 years ago in Madrid, marking the meeting of a seasoned superstar and a budding talent. The significance of this encounter is not lost as they prepare to face each other once again, this time in Hamburg. Mbappé, now at the helm of Real
John Stones expressed his belief that Jude Bellingham’s incredible goal against Slovakia may serve as a turning point for England’s Euro 2024 campaign. The last-minute equaliser not only saved the team from elimination but also showcased their resilience and determination. Stones emphasized the emotional impact of such a pivotal moment, highlighting the unity and belief
In an announcement that has caused mixed reactions among fans, Manchester United confirmed on Thursday that Erik ten Hag has extended his contract with the club until 2026. This decision came after United triggered a one-year option to retain Ten Hag as the “first team manager.” While some supporters may have reservations about this extension,
The uncertainty surrounding Lionel Messi’s status for Argentina’s Copa América quarterfinal against Ecuador is a cause for concern. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni revealed that a decision on Messi’s participation would be made after the evening training session. Given that Messi missed Argentina’s final group stage match due to a right leg injury, Scaloni’s cautious approach
Portugal’s left-back Nuno Mendes is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to go up against France’s star player and his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Kylian Mbappé, in the upcoming Euro 2024 quarterfinal match. Mendes, who spent two seasons playing alongside Mbappé before the French forward’s move to Real Madrid, is looking forward to the challenge. Despite now
Cristiano Ronaldo, in a recent interview with Portugal TV’s RTP, has officially announced that the ongoing European Championship in Germany will be his last. This decision marks the end of an era in international football as Ronaldo bows out after a record-breaking sixth appearance in the Euros. Looking ahead to the next tournament in 2028,
Jude Bellingham, the young English midfielder, recently found himself at the center of attention after scoring a crucial equalizer in England’s Euro 2024 round of 16 win against Slovakia. Despite celebrating his 21st birthday just the day before, Bellingham managed to rescue his team from defeat with a magnificent scissor-kick goal deep into stoppage time.
Mexico’s performance in the Copa America can be described as nothing short of disappointing. With a dismal group stage exit, El Tri failed to secure a spot in the knockout round. Despite initial hopes of success, the team under manager Jaime “Jimmy” Lozano fell short, leaving fans and critics alike questioning their abilities on the
As the Argentina national team gears up for a crucial Copa America quarterfinal match on July 4th, assistant coach Walter Samuel provided an update on Lionel Messi’s injury status. Messi, who missed the team’s last group-stage game against Peru due to a right hamstring injury, is said to be improving day by day. The coaching
Italy entered Euro 2024 as defending champions, but their performance left much to be desired. The 2-0 loss to Switzerland in the round-of-16 was a disappointing outcome that highlighted various shortcomings within the team. While factors such as player fatigue and lack of speed were attributed to the defeat, much of the blame fell on
The United States men’s national team forward, Tim Weah, has been dealt a severe blow after being suspended for an additional match and fined $3,000 following his red card during the Copa América match against Panama. Conmebol, South America’s confederation, confirmed this punishment to ESPN. Weah’s red card, which occurred in the 18th minute of
Brazil’s coach, Dorival Júnior, celebrated the remarkable performance of Vinícius Júnior after the striker scored twice in Brazil’s 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Las Vegas. In the initial game against Costa Rica, Vinícius and Brazil had a rough start with a goalless draw. However, Vinícius bounced back strongly in the match against Paraguay, scoring a
Argentina’s hopes for their final group stage match against Peru took a blow as both star player Lionel Messi and manager Lionel Scaloni were officially ruled out of the game due to different reasons. Messi, who had been dealing with an injury concern, decided to sit out to allow his body to recover properly for
Following a 2-1 defeat against Panama in the Copa América, Tim Weah and his teammates from the U.S. national team faced a wave of racist abuse on social media. Weah, a Black player, received a red card during the match after an altercation with a Panama player, leading to his expulsion from the game. The