The second summer fairy tale of Germany has come to an end, while Spain’s continues. After a thrilling Spain 2-1 Germany encounter, Stuttgart was stunned in the dying embers of extra time. With 65 seconds remaining, penalties loomed, and players were dropping like flies, barely able to walk, when Dani Olmo clipped in a glorious…
The reigning Copa America champions, Argentina, secured their place in the semi-finals with a heart-stopping 4-2 penalty shootout victory over a resilient Ecuador side. After a tense 1-1 draw in regulation time, the match went down to the wire, with Argentina ultimately prevailing thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Emi Martínez. First Half: Argentina Takes…
Romania 0-3 Netherlands: After a stumble against Austria, the Dutch rediscovered their rhythm and brushed aside a spirited Romanian side to secure a comfortable victory and a place in the quarterfinals. Coach Ronald Koeman’s tactical acumen and astute substitutions proved decisive, while Cody Gakpo and Donyell Malen shone brightly in attack. Early Romanian Pressure Romania…
France secured a nervy 1-0 victory over a disappointing Belgium side on July 1st, advancing to the quarter-finals of the European Championship despite another underwhelming attacking display. A deflected shot by substitute Randal Kolo Muani, ultimately credited as a Jan Vertonghen own goal, proved to be the difference in a cagey encounter. A Match Defined by…
Get prepared for an epic battle! In Stuttgart, Spain and Germany, the hosts of the tournament and the most formidable team, will face off for a sought-after spot in the semi-finals. Spain impressive 4-1 triumph over a determined Georgia team arranged this thrilling match. Despite the scoreline indicating a comfortable victory for the selección, the…
In a stunning turn of events, newcomer Georgia secured a historic 2-0 victory against former European champions Portugal on June 26th, securing their place in the Euro 2024 knockout stage. This monumental win marks Georgia’s first-ever appearance in the tournament’s knockout phase and represents their most significant footballing achievement since gaining independence from the Soviet…
The final whistle blew, and a peculiar scene unfolded. At one end of the pitch, the Ukrainian players, exhausted but unbroken, stood before their fans and were met with a wave of affectionate applause. At the opposite end, their Belgian counterparts were hesitant even to approach their supporters, driven back by a chorus of boos…
The Olympiastadion in Vienna bore witness to a night of high-octane football as Austria, fueled by an electrifying performance, overturned a deficit to secure a Netherlands 2-3 Austria scoreline. The win, capped off by a moment of individual brilliance from Marcel Sabitzer, sees Ralf Rangnick’s side finish atop Group D, defying pre-tournament predictions and setting…
Leipzig crackled with anticipation. The final eight minutes of added time ticked away, and the stadium, a cauldron of Croatian checkers, braced for an eruption. Croatia was on the verge of a historic win. Even more poignant, it felt like the last dance for the legendary Luka Modric. He had just missed a penalty, but…
In a dramatic finale that sent shockwaves through Group A, Scotland fell to a 0-1 defeat against Hungary, thanks to Kevin Csoboth’s strike deep into the 100th minute of stoppage time. The late winner ignited celebrations among the Hungarian players and fans while leaving the Scots heartbroken and staring at an early exit from Euro…