Belgium started their Euro 2024 preparations with a plausible 2-0 victory over Montenegro in a friendly match on Wednesday. Even if it was comfortable, the result gave Domenico Tedesco a few things to think about as his team gets ready for the tournament in Germany. Match report: A Winning Start, But Room for Improvement Kevin…
A trio of international friendlies provided plenty of drama and talking points as teams fine-tune their strategies ahead of Euro 2024. Portugal managed to hold on despite a late scare and emerged 4-2 victorious against Finland, the Republic of Ireland clinched a morale-boosting victory over Hungary, and Italy settled for a frustrating draw with Turkey….
England began their European Championship preparations by securing a convincing 3-0 win against non-qualifiers Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 3 at St James’ Park. Despite a lackluster first half, goals from debutant Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and captain Harry Kane secured a confidence-boosting win for Gareth Southgate’s side. Slow Start Gives Way to Second-Half Surge The first…
Under the bright lights of the AEK Athens stadium, a tense and cagey Europa Conference League final between Olympiakos and Fiorentina was decided dramatically. Olympiakos, roared on by their passionate supporters, secured a 1-0 victory and their first major European trophy thanks to Ayoub El Kaabi’s late extra-time winner, condemning Fiorentina to their second consecutive…
Southampton long and arduous journey back to the Premier League finally reached its triumphant conclusion on Saturday, as they overcame a resilient Leeds United in a tense and tightly contested Championship playoff final at Wembley. The Leeds 0-1 Southampton victory, secured by Adam Armstrong clinical first-half strike, marked a sweet return to the top flight…
In a thrilling finale to the Europa League, Atalanta emerged victorious with a resounding 3-0 victory over Leverkusen. The night belonged to Ademola Lookman, whose hat-trick not only secured the trophy for the Italian side but also brought an end to Leverkusen’s impressive 51-game unbeaten streak. This marked Atalanta’s first major trophy in 61 years,…
Marcus Rashford’s name was notably absent from England manager Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man squad for England’s Euro 2024 Selection, announced on May 21st. This unexpected exclusion comes as a surprise given Rashford’s strong performance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he scored three goals and helped England reach the quarter-finals. The Reasons Behind…
Man City secured their place in Premier League history on Sunday, defeating West Ham 3-1 to claim their fourth consecutive title. This dominant performance cemented their position as the league’s most formidable force under the leadership of manager Pep Guardiola. Unstoppable City Cruise to Victory Unlike the nerve-wracking finale of the 2022 season, City’s victory…
Man United edged ever closer to securing European football next season with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Newcastle United at Old Trafford on May 15th. The tension was palpable at Old Trafford, as both teams are locked in a fierce battle for a coveted European berth. Tight Race for Europe Puts Pressure on Both Teams…
A late brace from substitute Jhon Duran secured a thrilling 3-3 draw for Aston Villa against Liverpool in a pulsating Premier League encounter. This crucial point keeps Villa firmly in the hunt for a coveted Champions League spot next season. Early Drama Unfolds The match began with a nightmare for Villa as goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez…