Arsenal legend Ian Wright has given his thoughts on how England can improve their attacking displays, stating his belief that Cole Palmer should be brought into the starting line-up. The Three Lions ended their Euro 2024 group stage with just two goals scored after a 0-0 draw against Slovenia in the final match. Despite having […]
Why Argentina’s Copa America win vs. Chile might be a bummer for Lionel Messi fans
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Argentina’s win over Chile was great for ’s national team, but potentially disappointing for his to see him in action during . Messi was held scoreless for the second group play match as Argentina advanced to the Copa América quarterfinals, at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night. He had his chances, but […]
The Reason Why Denmark Finished Second in Group C Above Slovenia
Denmark secured qualification for the knockout stages of the European Championship after going unbeaten in Group C. Kasper Hjulmand’s men drew all three of their matches, drawing 1-1 with both Slovenia and Denmark before a goalless draw with Serbia on match day three. Group C threw up some of the most boring matches of the […]
Lionel Messi, battered by Chile and ‘playing with pain,’ gets lift from Argentina teammates at Copa América
‘s (10) controls the ball during a Copa America Group A soccer match against Chile in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi returned to the scene of his worst nightmare, and step by step, whack by whack, Chilean by Chilean here on Tuesday night, the […]
Euro 2024 Best 3rd-Placed Team Tracker
The format of Euro 2024 bears little resemblance to the early years of the European Championships. Only four nations competed in the first five iterations of the continental competition, while the current 24-team setup wasn’t reluctantly agreed upon until 2016. Gone are the days of two matches to win the tournament and the use of […]
Alvarez helps Argentina into Copa America quarter-final
Alvarez helps Argentina into Copa America quarter-final Julian Alvarez played the first 73 minutes as Argentina beat Chile 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The result ensures the world champions will top Group A of the 2024 Copa America and progress safely to the last eight. Having already defeated Canada in the opening […]
Belgium vs. Ukraine Odds and Predictions
Group E is finely poised heading into the final group stage matchday at EURO 2024. Slovakia, Romania, Belgium, and Ukraine all have three points apiece, thus making Wednesday’s fixture between the latter two a tantalising TV listing for football fans far and wide. Conscious of the importance this clash holds, GIVEMESPORT has written a preview […]
Player Ratings and Match Highlights
With the top spot in Euro 2024’s Group C up for grabs, England were reduced to a 0-0 draw in Cologne by a Slovenia side that were more than happy to sit back and soak up the pressure. Another dull and uninspiring first-half display from the Three Lions saw Slovenia provide a hard-to-break-down block, though […]
4 Things Gareth Southgate Got Wrong In England 0-0 Slovenia
England showed few signs that they are gearing up for a deep run at Euro 2024 as they disappointed once again in a 0-0 draw with Slovenia in their final group game. The Three Lions went into the match off the back of a 1-1 draw with Denmark that prompted plenty of criticism from pundits […]
Gareth Southgate Must Start Kobbie Mainoo After Display vs Slovenia
England and Gareth Southgate, in particular, have a growing issue to address. Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold (a right-back by trade) and Conor Gallagher of Chelsea have partnered Declan Rice in parts of the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 campaign so far. Neither inclusion has entirely worked out. Alexander-Arnold’s lack of defensive robustness left him and his compatriots […]