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With EURO 2024 coming to an abrupt end for Belgium on Monday afternoon, it feels a shame to see the apparent golden years of a nation roll by with little to no success. Their elimination from the competition comes as little surprise, as despite being consistently ranked as the number one team in the world […]
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18 Times Footballers Have Broken Down in Tears on the Pitch
The sight of Cristiano Ronaldo in floods of tears during Portugal’s Euro 2024 Round of 16 clash shocked fans. Usually ice-cold in the biggest games, his failure to beat Slovenia’s Jan Oblak from 12 yards left the 39-year-old crestfallen. Portugal were still firmly in the contest and had another 15 minutes of extra-time left to […]
Damning Cristiano Ronaldo Euro 2024 Stats Threaten to Cost Portugal Glory
Portugal may have progressed to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after dispatching Slovenia but, as has been the case this tournament, Cristiano Ronaldo’s struggles are the main talking point of Roberto Martinez’s side’s victory. The 39-year-old has been a man on a relentless mission this summer. After missing a penalty in extra-time, it’s starting to become […]
Journalist Slams Kevin De Bruyne After Being Called ’Stupid’
Kevin De Bruyne has been labelled a ‘spoiled brat’ by a journalist after the Belgium star gave a spiky response to a question about his country’s ‘Golden Generation’. It comes in the aftermath of De Bruyne and his teammates crashing out of Euro 2024 following a disappointing 1-0 loss against France. Jan Vertonghen diverted a […]
John Terry Slams BBC After Cristiano Ronaldo Misses Euro 2024 Penalty
John Terry has slammed the BBC for using a caption which mocked Cristiano Ronaldo after the Al-Nassr forward missed a penalty in extra-time of Portugal’s Euro 2024 victory against Slovenia. Goalkeeper Jan Oblak should be given credit for the brilliant save he pulled off when facing Ronaldo from 12 yards. The Portuguese are now into […]
Romania vs. Netherlands Odds & Predictions
The upcoming EURO 2024 round of 16 clash on Tuesday between the Netherlands and Romania is set to be a thrilling encounter. Both teams have shown their attacking prowess in the tournament thus far, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring spectacle. Undoubtedly, the Dutch go into the tie as favourites, with their roster edging […]
Bruno Fernandes Named 5 Five Greatest Athletes Ever and Left Out Messi
When recently asked to name the greatest athlete of all time, Portuguese and Manchester United international Bruno Fernandes chose his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo. In doing so, he did two things. Firstly, he quashed any long-held speculation that the two did not see eye to eye. Some had interpreted a dig at Ronaldo after Fernandes’ post-match […]
Player Ratings and Match Highlights
An electric game featured a brave showing from underdogs Slovenia and a masterful performance by both Diogo Costa and Jan Oblak as Portugal defeated Slovenia in an emphatic 3-0 penalty shootout, following a hectic 0-0 draw at Euro 2024. The first half was as expected, with Portugal seeing plenty of the ball. However, neither team […]
6 Worst International Teams in World Football (2024)
When we think of international football, we think of the great Brazil teams of yesteryear, Lionel Messi’s dramatic first World Cup victory in 2022 and England’s only major trophy in 1966. This article will not look at tales of fortune, though, and instead will look at the worst national football teams in each continent, according […]
Why England Fans Sing Sweet Caroline
As football on the pitch takes shape, the one job fans have is to bring the atmosphere. It creates a scenario which makes the sport so special, as the COVID-19 lockdown, which forced people to watch from home, showed. Whether it’s chanting in support of their team, complaining about refereeing decisions or sending insults to […]