Tag: Euro 2024
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Euro 2024: England qualify for semi-final after beating Switzerland
England have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing Euro 2024 after beating Switzerland on Saturday. The Three Lions won 5-3 on penalties to see off Switzerland in their quarter-final clash. The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, with Bukayo Saka’s long-range effort cancelling out Breel Embolo’s second half goal. Manuel Akanji was the only…
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Euro 2024: Sunday Oliseh picks Most Valuable Player
Former head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh has picked Spain midfielder Rodri as the Most Valuable Player, MVP, at 2024 Euro. Oliseh said this after Rodri’s impressive performance in Spain’s 2-1 win against host nation in the quarterfinal tie played on Friday. TOTAL SPORTS reports that Dani Olmo gave Spain the the lead…
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Euro 2024: ‘Huge respect’ – Rio Ferdinand singles out two Portugal stars after France defeat
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has singled out Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe for praise after Portugal were eliminated from Euro 2024 at hands of France. Portugal lost 5-3 on penalties to France in the last-8 on Friday night. The match had ended 0-0 after 120 minutes. Following the encounter, Pepe was captured on camera…
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Sports Newspapers: 5 things you need to know this Saturday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Sports Newspapers:
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Euro 2024: Two countries qualify for semi-final
Two countries have booked their places in the semifinals of the Euro 2024. The two countries are Spain and France. France will play Spain in the Euro 2024 semi-final. The Les Bleus qualified after beating Portugal on penalties shootout on Friday night. Both teams had played goalless 120 minutes. Theo Hernandez scored the winning penalty…
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Euro 2024: Spain eliminate hosts Germany to qualify for semi-finals
Spain have eliminated Germany from Euro 2024 after beating the hosts 2-1 in the quarter-final on Friday. La Roja took the lead in the second half, thanks to Dani Olmo’s strike following Yamine Lamal’s low cross. But Germany levelled with one minute left in regulation time, thanks to Florian Wirtz’s fine volley. With the game…
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Euro 2024: UEFA confirms punishment for England’s Bellingham
UEFA has decided to fine England attacking midfielder, Jude Bellingham, over his x-rated gesture after scoring in the Three Lions’ 2-1 win over Slovakia at Euro 2024. Bellingham has also been given a suspended ban. The Real Madrid star made a lewd gesture after his dramatic late equaliser and insisted afterwards that it was an…
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Euro 2024: What Ronaldo always do for me – Mbappe
France captain, Kylian Mbappe has revealed that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo always give him “advice and keep up to date with what is going with him.” Mbappe stated this ahead of France’s Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Portugal on Friday night. According to the Real Madrid forward, it is “an honour” to play against the…
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Euro 2024: UEFA told to punish Ronaldo
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo could face punishment from UEFA amid accusations of ‘ambush marketing’ during their Euro 2024 Round of 16 clash against Slovenia. Ronaldo’s heart rate data after the last-16 fixture was published by wearable fitness technology company, WHOOP. WHOOP has Ronaldo as an investor and a brand ambassador. The Al Nassr forward could…
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Sports Newspapers: 5 things you need to know this Friday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Sports Newspapers: 4 . Erik ten Hag has extended his Manchester United contract until 2026. Ten Hag’s future as United boss had been in doubt at the end of the season but the club decided to keep the Dutchman and he has been given an extra two years…