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Memphis Depay bids adieu to Atletico Madrid after an 18-month tenure. Originally transitioning from Barcelona with a €4million price tag, Depay signed a contract with Atleti for two and a half years in total. The Dutch forward, recently selected for Ronald Koeman's Euro 2024 squad, is departing the club a year ahead of schedule. During his stint at Atleti, Depay found the back of the net nine times over 31 league games, but was often overshadowed by the prowess of Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann, resulting in just 12…

Gareth Southgate finds himself assessing the condition of several key England players before their Euro 2024 stint kicks off this month. At a Sunday briefing, Southgate announced absences for England's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bukayo Saka, sidelined after skipping Arsenal’s season finale, gets a breather. Meanwhile, John Stones is easing back post a victorious season with Manchester City. Also on the injury list, Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw might sit out for an extended duration with Euro…

During his tenure in Florence, Vincenzo Italiano faced setbacks in two Europa Conference League finals and one Coppa Italia climax. Vincenzo Italiano has decided to step down from his role at Fiorentina following a season-ending 3-2 victory against Atalanta on Sunday in Serie A. Since taking the helm at Fiorentina in 2021, Italiano guided the squad to three consecutive top-eight spots in Serie A and led them to the Europa Conference League final two years in a row. West Ham edged out Fiorentina with a climactic Jarrod…

Frenkie de Jong's participation in the Netherlands' first match at Euro 2024 remains uncertain as he battles an ankle injury. Despite the setback, Ronald Koeman has named De Jong in his 26-player roster for the upcoming championship, though he hasn't played for Barcelona since mid-April. This past season saw De Jong making only 30 appearances across all formats, with Barcelona trailing behind Real Madrid in LaLiga and bowing out at the quarter-finals in the Champions League. Although he has rejoined the national team, De…

Real Madrid have clinched another European title, raising the question: How do they consistently pull this off? We've plunged into the Opta data to explore this enigma. Champions League soccer is deceptively straightforward. Twenty-two players chase a ball for an hour and a half, and somehow, Real Madrid always emerge victorious. This formidable squad secured their 15th European crown at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Clutch goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior in the dying minutes overcame a determined Borussia…

Atalanta clinched the fourth position in Serie A, while Fiorentina landed in eighth, following a tense face-off at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday. During a crucial Serie A fixture in Bergamo, Giorgio Scalvini, Italy's key defender, had to leave the pitch with an injury as Atalanta were bested 3-2 by Fiorentina, missing out on a third-place finish. Postponed due to both teams' European obligations, the clash pitted the Europa League champions against the Europa Conference League finalists just a week after other teams wrapped…

Thibaut Courtois shined in Real Madrid's recent Champions League victory but is set to miss Euro 2024 with Belgium. Courtois's absence marks a critical gap in the national team's lineup, following a notable dispute with the Belgian coach that led to his omission. The conflict arose when Courtois exited the team after a disagreement over leadership roles. His spat followed his non-selection as team captain, a role he aspired to fill after Eden Hazard hung up his boots. Meanwhile, Belgium's squad now features Koen Casteels,…

Giorgio Chiellini expresses confidence in Luciano Spalletti, eyeing more Italian glory at Euro 2024. As reigning champs, Italy's squad journeys to Germany, still savoring their Wembley win over England in the pandemic-delayed Euro 2020. Captain Chiellini led Italy during their second European tournament win, bolstered by victories over Belgium and Spain. Looking ahead, the four-time World Cup victors view themselves as "outsiders" for Euro 2024, set to contend with Spain, Croatia, and Albania in Group B. Chiellini sees…

Jude Bellingham is finally unwinding after contributing significantly to Real Madrid's notable accomplishment of clinching the double in his first season with the squad. Gareth Southgate expressed immense joy as Bellingham played a pivotal role in Real Madrid's triumphant Champions League campaign at Wembley. Not only did Los Blancos vanquish Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final, they also dominated LaLiga, wrapping up the season 10 points ahead of their closest challengers, Barcelona. Bellingham's exceptional debut season…

The commencement of the Emma Hayes epoch saw the US Women's national team decisively conquering South Korea in Colorado. The squad displayed lethal precision under her guidance, overwhelming their opponents with a 4-0 thumping. Hayes kicked off her tenure with the Stars and Stripes on a triumphant note as Mallory Swanson and Tierna Davidson netted two goals each at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Leaving behind a dazzling 12-year tenure with Chelsea, where she led the team to its fifth consecutive Women's Super League crown,…