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In Dusseldorf, France kicked off their pursuit of Euro 2024 glory with a lean 1-0 win against Austria, courtesy of an own goal by Max Wober before halftime. The Euro titans twice faced a frustrating 38 minutes until Kylian Mbappe's cross was mistakenly redirected into the goal by Wober, breaking the deadlock. Despite a second-half scare when Mbappe needed extensive on-field medical attention after a head injury, Les Bleus clung to their slim advantage, marking Deschamps' centennial victory as their helm. The focus now…

Without the star power of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, Inter Miami, diminished to nine players after two dismissals, still clinched victory over the Philadelphia Union. Amidst the absence of their key players busy with Copa America, Miami seemed destined to lose their strong standing in the Eastern Conference when they trailed early in the match. Philadelphia initially snagged the lead with Mikael Uhre capitalizing on a one-on-one situation, but Miami equalized post-interval through Julian Gressel, who nailed a shot into…

Kenyan sensation Emmanuel Wanyonyi clocked the quickest 800 meters since 2012, posting a jaw-dropping 1:41.70 on Saturday. This feat stamps him as the third speediest in history for this distance.The 2023 world silver medalist delivered a commanding display at Kenya’s Olympic trials, guaranteeing his spot for the Paris showdown.Only the legendary David Rudisha — Kenya’s double Olympic and world champ — and Denmark’s Wilson Kipketer have outrun him.Nineteen-year-old Wanyonyi nearly missed the finals. He tumbled in Friday’s…

Ukraine is set to storm Euro 2024 after dominating Moldova, with Girona's sharpshooter Artem Dovbyk netting one of the goals.Ukraine rounded off their approach to Euro 2024 confidently, dismantling Moldova 4-0 in Chisinau. Striking duo Roman Yaremchuk and Artem Dovbyk lit up the scoreboard for Serhiy Rebrov's squad, who will next grapple with Romania in their Group E curtain-raiser. In the goal for Ukraine, Andrii Lunin, the stalwart from Real Madrid, sought redemption after a narrow 2-1 defeat by Poland, marking only…

In a pre-Copa America friendly, Angel Di Maria's decisive goal edged Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador. The goal surfaced five minutes before halftime in Chicago last Sunday, a gem in a seamless play, though Lionel Messi watched from the sidelines as Coach Lionel Scaloni conserved his energy for the upcoming battles. Despite reigning as Copa America champions, Argentina's offense sputtered without Messi, managing no additional goals. Next, La Albiceleste will square off against Guatemala before they kickstart their…

Davide Frattesi clinched the game for Italy, the reigning European titlists, as they concluded their Euro 2024 warm-up by defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina. At the whistle in Empoli, Italy triumphed 1-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina, courtesy of Davide Frattesi's majestic volley. Frattesi connected with Federico Chiesa’s cross from the left, executing a superb volley while airborne at the 38-minute mark, leaving Kenan Piric helpless as the ball rocketed into the upper left corner. Under Luciano Spalletti's guidance, the squad…

Endrick emerged as Brazil's savior, securing a victory over Mexico with a decisive strike during added time. Coach Dorival Junior opted for a fresh lineup in the Texas showdown on Saturday. Nonetheless, a youthful substitute delivered the vital hit for the Selecao. Soon to join Real Madrid, Endrick proved pivotal, nailing a header from a pass by Vinicius Junior, another Real sensation. The match was a rollercoaster, with Brazil initially gaining a 2-0 advantage. Andreas Pereira opened the scoring at the five-minute mark,…

Denmark clinched their third consecutive win against Norway before jetting off to Germany for Euro 2024. Erling Haaland netted for Norway, yet they stumbled 3-1 against Denmark, finishing their pre-Euro 2024 matches with flair. In Brondby, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg smashed in the opener with his robust right boot in the twelfth minute. Shortly after, Jannik Vestergaard propelled a header into the net following an enticing corner from Andreas Skov Olsen. While Manchester City's Haaland initially thought he'd cut the lead in…

England's journey to Euro 2020 hit a rough patch as they suffered a dismayed 1-0 loss to Iceland at Wembley Stadium under Gareth Southgate's management. Despite fielding a robust squad, Southgate's choice to omit Jude Bellingham seemed questionable. The team struggled to convert in the attacking zone, leaving Jon Thorsteinsson's goal as the turning point. The battle commenced with England lagging as Iceland fortified their defense. A mere 11 minutes in, Thorsteinsson darted past John Stones, firing a decisive shot past…

Belgium clinched a 2-0 win over Montenegro in Brussels, setting the stage for their next big showdown at Euro 2024. In the ultimate warm-up match before the European tournament, the Belgian squad showcased their prowess. Wednesday's match proved momentous for Kevin De Bruyne as he scored on his 100th cap. Starting for the hosts, the stellar midfielder from Manchester City nailed a long-range shot just before the break. A sloppy backpass by Matija Sarkic ended up right before De Bruyne, who effortlessly…