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Rodri, Spain's captain, takes a shot in the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 clash against Georgia in Cologne, Germany, on June 30, 2024. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo) Spain battled back from a one-goal deficit to demolish a tenacious Georgia 4-1 in the Euro 2024 round of 16 at a packed-to-the-rafters Rhein-Energie Stadium on Sunday. Right out of the gate, Spain pushed aggressively, crafting multiple early opportunities. However, Georgia's goalie, Giorgi Mamardashvili, thwarted efforts from Daniel Carvajal and Pedri. Meanwhile, Nico…

England is set to encounter Switzerland and Spain will face off against Germany in the inaugural Euro 2024 quarter-final matches. The thrill persists in the Euro 2024 knockouts; England and Spain both advanced to the quarters. After besting Slovakia in a gripping extra-time turnaround, England is locked in for a last-eight clash with Switzerland. Spain, after turning the game around against Georgia, is prepped for a riveting quarter-final duel with Germany. Today we serve up the juiciest stats from the second day of the…

Argentina triumphed again in Group A as Lautaro Martinez netted twice, securing their lead on the leaderboard. Despite Lionel Messi sitting out with an injury, Martinez proved pivotal, striking early and late in the second half, dispelling any tension from a sluggish start at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. A penalty miss by Leandro Paredes turned out inconsequential, with Peru posing little threat in a pivotal clash. Next, Argentina will contend against Group B's runner-up in the quarter-final. Meanwhile, Canada claims the…

Vinicius Junior's stellar performance netted him two goals as Brazil cruised past Paraguay with a 4-1 scoreline in Las Vegas. Dorival Junior praised Vinicius' near-flawless game after the Real Madrid sensation propelled Brazil to victory. Vinicius Junior's two first-half goals, combined with strikes from Savinho and Lucas Paqueta, clinched the win. This came after a disappointing stalemate against Costa Rica. Vinicius, only 23, fired off three shots resulting in an xG of 0.81. His 17 dribble attempts were the…

While Uruguay's victory against Bolivia, marked by a thundering 5-0 scoreline, demonstrates their prowess, Marcelo Bielsa insists they should not rest on their laurels. Despite boasting two consecutive wins at this year’s Copa America, Bielsa remains skeptical about their championship potential. Facundo Pellistri, Darwin Nunez, Maximiliano Araujo, Federico Valverde, and Rodrigo Bentancur were all on the scoreboard in what turned into a goal fest against Bolivia during their latest Group C clash on Thursday. This 5-0…

At SoFi Stadium, Brazil's Copa America kickoff fizzled into a scoreless deadlock with Costa Rica. Throughout the duel in Group D, the Selecao's field dominance was evident. The game saw Marquinhos' potential goal dismissed after video review and Lucas Paqueta's long-shot thumping the frame. Although controlling nearly 75% of the match with 19 shots to Costa Rica's mere two, Brazil couldn't snatch a victory, marking their inaugural group match stalemate since 2016. The result left Dorival Junior's squad lagging behind…

Cristiano Ronaldo (R) of Portugal battles fiercely during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F clash against Türkiye on June 22, 2024.Portugal surged into the Round of 16, clinching Group F glory with a commanding 3-0 win over Türkiye. Meanwhile, Belgium bagged their first Group E triumph in the second leg of Euro 2024’s group stage on Saturday.Türkiye stumbled out of the starting blocks as Kerem Akturkoglu squandered a gilt-edged chance inside the box.Both squads traded blows, but the back-and-forth yielded no significant…

Argentina approaches the 2024 Copa America, not just as the current champions but also as the victors of the World Cup. As they defend their title, they carry the weight of dual triumphs. After 28 grueling years, Argentina clinched a significant international trophy by winning the 2021 Copa America. With matches partly played without spectators due to the pandemic, Lionel Messi dazzled throughout the tournament in Brazil, contributing nine times. However, it was Angel Di Maria who emerged as the hero in the final against…

Romelu Lukaku netted a brace, propelling Belgium to a smooth 3-0 triumph over Luxembourg in their ultimate rehearsal before Euro 2024. At Stade Roi Baudouin, Lukaku shone twice, while Leandro Trossard too etched his name on the scorecard for the Red Devils. From the outset, Belgium asserted dominance. Yet, Luxembourg resisted until the 42nd minute when Lukaku slotted home a penalty. He notched a second goal just after halftime, finishing deftly post an exquisite setup by Jeremy Doku. Trossard's late goal polished the…

Real Madrid claimed their 15th European title after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League final. Although Dortmund initially threatened an upset, Real Madrid dominated in the end. The Spanish team, considered favorites, struggled at times during the game but eventually secured the victory with goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior. Carvajal scored a header from a corner by Toni Kroos in the 74th minute, igniting Madrid's momentum. Vinicius sealed the win with a goal in the 83rd minute, leaving…