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Belgium exited Euro 2024, regrettably netting zero in three of their four outings, despite their arsenal of strikers. Domenico Tedesco pinpointed poor fortune as the culprit following Belgium's ouster by France, lamenting the defeat in the round of 16. The Red Devils faced another stumble similar to their early knock-out at the 2022 World Cup. An own goal by Jan Vertonghen five minutes from the final whistle sealed their fate in Dusseldorf. Vertonghen, aged 37 years and 68 days, etched his name in the records as the…

Luka Modric might have capped off his European Championship career in a bitter twist, as Croatia's future in Euro 2024 hangs on other teams' outcomes. The 2018 World Cup runners-up were poised to advance after Modric's goal in Leipzig. Yet a last-minute equalizer scrambled their plans. In a dramatic finish, Mattia Zaccagni scored during stoppage time, denying Croatia the second spot in their group. Croatia has accrued just two points and could only secure wins as one of the best third-placed teams. They now depend on…

Ronald Koeman faces a significant setback as both Teun Koopmeiners and Frenkie de Jong are sidelined due to injuries for Euro 2024. Netherlands midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, pivotal in Atalanta's recent European triumph, will miss Euro 2024 following a disastrous injury. Last month, Koopmeiners played a crucial role in Atalanta's victory over Bayer Leverkusen, capturing their first European trophy. The Dutch squad's preparation took a hit as Koopmeiners and Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong were confirmed unavailable by Coach…

Vincenzo Italiano and Fiorentina are left wondering about their fate after falling short in the Europa Conference League final once again. Italiano expressed disappointment as his team lost to Olympiacos, unable to secure a major European title despite a remarkable unbeaten run. Despite having high hopes this time, Italiano and his players couldn't turn things around to claim victory in the competition. Italiano shared his frustration with the team's inability to seize opportunities and convert them into goals, causing…

Mats Hummels' exclusion from Germany's Euro 2024 squad disappointed him, as revealed by Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic. The 35-year-old defender, a key figure in Germany's 2014 World Cup triumph, will now focus on Dortmund's Champions League final against Real Madrid on June 1. Terzic expressed his belief that Hummels will channel his disappointment into giving his all for Dortmund in the upcoming final. Despite feeling that Hummels deserved a spot in the Euro squad, Terzic acknowledged that the decision was beyond…

Heung-min Son failed to convert a key chance, leading Tottenham to a 2-0 loss against Manchester City on Tuesday. Ange Postecoglou expressed disappointment over missed opportunities that ended Tottenham's Champions League hopes in the defeat to Manchester City. Tottenham needed a win to prolong the top-four race but succumbed to Manchester City, edging closer to the title under Pep Guardiola. A routine goal by Erling Haaland and a late penalty sealed the deal for Manchester City, clinching a vital victory. Stefan Ortega's…

Thomas Tuchel lamented Bayern Munich's missed opportunity to secure a third goal after their semi-final first leg clash with Real Madrid ended in a draw. The German coach expressed confidence in his team's ability to defeat the opposition in the return leg next week. The Bavarians scored two goals in quick succession in the second half, courtesy of Leroy Sane's strike and a penalty from Harry Kane, overturning Vinicius Junior's opener for Madrid. Vinicius leveled the score with an 83rd-minute penalty as Bayern pressed for…