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As Tuesday concluded the electrifying last-16 round of Euro 2024, the suspense had everyone on edge. The Dutch team sailed into the quarterfinals, showcasing a stellar game against Romania, bulldozing past the Group E leaders. Turkiye managed a tense victory over Austria in Leipzig and is slated to clash with the Netherlands in the quarterfinals. The victors might battle England for a semifinal spot. Let's delve deeply into the day's standout stats, courtesy of Opta. Romania fell to the Netherlands 0-3 with Malen, Gakpo,…

Gareth Southgate's band looked destined for an early Euro 2024 departure, only for Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to turn the tide for England. Jude Bellingham snatched England's Euro 2024 dreams from the brink, and Harry Kane's extra-time strike sealed a 2-1 comeback victory against Slovakia in Sunday’s knockout match. Gareth Southgate's squad seemed poised for an untimely exit in Gelsenkirchen, following Ivan Schranz's early strike, his third of the tournament. Though Phil Foden's equalizer was swiftly annulled…

On Friday, in Los Angeles, Brazil is slated to kick-start their Copa America efforts, facing off against Paraguay. Dorival Junior remains a reliable tactician despite Brazil's lackluster start to the tournament, asserts left-back Guilherme Arana. They now focus on overcoming Paraguay. A stalemate with Costa Rica in their first game saw Brazil trailing Colombia, who secured a victory against Paraguay. Dorival lauded his squad's play even though he admitted a needed offensive boost for a 10th title run. Having contributed…

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo as Georgia clinched a spot in the last 16 at Euro 2024, thrashing Portugal. Following a pre-game pep talk from Ronaldo himself, Kvaratskhelia netted a goal that propelled Georgia into the history books with a resounding win on Wednesday. Newcomers to major tournaments, Georgia punched above their weight, advancing as one of the top third-place teams. Kvaratskhelia ignited the scoreboard just after kick-off while Georges Mikautadze sealed the deal with a penalty. The team’s…

On the climactic day of Group A, Manuel Neuer and Kevin Csoboth shattered records, adding an electrifying finale to the kickoff cluster of Euro 2024. .css-1wdizw2{letter-spacing:0.33px;line-height:1.65;margin:1em 0;font-family:GTWalsheim-Md;}@media (max-width: 768px){.css-1wdizw2{font-size:18px;}}@media (min-width: 992px){.css-1wdizw2{font-size:22px;}}On the climactic day of Group A, Manuel Neuer and Kevin Csoboth shattered records, adding an electrifying finale to the kickoff cluster of Euro…

Belgium, igniting their Euro 2024 journey, snatched a deserved 2-0 triumph against Romania. Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne pierced the scoreline, propelling the Red Devils into a balanced Group E fray. The defeat by Slovakia had riddled Domenico Tedesco’s squad with urgency. A loss here would obliterate their shot at advancing. Tielemans cracked the deadlock 73 seconds in, thumping in Belgium's quickest goal in major contest history after Romelu Lukaku's stellar setup. The first half saw Belgium dominate, yet a…

Austria revived their chances at Euro 2024 by topping Poland 3-1 post an initial setback against France. In Berlin, Austria wasted no time putting pressure on Poland, taking the lead within minutes. A precise delivery from Phillipp Mwene enabled Gernot Trauner to head in a sharp goal from close range. A glaring miss by Nicola Zalewski could've equalized for Poland early on, but he sent the ball soaring. Nonetheless, they managed to level the score at the 30-minute mark. A stroke of luck saw the ball deflect off Trauner…

At the onset of the 2024 Copa America, Argentina, led by stars Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez, clinched a 2-0 victory over Canada. In their debut match, Jesse Marsch's Canadian squad posed significant challenges, with Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David squandering golden opportunities. As Lionel Messi became the tournament’s most capped player, his contributions were pivotal, crafting the plays leading to both Argentine goals. Despite missing opportunities, Inter Miami’s Messi was instrumental, setting the stage for…

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…

Germany dazzled in their Euro 2024 opener, with Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz sprinkling their magic over a seasoned squad. Florian Wirtz ignited Euro 2024 within just 10 minutes of kick-off. Following a stellar season at Bayer Leverkusen that earned him Bundesliga's top accolade, Wirtz entered Euro 2024 amid much anticipation. In Munich, his deft initial strike early on Friday put Germany on the leaderboard, solidifying his rising star status beneath Julian Nagelsmann's astute guidance. In the previous season, Wirtz…