Daily Archives: July 1, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo bursts into tears after missing crucial penalty

Cristiano Ronaldo had Portugal’s Euro 2024 faith in his hands during their Round of 16 clash with Slovenia but the 39-year-old missed a crucial penalty in extra time which reduced the veteran to tears.  The forward has yet to score a goal in Germany and has tried very hard to break that run on Monday night. Ronaldo has missed a …

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Costa the hero in the shootout as Seleco reach quarter-finals

Diogo Costa saved three penalties in the shoot-out to send Portugal to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after a goalless draw with Slovenia. More to follow. Slovenia frustrate Portugal A typically disciplined start from the underdog Slovenians restricted Portugal to few chances early on, with Ruben Dias scuffing one wide after an awkward bobble on the Frankfurt turf. Ronaldo and Bruno …

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Mexico crashes out of Copa America: 14 years of underachievement

If you stood on the far side of State Farm Stadium, close to the section of the arena vibrant with the green and red of Mexico’s jerseys, you could mistake Sunday night’s 0-0 draw that eliminated them from the Copa America group stage for a funeral. A morbid silence washed over the 63,000-strong supporters’ section. They watched Ecuador collapse with …

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Cristiano Ronaldo adds to embarrassing stat with Slovenia performance

Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance in Portugal’s Euro 2024 Round of 16 clash with Slovenia has added to an embarrassing stat for the legendary football figure as the 39-year-old is yet to score a free kick at the European championship. It is no secret that the Portuguese legend is not a good free kick taker despite the forward scoring a few beauties …

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Lazio gets serious about beating Juventus to sign Greenwood

Lazio is eager to beat Juventus in signing Mason Greenwood and is set to make a new offer to Manchester United. Juve has been following the attacker since last season when he impressed on loan at Getafe. The Bianconeri need new wide attackers, and Greenwood seems to have the profile they believe will fit well. Juve also wants Jadon Sancho …

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Charlie Cresswell and Darko Gyabi set to follow Archie Gray out of Leeds

Leeds duo Charlie Cresswell and Darko Gyabi are set to follow Archie Gray out of the Elland Road exit door according to reports. Special Offer for England Fans – Get Fabrizio Romano’s Premium Transfer Newsletter FREE for a YEAR (normally £60)! The Whites are facing the prospect of losing a number of players this summer having failed to gain promotion back …

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Tickets on sale for Arsenal vs Bournemouth friendly

Arsenal announced a third summer friendly to go along with its other preseason preparations in the United States. Previously, the Gunners announced games against Manchester United and Liverpool in the USA this summer. Now, Arsenal will play a third game against a Premier League opponent later this month as it looks to build on back-to-back second-place finishes in the Premier …

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Alan Shearer pinpoints moment that could “spark” England’s Euro 2024

BBC pundit Alan Shearer believes that Jude Bellingham’s goal against Slovakia may be the moment that sparks England’s Euro 2024 hopes ahead of their quarter-final clash with Switzerland on Saturday.  The Real Madrid star scored a last-minute overhead kick to save the Three Lions from elimination before Harry Kane would net the winner in extra-time. Gareth Southgate’s men have been …

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Belgian own-goal sends misfiring France into last 16

July 1 – France’s quest for a first European crown in 24 years continues but they were made to fight all the way before securing a 1-0 over neighbours Belgium courtesy of a Jan Vertonghen own goal just as an absorbing if hardly memorable contest was heading for extra time. On paper, this was the blockbuster heavyweight clash no-one wanted …

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Cristiano Ronaldo juggles around Slovenia defender at Euro 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to score a goal at Euro 2024 and the Portugal legend has spent the entire first half against Slovakia trying a bit too hard to grab one.  The 39-year-old has taken nearly all the free kicks the Portuguese have had and has tried to put himself in the right areas to score but it just won’t …

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