Adrien Rabiot’s open challenge to Lamine Yamal, asking the Barcelona star to raise his level against France, may well go down as one of the most significant moments of Euro 2024. The 16-year-old’s clinical goal against Les Bleus in the semifinal was not only one of the tournament’s best but also unfolded right in front of Rabiot. Yamal’s celebration after …

England manager Gareth Southgate has called Harry Kane’s leadership “particularly outstanding” in the absence of the likes of Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire for the Three Lions at Uefa Euro 2024. Kane has faced criticism for his performances, with speculation that the 30-year-old, who was substituted during his side’s semi-final victory over the Netherlands, has been carrying an injury. Defenders …

Dante Polvara enjoyed a breakout 2023-24 campaign with Scottish side Aberdeen, but unfortunately will miss most of the upcoming season through injury. Polvara is expected to miss three-to-four months due to a torn hamstring he suffered in training, the club announced Friday. The 24-year-old was scheduled to kick off his competitive schedule on Saturday in Scottish League Cup action, but …

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has stated that he hopes Cole Palmer remains on the bench during their clash on Sunday. In a mouthwatering contest on Sunday night, Spain faces off against England in Germany for the title of European Champions after a staunch campaign from both sides. Although both are in the final, Luis de la Fuente’s side has had …

Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa made no secret of his disdain for the organization of the 2024 Copa America. Bielsa, not known as someone to hold his tongue, was furious at the state of the pitches in the United States throughout the competition. The 68-year-old veteran manager recently went on a lengthy rant regarding young South American players fleeing to …

Barcelona’s 2021 Golden Boy Pedri has been dealt an unlucky hand in recent years, with injuries consistently befalling him. Ending the season for Barcelona on a high note and shining with Spain in the Euros, it appeared he was finally looking to start afresh and ready to put his woes behind him. However, a tackle by Toni Kroos in Spain’s …

Juventus is considering Leicester City’s improved bid for Matias Soule, but the Argentinian youngster has his heart set elsewhere. Juve expects to make Soule a key part of their plans this season or sell him this summer following his fine form on loan at Frosinone last season. The attacker proved his potential and Juve was proud of his performance. As …

Leeds United could use Elland Road to give themselves a £39.4m per season boost to their PSR position, according to a report from TBR. The Whites failed to secure an immediate return to the Premier League last season but off-the-field events seem to suggest they will be in a strong position to challenge for years to come. Energy drink brand …

Wayne Rooney has compared Spain’s talented left winger Nico Williams to one of the world’s best Cristiano Ronaldo. After an incredibly impressive display so far in the European Championship, Luis de la Fuente’s young side prepare for their final showdown against England on Sunday night. Unlike previous iterations of this Spanish team which featured mostly sustained passive possession, La Fuente’s …

Juventus has been more than happy with the performance and development of Kenan Yildiz in the last few months, and he is in line to sign another contract. Yildiz broke into their first team at the end of last year, and the Turkey international quickly earned a new contract at the club. That deal runs until 2027, meaning Juve has …