Merino extra-time goal sends Spain past Germany to Euro semis
A Mikel Merino goal in the final minute of extra time took Spain to a 2-1 win over Germany and into the Euro 2024 semis. After a fiery yet goalless first half,
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Mbappe finds face mask ‘horrible’ as France captain plays on with broken nose
France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted that playing with a mask to protect his broken nose was “absolutely horrible” as he prepared for Monday’s last-16 clash with Belgium at Euro 2024. “I didn’t
Euro hosts Germany pass Denmark test but clouds remain
Germany are through to the quarter finals of a major tournament for the first time in eight years, but clouds remain for Julian Nagelsmann’s Euro 2024 hosts. The home side won 2-0
Has Griezmann become a problem for France at Euro 2024?
Majestic at the 2022 World Cup, Antoine Griezmann’s current struggles reflect that of a France side for whom the goals have worryingly dried up at Euro 2024 ahead of their last-16 clash
Switzerland stun holders Italy to reach Euro 2024 quarters
Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals for the second time in their history. Murat Yakin’s supremely well-drilled side
Euros: Sagnol insists Georgia won’t panic against Spain
Georgia coach Willy Sagnol insisted the rank outsiders would go into Sunday’s Euro 2024 clash with Spain in relaxed mood having already far exceeded expectations by making it to the last 16.
Messi to miss Argentina, Peru Copa clash
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s final Copa America group game against Peru after complaining of muscle tightness, team officials said on Friday. Assistant coach Walter Samuel told a press conference that the
Rivers Angels, Naija Ratels trade words as Abuja seeks first Federation Cup title
Whyte Ogbonda is not your ordinary sweat merchant. Even among his colleagues, it is widely acknowledged that the former tactician of Ibom Angels FC of Uyo knows his onions, and more. Â
Return of the Flying Antelopes…
ANTELOPES do not fly. That’s why I often wondered why Rangers International Football Club of Enugu are nicknamed ‘the Flying Antelopes’. I know the genesis of the name ‘Rangers’. It is a
It’s clash of warriors as El-Kanemi, Abia battle for President Federation Cup in Lagos
Resurgent El-Kanemi Warriors say they are primed to crown their 2023/24 season with success in the President Federation Cup final in which they face newcomers in the title race, Abia Warriors, at
We may have underrated our opponents, says Netherlands captain
Captain Virgil van Dijk says the Netherlands may have overestimated themselves going into Euro 2024. The Dutch only qualified for the last 16 as one of the best third-placed finishers after losing