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Portugal’s Unsung Star Earns Praise from Martinez

Portugal’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa emerged as the hero after their Euro 2024 win over Slovenia, earning high praise from manager Roberto Martinez. Costa’s heroics came during the penalty shootout following a scoreless 120 minutes. He made a string of three crucial saves to secure Portugal’s victory. Martinez couldn’t hide his admiration for Costa at the […]

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Portugal vs France: Euro 2024 Quarter-Final Clash – Ronaldo Looks Ahead

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo expects a fierce battle against France in their upcoming Euro 2024 quarter-final clash. Their hard-fought victory over Slovenia sets the stage for a mouthwatering encounter against Kylian Mbappé’s France. The two teams will lock horns at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg on Friday. “We face a difficult challenge against France, one of the […]

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Neville Questions Belgium Player After France’s Narrow Euro 2024 Victory

Former Manchester United star Gary Neville pinpointed Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen’s role in their 1-0 defeat to France at Euro 2024. The closely contested match in Düsseldorf remained scoreless until the second half. However, a late strike by France’s Kolo Muani took a deflection off Vertonghen, deceiving goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and securing victory for Didier […]

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Euro 2024: Pedri Breaks Ronaldo’s Record

Young Spanish midfielder Pedri etched his name in the history books at Euro 2024. In their Round of 16 victory against Georgia, Pedri’s appearance marked a new record for most major tournament appearances by a European player aged 21 or under (13 appearances). This accomplishment surpasses the previous record held by Cristiano Ronaldo, who made […]

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Atlético Madrid Close in on €30m Signing of Robin Le Normand

Atlético Madrid are reportedly closing in on the signing of defender Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad. Reliable sources indicate a deal worth €30 million has been reached between the two clubs. Personal terms with Le Normand were reportedly agreed upon earlier, with the Spanish defender keen on the move to Atlético Madrid. The contract […]

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The Wait is Over: Mbappé Officially a Real Madrid Player

Kylian Mbappé Makes Historic Move to Real Madrid! The long-awaited transfer saga is finally over! Today, Kylian Mbappé officially begins his journey as a Real Madrid player. This marks a monumental moment for both the French superstar and the legendary Spanish club.   Mbappé, widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in world […]

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“What a Player!”: Kane Credits England Star for Crucial Role

Following England’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Slovakia in the Euro 2024 Round of 16, captain Harry Kane lauded teammate Jude Bellingham for his crucial contribution. Bellingham notched a last-gasp equalizer in stoppage time, forcing the game into extra time. Although Kane himself scored the winning goal in the extra period, he acknowledged Bellingham’s significant role […]

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