Despite being considered favorites to win Euro 2020, France suffered shock elimination in the Round-of-16 at the hands of Switzerland. AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho has labelled Les Bleus arrogant in a scathing attack. “France lost because they were arrogant No comparison between their squad and any other team. They have a better squad than Italy and England. “Football punished them and deservedly. They started the game against Switzerland with arrogance. The way they played, the way they started [they] were arrogant. They were losing and they changed in time and they absolutely destroyed Switzerland in 20 amazing minutes. When they scored the…
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Two cheap concessions, a missed penalty, and a late goal from one of their brightest young prospect. Mikela Arteta’s men suffered a shock loss in their first pre-season friendly match against Scottish outfit Hibernian, despite the manager fielding several senior players. Arsenal started the first half with returning loanees Sead Kolasinac and Ainsley Maitland-Niles in the squad. Willian and Reiss Nelson flanked the two forwards – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Eddie Nketiah – while there was also a place in the team for Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares. Arteta also handed a start to youngsters Arthur Okonkwo and Harry Clarke. The former – a goalkeeper – played a huge part in Hibernian’s opening goal, which arrived in the 21st…
Spanish outlet Marca has come out with a sensational report. A leaked audiotape of Florentino Perez in which he supposedly had some very interesting opinions on the Los Blancos legends, Iker Casillas and Raul Gonzalez. With 725 appearances next to his name, Casillas has gone down as one of the finest players that the former La Liga champions have produced. The Spanish goalkeeper has kept 264 clean sheets for the Spanish giants, and that should settle any doubts about his capabilities as a player. As per the audiotape, speaking about Casillas, Perez remarked that the Spaniart was not a standard Real Madrid…
England trio of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka was on the receiving end of racist abuse following Euro 2020 final loss. Rashford has issued a response, while Harry Kane has given his backing to his teammates. Rashford addressed the public for the first time following England’s loss against Italy in the Euro final through his social media. The Manchester United star received abuse and had his mural defaced following the Three Lions’ shootout loss, while some took the opportunity to mock him for his civic efforts. Rashford responded to the criticism defiantly and shared messages of support that he has received since the…
Atletico Madrid announced the signing of Argentina international Rodrigo De Paul for 35 million euros, beating a horde of clubs for his signature. De Paul’s arrival from Udinese could pave the way for Saul Niguez to move to Liverpool. De Paul was one of the most coveted players in Europe this summer and backed his popularity by playing a key role for Argentina in their Copa America 2021 win. De Paul provided the crucial assist for Angel Di Maria’s goal in the final against Brazil – a game which the Albiceleste won by a goal to nil. “I’m very happy, I’m going…
Italy custodian Gianluigi Donnarumma was the star of the UEFA Euro 2020 final, saving two penalties to hand his team the cup. However, the youngster’s initial lack of emotion caught many by surprise, which he has since explained. Those watching the UEFA Euro 2020 final live must have been left perplexed by Donnarumma’s complete lack of emotion after saving the crucial penalty from Bukayo Saka. Donnarumma, however, has revealed the reason behind his lack of celebration after the match-winning moment. He had turned away to walk towards the spot left of the goal, where goalkeepers usually wait for their turns, before…
The Brazilian-born midfielder has been pivotal for both Chelsea and Italy this season, and hence a lot of clubs are interested in the 29-year-old. His agent has claimed that Serie A giants Juventus are also interested in the Italian. In the past, Jorginho has revealed his interest in returning back to the Serie A. However things have changed a lot in the last few years at Stamford Bridge. But with Thomas Tuchel’s arrival at the club, a lot of things have settled down at the West London outfit. The German tactician has guided the Blues to the Champions League title, and now Jorginho is…
After England lost the Euros final against Italy on penalties, Gareth Southgate was very optimistic about his young bunch of players and feels that they will only get better from here. The Three Lions were pretty close to lifting the trophy, which would have been their first since the 1966 World Cup. They even started with a bang as Luke Shaw scored one of the fastest goals in the Euros final history with a brilliant volley. England dominated most of the first half but failed to add to the lead which kept Italy in the game. Roberto Mancini’s men were much better in the second half.…
Despite the ongoing struggles of Spain’s top-flight sides, reports continue to link them with potential transfers. While both Real Madrid and Barcelona are reported to be in some kind of financial distress – the latter more than the former – they continue to splurge in the transfer market. Barcelona have signed four players so far this summer, even though there is a risk that none of them will be allowed to play for the club this season. Real Madrid have completed the signing of David Alaba from Bayern Munich on a free transfer. Reports, however, continue to link the pair with big-money moves. According…
Gianluigi Donnarumma’s penalty shootout heroics in back-to-back knockout ties were enough to hand him the UEFA Euro 2020 Player of the Tournament award. Meanwhile, Spain’s Pedri was named the Young Player of the Tournament. Italy’s Gianluigi Donnarumma was named UEFA Euro 2020’s Player of the Tournament following his penalty shootout heroics in the final against England. AC Milan goalkeeper saved spot-kicks from Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, thus handing Italy the championship title. Spain’s Pedri, meanwhile, was crowned the competition’s best young player while Cristiano Ronaldo bagged the Golden Boot. Donnarumma started and finished all but one of Italy’s seven games – he was subbed out during the group…