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The Real Madrid ace carried the team all evening, and he was rewarded as his stunning strike at the death sealed all three points. A moment of pure magic from Vinicius Junior A moment of pure magic from Vinicius Junior lifted Brazil to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Colombia in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying on Thursday. Vini Jr. has been criticised for not performing well for the Brazil National team and prioritizing Real Madrid over the country but he proved every critic wrong with this performance. After the season last year, Vini Jr. has looked a bit off this season…
In a high-quality game between two of the top teams in Europe, the Netherlands and Spain drew 2–2 in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter finals matchup. Spain took the lead nine minutes Spain got off to a fast start and took the lead nine minutes into the contest. After Jorrel Hato made a mistake, Nico Williams was set up by Alvaro Morata after Lamine Yamal passed to him inside the box. Oranje settled in after the aggressive start from La Rojas, after which they began playing football with intent. Finally, Cody Gakpo scored a near-post goal…
Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023 and has scored 76 times for the club in 82 appearances. He is one of the most prolific goal scorers for the German Giant netting 21 goals in 24 Bundesliga appearances this season to help Bayern lead with a six-point advantage at the top of the table. The England international has revealed why he left Premier League’s Tottenham Hotspur-where he spent 10 years- for the German side. Ballon d’Or Prospects At Bayern Kane believes his transfer to Bayern in 2023 has provided him with an opportunity to win a Ballon…
Japan became the first non-host nation to earn a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico on Thursday after defeating Bahrain 2-0. Japan’s continuous growth in the sport As the tournament approaches, this historic qualification is a testament to Japan’s continuous growth in the sport, its commitment to excellence, and its determination to compete on the world stage. Japan’s progress in the AFC World Cup Qualification has been incredible. In the seven games they have played thus far, the team has won six and drawn just one. They have only conceded two goals while…
Even Mbappe’s arrival back to the team couldn’t break Croatia’s resilience and discipline when it comes to defending. Modric might have been aging like fine wine but compatriots like Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic seem to have had the same magic juice. It was a rematch of the FIFA World Cup Final in 2018, which saw France defeat Croatia 4-2. Rematch of the FIFA World Cup Final in 2018 Croatia’s rise to the top tier of International football has been astronomical and also motivational. Their performances in the recent past are a testament of their teamwork and discipline. Deschamps’s team…
Rasmus Hojlund might have won it with his sole goal for Denmark against Portugal in the 1st leg of UEFA Nations league quarter-final but his opponents especially his idol won’t be happy with how the celebrations took place. Portugal played the first leg in Denmark and will be playing the second leg in Lisbon with extra motivation to qualify for the semi-final of the tournament. Hojlund scored in the 78th minute Hojlund scored in the 78th minute with a clean finish tap-in which saw the goalkeeper, Diogo Costa going to the wrong side of the goal. The other closest chance…
Thursday will offer a repeat of the 2018 FIFA World Cup final when Croatia take on France in the first leg of their 2024/25 UEFA Nations League quarter-final. Team form Neither side has been in action since the previous international break all the way back in November, where both secured progression to the last eight of the fourth Nations League campaign. France will be searching for a second crown this year having triumphed in 2021. Croatia haven’t been in great form recently, having not won any of their last three matches. A surprising defeat to Scotland in November was followed…
A two-leg battle between the Netherlands and the defending European champions, Spain, in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals is one of the first games of the March international break. Luis de la Fuente has gone 21 games without a loss The team led by Luis de la Fuente has gone 21 games without a loss, including a perfect record during their 2024 Euro title run. They haven’t lost an official game in nearly two years. After winning group A, La Roja advanced to the Nations League quarterfinals and will try to reclaim their championship title. Virgil Van Dijk and Alvaro…
All eyes will be on Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury as he gears up to play for Bangladesh for the first time in an AFC Asian Cup qualifier fixture against India on March 25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury Currently on Loan from Sheffield United from Leicester City, the midfielder has played for 3 different Championship clubs on loan. The clubs being Burton Albion, Watford and Sheffield United. He has won an FA Cup and EFL Championship with the Foxes. Arrived at Sylhet airport to a hero’s welcome Hamza Choudhury arrived at Sylhet…
According to rumors, Manchester United may be on the verge of upsetting Leeds United fans, as an alleged €70 million bid for Raphinha could soon turn into reality. With Ruben Amorim given his first genuine chance to reshape Manchester United’s team in his image, a historic summer window is ahead at Old Trafford. A striker, a player to occupy one of the two No. 10 slots, and a right wing-back will all be signed. Manchester United have bid €70 million for Raphinha According to a startling new rumor from Fichajes, Man Utd has made a soft offer for a player…