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Gareth Southgate’s England Fall Short In Euros Final To Extend Painful Wait

July 15, 2024 admin

Gareth Southgate has transformed England’s fortunes at major tournaments but once again fell just short as a painful 2-1 defeat in the final of Euro 2024 extended a 58-year wait for glory. Prior to Southgate’s appointment eight years ago, the Three Lions had reached just three major tournament semi-finals and one final in…

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Spain’s Triumph A Saving Grace For Disappointing Euro 2024

July 15, 2024 admin

A superb Spain team led by Rodri and Lamine Yamal were fitting winners of Euro 2024 after lighting up an often disappointing tournament in which too many of the continent’s star players failed to produce their best form. Kylian Mbappe, the world’s best striker, had been hoping to prepare for joining Real Madrid…

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Thomas Mueller Ends Germany Career Following Euro 2024

July 15, 2024 admin

Germany striker Thomas Mueller said Monday he was drawing a line under his 14-year career with the national team following the conclusion of Euro 2024. “After 131 national team games and 45 goals, I am saying goodbye,” Mueller said in a video statement announcing his decision. Mueller, who turns 35 in September, was a…

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Coach Lionel Scaloni Hails Argentina After Copa America 2024 Triumph vs Colombia

July 15, 2024 admin

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is constantly surprised by his team’s ability to carve out wins after their 1-0 extra-time triumph over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday. The victory means Argentina become the first South American team to win three straight major tournament titles. The Albiceleste followed up their…

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Copa America Final Was Dream Farewell Says Argentina’s Angel Di Maria

July 15, 2024 admin

Argentina winger Angel Di Maria said Sunday’s Copa America triumph over Colombia was the perfect dream ending to his career with the national team. A 1-0 win after extra-time secured a third straight major title for the Albiceleste following their 2021 Copa win and their World Cup triumph the following year. The 36-year-old…

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Lionel Messi Shatters ‘World Record’ Of Titles As Argentina Clinch Copa America Title

July 15, 2024 admin

Widely considered the ‘GOAT’, Lionel Messi bagged his third consecutive international trophy as Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America 2024 final. The tournament almost ended on a sorry note for Messi who had to be replaced in the second half due to an ankle injury. While Messi cried inconsolably on the…

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Argentina Defeat Colombia 1-0 To Win Record 16th Copa America

July 15, 2024 admin

Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. A poor game which had been marred by security and crowd issues, forcing a 82-minute delay, was decided by a quality finish from Martinez — his fifth goal…

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Heartbroken Lionel Messi Inconsolable As Injury Forces Him Out Of Copa America Final. Video

July 15, 2024 admin

Argentina captain Lionel Messi failed to control his tears after he picked up an injury during the Copa America 2024 final against Colombia on Sunday. The summit clash was filled with controversies as before the game, a large number of fans were made to wait outside the stadium, due to a security check….

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“Will Hurt For A Long Time”: Harry Kane After England’s Loss In Euro 2024 Final vs Spain

July 15, 2024 admin

England captain Harry Kane said Sunday’s 2-1 Euro 2024 final loss to Spain, the Three Lions’ second-successive defeat in the tournament’s showpiece game, will “hurt for a long time”. England lost the Euro 2020 final on penalties to Italy at Wembley, having made it to the semi-finals of the World Cup two years…

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Crowd Chaos As Fans Kept Waiting Outside Copa America Final. See Pics, Videos

July 15, 2024 admin

Chaotic scenes delayed the start of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday by over 75 minutes after fans were kept waiting outside the venue for hours. Tournament organisers halted entry into the ground and delayed kick-off of the South American football showpiece after fans rushed the entrance gates, clashing…

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