Cristiano Ronaldo, the most recognized talent of Portugal, will be honored with the release of a special Euro coin. Throughout his brilliant football career, the 39-year-old has won numerous titles for both club and country. The Portuguese is the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s international football, and has scored 132 times for his national team. At Manchester United, he secured three Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League victory in 2008. His move to Real Madrid was transformative, where he became the club’s all-time leading scorer and won four Champions League titles. His stint at Juventus added another…
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With nearly ten years of I-League coaching experience, Kashyap is a former India international. The 58-year-old has also assisted with NorthEast United FC and Odisha FC as a coach. The All India Football Federation appointed Santosh Kashyap as the new head coach of the Indian senior women’s team on Monday, September 16, 2024. Raghuvir Pravin Khanolkar will coach the goalkeepers, while Priya PV will serve as Kashyap’s assistant coach. Kashyap said: “Coaching the National Team is always an honour. I am grateful to the AIFF President, Shri Kalyan Chaubey, the technical committee, the technical department and other senior members of…
Following his dismissal from Sunday’s 4-1 La Liga victory against Girona, Ferran Torres wrote a message to Barcelona supporters. El tiburon entered the game in the second half, but he was sent out following a nasty challenge on Yaser Asprilla, and he only played for 17 minutes. After the victory, Torres apologized on social media for being sent off. “We won, which is the most important thing,” he posted on Instagram. “But, I want to take this opportunity to apologize to the team, the fans, and the rival player.” The urge has tricked me with a lot of tricks. A fresh…
Women’s Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí’s contract with Barcelona was extended on Monday until 2028.According to the club, the 26-year-old playmaker inked a new deal that runs through June 30, 2028. Bonmati, who scored eight goals in 24 appearances last season, has become the highest paid player in the Barcelona squad, surpassing Alexia Putellas. With 96 goals in 275 appearances for Barca, the Spaniard holds the record as the team’s top scorer of all time. One of her Champions League goals came in last season’s final, where Barcelona defeated Lyon for its third European title. Bonmati has dominated women’s football…
Toni Kroos, the esteemed German midfielder, has once again demonstrated his flair for humor with a recent tweet on Cristiano Ronaldo’s 900th goal has gone viral that has captured the attention and amusement of fans worldwide. Cristiano Ronaldo spoke of his delight at scoring his 900th career goal during Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Croatia in the Nations League. Throughout his career, Ronaldo has demonstrated an unparalleled consistency and longevity, playing for some of the world’s top clubs, including Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and now Al Nassr. His goal-scoring prowess has also extended to the international stage, where…
There’s no doubt, Spain’s performance in Euro 2024 has reasserted their status as a football powerhouse. As they vie for their fourth European title. the tournament’s most enjoyable team, beats England to lift trophy. La Roja won the final (2-1) on Sunday, showcasing the most polished gameplay seen this summer. Although FC Barcelona received a rather harsh message from Spain’s manager, Luis de la Fuente, regarding Lamine Yamal’s playing time during the international break, the teenager faced Serbia and played the full ninety minutes and could well do the same again on Sunday when Spain face Switzerland. “If you can’t…
In a captivating display of football prowess, FC Barcelona surged to a convincing 4-1 victory over Girona FC in their highly anticipated derby match on September 15, 2024. This latest clash of Catalan titans highlighted Barcelona’s formidable strength and attacking flair while underscoring Girona’s spirited, though ultimately insufficient, resistance. Yamal’s goals in the 30th and 37th minutes gave Barca a two-goal lead, and Dani Olmo’s first-ever close-range shot shortly after the intermission increased their lead. Flick lauded the 16-year-old’s impact on both sides of the pitch. “I’m very happy about Lamine’s two goals. He’s very young, but he’s really incredible,…
Following an extended layoff, Lionel Messi returned to form, helping Inter Miami defeat the Philadelphia Union 3-1 with two goals and an assist on the third. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and Argentine star winger has not played for Inter Miami since June 1 due to responsibilities with his national team and a right ankle injury he suffered on July 14 during a 1-0 Copa America final triumph over Colombia. Messi said in Spanish on the Apple TV broadcast following the game, “I wanted to return so much after such a long time away, but I was a little tired…
In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship and friendship, Luka Modrić and Cristiano Ronaldo reunited following the thrilling international clash between Croatia and Portugal. The match, held on September 5, 2024, at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, was a showcase of intense competition and world-class football, but it was the post-match interaction between the two stars that captured the headlines. Modrić, the Croatian midfield maestro, and Ronaldo, Portugal’s prolific forward, first crossed paths during their successful years together at Real Madrid. Their time together at the Santiago Bernabéu forged a strong bond, and the pair’s reunion after the match underscored…
In a move that has sent waves of nostalgia and admiration across the sports world, Alex Morgan, the celebrated U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team forward, has announced her retirement from professional soccer expecting her second child. Morgan’s departure marks the end of an era for American soccer and a chapter in women’s sports that will be remembered for its excellence and impact. Morgan, 35, has been a towering figure in soccer since she burst onto the international scene as a teenager. Her career is highlighted by stellar achievements, including winning two FIFA Women’s World Cups (2015 and 2019) and earning…