Tag: European Championship
The making of Julian Nagelsmann, the man hoping to lead Germany to Euro 2024 glory
It’s the sleepy Bavarian town where Julian Nagelsmann was born, Adolf Hitler wrote Mein Kampf and Johnny Cash was stationed during the singer’s...
Why Spain vs Germany is one of the biggest quarter-finals in international football history
It’s tough to ascertain the true level of a team midway through an international tournament, with differing levels of opponents faced. But based...
Steven Bergwijn forced off due to 'physical issues' in Netherlands win over Romania – Ronald Koeman
Netherlands forward Steven Bergwijn was forced off at half time after suffering “physical issues” during his side’s European Championship last-16 victory over Romania,...
Cristiano Ronaldo cannot rage against the dying of the light forever
For a second, Cristiano Ronaldo looked like he might be on the edge of tears. Then suddenly, no, he was over the edge....
The secrets of Diogo Costa's penalty heroics: Patience, explosiveness, going with your gut
As the game moved into its 120th minute, it was so obvious Portugal and Slovenia’s Euro 2024 last-16 meeting would end with one...
Portugal 'played very well' in penalty-shootout win over Slovenia – Roberto Martinez
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez insisted his team “played very well” despite requiring a penalty shootout to defeat Slovenia in the European Championship...