CHARLOTTE, NC — Like an oasis in the heart of an arid desert, James Rodriguez is providing football brilliance at a 2024 Copa America otherwise devoid of any consistent star power. As the likes of Darwin Nunez, Vinicius Jr, and even Lionel Messi misfire in front of goal throughout a tournament with more fouls and […]
Mikel Merino's Extra-Time Heroics Fire Spain Past Germany, Into Euros Semis
A Mikel Merino goal in the penultimate minute of extra time grabbed Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany to send them into the Euro 2024 semi-finals and keep their dreams of a record-breaking fourth European Championship title alive. After a fiery yet goalless first half, Spain’s Dani Olmo latched onto an inch-perfect pass from 16-year-old Lamine […]
Diogo Costa Penalty Heroics Rescue Ronaldo As Portugal Beat Slovenia At Euro 2024
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three Slovenia penalties to earn his side a 3-0 shoot-out victory after Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself from the spot in a dramatic Euro 2024 last 16 clash on Monday. Portugal forward Ronaldo broke down in tears after missing a penalty in the first period of extra-time in the goalless tie in Frankfurt. […]
Emiliano Martinez Penalty Heroics Take Aston Villa To Conference League Semi-Finals
Emiliano Martinez starred in a drama-filled penalty shootout as Aston Villa squeezed past Lille and into the Europa Conference League semi-finals on Thursday following a late Matty Cash goal in normal time. Villa led 2-1 from last week’s first leg but their quest for a first European trophy since 1982 looked doomed when goals from […]
Erling Haaland Out To Hush Critics As Manchester City Aim To Repeat Real Madrid Heroics
Manchester City are closing in on a second consecutive treble, yet Erling Haaland is still facing criticism as Real Madrid visit the Etihad on Wednesday aiming to exact revenge for their Champions League exit last season. The 14-time European champions were humbled 4-0 on their visit to Manchester 11 months ago at the semi-final stage […]