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EURO 2024 Semifinal Review: All The Highlights Before The Final

Football's coming home? Not if Spain has anything to say about it. The EURO 2024 final will see two of Europe's most successful football nations face off to get their hands on the trophy. Spain, winners in 1964, 2008, and 2012, are aiming for their fourth European Championship title. This would make them the most successful team in the tournament's history, surpassing Germany's three titles. England, despite their football heritage, have only one major trophy to their name — the 1966 World Cup. Their appearance in the EURO 2020 final ended in heartbreak, but they've shown in this semifinal that they've...

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UEFA EURO 2024 Final Preview: Schedule, Predictions, and Odds

The UEFA Euro 2024 has been nothing short of entertaining, enticing, and adrenaline-inducing. What began on June 15, has neared its end as the book is about to be closed with a final chapter that promises to be nerve-racking for the last two standing nations.  As the mystery about the final vanquisher slowly unfolds in the final match, hundreds of fans will wait with bated breath to see which country will wear the crown of victory and emerge as the European champion. Now, if the suspense is too much for you to handle, let us inform you that even we are...

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UEFA EURO 2024 Quarterfinal Review: Highlights and Semifinal Matchups

The cluster of eight ferocious nations has trickled down to the top four teams who contended for victory in the UEFA EURO 2024 quarterfinals to the semifinals. Amidst four of the most intense matches of the tournament, the second knockout stage witnessed a multitude of yellow cards, thrill-jerking extra time, and the nail-biting suspense of penalties. While the end of the tournament gets ever closer–with semis and finals lurking on the threshold–let us take you through an electrifying tour of the heart-pounding quarterfinals with recap, highlights, and semifinal matchups.  ESP-GER (2-1): The Spaniards Knock the Hosts Out of the Tournament The biggest...

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EURO 2024 Semifinal Preview: Info, Odds & Insights

As the summer heat intensifies across Europe, so does the excitement surrounding EURO 2024. We've witnessed drama, skill, and intense matches in equal measure, but now the stage is set for two semifinal clashes that promise to deliver football of the highest calibre. Four giants of the European game — Spain, France, Netherlands, and England — have battled their way through a surprising tournament to reach this penultimate stage. Each team carries the weight of a nation's hopes on their shoulders, knowing they're just two victories away from etching their names in footballing history. As we approach these encounters, let's preview...

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EURO 2024 Round of 16 Review: Recap, Highlights, and Quarter-Final Preview

The dust has settled on a breathtaking Round of 16 at EURO 2024, leaving football fans across the continent in awe. Defending champions have fallen, underdogs have risen, and fans have been treated to last-gasp equalizers and nerve-wracking penalty shootouts. With the quarter-finals now set, anticipation is building for the next chapter of this tournament. Join us as we relive the drama and look ahead to what promises to be a spectacular conclusion to EURO 2024. SUI-ITA (2-0): Switzerland Beat Reigning Champions Italy At Berlin's Olympiastadion, Switzerland pulled off the tournament's biggest shock, sending reigning champions Italy packing with a convincing 2-0...

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UEFA EURO 2024 Quarterfinals: A Look at the Schedule, Predictions and Odds

What started off with 24 nations qualifying for the UEFA European Championship has now been reduced to 8 teams who are a step closer to the semifinals. Their thirst for victory will only be quenched when they lift the winning trophy for their country and reaching the quarterfinals is a giant nod to their footballing skills.  An action-packed round of 16 had global fans right on the edge of their seats. The defending champions Italy were knocked out of the tournament by the Swiss men who also performed brilliantly in the group stage. Austria, the group D topper that had...

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Philippines Women’s National Football Team: The Rise of the Malditas in Women’s Football

When you think of football powerhouses, the Philippines might not be the first country that comes to mind. Yet, the Philippines Women's National Football team, affectionately known as the Malditas, has been quietly paving their way in women's football, going from being underdogs to World Cup debutants. A Humble Beginning The Malditas' story isn't one of overnight success. Established in 1981, the team spent decades in the shadows of Asian football, struggling to make a significant impact on the international stage. For years, they dealt with limited resources, minimal support, a lack of competitive opportunities, and the still rampant stigma against...

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Ultimate Guide to All the Football Cards That You Should Know About

The year is 1966 and there’s utter chaos in a World Cup match between England and Argentina. The referee sends off players due to foul play, but there’s no clarity. And Ken Aston, in charge of the referees, ponders how to resolve this dilemma when he’s on Kensington High Street. Then, he has his eureka moment and thinks of football cards while looking at the traffic lights! Sitting right in his car, he thinks that red would completely halt a player's game, while yellow could be a warning sign. Fast-forward to the 1970 World Cup, where these cards are tested...

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UEFA EURO 2024 Round of 16: A Detailed Preview 

After the group stage matches are done and dusted, the round of 16 begins. The top 16 nations from all the groups participate in the first and exciting knockout stage. Basically, all the table toppers and the runner-ups compete in the upcoming matches.  The top four teams in the third place of the tables also compete, rounding up to a total of 16 teams. The third-place teams are determined based on their points, goal difference, goals scored and total number of wins. The knockout stages completely eliminate the losing teams and penalties dictate the winner if the matches come to...

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UEFA EURO 2024: Ukraine vs. Belgium (Match Details, Insights and Predictions)

Ukraine and Belgium meet in their third group stage match at UEFA EURO 2024, each seeking a crucial win to bolster their chances in Group E. This showdown marks the teams' first ever encounter at this level, with the group’s dynamics hanging finely in the balance. What You Need to Know Date and Time: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 5 PM BST Venue: MHPArena (Stuttgart Arena), Stuttgart, Germany Referee: Anthony Taylor (ENG) Where to Watch (UK): BBC Sport, ITV UK Same Day Matches Slovakia vs. Romania (Group E) Georgia vs. Portugal (Group F) Czechia vs. Türkiye (Group F) Ukraine vs Belgium: Some...

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