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Portugal 1-2 Croatia: Modrid and Budimir on target to seal first ever win over Selecao

Ante Budimir’s third international goal ensured Croatia secured a first victory over Portugal as they concluded their Euro 2024 preparations with a win. The visitors took the lead from the penalty spot inside the opening 10 minutes after Vitinha’s clumsy challenge on Mateo Kovacic saw captain Luka Modric assume responsibility and fire the ball beyond […]

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Giroud labelled as ´ideal team player´ by Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann has described France team-mate Olivier Giroud as the ideal team player ahead of the 37-year-old’s final home international fixture on Sunday. Les Bleus conclude their Euro 2024 preparations with a friendly fixture against Canada in Bordeaux, before travelling to Germany for their Group D opener against Austria. The tournament will be Giroud’s final […]

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Gordon and Souttar cut as Scotland name final Euro 2024 squad

Craig Gordon and John Souttar have been cut from Steve Clark’s Scotland squad for Euro 2024. Gordon made history in the Tartan Army’s 2-2 draw with Finland on Friday, coming on as a second-half substitute to become the nation’s oldest-ever international. The 41-year-old replaced Angus Gunn at half-time to earn his 75th cap, 20 years […]

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Martinez: Ronaldo experience key for Portugal

Roberto Martinez is confident that Cristiano Ronaldo’s vast experience will benefit Portugal during Euro 2024. Ronaldo first played in the Euros in 2004 before winning the competition in 2016, and will surely appear in a record-extending sixth edition later this month. The 39-year-old is the leading scorer in men’s international football, netting 128 goals in […]

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St. Louis City v Portland Timbers: Carnell excited by attacking development

Bradley Carnell is taking last week’s 3-3 draw with Inter Miami as a sign of St. Louis City making huge strides in attack, as they prepare to host the Portland Timbers on Saturday. St. Louis sit 11th in the Western Conference, three points behind the improving Timbers, after playing out a thrilling draw with Lionel […]

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