Didier Deschamps had to literally drag one of his players off the pitch in France’s shock defeat to Switzerland at Euro 2020, according to stunning reports. France were eliminated from the tournament after losing a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Bucharest on Monday. The post-mortem has not been kind to the defending World Champions, with reports claiming a bust-up … Read more
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka was spotted sinking a bottle of Coca-Cola on Monday night, just minutes before they knocked world champions France out of the European Championship in a dramatic penalty shootout. It was a round of 16 clash to remember at the National Arena in Bucharest. Vladimir Petkovic’s side took a shock lead in the 15th minute when Benfica striker Haris Seferovic … Read more
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka produced a quite stunning Man of the Match performance against world champions France to help his side reach the quarter-final stage of a major tournament for the first time in 67 years. The Arsenal man, known perhaps for being more defensive than offensive, was sensational from start to finish. He not only completed the most forward passes in the game … Read more
One of Karim Benzema’s esteemed France teammates apparently wants to join him at Real Madrid next season. Benzema is busy on international duty with France at Euro 2020, with his side facing Switzerland in the last-16. But he has reportedly been approached by one of his international colleagues regarding a switch of clubs for the 2021/22 campaign. Image: PA … Read more
Paul Pogba produced a moment of magic as he controlled the ball with a sensational touch in France training. Pogba has starred for France at Euro 2020, helping his side reach the last-16. He’s been majestic in midfield, delivering a stellar performance in their opener against Germany before showcasing his ability in draws versus Hungary and Portugal. Image: … Read more
A Supercomputer has predicted that England will make it through to the final of Euro 2020 but will lose at Wembley to World champions France on July 11th. Gareth Southgate’s team made it through to the knockout stages after playing just two games, before the win against Czech Republic last Tuesday saw them top the group. … Read more
Former Manchester United star Mikael Silvestre has called into question Paul Pogba’s lack of “consistency,” despite labelling him a “world-class player.” France narrowly topped Group F at Euro 2020 ahead of Germany and Portugal, with their hit-and-miss form in their opening three matches raising eyebrows. Didier Deschamps’ men defeated Germany 1-0 at the Allianz Arena before salvaging a … Read more
Karim Benzema has revealed what he told Cristiano Ronaldo during their emotional on-pitch reunion during Portugal vs France at Euro 2020 The former Real Madrid teammates rolled back the years on Wednesday evening, with both scoring a brace in a 2-2 draw. Much of the focus was on the duo, who embraced at half-time and at full-time. Benzema … Read more
Andros Townsend has suggested that Paul Pogba is not appreciated by Premier League fans and deserves more respect after another scintillating performance for France on Wednesday. After France’s first three matches of the Euro 2020 group phase, Pogba has continued to perform at an exceptionally high level for his national team. Despite having numerous critics for his inconsistent form … Read more