Denmark’s goal against England should NOT have stood, according to the laws of the game. The Danes opened the scoring in the semi-final clash thanks to a thunderous free-kick by Mikkel Damsgaard, who smashed home from 30-yards out. But his goal should have been ruled out per the letter of the law. Master Set Piece Theatre alert! … Read more
Mikkel Damsgaard produced a moment of magic to open the scoring against England, bagging a thunderous free-kick in their semi-final clash. Denmark starlet Damsgaard smashed home from 30-yards out to net the first free-kick of Euro 2020. With the inside of his right-foot, the 21-year-old connected perfectly with the ball that flew into the back of the … Read more
18-year-old Pedri was the best player on the pitch in Spain’s Euro 2020 semi-final penalty shoot-out defeat to Italy at Wembley. The Azzurri marched on to the final with a 4-2 win on spot-kicks, with Jorginho casually rolling in the winning penalty after Alvaro Morata saw his effort saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma. Pedri was in tears as Italy … Read more
Gareth Southgate is expected to make one change to his starting XI for the huge Euro 2020 semi-final clash with Denmark on Wednesday night. The Three Lions boss is set to field more or less the same team that dispatched Ukraine 4-0 in Rome on Saturday, but widespread reports say Bukayo Sako will come back into the side. After … Read more
Lionel Messi’s incredible passion for Argentina should never be doubted after a special camera showcased his desire to see his country succeed at the Copa America. Argentina defeated Colombia on Wednesday in their semi-final clash to set up a huge showdown with 2019 Copa America champions Brazil. Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring for Argentina at the … Read more
Emiliano Martinez got in Yerry Mina’s head by unleashing a whole lot of trash-talking prior to saving his penalty. The Aston Villa goalkeeper was Argentina’s hero in the Copa America semi-final shoot-out win over Colombia, saving three spot-kicks to set up a huge final with Brazil. Image: PA In the previous round against Uruguay, Mina had dispatched … Read more
Was it early mind games or was he simply having a bit of fun out there? I guess we’ll never truly know. One thing is for certain though and it’s that Giorgio Chiellini’s pre-penalty shootout antics were a joy to watch. Credit: PA Just minutes before his side were about to take on Spain in … Read more
Lionel Messi proved that his physical strength is ‘really underrated’ after a sensational solo run against Colombia in the Copa America semi-final. The 34-year-old Argentina captain has been in excellent form on the international stage as Lionel Scaloni’s men have punched their ticket to the final. Messi, who is now a free agent this summer, has scored four times … Read more
Lionel Messi brutally mocked Yerry Mina after the Colombia star’s penalty was saved in Argentina’s Copa America semi-final win on Wednesday. Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring for Argentina inside the opening 10 minutes at the Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha in Brazil. However, Luis Diaz pulled back an important second-half equaliser for Colombia as the … Read more