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Lamine Yamal stole the show with a wonder goal as Spain overcame France 2-1 to secure their place in the Euro 2024 final. This marks their first appearance in the championship game since 2012. Spanish coach Luis De La Fuente was forced to make changes to his starting lineup due to suspensions for Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand, as well as an injury to Pedri. Jesus Navas and Nacho filled the defensive gaps, while Dani Olmo stepped into midfield. Despite these alterations, Spain tactically outclassed their French counterparts under the guidance of Didier Deschamps. France struck first in the…

Spain secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Germany in the Euro 2024 quarter-final clash at the Stuttgart Arena, with Mikel Merino emerging the hero with a dramatic last-minute winner. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions as the visitors knocked out the hosts on a charged-up evening. It was yet another underwhelming outcome for Germany in major tournaments. The game started with high intensity as both teams aimed to assert their dominance early on. However, it was Spain who drew first blood in the 51st minute through Dani Olmo. The RB Leipzig midfielder capitalised on a precise cross from Lamine…

The first Kolkata derby of the ongoing football season is likely to be played at Salt Lake Stadium. The CFL 2024 clash between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC, initially scheduled for July 13, had its venue to be decided by the IFA. A source close to RevSportz has confirmed that the high-octane clash is most likely to take place at Salt Lake Stadium, with the kickoff scheduled for 3 pm. The excitement ahead of the first Kolkata derby is palpable. The red-and-yellow brigade opened their CFL campaign emphatically, thrashing Tollygunge Agragami 7-1, while Bagan were held to…

The ongoing Copa America in the United States has sparked a heated debate among players, coaches and fans, centred on the dimensions of the pitches used in the tournament. Unlike the standard FIFA-recommended measurements of 105 metres in length and 68 metres in width, the pitches at 10 of the 14 stadiums hosting Copa America matches are smaller, measuring 100 meters by 64 meters. This is the result of most of them primarily being used for National Football League (NFL) games. The American Football playing surface is exactly 100 metres long. This seemingly minor difference has had a significant impact…

Jan Vertonghen’s own-goal in the 85th-minute propelled France into the quarter-finals, as they edged Belgium 1-0 in a Euro 2024 round-of-16 clash at Dusseldorf Arena. France, who had underwhelmed in the group stage, delivered an improved performance. Despite squandering numerous chances, Les Bleus finally broke the deadlock when Kolo Muani, who had narrowly missed a winning goal against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final, redeemed himself after coming off the bench in the second half. He did not quite time his shot. But it took a deflection off Verthonghen and gave the Belgian goalkeeper no chance. Having said that,…

Belgium secured a hard-fought second-place finish in Group E of Euro 2024 after a goalless draw against a valiant Ukraine side. Ukraine left the pitch heartbroken, despite an impressive performance against the Red Devils. Despite finishing on equal points with group winners Romania, Ukraine were eliminated on goal difference. Belgium, who only managed one victory against Romania after a surprising opening defeat to Slovakia, will now face France in the round of 16. A surprising move from Ukrainian coach Serhiy Rebrov saw Oleksandr Zinchenko benched, although he was brought on as a substitute in the second-half. They were also forced…

Mohun Bagan Super Giants are in advanced talks with the 31-year-old Spanish defender Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto is currently under contract with the Indonesian First Tier Club Persib Bandung, which expires next year. RevSportz can exclusively confirm that Alberto is likely to join the green and maroon jersey next season. According to a close source to RevSportz, Mohun Bagan is confident of the deal which is now in an advanced stage. A person closely tracking the deal informed RevSportz, “Talks with Alberto are at an advanced stage, but the contract has not been signed yet.” The Spanish defender began his professional…

The Three Lions had already qualified for the knockout stages of Euro 2024 before the match, but their attacking woes continued. Despite dominating possession (71%), they only managed three shots on target and struggled to break down a resolute Slovenian defence. This underwhelming display followed a similar 1-1 draw with Denmark, raising concerns about England’s ability to replicate their Euro 2020 runner-up finish. For Slovenia, however, the draw was a historic achievement. The resolute defensive display earned them a crucial point, which secured them a third-place finish and a spot in the knockout stages for the first time ever. Their…

After the 1-1 draw with Italy that all but knocked his team out, Croatia captain Luka Modric hinted that Euro 2024 might be his last European Championships appearance. “I’d love to play forever,” the Real Madrid midfielder admitted, “but there will probably come a time when I have to hang up my boots.” Croatia took the lead in the 55th minute with a goal from Modric, who redeemed himself after missing a penalty just moments earlier. However, their hopes of advancing were dashed in the eighth minute of stoppage time when Mattia Zaccagni curled a stunning shot past the Croatian…

Mizoram is a state where people live, breathe, and dream football. The passion and dedication for football have catapulted them onto the map of India. When Aizawl FC clinched the I-League Championship, Mizoram became the talk of the nation, all thanks to their football club. The state boasts immense football talent and has even produced international stars like Jeje Lalpekhlua, Shylo Malsawmtluanga, and Lallianzuala Chhangte. However, despite being a hotbed of Indian football, Mizoram has lacked certain crucial elements over the years. Key among those are proper grassroots programs to channelise emerging talent, modern infrastructure, coaches’ education, and astute scouting.…