Football
Paris, July 25 (UNI) The men’s football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics kicked off with a dramatic and controversial upset as Morocco triumphed over two-time Olympic champions Argentina with a 2-1 victory in Saint-Etienne on Wednesday, July 24. The opening match was disrupted by an extraordinary incident when a pitch invasion by fans halted…
Madrid, July 16 (UNI) FC Barcelona will be without central defender Ronald Araujo for around four months after the club confirmed he will need an operation on a tendon injury he suffered while playing for Uruguay in the Copa America. Araujo suffered what was initially thought to be a torn hamstring in Uruguay’s win against…
Miami, July 16 (UNI) Argentina captain Lionel Messi expressed hope that he would recover quickly from an ankle sprain sustained during his team’s 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday. The 37-year-old was forced off the pitch in the 66th minute of the match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens,…
Berlin, July 15 (UNI) In a heart-stopping finale at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, Spain clinched the Euro 2024 title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over England, thanks to a late goal that sealed their fourth European Championship triumph on Sunday. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, showcasing the resilience and skill of both teams, but…
Berlin, July 13 (UNI) As the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament reaches its thrilling climax, Spain and England prepare to battle for the title in what promises to be a memorable final. The match is scheduled for Monday, with kickoff at 12.30 am IST, at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Fans can check their local broadcasting partners…
New Jersey, July 10 (UNI) Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi scored either side of halftime as defending champions Argentina advanced into the Copa America final with a 2-0 victory over Canada on Tuesday. Alvarez put his side ahead in the semifinal at MetLife Stadium with a low finish after beating the offside trap, and Messi…
Stuttgart, (UNI) In a heart-stopping clash on Friday, Germany’s Euro 2024 dreams were shattered by a resolute Spanish side, bowing out 2-1 after an intense extra-time battle. Mikel Merino etched his name into the annals of Spanish football with a decisive strike that sealed their victory and crushed the hopes of a nation yearning for…
Berlin, July 3 (UNI) Merih Demiral’s double strike secured a 2-1 victory for Turkiye against a resilient Austria in the Euro 2024 round of 16 at Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena on Wednesday IST. The match started dramatically for the Turks, with Demiral scoring the fastest goal in the knockout stages of the tournament just 57…
Leipzig, June 25 (UNI) Italy’s Mattia Zaccagni struck a dramatic injury-time goal to salvage a 1-1 draw against Croatia, securing their place in the Euro 2024 round of 16 as Group B runners-up. They are now set to face Switzerland in the next stage, while Croatia’s fate hinges on other match outcomes. Croatia, needing a…
Dortmund, (UNI) In a commanding display at Westfalenstadion here on Saturday, Portugal asserted their dominance over Turkey with a resounding 3-0 victory in their Euro 2024 Group F encounter. The match, which saw Portugal secure their spot in the last 16 as group winners, featured a standout performance from an unselfish Cristiano Ronaldo and company….
