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Milan Hope to Secure One More Attacking Transfer, Two Targets Identified

August 23, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Crotone, Porto, Serie A

Milan have identified two new targets to bolster their midfield prowess, with the aim of making at least one more transfer before the window shuts close at the end of the month.

Ronaldo Comments on Elimination, No Offers to Leave Juventus Yet

June 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Cristiano Ronaldo took it to Instagram to address the elimination from Euro 2020. “We did not get the result we wanted and we were eliminated from the competition earlier than anticipated. We are proud of our journey, we gave everything." The focus shifts on his future with Juventus, which reportedly have yet to receive an offer for its ace. The clubs that could afford his salary are very numbered and currently focused on other matters.

The best teams play the most attractive football when they have the most to lose and tonight's Euro 2020 game between Belgium and Portugal showed that

Thorgan Hazard Goal Earns Belgium Victory Over Portugal

June 27, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Belgium, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Portugal, Serie A

The best teams play the most attractive football when they have the most to lose. Tonight's Euro 2020 Round of 16 game between Belgium and Portugal showed that. Portugal rushed into full form only in the last minutes when they were forced to search for an equalizer.

Lukaku Teases Ronaldo: “I Think He Envies My Aim and Our Team Play”

June 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Belgium, Euro 2020, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Portugal, Serie A

Romelu Lukaku talked to the press today from the camp in Tubize. Belgium will face Portugal Sunday, and the Inter star did not shy away from the duel with Cristiano Ronaldo. “He was the capocannoniere, but we won the Scudetto. I crave his dribbling and his shooting ability. On the other hand, I think he envies a little my strength and aim, and our team play. We are more mature compared to the 2018 World Cup, we were too romantic."

The Best XI of Euro 2020 Group Stage: Belgium Trio Impress

June 25, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Belgium, Czech Republic, Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, The Azzurri

The 24-team tournament has entered the last-16 stage, with 8 teams packing their bags after just three games. To sum up the first part of Euro 2020, we take a look at the best XI of the group stage in collaboration with Fotmob based on statistical ratings.

Portugal and France Draw 2-2 and Qualify in Dramatic Fashion

June 23, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, France, Portugal

A repeat of the Euro 2016 Final, this duel between France and Portugal provided many more thrills than the match that gifted Cristiano Ronaldo's side the trophy. Both teams had everything to prove and, for one of them at least, everything to lose.

Robin Gosens Fires Germany to Massive Euro 2020 Win Over Portugal

June 19, 2021 Marko Vrakela Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Germany, Portugal

Portugal and Germany locked horns at the Allianz Arena in one of the most exciting matches at Euro 2020 on Saturday. Despite taking an early lead, the reigning European champions ended up on the wrong end of a 4-2 scoreline.

Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal caused a major upsetat Euro 2016 by beating host country France in the Final despite their star's injury

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2016, Portugal Silence Home Crowd

June 13, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, France, Portugal, Serie A

Euro 2016 was the stage for another of those football "underdog tales" though not necessarily from a technical point of view. Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, winners Portugal caused a major upset by beating host country France in the Final, showing how pragmatic football can overcome the challenges posed by more talented teams.

Euro 2020 Tournament Preview Powered by The Scouting App

June 11, 2021 Akhil Fisher Belgium, England, Euro 2020, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Serie A, The Azzurri, The Scouting App

Euro 2020 may be taking place a year later, but that has turned out to be a boon for most teams. Most players have gotten a year older, stronger and better. It has also given managers more time to think about their way of playing and their starting line-up. This edition of the Euro has to be one of the most awaited tournaments and also a difficult one to call.

Ronaldo Eyeing All-Time Record in the Euro, Pogba Denies France Rift

June 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, France, Germany, Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo is ready for the Euro, where Portugal will try to replicate their surprising win of 2016. He will try to break the all-time record as the top scorer for a national team, which currently belongs to Ali Daei, who is five goals away. In the meantime, Paul Pogba denied tensions inside the group after a reported spat between Kylian Mbappé and Olivier Giroud caused by a pointed remark by the Chelsea striker after a recent friendly.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2012, Spain Rewrite History with Second Title

June 10, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, France, Italy, Portugal, Serie A, Spain

Spain arrived at Euro 2012 as the reigning European and World Champions. They were on a mission to complete an unprecedented international treble and become the first team to win back-to-back European Championships. A historic journey started by Luis Aragones was now led by Vicente Del Bosque, who took over his duties after the Euro 2008 triumph.

Euro 2004 could be regarded as one of the most exciting edition of the European Championship ever, given Greece's incredible victory

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2004, “Boring” Greece Stun Europe

June 1, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Czech Republic, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, France, Greece, Portugal, Serie A

In its purest form, the 2004 European Championship in Portugal is considered one of the dullest and least entertaining major football tournaments in history; however, a broader perspective suggests that Euro 2004 could simultaneously be regarded as one of the most exciting ever, given Greece's incredible victory and the story behind it.

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