Football

In an official announcement, it has been confirmed that USA forward Christian Pulisic has successfully finalized his £20m move from Chelsea to Italian club AC Milan. The 24-year-old footballer has signed a four-year contract with the Serie A side, which includes the option of extending for another year.

Republic of Ireland Captain Katie McCabe Sustains Ankle Injury, Substituted in Defeat to France
During the match against France at Tallaght Stadium, Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe suffered an ankle injury, requiring immediate treatment. Despite initially attempting to continue playing after rolling her ankle, McCabe was substituted as a precautionary measure in the 31st minute. The timing of her injury raises concerns as the Republic’s first-ever World Cup match, scheduled against co-hosts Australia in Sydney, is just 14 days away on July 20th.

Steven Gerrard, the former England and Liverpool midfielder, has been announced as the new manager of Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq. Despite initially declining a potential offer in June, Gerrard has now signed a two-year contract with the team.

England’s success in the Ashes series hinges on securing a victory. Given the duration of the match, a draw seems highly unlikely. With four points at stake, falling behind would pose a significant challenge for England to stage a comeback.
However, the outcome isn’t the sole measure of success.

Ilkay Gundogan, the captain of Manchester City, is set to leave the club and join Barcelona on a free transfer as his contract with City expires at the end of this month. While City had offered Gundogan a new contract, the 32-year-old midfielder is believed to have negotiated a more lucrative three-year deal with the Spanish champions.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Portugal, achieved a remarkable feat on his historic night by scoring a last-minute winning goal in their Euro 2024 qualifying match against Iceland. This victory also marked Ronaldo as the first men’s player to reach 200 international caps.

Kylian Mbappe’s decisive retaken penalty led France to a victory over Greece, solidifying their flawless record in Euro 2024 qualifying. The French hosts earned the spot-kick due to a reckless challenge from Konstantinos Mavropanos, who accidentally kicked the head of Antoine Griezmann while he was in mid-air.

Spain emerged victorious in a thrilling Nations League final against Croatia, denying Croatia their first international trophy. The match, held in Rotterdam, ended in a goalless draw after extra time, leading to a tense penalty shootout.

In Enschede, Netherlands, Yeremy Pino seized the ball from Italian veteran Leonardo Bonucci just outside their own box, scoring Spain’s opening goal. Italy’s Ciro Immobile equalized through a penalty after Spain’s debutant Robin le Normand handled the ball in the box. In a crucial moment, substitute Joselu capitalized on Rodri’s deflected shot from close range, securing Spain’s place in the Rotterdam final.

Croatia secures dramatic victory over the Netherlands, advances to the Uefa Nations League final.