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    France find redemption from the penalty spot to dump Portugal out of Euros

    France secured a spot in the Euro 2024 semi-finals by defeating Portugal in a penalty shootout. After enduring previous shootout losses in major tournaments, France's victory was crucial. Despite facing a resilient Portuguese side, France's superior quality showed as they converted all five penalties, with Theo Hernandez scoring the decisive kick. The match highlighted France's defensive solidity and their occasional struggles in attack, epitomized by Kylian Mbappe's individual efforts that often lacked cohesion.

    Kylian Mbappe sustained a broken nose at Euro 2024, but France gets 'positive' news

    The French Football Federation said Tuesday it had received "positive" news about Mbappe's chances of continuing at Euro 2024 as he will not need immediate surgery. But it did not specify how long it would be before he is able to play again.

    Ready to kill it: Mbappe, France on a mission as favourites begin Euro 2024 campaign

    Kylian Mbappe and France are set to begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Austria, having experienced disappointment in recent World Cup finals. France has been European champions twice, most recently in 2000 when a 31-year-old Deschamps was captain. Mbappe missed the decisive kick in the Euros, and he is now hoping to make amends by leading his country to glory in Germany.

    Manchester United, Madrid's legend Cristiano Ronaldo closes door on return to Europe

    Cristiano Ronaldo, also called CR7, has declined the possibility of returning to play club football in Europe stating that almost all European leagues have declined in quality. He also mentioned that Premier League is the only one that's still ahead of all the other leagues. Ronaldo has stated that he won't be returning to any European club.

    Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr under provisional transfer ban - FIFA

    World football's governing body did not say whether Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic's recent transfer from Inter Milan would be affected by the sanction. "The relevant bans will be lifted immediately upon the settlement of the debts being confirmed by the creditors concerned," the spokesperson added. In October 2021, Al-Nassr were ordered by a FIFA-appointed judge to pay Leicester City 460,000 euros ($514,000) plus interest in a dispute over the transfer of Nigeria international Ahmed Musa.

    Boehly learning about soccer the hard way at chaotic Chelsea

    Todd Boehly, the American businessman who led the $2.5 billion purchase of Chelsea, is facing challenges in his first year as the face of the club's new leadership. After investing an unprecedented $630m in the team over the past two transfer windows to bring in young players, Chelsea is languishing at 11th place in the Premier League and has just sacked its manager, Graham Potter. The club may also miss out on the €80m ($87m) it typically earns by playing in the Champions League. Apart from this, the contracts for many of the team's new signings have stretched over 8.5 years.

    The Economic Times
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