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Vinicius Junior wins Best FIFA Men’s Player award

Vinicius Junior won the Best FIFA Men’s Player award and became the first Brazilian to do so since its inception in 2016. In the 2023-24 season, he racked up 24 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions for Real Madrid, with which he lifted the La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and the Supercopa de Espana. Vinicius topped the votes …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mbappé's misfire at Anfield compounds his rocky start at Real Madrid

Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain — When Kylian Mbappé stepped up to the penalty spot, it was his moment to show he joined Real Madrid to shine in the biggest games, against the biggest opponents. Instead, Mbappé’s kick was saved by Liverpool’s backup goalkeeper, adding another frustrating stumble to the striker’s first season with the Spanish powerhouse. The depth of its poor play …

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1 month, 1 week ago

John McGinn keeps Scotland’s Nations League hopes alive with winner against 10-man Croatia

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sin Messi y Cristiano, una nueva generación de futbolistas buscan ganar el Balón de Oro

LA Times

Vinicius Junior tras anotar el cuarto gol del Real Madrid en la victoria 5-2 ante Borussia Dortmund en la Liga de Campeones, el martes 22 de octubre de 2024, en Madrid. Cuando se anuncie el ganador del Balón de Oro en la ceremonia del lunes en París, el acto marcará una nueva era en el fútbol. Ahora, Vinícius Junior — …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

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2 months ago

Real Madrid Dominates Celta Vigo, Clinching Second Place in La Liga

The Hindu

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. The visitors took the lead in the 20th minute with a stunning strike from Mbappe, but Celta equalised through a first-touch effort from Swedberg in the 51st minute. Real regained the lead through Vinicius's second goal, which …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Luckless Scotland suffer another late twist in Nations League

The Independent

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: Jude Bellingham is gifted £150,000 luxury BMW while Vinicius Jr picks the FASTEST car possible... here are the cars Real Madrid's stars including Kylian Mbappe and Luka Modric chose

Daily Mail

Jude Bellingham chose a £150,000 luxury BMW as part of Real Madrid's partnership with the German car manufacturer. Meanwhile, Vinicius Jr., true to form, chose the ultra-rapid i7 M70 xDrive, the fastest electrical model BMW offer, which reaches up to 149 miles per hour and sets customers back at least £164,000. Jude Bellingham opted for a £150,000 BMW XM as …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both on target to secure Nations League wins

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronaldo scores late winner as a substitute for Portugal as 10-man Spain overpowers Switzerland

Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo is showing just why Portugal is persisting with him at the age of 39. Ronaldo failed to score at all in five games at the recent European Championship, but Portugal coach Robert Martinez has kept faith with the country’s greatest ever player and is reaping the rewards. It was Modric’s 27th goal in 180 appearances for his country, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Casemiro’s Liverpool nightmare signals the beginning of his end at Manchester United

The Independent

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4 months, 1 week ago

Luka Modric becomes most decorated Real Madrid player after Super Cup win; List of players with most trophies for ‘Los Blancos’

The Hindu

Real Madrid kicked off its season on a positive note after beating Atalanta 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup tie at the National Stadium Warsaw on Wednesday. Midfielder Federico Valverde gave Real the lead while star signing Kylian Mbappe fired the ball into the top corner on his debut to guide his side to a record sixth Super Cup crown. …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Luka Modric Attains THIS Record After Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup 2024 Triumph

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UEFA Super Cup 2024: Real Madrid beat Atalanta 2-0 to win their 6th UEFA Super Cup, and with that, Los Blancos are now the most successful club in the competition's history. The fixture also saw Luka Modric go past Nacho as the most decorated player in Real Madrid's history, as the Croatian legend now has 27 trophies with Los Blancos. …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Oldest, Youngest Player and Scorer as Well as Fastest Goal

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Spain and England face off in the final of EURO 2024 in Berlin. Lamine Yamal: Youngest player and scorer Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal made history in his country’s opening game against Croatia by becoming the youngest player ever to appear in a European Championship game at the age of 16 years and 338 days. Yamal, of Barcelona, then claimed …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

What we learned from the Euro 2024 group stage – Ronaldo, Hala Madrid and big-man denial

New York Times

Our team of reporters has been at the European Championship for the entire group stage and the very lucky ones will be there for the knockouts, too. Cristiano Ronaldo’s pulling power is as strong as ever In Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday, I was struck by the enormous number of fans holding cardboard signs with messages pleading for someone — anyone — …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Goal-den oldie: Modric sets Euro record

China Daily

Luka Modric celebrates scoring Croatia's goal in its Euro 2024 Group B match against Italy at Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig, Germany, on Monday. Added time 'a nonsense' Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said the length of added time in his team's heartbreaking 1-1 draw with Italy at Euro 2024 on Monday was a "nonsense". The 2022 World Cup semifinalist was on …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Never retire Luka Modric: Journalist's wholesome tribute to Croatia's star

India Today

Croatia skipper Luka Modric was paid a heartfelt tribute by an Italian journalist, Francesco Repice, during the post-match press conference of his side’s loss to Italy on June 25 in UEFA Euro 2024, where he asked the midfielder to never retire. After Croatia were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against Italy due to a late goal from Mattia Zaccagni, …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Heartbreak, yes, but hang on to the Modric memories

Hindustan Times

Kolkata: The announcement hasn’t come yet, maybe it will following a holiday after the heartbreak. Unlikely after Mattia Zaccagni’s right-foot bender made it 1-1 taking Italy to the round of 16 when till the 98th minute it looked like Croatia, leading by Modric’s 55th minute strike, would get there at the defending champions’ expense. Modric’s shot was saved by Donnarumma …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Italy pass their test of nerve but Croatia left to rue late goals – and subbing Luka Modric

The Independent

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Croatia star Luka Modric is the oldest to ever score at a European Championship

The Hindu

A standing ovation, a man-of-the-match award and a record. But Croatia star Luka Modric was in no mood to celebrate, regardless of the accolades, after what could have been his last appearance at a major tournament. Modric scored against Italy on June 24 to become the oldest goal-scorer ever at a European Championship. Modric, who is 38 years and 289 …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16

The Hindu

Luka Modric’s 55th minute seemed to send Croatia into the next round but Mattia Zaccagni’s late equaliser ensured defending champions Italy will play Switzerland in the round of 16 Mattia Zaccagni curled home a 98th minute equaliser as defending champions Italy booked a last-16 spot at Euro 2024 on Monday with a 1-1 draw against Croatia, whose tournament hopes were …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Croatia star Luka Modric is the oldest to ever score at a European Championship. He’s not done yet.

Associated Press

LEIPZIG, Germany — A standing ovation, a man-of-the-match award and a record. But Croatia star Luka Modric was in no mood to celebrate, regardless of the accolades, after what could have been his last appearance at a major tournament. Modric scored against Italy on Monday to become the oldest goal-scorer ever at a European Championship. Modric, who is 38 years …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Luka Modric breaks record, becomes oldest goalscorer in Euros history during Croatia vs Italy

The Hindu

Luka Modric became the oldest player to score a goal in the European Championships when he found the net for Croatia in its 1-1 draw against Italy at the Leipzig Stadium on Monday. Seconds later Modric was in the right place at the right time when a cross came into the box for Ante Budimir whose initial shot is saved …

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6 months ago

England’s Kyle Walker explains why he is inspired by Luka Modric at Euro 2024

The Independent

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Vinicius Junior wins Best FIFA Men’s Player award

Mbappé's misfire at Anfield compounds his rocky start at Real Madrid

John McGinn keeps Scotland’s Nations League hopes alive with winner against 10-man Croatia

Sin Messi y Cristiano, una nueva generación de futbolistas buscan ganar el Balón de Oro

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Real Madrid Dominates Celta Vigo, Clinching Second Place in La Liga

Luckless Scotland suffer another late twist in Nations League

Revealed: Jude Bellingham is gifted £150,000 luxury BMW while Vinicius Jr picks the FASTEST car possible... here are the cars Real Madrid's stars including Kylian Mbappe and Luka Modric chose

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both on target to secure Nations League wins

Ronaldo scores late winner as a substitute for Portugal as 10-man Spain overpowers Switzerland

Casemiro’s Liverpool nightmare signals the beginning of his end at Manchester United

Luka Modric becomes most decorated Real Madrid player after Super Cup win; List of players with most trophies for ‘Los Blancos’

Luka Modric Attains THIS Record After Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup 2024 Triumph

Oldest, Youngest Player and Scorer as Well as Fastest Goal

What we learned from the Euro 2024 group stage – Ronaldo, Hala Madrid and big-man denial

Goal-den oldie: Modric sets Euro record

Never retire Luka Modric: Journalist's wholesome tribute to Croatia's star

Heartbreak, yes, but hang on to the Modric memories

Italy pass their test of nerve but Croatia left to rue late goals – and subbing Luka Modric

Croatia star Luka Modric is the oldest to ever score at a European Championship

Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16

Croatia star Luka Modric is the oldest to ever score at a European Championship. He’s not done yet.

Euro 2024: Luka Modric breaks record, becomes oldest goalscorer in Euros history during Croatia vs Italy

England’s Kyle Walker explains why he is inspired by Luka Modric at Euro 2024