Endrick continued to shine at the Olympic qualifiers
Endrick shone in the 2024 Olympic qualifiers. Real Madrid acquired the young Brazilian talent for 62 million euros. He impressed with the Brazilian U23 squad, scoring the only goal in the opening match. He also delivered a crucial assist, enabling Gabriel Pirani to score and secure a 2-1 victory over U23 Ecuador.
Endrick as young talent continued to shine in the Brazilian U23 squad in the 2024
His impressive performances on the field have drawn significant attention and highlighted his potential as a future star. In the opening match of the qualifiers, he scored the only goal, showcasing his knack for crucial moments. He then demonstrated his value by providing a key assist to Gabriel Pirani, who scored the decisive goal in the 2-1 victory over the U23 Ecuador team. Endrick’s contributions have bolstered his team’s chances in the qualifiers and solidified his reputation as a promising young player with a bright future ahead.
Aberdeen was fined for fans…throwing snow
During the Europa Conference League match against HJK, Aberdeen fans threw snow at the home team’s goalkeeper. Both sides found the action amusing, but UEFA disapproved. As a result, UEFA fined the Scottish team €1,700.
Iraq coach was threatened with beatings after losing to Jordan in the Asian Cup
Iraq fell to Jordan 2-3 in the final minutes of extra time, despite leading 2-1 earlier. This loss drew heavy criticism toward coach Jesus Casas. During the post-match press conference, several Iraqi reporters rushed the podium to confront him. Security staff quickly intervened to prevent further escalation.
Angry Iraqi reporters called for a boycott of the press conference and refused to interview Mr. Casas. Previously, the Spanish coach had clashed with Iraqi media. After the loss to Jordan, Mr. Casas criticized the referee for giving Aymen Hussein an unnecessary red card, which he claimed cost the team the match. However, local media did not support his criticism.
Singapore national football team fired the Japanese head coach
In a recent meeting, the Singapore Football Federation (FAS) re-evaluated coach Takayuki Nishigaya and found his performance lacking. Consequently, they swiftly issued a dismissal order.
Appointed head coach in April 2022, Nishigaya struggled to guide the Singapore national team to success. He secured only 8 wins in 21 matches, resulting in a 38% win rate. Reports suggest that FAS is now considering Bert van Marwijk, the former Netherlands national team coach, with initial talks showing positive signs.
Bayern Munich speaks out about rumors of Tuchel coming to lead Barca
After coach Xavi announced he would leave Barcelona at the end of the season, several strategists, including Bayern Munich’s Thomas Tuchel, emerged as potential replacements. However, Bayern Munich quickly refuted these claims. On their homepage, the club stated, “Tuchel has never discussed Xavi or his successor. The circulating information is entirely false. We reject such unrealistic rumors about our coach.”
Ronaldo’s son went into business
Portuguese media report that Cristiano Jr. and two friends will launch an online clothing store named Phantom 08. Ronaldo’s eldest son, Cristiano Jr., plays for the Al-Nassr academy team and is known for both his football talent and his famous father, CR7. (Taya365)
