O presidente da FIFA, Gianni Infantino, voltou a intervir para defender os preços astronômicos dos ingressos para a Copa do Mundo de 2026. Diante de uma enxurrada de críticas por parte dos torcedores, que classificaram os custos como “vergonhosos”, o chefe do órgão que rege o futebol mundial afirma que a medida é uma necessidade financeira.
Cesc Fàbregas insistiu que continua totalmente comprometido com seu projeto de longo prazo no Como, apesar dos rumores que o ligam ao Chelsea e à seleção italiana. O técnico de 38 anos destacou a felicidade de sua família no clube da Série A e seu desejo de participar diariamente dos treinos como motivos principais para permanecer no clube.
O técnico do Napoli, Antonio Conte, dirigiu uma severa advertência à imprensa, negando veementemente as notícias de que teria se colocado à disposição para assumir o cargo vago na seleção italiana. O ex-técnico do Chelsea expressou intensa frustração com as recentes especulações, insistindo que continua totalmente comprometido com seu contrato atual com o clube e exigindo reportagens precisas para manter o foco.
O capitão da Itália, Gianluigi Donnarumma, negou veementemente as notícias de que a seleção nacional teria exigido um bônus financeiro lucrativo antes da catastrófica derrota na repescagem das eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo para a Bósnia-Herzegovina. O goleiro, visivelmente emocionado, insiste que os jogadores nunca colocaram o dinheiro acima do orgulho de vestir a camisa da Azzurra durante a devastadora campanha de qualificação.
Who has won the most European Championship titles?
Spain are the most successful side in the European Championship, having lifted the coveted title four times. Their first-ever title came in 1964. After a long wait of 44 years, La Roja won the trophy in 2008 and successfully defended it in 2012 under the-then boss Vicente del Bosque. They won the most recent edition in 2024 and set a record of winning every single game en route to glory.
How many teams are in the European Championship?
There are 24 teams in the European Championships ever since the expansion in 2016. Initially there were only four teams in the Euros, before that number was doubled to eight in 1980, and then to 16 countries in 1996.
Who has made the most European Championship appearances ever?
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has made 30 appearances in the European Championship, having featured in six consecutive editions. He won the tournament in 2016.
Who is the all-time top scorer in the European Championship?
No player has scored more goals in the European Championship than the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. The 39-year-old has scored 14 goals in 30 games in total, five more than any other player.
Who is the oldest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?
Portugal centre-back Pepe was aged 41 years and 130 days when his team took on France in the quarter-final of the 2024 edition, thus becoming the oldest player to ever feature in the European Championship.
Who is the youngest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?
Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has been creating a host of records since breaking out at Barcelona in 2023. He was a crucial contributor in Spain's EURO 2024 victory, and also became the youngest player ever to feature in the European Championship finals, making his debut in the tournament at the age of 16 years and 338 days.
Which famous players have played in the European Championship?
Paolo Maldini, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Manuel Neuer, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Eden Hazard, Michel Platini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Gareth Bale are some of the most prominent names to have represented their nations at the European Championship.
Which famous managers have managed in the European Championship?
Roberto Mancini, Ronald Koeman, Guus Hiddink, Dino Zoff, Antonio Conte, Andriy Shevchenko, Luis Enrique, Miguel Munoz, Kevin Keegan, Frank Rijkaard, Arrigo Sacchi, Julian Nagelsmann, etc are some of the most famous managers to have managed in the European Championship.