Penyerang Liverpool, Hugo Ekitike, yakin bahwa masa-masa "sulit"nya di Paris Saint-Germain menjadi jembatan yang sempurna menuju ketenaran. Meskipun kesulitan mendapatkan menit bermain yang konsisten di ibu kota Prancis, pemain berusia 23 tahun ini menegaskan bahwa berbagi ruang ganti dengan Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, dan Neymar memberinya pendidikan yang tak ternilai harganya, yang kini membuahkan hasil di Premier League.
Arsenal sedang memantau dengan ketat bek sayap Newcastle United, Tino Livramento, karena mereka dilaporkan sedang mempertimbangkan untuk mengajukan tawaran pada musim panas ini untuk pemain internasional Inggris tersebut. The Gunners sedang berusaha memperkuat opsi pertahanan mereka, dan pemain berusia 23 tahun ini telah menjadi target utama bagi Mikel Arteta.
Legenda Liverpool, John Aldridge, telah memohon kepada Caoimhin Kelleher agar tidak bergabung dengan Chelsea, sambil menegaskan bahwa kiper asal Irlandia itu masih memiliki masa depan di Anfield. Saat membahas masa depan kiper Brentford, Aldridge juga mengakui bahwa ia sangat ingin melihat Jurgen Klopp kembali ke klub sebagai manajer jika Arne Slot suatu saat meninggalkan jabatan tersebut.
Akademi Manchester United terus melahirkan talenta-talenta menjanjikan, namun sedikit yang mampu menarik perhatian sebanyak JJ Gabriel, remaja berusia 15 tahun. Bergabung dalam sesi latihan tim utama di bawah asuhan Michael Carrick, kemunculan gemilang remaja ini telah mendapat pujian tinggi dari Bryan Mbeumo. Rekan-rekannya di tim sudah memandangnya sebagai bintang masa depan setelah penampilannya yang menonjol di level Under-18.
Penyerang Chelsea, Joao Pedro, secara mengejutkan dikabarkan akan pindah ke rival London, Arsenal. Pemain Brasil ini sedang menikmati musim debut yang gemilang di Chelsea, namun seorang mantan bintang Premier League berpendapat bahwa dia mungkin tergoda untuk pindah dari Stamford Bridge ke Emirates Stadium, mengingat Arsenal saat ini unggul 19 poin dari Chelsea di puncak klasemen.
Jon Obi Mikel melontarkan serangan pedas terhadap Arsenal, menuduh pemimpin klasemen Premier League itu "berusaha curang" untuk meraih gelar juara pertama dalam puluhan tahun. Pemain Nigeria yang pernah meraih dua gelar liga bersama Chelsea itu menyebut ketergantungan Arsenal pada tendangan bebas dan tendangan sudut sebagai "ilegal" dan "jelek" untuk ditonton, meskipun tim asuhan Mikel Arteta saat ini berada di puncak klasemen.
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.