Soccer/Euro Cup 2024: Southgate warns England must be ‘tactically perfect’ to beat Spain in final
England’s manager Gareth Southgate emphasizes the need for tactical perfection against Spain, the favorites, in the Euro 2024 final. He praises Spain’s football but believes England’s character and spirit, highlighted by Watkins’ key goal, could secure their first major title since 1966.
Soccer/Real Madrid: Confirmed shirt numbers for 2024/25
Real Madrid announces new squad numbers for the upcoming season, including Eduardo Camavinga taking number 6 and Federico Valverde inheriting the famous number 8. New signing Kylian Mbappe will wear number 9, with other changes signaling a fresh look for the team.
Soccer/Transfer: Man Utd to sign Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee for £35.8m
Manchester United is set to sign Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for £35.8 million. Zirkzee, who impressed in the Euro 2024 semi-final, will replace Anthony Martial and strengthen United’s attacking options, with potential future signings being considered.
Tennis/Wimbledon: Lorenzo Musetti faces Djokovic in pivotal match
Italian tennis star Lorenzo Musetti prepares for a crucial Wimbledon match against Novak Djokovic. This encounter recalls their 2021 French Open clash, where Musetti initially led before Djokovic’s comeback. Musetti aims to establish himself against the dominant Serbian.
Basketball/NBA: Steph Curry’s viral Instagram post after game
Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry posted a viral Instagram message following a game, amassing over 1.2 million likes. Curry, still a top player at 36, is focused on winning gold at the Olympics, highlighting his enduring commitment and performance.
Basketball/NBA: Luka Doncic beats Nikola Jokic for major award
Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic won the ESPY award for best NBA player, beating Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic. Despite leading Denver to a historic championship, Jokic couldn’t defend his title. Doncic’s impressive playoff performance secured him the accolade.
MMA/UFC: Ronda Rousey reflects on promoting WMMA
Ronda Rousey discusses her contributions to women’s MMA and Dana White’s remarks on her career. Rousey attributes her success and challenges to promoting WMMA as intensely as she trained, acknowledging it might have impacted her growth as a fighter.