Since May 2001, Spanish teams have played non-Spanish teams in 22 major finals (Champions League, Europa League, World Cup, Euros). The Spanish side has won all 22 finals.
France heads to the semifinals of Euro 2024 having scored ZERO open play goals in five games.
- Austria own goal
- 0-0 vs. Netherlands
- PK vs. Poland
- Belgium own goal
- Beat Portugal on PKs
The way Cristiano Ronaldo made this Euros about himself, at 39 years old without scoring a single goal, is a stunning failure of the Portugal national setup. How they let him control his playing time at this level of productivity to cater to his massive ego is why they’re out.
For the first time in 20 continental and global tournaments played at home (17 Gold Cups, 2 Copas, 1 World Cup), the USMNT has gone out in the group stage.
For the first time in history of the European Championships, the first 26 goals of the tournament have been scored by 26 different players (including own goals).
You could tell me Morata is 27 and I’d believe you. You could tell me he’s 37 and I’d believe you too. You could tell me he’s currently playing for Juve, Atletico, Al Hilal or Napoli and I’d say sure. You could tell me his first tournament was the 2002 World Cup & I’d say I know