As the year comes to an end, video game website Nintendo Life reveals its list of the five best games of 2024. The list contains a variety of titles, including both new releases and older ones that captured the attention of the website's team. Despite a quiet year for Nintendo, there were still plenty of standout games worth playing.
In an intense and exciting match, Portugal's Joao Felix secured their victory against Croatia with a beautiful goal. Fans were on the edge of their seats as Portugal maintained their lead against a tough opponent until the final whistle. Despite some substitutions, including Leao being replaced by Fabio Silva, Portugal's strong performance led them to their second win in the UEFA Nations League.
In this highly anticipated match between Chelsea and Noah in the UEFA Europa Conference League, Chelsea's B team features some surprising and impressive inclusions. Enzo Fernandez, Joao Felix, and Christopher Nkunku step up to play alongside each other in central midfield, making for a highly attacking team. With academy talent Tyrique George and Mykhailo Mudryk on the wings and Marc Guiu leading the line, Chelsea is sure to dominate the ball and put on a show. The bench includes more promising talent, including Max Merrick and Sam Rak-Sakyi. It's a match not to be missed.
Fans were treated to a goal fest at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea continued their impressive run in the Conference League, securing an 8-0 win over FC Noah. Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku were the stars of the show, scoring two goals each to help Enzo Maresca's side break the record for the biggest win in the competition's history. Despite early pressure from FC Noah, Chelsea quickly took control of the game and never looked back.
The Chelsea football club has announced their starting lineup for their upcoming EFL Cup round of 16 match against Newcastle. The team features a mix of both regular first-team players and those who have recently been relegated to the bench or out of the squad entirely due to injuries and suspensions. Captain Enzo Fernandez leads a midfield trio of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Renato Veiga, with Mykhailo Mudryk, Christopher Nkunku, and Joao Felix creating an attack-minded front three. Outcasts Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka make an appearance on the bench. The match will kick off at 7:45 GMT.
Despite a strong track record against Newcastle United, Chelsea suffered a devastating 2-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup after fielding a heavily rotated squad. A lackluster start and some sloppy play led to two early goals for the Magpies, securing their spot in the quarter-finals. Even the return of Enzo Maresca, who made 11 changes from Sunday's winning team, could not save Chelsea from elimination. Bobby Vincent gave each player a score of 10 based on their performance, with some key players receiving low marks.
K-pop fans were disappointed and upset when TXT's Yeonjun and Stray Kids' Felix posted content related to Japan on South Korea's National Liberation Day. In the wake of the country's tumultuous history with Japan, many found the posts to be insensitive and disrespectful. Both idols have since apologized for their actions, highlighting the pressure and expectations placed on K-pop idols in South Korean society.
In a thrilling Premier League match, Noni Madueke silenced the boos from the crowd with a second-half hat-trick, all assisted by Cole Palmer, as Chelsea convincingly defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2 at Molineux. This marked Chelsea's first win in the Premier League this season and the first for new manager Enzo Maresca. Madueke's impressive performance, along with goals from Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, and substitute Joao Felix, showcased the promising potential of Chelsea's young squad. Madueke, who was initially booed for a disrespectful social media post, proved his critics wrong with his decisive hat-trick.
Chelsea's attacking prowess was on full display as they handed Enzo Maresca his first top-flight win as a manager with a dominant 6-2 victory over Wolves in the Premier League. Noni Madueke notched a hat-trick, while Joao Felix marked his second debut for the team with a late goal. Wolves will need to regroup quickly after a woeful defensive performance if they want to turn their season around.
In a surprise twist, Chelsea has secured the permanent signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid for a fee of £42m, with a potential for an additional £4.3m in add-ons. The Portuguese international, who previously spent six months on loan at Chelsea, is expected to sign a six-year contract with an option for another year. This move also means that Conor Gallagher's transfer to Atletico Madrid is back on. Additionally, Chelsea is looking to sign a new striker, with Napoli's Victor Osimhen as a potential target.