Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee made an impressive performance in his third cap for Netherlands as he scored his first goal in their Nations League match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The summer signing from Bologna netted a flicked header after a deflected shot from Xavi Simons. Despite an equalizer from Bosnia-Herzegovina's Ermedin Demirovic, Netherlands went on to win 5-1 with goals from Tijjani Reijnders, Cody Gakpo, Wout Weghorst, and Xavi Simons.
Mexican-American singer-songwriter Xavi secures his third No. 1 on Billboard's Regional Mexican Airplay chart with his latest single " #OOTD," which is an ode to the popular social media term "outfit of the day." The sierreño guitar-powered tune has quickly become a hit, earning Xavi the title of breakout artist in the genre. This marks his third No. 1 in just six months, solidifying his impact in the Latin music industry.
20-year-old winger Angel Alarcon has officially left Barcelona and joined Porto, with the Spanish giants retaining a 50% sell-on fee. The talented youngster was highly regarded by previous boss Xavi and made five appearances for the senior team, but injuries derailed his career. With fierce competition for places, including former bat boy Darren Baker being called up for the Major Leagues by the Washington Nationals, Alarcon's move to Porto's B team may be the best opportunity for him to shine.
The highly anticipated showdown between England and the Netherlands in the UEFA Euro 2024 semifinal did not disappoint as both teams put up a thrilling and hard-fought match. The Dutch initially took the lead with a goal from Xavi Simons, but England's captain Harry Kane equalized from the penalty spot. As the game seemed to be heading towards extra time, substitute Ollie Watkins sealed the win for England with a dramatic goal in the 91st minute, securing their spot in the final against Spain.
The highly anticipated semi-final match between England and Netherlands at Euro Cup 2024 is off to an intense start, with both teams scoring a goal in the first half. Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons delivered a stunning long-range strike to give his team an early lead, but English captain Harry Kane quickly equalized with a penalty kick. Both teams are putting up a tough fight, with the Dutch trying to redeem themselves after lackluster group stage performances and England hoping to secure a spot in the finals yet again. Stay tuned for live updates as the thrilling match unfolds.
The Netherlands and France played out a tense goalless draw in their UEFA Euro 2024 Group D match, with both sides remaining in the top two spots on four points each. Despite a late goal from Xavi Simons that was disallowed due to VAR, France's dominant performance and captain Antoine Griezmann's missed chances showcased their strength on the field. With both teams still vying for a spot in the round of 16, it was a physical and competitive match as France maintained a second consecutive clean sheet.
In a tense Group D match, the Netherlands and France failed to find the back of the net, resulting in the tournament’s first goalless draw. However, the result means that Poland, led by star striker Robert Lewandowski, becomes the first team to be eliminated from Euro 2024, causing a major upset in the group. Fans will now be eagerly awaiting the final group stage matches to see which teams will advance to the knockout rounds.
FC Barcelona has officially appointed former Bayern Munich and Germany boss Hansi Flick as their new coach, signing a deal that will last until June 2026. Flick, who was previously sacked by the German national team, has a track record of success and is renowned for his high-pressing and daring style of play. His appointment comes after the recent departure of Xavi Hernandez as coach and is expected to bring positive changes to the team's performance.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his views on the recent sacking of Xavi from Barcelona, stating that it is common for coaches to be dismissed. Despite initially planning to leave his position at the end of the season, Xavi was relieved of his duties earlier than expected. Ancelotti believes that the separation may ultimately benefit both Xavi and Barcelona. As Xavi's successor, Hansi Flick has been appointed as the new head coach of Barcelona, marking the end of an era for Xavi at the club.
Barcelona and Galatasaray will go head-to-head in a highly anticipated match for the Europa League round of 16 today. With a 0-0 tie in the first leg, both teams are hungry for a win to move on in the tournament. Barcelona's Pierre Emeric Aubameyang and coach Xavi Hernandez have both expressed the importance of this match and the need for improvement, while showing respect for their opponents. All eyes are on Ousmane Dembélé as he continues to impress on and off the field.