Euro 2024 Takeaways: Germany, Portugal ousted as Spain, France advance to semifinals
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Devang Desai
Devang Desai
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Euro 2024 Takeaways: Netherlands dominates, Turkey's young stars shine
Devang Desai
Netherlands dominated Romania en route to a spot in the final eight. While Turkey’s group of young stars booked their place in the quarterfinals by sheathing their undeniable flair for a winning formula.
As new MLS season kicks off, Toronto FC's promise of accountability must start at the top
Devang Desai
FIFA World Cup Group E Preview: Spain, Germany ushering in new eras
Devang Desai
Spain and Germany enter this World Cup with new identities, but young stars and hotshot managers won’t guarantee a trip to the knockout stage and a return to the game’s upper echelon. Japan and Costa Rica will make the road to the Round of 16 a challenging one.
FIFA World Cup Group B Preview: Magnifying glass on Gareth Southgate, England
Devang Desai
At first glance, there is a clear favourite in Group B. England, one year removed from heartbreak in the EURO 2020 final, return to the biggest stage with a bevy of stars plying their trade at the top clubs in the Premier League. And yet considerable doubts remain.