Tag: Toni Kroos

Ranking the 10 best midfielders at Euro 2024
17Jun By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features

Ranking the 10 best midfielders at Euro 2024

As Jorginho showed the world in the last European Championships, in addition to Luka Modric and Enzo Fernandez at previous World Cups, great midfielders can make a world of difference at the international stage. Here are the 10 best midfielders you need to know at Euro 2024, ranked in order. 10. Dominik Szoboszlai, Hungary Dominik Szoboszlai's match-winning performance against Montenegro will forever live in the lore of Hungarian football. The Liverpool star is the modern day hope of the country in football, carrying a legacy that includes some of the greatest players in history, most namely Ferenc Puskas A playmaker who has become a more robust midfielder by working on his physical strength, Szoboszlai can play virtually any position for Hungary but is currently being utilized as ...
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Ranking the 5 best German national team players at Euro 2024
15Jun By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Ranking the 5 best German national team players at Euro 2024

The German national team made quite the statement on Friday night at the Allianz Arena, as the host nations tore through Scotland with a 5-1 victory. After multiple disappointing international tournaments following their unforgettable World Cup triumph in Brazil, it looks like Germany is well and truly back to being a title favorite under new manager Julian Nagelsmann. Here are the five best German national team players you need to know at Euro 2024, ranked in order. 5. CM Ilkay Gundogan, Barcelona Barcelona star Ilkay Gundogan had a fabulous first season in Catalunya, continuing where he left off after winning the Premier League and Champions League with Manchester City in 2022/23. For years, Gundogan has been one of the best German footballers, and as he has gotten older, he h...
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3 players who can help Real Madrid replace Toni Kroos
22May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

3 players who can help Real Madrid replace Toni Kroos

Real Madrid fans are not entirely surprised Toni Kroos has decided to retire from club football at the end of the season, which will conclude for Real Madrid on June 1 with the Champions League Final against Borussia Dortmund. Kroos is still one of the elite players in world football, which he proved time and time again in the biggest games of the Champions League this season, specifically vs. Manchester City and former employers Bayern Munich. But Kroos always said he would retire young to enjoy other things besides the rigors of professional football. With his unique skill set as a deep creator and human metronome, Toni Kroos is irreplaceable. But Real Madrid can find a way to mitigate his loss with a combination of current players and even transfer purchases. Here are three ...
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Ranking the 5 best Real Madrid players of the 2023/24 Champions League campaign
13May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Champions League, Features, LaLiga

Ranking the 5 best Real Madrid players of the 2023/24 Champions League campaign

Real Madrid are headed to their second Champions League Final in three years under manager Carlo Ancelotti, and many of their players have the opportunity to secure six Champions League titles if they can get the job done at Wembley against underdogs Borussia Dortmund. Ahead of the big game on June 1, here is a look at the five best Real Madrid players of the current Champions League campaign, ranked in order. 5. FW Rodrygo Goes Rodrygo tends to bring out his best on Champions League nights, and who can forget his stunning brace to rescue Real Madrid from the dead in 2022 against Manchester City? Quietly, Rodrygo has tied Vinicius Junior for the team lead in the 2023/24 Champions League campaign with five goals, adding two assists for good measure. The Brazilian star has average...
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Ranking the 10 best transfers in Real Madrid history
10Nov By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

Ranking the 10 best transfers in Real Madrid history

Nobody makes blockbuster signings quite like Real Madrid. From David Beckham and Zinédine Zidane to Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, Los Blancos have made some of world football's most iconic transfer splashes over the decades, using these superstar signings to mark different eras of the club. But while the Galácticos are known for the glitz and glamor, the most impressive thing about Real Madrid is how sustainably the club has been run over the last decade after president Florentino Pérez learned from his mistakes in his first run. Real Madrid have become a club capable of making huge signings like Jude Bellingham, but they are also able to unearth gems outside of the top five leagues or invest in top talents for less than 10 million euros. All the while, they generate plenty of reve...
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