Turkish defender Mehir Demiral scored a brace, including the second-fastest goal in European Championship history, to lead Turkiye to a 2-0 victory over Austria in the Round of 16 at Euro 2024. Demiral’s performance propelled Turkiye into the next stage of the tournament.
Turkish forward Mehir Demiral scored the second-fastest goal in European Championship history, netting after just 57 seconds in Turkey’s Round of 16 clash against Austria. The goal, scored from a corner kick, gave Turkey a dream start to the match.
Turkey’s Mehir Demiral scored the second-fastest goal in European Championship history, netting after just 57 seconds against Austria. This follows Albania’s Nedim Bajrami setting the record with a goal in 23 seconds earlier in the tournament.
Austria and Turkiye face off in the Euro 2024 Round of 16, with both teams aiming for a quarterfinal berth. The match features key talking points, including Turkiye’s early goal, suspension risks, and crucial absences for both sides.
Novak Djokovic started his Wimbledon campaign with a dominant victory, while defending champion Marketa Vondrousova suffered a shock first-round loss. Top seed Iga Swiatek advanced smoothly, but there were several other notable upsets on the opening day of the tournament.
The Netherlands secured their spot in the Euro 2020 quarterfinals with a dominant 3-0 victory over Romania, thanks to a brace from Donyell Malen and an early goal from Cody Gakpo. The Dutch, who had been criticized for their lackluster performance in the group stage, showed a renewed energy and intensity against a resilient Romanian side. Gakpo’s performance stood out, particularly his assist for Malen’s second goal in stoppage time, which sealed the victory.
The Netherlands secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Romania in the Euro 2024 round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals. The match was briefly interrupted by a pitch invader and subsequent crowd disturbances but ultimately saw the Dutch dominate.
Brazil will honor soccer legend Pele with a national holiday on November 19, commemorating the date he scored his 1,000th goal. The day will also pay tribute to the three-time World Cup winner’s legacy and his impact on the sport both in Brazil and globally.
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a shaky start to defeat fellow Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin in the first round of Wimbledon. Despite both players struggling on serve early, Swiatek ultimately dominated to secure her 20th consecutive win.
Canada’s full-back Tajon Buchanan suffered an injury in training just days before their Copa America quarterfinal clash against Venezuela. The severity of the injury is still unknown, but it casts a shadow over Canada’s hopes for a strong performance in the tournament.
