Burnley secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Swansea City in a tense Championship clash, with Jay Rodriguez scoring a stoppage-time penalty to end a four-game winless run. Despite a lackluster performance throughout the match, Burnley’s persistence paid off when Matt Grimes was adjudged to have handled the ball in the penalty area, allowing Rodriguez to secure his first goal in 11 months.
Harry Kane converted a penalty to equalize for England in their Euro 2024 semifinal clash against the Netherlands. The match saw an early goal from Xavi Simons before England earned a spot kick, which Kane calmly slotted home.
Bukayo Saka, once haunted by his penalty miss in the Euro 2020 final, has emerged as a key player for England, showcasing resilience and growth. His recent goal against Switzerland secured England’s place in the Euro 2024 semifinals, highlighting his transformation from a vulnerable teenager to a confident and influential footballer.
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in extra time, but redeemed himself in the shootout as Portugal edged past Slovenia in a dramatic round of 16 match at the Frankfurt Arena. The match went to penalties after a tense 120 minutes, with both teams having chances to win.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was seen crying inconsolably after missing a crucial penalty in their Euro 2024 round of 16 match against Slovenia. The miss, which came in extra time, left Ronaldo visibly distraught and his mother, Dolores Aveiro, also emotional. Despite the setback, Portugal remains locked in a tense 0-0 draw with Slovenia, who are making their first Euros appearance in 22 years.
Cristiano Ronaldo saw his penalty saved by Slovenia’s Jan Oblak in the Round of 16 match at the 2024 European Championship. Despite the miss, Portugal ultimately emerged victorious, advancing to the quarterfinals.
Germany secured a narrow victory over Denmark in the Euro 2024 round of 16, thanks to a controversial penalty decision. The penalty was awarded after a handball by Joachim Andersen, which was reviewed by VAR. Kai Havertz calmly converted the penalty to give Germany a 1-0 lead, securing their place in the quarter-finals.
Denmark was denied a goal due to an offside call by VAR, while Kai Havertz converted a penalty after a handball offense by Joachim Andersen, giving Germany the lead in the match.
Calgary homeowners should expect their 2024 property tax bills to arrive by the end of next week, with a deadline of June 28 for payment. Failure to pay on time will result in a seven percent penalty on July 1. The funds collected from the property tax are shared between the Alberta government and the City of Calgary.
Josef Newgarden’s lead in the IndyCar championship standings has evaporated after he and teammate Will Power were penalized for using the overtake system on restarts at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix. Their penalties resulted in Penske’s Scott McLaughlin dropping from third to 29th in the standings. Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing now leads the championship with 79 points.
