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“I Want To Win So Much It Hurts” – Gareth Southgate Says Ahead Of Euro 2024 Final
The Three Lions of England manager, Gareth Southgate, has stressed how desperately he wants to win the Euro 2024 on Sunday, July 14.
Gareth Southgate was not given a chance at the start of the Euro 2024 due to the inconsistent performance of his team especially in the group stage.
Even though they were winning games and progressing in the tournament, most pundits, including those from Great Britain, tagged the Three Lions a “boring team”.
This tag was birthed because of the team’s inability to play possessive football and score goals despite the star-studded nature of the side.
But in the semi-final stage against the Netherlands, coach Gareth Southgate and his boys played a totally different style of football which left most football enthusiasts wowed.
Their 2-1 win over the Netherlands has made them the favourites to win the Euro 2024 over the entertaining Spain national team. If that happens, that will make it England’s first European Championship title ever and first international title since 1966.
Ahead of the historic Euro 2024 final which will kick off at 8 p.m. on Sunday, coach Gareth Southgate told reporters how badly he wants to win it.
“I know the job now and I’m my own biggest critic, reviewing everything clearly”, Southgate said.
“I know there is a body of work there and how we’ve worked with different groups of players to get the outcomes we have.
“I want to win so much it hurts, don’t get me wrong, but I can handle whatever comes. I know it’s not going to change what the dog thinks when I walk back through the door.”
France football star, Kylian Mbappe, who recently joined Real Madrid during the summer transfer window, has expressed his belief that the prestigious Ballon d’Or award will be within his reach if he secures trophies and seamlessly integrates into his new team.
World wide gist reports that Mbappe shared this thought during his formal introduction as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday in Madrid, Spain.
The French international athlete signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid following the conclusion of his current contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the end of the summer.
When queried about the potential impact of his move to Real Madrid on his aspirations of winning the UEFA Champions League and the Ballon d’Or, the 25-year-old responded: “There is no better place than Madrid to win titles. But the key is to adapt well. If I do that, the rest will come naturally.
“Winning everything is an objective, but in the long term. Now I want to get back to training and adapt to the team.”
World wide gist reports that Madrid had previously shared a photograph capturing the France superstar, alongside Perez, in front of the club’s 15 replica Champions League trophies.
The Spanish champions, who have long held a deep admiration for one of the most renowned talents in world football, had been actively pursuing his acquisition last summer.
This was in anticipation of Mbappe’s impending departure from PSG at the end of his contract.
The former manager of Bayern Munich, Thomas Tuchel is reportedly ready to replace Gareth Southgate as the manager of England.
Thomas Tuchel is not known to be a national team coach, but a UK publication, the Sun, claimed that the German tactician wants to start his international coaching career with England.
Recall that Tuchel resigned as Bayern Munich coach after one year and a half seasons at the German Bundesliga giants. He decided to part ways with the club on mutual grounds after he failed to win the league title for the perennial winners.
Before his not-too-impressive spell at Bayern Munich, Tuchel had coached Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint Germain, and Chelsea.
At Chelsea, the German coach had the best run of his career as he helped the London-based club to win the UEFA Champions League, the Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Since he is currently without a coaching job, he sees the Three Lions of England coaching role as his next stop after Southgate confirmed his resignation from the role earlier today, July 16.
Recall that Southgate reigned as England’s head coach for eight years in which he led them to the Euro 2021 final, which they lost to Italy, and the Euro 2024 final which they lost to Spain.
While Tuchel is said to be open to negotiate with the English FA, Newcastle United coach, Eddie Howe is said to be the favourite to replace Southgate.
Other coaches mentioned for the job are former English midfielders Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard, alongside former Brighton coach, Graham Potter.
UEFA has unveiled its official selection for the Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, highlighting exceptional players in the just concluded competition in Germany.
World wide gist reports that the selected team, organized in a 4-3-3 configuration, includes players from a diverse array of countries, with Spain emerging as the dominant force.
In the goalkeeping position, France’s Mike Maignan is recognized for his outstanding performances.
The defensive line is anchored by England’s Kyle Walker, Switzerland’s Manuel Akanji, France’s William Saliba, and Spain’s Marc Cucurella.
The midfield trio is led by Spain’s Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, and Dani Olmo.
The forward line is particularly noteworthy, with Germany’s Jamal Musiala serving as the central striker, supported by Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.
It is worth noting that this youthful attacking trio has played a pivotal role in their teams’ success.
Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament
On the final day of the Euro 2024, Rodri was honoured as the top scorer of the tournament, having contributed significantly to La Roja’s victory over England with a score of 2-1, securing their fourth championship title in Berlin on Sunday.
World wide gist reports that Rodri’s performance was momentarily interrupted at the halftime of the final due to a knee injury, yet his exceptional contributions were recognized as Spain also managed to defeat Germany and France, securing their place in the final.
His sole goal of the tournament was scored in a 4-1 victory over Georgia in the last 16.
Despite this, coach Luis de la Fuente praised Rodri as a “perfect computer,” acknowledging his consistent passing and strategic understanding of the game, which were crucial in guiding a young team to victory against a particularly challenging schedule.
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