Luka Modric has completed a move to AC Milan on a free transfer after 13 successful years at Real Madrid. The 39-year-old midfielder has signed a contract until June 2026, with the Italian side having the option to trigger a one-year extension.
In the summer of 2001, Guus Hiddink faced severe criticism after losing 5-0 to France and the Czech Republic, earning the nickname 'Oh Dae-yong'. However, by the 2002 World Cup, he had transformed South Korea's fortunes, leading them to the semi-finals.
The issue reflects on the evolution of summer football, noting that while past summers allowed for a break before the new season, today hosts significant events like the Club World Cup, Gold Cup, and European Under-21 Championship.
Jamal Musiala has suffered an ankle fracture, a dislocation. This fracture typically refers to the fibular bone which is the outer lower leg bone that starts near the knee and travels down to the ankle - the knob on the outside of the ankle is the 'head' of the fibula. Dislocation results from tearing and rupturing of ankle ligaments resulting in the oddly shaped angle of the foot and ankle that you graphically may have seen on video.
"There were many, especially in the early stages. We were very successful back then, at EURO 2016 and then winning the Confederations Cup the following year. The period after that was...actually worse than mediocre."
The match in 1990 remains a pivotal moment for Irish football history, remembered not just for the defeat, but also for the controversy surrounding the officiating.