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Kane and talented youth Sports talks about ten stars of the upcoming European Football Championship 2024, from whom great achievements are expected on the fields of Germany.
Kylian Mbappe (France)
The most important tournament for the flagship French national team. Mbappe finally got rid of the shackles of Paris Saint-Germain, where he spent seven seasons, and flew to Madrid to win the Champions League trophy. Of course, together with Real Madrid.
But before that, it is important to rehabilitate the disastrous Euro 2020 and add victory at the main international tournament of the Old World to the triumph at the Russian World Cup.< br>
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
The magnificent victory of Argentina and Lionel Messi at the World Cup in Qatar was a serious blow to KriRo. Before this, neither the Portuguese nor Leo had World Cup gold — now, having lifted the World Cup over his head, it is the Argentinean who is called by most fans the greatest in history.
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What should Ronaldo do, who continues to show class in the Saudi Arabian championship wearing an Al-Nasr shirt? Try to repeat the success of 2016 at the Euro in Germany… And count on the fact that his health will allow the five-time Ballon d'Or winner to compete at the world championship in two years.
Jude Bellingham (England)
The 2023/24 season is the best in the young Englishman’s career. Having moved from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid, Bellingham became the champion of Spain, the winner of the national Super Cup and the winner of the Champions League — Jude is gradually reaching the prime level, which must be confirmed not only in the “royal club”, but also in the national team.
Toni Kroos (Germany)
The great German, with his victory at the 2014 World Cup and a record six Champions League trophies, is preparing to hang up his boots. Back in the spring, Kroos announced that he would retire immediately after the Euro, so for the legend of Bayern and Real Madrid, the home tournament will be a farewell chord.
Tony already has two bronze medals at the European Championship, but gold is just not enough.
Harry Kane (England)< br>You can believe in the “curse” of Harry Kane, or you can be perplexed by such “nonsense”. But the fact remains: last summer, the top forward, who had not won anything, replaced Tottenham with Bayern, and the unthinkable happened… For the first time since 2012, the Munich team did not please their fans with anything, either in the domestic arena or in the Champions League. And you can’t blame Kane: he scored 31 goals and set a record for the most goals in his debut season in the Bundesliga.
Well, maybe it will be possible to break the spell on your career at the Euro? England, for a moment, opened as the main favorite of the championship.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia)
The first big international tournament for Georgia (it has never played at the Euro or the World Cup) and, accordingly, for the leading person in local football — the leader of the Italian Napoli, Khvichi Kvaratskhelia. The Serie A winner shone in the 2022/23 season, but has slowed down a bit this season. Time to fix the situation.
Don't write Georgia off. In the close group F with the clear favorite Portugal and the less status Czechs and Turks, Khvicha and company can make some noise.
Meanwhile, the media write that Kvaratskhelia has already given agreement to move to PSG. However, Antonio Conte's invitation to Napoli may change the Georgian star's decision.
Luka Modric (Croatia)
In the “group of death” with the Italians and Spaniards, Croatia cannot do without the help of the captain, the national team record holder for the number of matches played, Luka Modric. With his future at Real Madrid in limbo (it is still unknown whether the contract will be extended), the midfielder goes to Germany to say goodbye… According to his teammate Joschko Guardiola, after Euro 2024, 38-year-old Modric will finish playing at the international level . It turned out great: silver and bronze from the World Championships became an excellent addition to the collection of the six-time Champions League winner and Golden Ball winner.
Florian Wirtz (Germany)
Bayer Leverkusen sensationally took gold in the Bundesliga and the German Cup, becoming the main discovery of the 2023/24 season. One of those who helped the “pharmacists” interrupt the “trophyless” era and end the hegemony of Bayern was Florian Wirtz. The German was recognized as the best player of the championship, so he is going to the European Championship to further raise his stock. And perhaps get a promotion — Real Madrid has its eye on the 21-year-old midfielder.
Artem Dovbik (Ukraine)
There are plenty of stars in the Ukrainian national team: Alexander Zinchenko from Manchester City, Real Madrid defender Andrey Lunin, Mikhail Mudrik from Chelsea. However, we should not forget about Girona forward Artem Dovbik, who last season became the top scorer of the Spanish Championship, scoring 24 goals. Villarreal's Alexandre Serlota and Bellingham are left behind — the Romanians, Slovaks and Belgians (participants of Group E) should tense up.
Pepe (Portugal)
«Age» records The 41-year-old Porto defender is churning out one after another. At Euro 2024, the tough veteran will be able to set another unique achievement. It is enough to take the field, and Pepe, who became famous thanks to his performances for Real Madrid, will overtake the famous Hungarian goalkeeper “in sweatpants” Gabor Kiraly, who played at the European Championship at the age of 40 years and 74 days.
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