Football News: Euro 2024, Champions League, and More
Fans are still in awe of Ivan Toney’s unique penalty technique that secured England’s shootout victory over Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
The England team netted all five of their penalties with supreme confidence to book their place in the semi-final, where they will face the Netherlands on Wednesday.
Toney’s spot-kick was the talk of the night, as the Brentford striker did not look at the ball or where he was going to kick it. Instead, he stared down Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer before slamming the ball home.
“Some people might think it’s crazy, but my routine is working, and hopefully, it can continue working,” he stated.
New footage showcasing Toney’s technique has provided fascinating insight into his unorthodox but effective approach. One fan described it as “the coldest penalty in history,” while another declared him the “best penalty taker on earth.”
The England players all expressed confidence in their penalty-taking abilities, and Toney revealed he was already thinking about scoring his spot-kick before coming on as a substitute.
The Three Lions’ victory sets up a tantalizing semi-final clash with the Netherlands, as the race for the Euro 2024 title heats up.
Elsewhere in Football News
- The Champions League draw has been made, with the group stage fixtures set to kickoff in September.
- The FIFA World Cup in Qatar is also on the horizon.
- The Women’s World Cup took center stage this summer.
- In domestic action, the Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and FA Cup will all be closely followed by fans in the coming months.
- The Africa Cup of Nations standings are also taking shape, with several teams jockeying for position in the prestigious continental competition.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates, analysis, and reactions from the world of football.
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