Earlier this week, BD Cricket Live reporters were on site to witness a major Euro 2024 Group D showdown between title favorites France and Austria. While France scraped out a narrow opening win, their performance was far from convincing. More concerning than their lackluster attack, however, was the injury to star forward Kylian Mbappé—an incident that may reshape three major storylines of this summer’s tournament. Given the disparity in squad value and individual talent, France’s win came as no surprise. But the match itself told a different story: France dominated possession but struggled to convert chances into goals. Outside of Mbappé, their frontline looked uninspired. Ousmane Dembélé once again channeled his inner “chaotic artist,” failing to deliver consistency. Marcus Thuram …
In a stunning collapse, Barcelona’s Champions League hopes came crashing down after a match that saw both Ronald Araújo’s red card and João Cancelo’s costly penalty foul. BD Cricket Live entertainment reporters point out that having both major blunders in a single high-stakes knockout game is a nightmare scenario—especially when the margin for error is razor-thin. Though PSG’s post-match taunting may have been unsportsmanlike, they deserved to advance based on performance. Their execution was sharper, their mentality stronger. For Barcelona, the pain of yet another quarterfinal exit runs deep. Beyond the emotional blow, the club is now facing significant financial consequences. According to reports, the elimination cost Barcelona roughly €65 million in lost revenue—an enormous hit for a club already …