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Xherdan Shaqiri becomes first MLS player to score in Euros with incredible goal vs. Scotland

The Xherdan Shaqiri goal vs Scotland during the 1-1 draw with Switzerland made history as the first goal at the Euros scored by a player who plays in Major League Soccer.

The Chicago Fire man has a habit of scoring ridiculous goals when he has a Switzerland shirt on, and he kept that tradition alive with a screamer into the upper 90 to bring his side level.

Goals don’t get much better than this.

Shaqiri goal vs Scotland

Watch: Christian Eriksen scores on his Euro return three years after suffering a cardiac arrest

You couldn’t write a script like this. The Christian Eriksen goal vs Slovenia during Denmark’s opening Euro game on Sunday was the stuff out of movies.

Three years ago, Eriksen was fighting for his life after collapsing on the field during Denmark’s opening game of Euro 2020. The soccer world was in shock as Eriksen was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation by the incredible and quick medical staff who saved his life.

Barcelona sack Xavi a month after he announced he would stay as manager

Barcelona sacked manager Xavi Hernandez on Friday, four weeks after confirming their former midfielder would honor the last year of his contract and lead them through next season.

The decision ended months of arguments between Barca and Xavi who made 767 appearances for the club over 17 seasons and helped them win 25 major trophies.

Xavi sacked by Barcelona

Toni Kroos announces his plans to retire after Euro this summer

Germany and Real Madrid midfielder and legend Toni Kroos is hanging up his boots he announced on Tuesday. One of the greatest midfielders to ever do it will compete for his sixth UEFA Champions League trophy and Euro 2024 before he finishes playing.

Kroos began his career with Bayern Munich, played with the club until 2014 winning a Champions League title and then made his big move to Madrid.

The rest is history.

Toni Kroos retires

Watch: Marco Reus scores perfect free kick in fairy tale final game at Signal Iduna Park

The Marco Reus free kick goal against Darmstadt was special as the 34-year-old had an emotional final game at Signal Iduna Park.

Reus is playing his final games with Dortmund after 12 seasons with the club. Dortmund’s iconic Yellow Wall had a special tribute to their No. 11, who was given the armband, before the game.

Phil Foden beats out Haaland, Palmer and Watkins to win Premier League player of the season

Phil Foden has been voted the Premier League's player of the season, the league announced on Saturday after the 23-year-old had the best campaign of his career to help put Manchester City within reach of their fourth consecutive league title.

Foden has scored 17 goals and grabbed eight assists in 34 league games this season playing centrally as well as on the wing when needed. He has 25 goals and 11 assists in all competitions.

Foden EPL player of the season

Watch: Cesc Fábregas promises Como 1907 players a trip to Ibiza after securing promotion to Serie A

Como 1907 secured a historic promotion on Friday as the Italian side will return to Serie A for the first time in 21 years. Como drew 1-1 and with favorable results finished second in Serie B, securing automatic promotion.

Watch: Vinicius Jr’s time wasting vs. Bayern Munich is a work of art

If you’ve seen the hit show “Ted Lasso” then you might remember the scene where Lasso, Roy Kent and the gang convince Jamie Tartt to be a prick and get on the other team’s nerves.

One player who excels at this in the real world is Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. Not only do Tartt and Vini have incredible footwork and finishing abilities, but they both know how to get under opponent’s skin.

Watch: Leverkusen score with last kick of the game to set record of 49 games unbeaten

LEVERKUSEN — Bayer Leverkusen staged a stunning late comeback to move into the Europa League final with a 2-2 draw at home against AS Roma on Thursday as they won 4-2 on aggregate and set the longest unbeaten run in all competitions including European matches.

Bundesliga champions Leverkusen, who have also reached this month's German Cup final as they chase a treble, played their 49th match without defeat to surpass Benfica's record set from 1963–65 but they had to battle for the second leg draw.

Bill Belichick roasts Birmingham City and part owner Tom Brady after getting relegated

If you would have told us 10 years ago that New England Patriots’ legendary head coach Bill Belichick would be discussing relegation and Birmingham City, we would’ve called you crazy.

Fast forward to present day and that’s exactly where we are. During Netflix’s “The Roast of Tom Brady”, soon-to-be League One club Birmingham City were one of the many victims of the roasting spree.

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