Arsenal’s Summer Ambitions Meet Hincapie’s Rising Star Weapons store have reliably illustrated driven squad-building beneath Mikel Arteta, focusing on youthful, flexible gifts balanced to raise the team's play presently and within the future. Piero Hincapie—a 23-year-old Ecuadorian defender known for his aggression, technical ability, and adaptability—perfectly aligns with this strategy. The bargain: a season-long advance from Bayer Leverkusen, including an alternative to purchase for a add up to potential taken a toll of £52 million (£45 million/$61 million), additionally a 10% sell-on clause for Leverkusen in case Weapons store trigger the purchase. For Arsenal, this structure delivers squad depth without immediate financial strain, while Leverkusen secure long-term value from one of their top assets. Hincapie’s Profile: From South America to Bundesliga Standout Early Rise: Hincapie risen from Ecuador's Independiente del Valle, inspiring with his development and constancy so...
The Netherlands have had a strong start to their EURO 2024 last-16 match against Romania, and it was that man again. Cody Gakpo scored his third goal of the tournament, tying him for joint-top scorer, with a 20th-minute opener that placed him alongside Dutch football aristocracy. The Liverpool forward became the sixth Netherlands player to score three or more goals in a single European Championship campaign. He joins Dennis Bergkamp and Georginio Wijnaldum in achieving three goals and might yet catch Patrick Kluivert and Marco Van Basten. Most goals scored for the Netherlands at a single Men’s European Championship tournament: ◎ 5 - Marco van Basten (1988) ◎ 5 - Patrick Kluivert (2000) ◎ 4 - Ruud van Nistelrooy (2004) ◎ 3 - Dennis Bergkamp (1992) ◎ 3 - Georginio Wijanldum (2020) ◉ 3 - Cody Gakpo (2024) The Liverpool man joins some legendary names. Gakpo's goal was also his sixth in consecutive international competitions with Ronald Koeman's team, a mark shared by only two o...