Euro 2024 daily recap: Cristiano Ronaldo, Belgium enjoy bounce-back performances
Here's a recap of everything that happened on the ninth day of Euro 2024, with stats from FOX Sports Research.JUNE 22
KEVIN DE BRUYNE #17 - MIDFIELDER - MANCHESTER CITY
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Kevin De Bruyne seals Belgium's 2-0 win over Romania to get its Euro 2024 campaign on track
Kevin De Bruyne has scored and Belgium has got its Euro 2024 campaign up and running with a 2-0 win against Romania in Cologne.JUNE 22
Delivers six crosses in defeat De Bruyne generated three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Monday's 1-0 loss versus Slovakia.
Impact De Bruyne was heavily involved in their first match of the tournament as he led the team with six crosses delivered. Additionally, he took three shots and created four chances; however, they were still left without a goal in the match.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Euro 2024 odds: 'England has the most money and second-most bets to win'
Patrick Everson goes behind-the-scenes with an an oddsmaker to gain insight on the betting odds and liabilities for the top-heavy Euro 2024...JUNE 13
Kevin De Bruyne open to Saudi Arabia move when Man City contract expires
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne is talking with his family about possibly moving to Saudi Arabia as a free agent next yearJUNE 4
'Incredible money' - Kevin De Bruyne drops Saudi Arabia transfer bombshell as Man City star reveals his wife Michele is open to an 'exotic adventure' | Goal.com US Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that he would be open to a lucrative transfer to Saudi Arabia in the future.
JUNE 4 • GOAL.COM
Great season despite injury De Bruyne made 18 appearances (15 starts), registering four goals on 44 shots and 10 assists on 59 chances created.
Impact De Bruyne made the best of his season despite spending the first half of the campaign on the injury list, as he would go on to finish tied for third for most assists in the league despite playing in only 18 league games. He appears to have not been hindered too much by the injury issues and is still his same old self, being the masterclass playmaker every time he is on the field after notching 59 chances created and 136 crosses. The midfielder will likely head into next season holding the same quality and starting spot he is used to, although it will be interesting to see when he starts hitting his dip in performance, as he is now 32.
MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin De Bruyne to join Lionel Messi in MLS? Man City star interested in shock transfer to San Diego FC | Goal.com US Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne's entourage has reportedly held transfer talks with officials from new MLS side San Diego FC.
MAY 22 • GOAL.COM
Active during start De Bruyne logged six shots (three on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners during Manchester City's 3-1 win Sunday against West Ham.
Impact Despite being unable to log a goal or an assist for Manchester City on Sunday, De Bruyne put forth a versatile performance demonstrating how dangerous he can be while healthy. Even though a hamstring injury forced him to sit out more than half of the 2023-24 Premier League, he still finished it with four goals on 44 shots (17 on goal) and 10 assists on 59 chances created across 18 appearances (15 starts). De Bruyne remains one of the world's best footballers, so Man City will hope he can come back relatively unscathed from Euro 2024 after captaining Belgium's national team.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to start De Bruyne (ankle) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with West Ham.
Impact De Bruyne took part in training throughout the week and passed the late fitness tests ahead of the Premier League finale. With the title on the line it's not surprise to see De Bruyne put straight back in the starting XI for a crucial three points. Mateo Kovacic falls to the bench with De Bruyne fit once more.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Man City vs West Ham lineups, starting 11, team news: Kevin De Bruyne an injury doubt, Ederson to miss EPL final day | Sporting News Manchester City know a win against West Ham will guarantee a fourth consecutive Premier League title. Kevin De Bruyne may not be fit enough...
MAY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Game-time call Sunday De Bruyne (ankle) is in doubt for Sunday's clash with West Ham, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Yesterday we were off and today we've got training and I will see."
Impact De Bruyne got his ankle stepped on during a clash with Tottenham and it put him in doubt for the final match of the Premier League. The attacking midfielder could be sidelined for the finale with eyes on returning in the FA Cup final if he's not fully fit for Sunday's match. Still with the title still in play De Bruyne will almost certainly try to play if possible.
MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Aiming for Sunday return De Bruyne was forced off Tuesday with ankle pain, according to manager Pep Guardiola, but is expected to be an option for Sunday's final match of the season versus West Ham United,...
Impact De Bruyne suffered an injury scare Tuesday, having to be forced off with ankle pain. However, the good news is it sounds like the injury is nothing to worry about and will aim to play Sunday for the league deciding match versus West Ham. He's been on top form with three goals and five goals in the last seven EPL games played, totaling 38 crosses (13 accurate), 23 chances created and 20 shots (10 on target).
MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Manchester City is on the brink of Premier League history after beating Tottenham
With a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, Manchester City is just more one win away from an unprecedented fifth cons...MAY 14
Brought off Tuesday De Bruyne provided one assist and was brought off with an apparent injury during Tuesday's clash with Tottenham.
Impact De Bruyne setup Erling Haaland for the opening goal before coming off in pain. The attacking midfielder tried to play through the issue but after about five minutes he was brought off. Jeremy Doku came on to replace him for the remainder of Tuesday's match.
MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Assisst on opening goal De Bruyne assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 4-0 win against Fulham.
Impact De Bruyne earned his assist on the opening goal of the match Saturday, finding Josko Gvardiol in the 13th minute of action. This gave De Bryune his ninth assist of the season and 13th goal contribution in 16 league appearances. He now has five goal contributions over his past six appearances across all competitions.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Sends in eight crosses De Bruyne had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Wolverhampton.
Impact De Bruyne couldn't keep his goal contribution train rolling Saturday but still maintained a solid performance, notching one shot, a chance created and eight crosses in the win. The attacker now has 10 games with seven or more crosses on the season despite only appearing 17 times.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Provides two assists in win De Bruyne assisted twice to go with five shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Nottingham Forest.
Impact De Bruyne notched his seventh and eight assists of the season as he participated in each of the goals scored by his team. His first assist occurred in the 32nd minute as he delivered a corner that found Josko Gvardiol in the box, while his second assist occurred in the 71st minute as he delivered a through ball to Erling Haaland.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
Bags opening goal De Bruyne scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Thursday's 4-0 win against Brighton.
Impact De Bruyne notched his second goal in three contests Thursday, as he found the net in the 17th minute off of a Kyle Walker assist to open up the scoring. This gave De Bruyne his fourth goal in league play this season, having double-digit goal contributions. This was his fourth straight start, being his longest string of starts since returning from injury.
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