The 2024 football season has been a very turbulent year filled with lots of surprises, and very historical milestones, and it has experienced exhilarating moments.
Maidstone United Stuns Ipswich in FA Cup Fairytale
National League South Side Maidstone United pulled off a legendary FA Cup upset, defeating Championship club Ipswich Town 2-1 in the fourth round. Goals from Lamar Reynolds and Sam Corne, Maidstone’s only shots on target, secured the win, sparking wild celebrations as the non-leaguers triumphed against a team 98 places higher in the football pyramid.
In January, Jurgen Klopp is giving up as Liverpool manager when the 23-24th season ends, although to everyone’s surprise, his leaving already brought the cup with him. Virgil van Dijk’s overtime header brought a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, which was a splendid completion of Klopp’s brilliant career; the year of his goodbye did not miss a big title. The occasions that positioned him to become the most successful manager in Liverpool’s club’s history were many.
Emma Hayes completed her stint at Chelsea with style before becoming the US women’s team head coach. Her team won the fifth Women’s Super League title in spectacular manner, surpassing Manchester City on the last day by beating Manchester United 6-0.
Manchester City Sets Historic Title Record
The unprecedented fourth consecutive title in a sequence was achieved by Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. The championship was won by them, 3-1, over West Ham on the season’s final day, only slightly above Arsenal. Phil Foden and Rodri are the ones who scored the winning goals in a season that will always be remembered.
Celtic celebrated their victory in the Scottish Premiership with a 1-0 win against the Rangers, thanks to a last-gasp goal from Adam Idah. In the same month, Brendan Rodgers’ team, champions of the League Cup, again defeated their rivals Rangers, winning 5-4 on penalties. They achieved that after a very exciting 3-3 draw.
Manchester United salvaged a disappointing league season with a 2-1 FA Cup final win over rivals Manchester City. First-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo set up United’s victory, securing a European spot despite Jeremy Doku’s late strike for City.
Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen Achieves Bundesliga Glory
Xabi Alonso led Bayer Leverkusen to the first Bundesliga title in their history, going unbeaten throughout the season, and stopped Bayern Munich from winning a twelfth title in a row. They also won the German Cup, but they were very close to a treble since they lost the final of the Europa League against Atalanta with Ademola Lookman, who scored a hat-trick.
Jude Bellingham Saves England at Euro 2024
In the 16th round of last night’s game against Slovakia, England’s Euro 2024 delegation had a really close call, but Jude Bellingham’s amazing out-of-the-blue 95th-minute overhead goal had it covered, and they went into extra time. Harry Kane’s goal finally tipped the balance at 2-1 to the side of the Three Lions, keeping their dreams alive until they were ultimately outshined by Spain in the final.
Spain Claims Euro 2024 Glory
In the last act of the Euro 2024 event, Spain sang off in the final by putting out the English championship dreams after finding a 2-1 win. Spain forward Nico Williams netted the opening goal, and Cole Palmer, the England forward, equalized. Mikel Oyarzabal sealed the deal in the last game, firing Spain to their fourth European championship title.
Emma Hayes Leads USA to Olympic Gold
Emma Hayes led the US women’s squad to the top of the Olympic podium, beating Brazil 1-0 in the final. The squad won its first Olympic football gold since 2012, thanks to a calculated shot from Mallory Swanson.
Ronaldo achieves 900th career goal
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th goal. This marked the pinnacle of his most significant personal accomplishment and added another record to his incredible career. He increased his total number of goals for his country to 131 with a volley in the 34th minute.
Harry Kane Astonishes in a Historic England Game
Harry Kane celebrated his 100th England cap by scoring two amazing goals in a 2-0 win in the Nations League against Finland. The England captain, who wore the golden boots, continued his prolific form with other goals in November.
Aston Villa Relives 1982 Glory with Bayern Win
Aston Villa revived their 1982 European Cup magic, defeating Bayern Munich 1-0 in the Champions League. Substitute Jhon Duran scored the only goal, catching Manuel Neuer off his line to seal a famous victory.
England’s squad UEFA Euro 2024 was a disappointment to the fans because the manager in charge decided to step down. In his place, choose Thomas Tuchel, the German national team’s coach. With an agreement to stay for the next 18 months, the former London team leader was so committed to the plan of taking the Three Lions to their first-ever World Cup victory in 2026 that he didn’t even care about the money.
Spanish Stars Shine at Ballon d’Or Awards
Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí brought double Ballon d’Or glory to Spain. Rodri’s outstanding performances for Manchester City and Spain earned him the men’s award, while Bonmatí’s role in Barcelona’s historic quadruple secured her second consecutive women’s title.
In a year filled with breathtaking drama, historic achievements, and emotional farewells, 2024 proved once again why football is the world’s most captivating sport, from underdog triumphs to best milestones. These moments leave work precious arsenic reminders of the game’s power to prompt, link, and bear light unfiltered delight. As the curtain falls on an unforgettable year, the anticipation for what lies ahead only grows stronger.