Both Emilio Nsue and the Equatorial Guinea’s football federation (Feguifut) have filed separate appeals against Fifa’s ruling in May that the 34-year-old has never been eligible to play for the African nation. There was widespread shock when Fifa stated that Nsue, the top scorer at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, had been playing international football without approval since 2013. ...
European football has been rocked by a series of racist incidents during Euro 2024, prompting UEFA to take decisive action against the offending nations. Seven countries – Serbia, Croatia, Romania, Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, and Albania – have been handed down sanctions for the discriminatory behaviour of their fans. The punishments vary in severity, with Croatia facing the harshest penalties: a ...
Belgium’s home match against Israel in the Nations League will take place behind closed doors in Debrecen, Hungary on 6 September. The Belgian Football Federation (RBFA) had been searching for a new venue after the city of Brussels said it was “impossible” to host the fixture because of security fears. Other Belgian cities also refused to host the match. The ...
The Korean Football Association has written to Fifa to express “serious concerns” after Wolves’ Hwang Hee-chan was the target of an alleged racist remark by a Como player in a pre-season friendly. South Korea forward Hwang reported the remark during Monday’s friendly in Marbella, Spain. Como said one of their players made a reference surrounding Hwang’s name. The Italian club ...
Marc Cucurella has kept his word and dyed his hair red following Spain’s triumphant win at the Euros. The 25-year-old Chelsea full-back had vowed to color his curls if Spain emerged victorious in Germany, and after the team’s stellar performance, he showcased his new look on social media. Cucurella was a standout player throughout the tournament, starting six of Spain’s ...
England captain Harry Kane shared the Euro 2024 Golden Boot with five other players after finishing the tournament on three goals. Spain’s Dani Olmo, Georgia’s Georges Mikautadze, the Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo, Slovakia’s Ivan Schranz and Germany’s Jamal Musiala also won a share of the award. Neither Kane nor Olmo scored in the Euro 2024 final, which Spain won 2-1. Previous ...
England midfielder Jude Bellingham shouldered the weight of disappointment after their agonizing 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Speaking to the BBC after the match, Bellingham acknowledged the frustration of falling short again: “It’s really disappointing because at some point we do have to deliver.” However, the young star remained optimistic, highlighting the importance of taking positives ...
France and the Netherlands are left devastated after their Euro 2024 journeys came to a crashing halt in the semi-finals. Their tournament is now over after defeats to Spain and England, as there is no third-place playoff at the European Championship. Didier Deschamps’ France, despite underwhelming performances throughout the tournament, briefly sparked hope with Randal Kolo Muani’s early goal against ...
Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo is aiming to etch his name in English football folklore by lifting the European Championship trophy with the Three Lions on Sunday. The 19-year-old midfielder, born in England to Ghanaian parents, has defied expectations with his standout performances at Euro 2024. Despite making his international debut only in March, Mainoo has become a crucial cog ...
England manager Gareth Southgate says his team will have to be “tactically perfect” to beat Spain in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final. England’s men booked their first appearance in a major final on foreign soil with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in their semi-final on Wednesday. It’s the third time in the past four major competitions that Southgate has guided ...