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 ...
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 ...
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman remained calm despite a travel issue for his team on Tuesday July 9. The former Barcelona manager assured everyone that his players were well-rested and prepared for their crucial Euro 2024 semi-final clash against England on Wednesday. According to the Dutch Football Association, the Dutch national team’s travel plans to Dortmund by train were disrupted due ...
UEFA has appointed Felix Zwayer, a referee with a controversial past involving match-fixing, to officiate England’s Euro 2024 semifinal against the Netherlands. Zwayer, banned for six months in 2005 after accepting a €300 ($325) bribe to favor German club Wuppertaler SV, has his integrity publicly questioned by England midfielder Jude Bellingham. Bellingham’s comments came after a 2021 Bundesliga match where ...
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has made a significant impact on the international stage, playing a key role in England’s success at EURO 2024. According to Opta, Mainoo boasts the highest passing accuracy of any midfielder in the tournament, with an impressive 96% completion rate from 138 passes. This achievement not only underscores Mainoo’s exceptional skill but also sets a ...