The final round of group games at Euro 2024 get underway today (June 23) and there is an enormous amount to play for as teams battle to reach the knockout stage. Of the 24 countries competing, only Poland (who have been eliminated) and Spain and Portugal (both topping the group) are assured of their finishing...
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NFL games, repeat re-lays: Why pitches have been so bad at Euro 2024
It was a concerning moment for England fans when, early in their 1-1 draw with Denmark, Kyle Walker slipped, took a huge chunk out of the Frankfurt turf and briefly looked in some trouble. Ultimately, the worst Walker had to deal with was a change of boots, but a disintegrating surface became a repeated theme...
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Scotland v Switzerland slammed as an ’embarrassment’ by Argentina World Cup hero
SCOTLAND and Switzerland had a nation on the edge of their seats last night in a nervy, end-to-end 1-1 draw. The eyes of Europe were watching too – and not all through their fingers like the Tartan Army. 7 Fans were nervous as the game in Cologne hung in the balanceCredit: Getty 7 The players...
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Euro 2024 state of play: Tables, schedule and what you may have missed
Euro 2024 is in full swing and already it has delivered drama, stunning goals and hard-fought matches. The group stage will run until a week today, June 26, when eight of the 24 competing national teams will be eliminated. The top two sides in each of the six groups will advance to the knockout stage,...
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Which players are at risk of suspension at Euro 2024?
Follow live coverage of Germany vs Hungary, Croatia vs Albania and Scotland vs Switzerland at Euro 2024 today Kylian Mbappe received a bizarre yellow card during France’s 1-0 win against Austria at the European Championship after breaking his nose. The 25-year-old collided with Kevin Danso’s shoulder as the match neared its conclusion, falling to the...
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Transfer options for MD2 – Switzerland differentials viable amid tricky fixtures
DREAM TEAM EUROS managers should be aware that the deadline for Matchday 2 is 1pm on Wednesday (June 19th). Therefore all transfers for the second round of group games need to be locked before that cut-off time. In terms of what changes to make, Matchday 2 features an intriguing set of fixtures that could be...
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‘Ten German Bombers’ – the chant that could shame England fans at Euro 2024
Follow live coverage of Spain vs Croatia, Italy vs Albania & Hungary vs Switzerland at Euro 2024 today Amid a scathing look at English football’s more jingoistic and troublesome followers by singer, songwriter and political activist Billy Bragg in his 1991 song The Few, one line summed up the peculiar brand of ultra-nationalism on display...
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Manuel Akanji is a human super computer getting ‘lippy’ about Euro 2024 chances
Manuel Akanji has had an impact in more ways than one since joining Manchester City in 2022. The Swiss defender has established himself as a key cog in Pep Guardiola‘s team who have won six trophies in two years, and he certainly seems to have left his mark on his teammates too. 3 Akanji enjoyed...
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March 2024 International Friendlies: Schedule Info
During the last days of March, a FIFA Matchday will take place. So you don’t miss anything, find out here which teams will play different friendlies during these days. By Leonardo Herrera Updated on March 17, 2024 08:40PM EDT Updated on March 17, 2024 08:40PM EDT © IMAGO / NurPhotoKylian Mbappe of France Several select...
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Cutting Euro 2025 funding is a mistake – the Swiss should look to England 2022
Historic milestones in women’s football are coming thick and fast these days. For the first time ever, the Emirates sold out for a WSL match as Arsenal hosted Manchester United in front of 60,160 people. 7 Arsenal and Man United set a new WSL attendance recordCredit: Getty Rachel Kundananji broke the women’s transfer record fee as...