The draw ceremony for the European Championship was marred by a rather unexpected disturbance on Saturday. As team names were being announced on stage, a series of bizarre moaning noises filled the air, capturing everyone’s attention. The interruption, which resembled sexual sounds, persisted for several minutes, causing both confusion and amusement among the audience. The
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Qatar Airways has secured a renewed sponsorship deal with FIFA, allowing them to be the official airline sponsor for the FIFA men’s World Cup in both 2026 and 2030. This partnership will cover the North American tournament in 2026 and the subsequent tournament expected to be held in Europe, Africa, and South America in 2030.
Italy’s prospects at Euro 2024 appear uncertain as their indifferent qualifying form places them in Pot 4 for the finals draw next month. In the previous tournament, Italy emerged as the champions, defeating England on penalties in the final of Euro 2020. However, their lackluster performance leading up to Euro 2024 raises doubts about their
The mid-season World Cup held in Qatar last year had a profound impact on the well-being of players from Europe’s top five football leagues. According to a study conducted by insurance group Howden, players experienced a significant increase in the number of days they were sidelined due to injuries in the months following the tournament.