The upcoming Euro 2024 tournament will see Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Højlund showcasing the benefits of playing together for Manchester United. Despite Manchester United facing a turbulent season, assistant coach Morten Wieghorst believes that the duo’s familiarity with each other will be advantageous as they represent Denmark in the tournament. Wieghorst emphasized the importance of
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Julian Nagelsmann, the Germany coach, expressed his satisfaction in having Toni Kroos, a former Real Madrid star, back on the national team for the upcoming 2024 European Championship. However, Nagelsmann revealed that it wasn’t an easy task to convince Kroos to return. The coach had to outline his vision for the team’s future and assure
Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee and left-back Ian Maatsen received unexpected calls to join the Dutch Euro 2024 squad while they were on holiday. Zirkzee, who was enjoying his time at Walt Disney World in Florida, had to pack his bags quickly to fly to Germany and link up with the team. Similarly, Maatsen, who was
The upcoming Euro 2024 clash between Albania and Italy is expected to be attended by over 50,000 Albanian supporters in Dortmund, making it the largest travelling contingent of any team other than the host nation. The interest in the game in the Balkan country is so immense that Albanian prime minister Edi Rama has even
In a bold move, the players union FIFPRO has taken legal action against FIFA, the world football’s governing body. This legal claim comes after FIFA refused to reconsider the scheduling of their 32-team Club World Cup despite threats of legal action from FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association. The legal claim was submitted by the
Ian Maatsen, the Chelsea full-back who spent the last season on loan to Borussia Dortmund, received a last-minute call up for Euro 2024 while holidaying on a yacht off the coast of the Greek-island of Mykonos. This unexpected call led him to quickly join the Dutch national team for training and preparation for his first
Euro 2024 is fast approaching, and the tournament will showcase some of the brightest young talents in European football. These players have the potential to make a significant impact on the competition and leave a lasting impression on fans and scouts alike. Barcola: The Rising Star Barcola, a winger from PSV Eindhoven, has been turning
Germany’s national team has been hit with a setback as midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic has been forced to withdraw from Euro 2024 due to a recurrence of tonsillitis. This news comes as a blow to the young player who was hoping to make his mark on the international stage after an impressive season with Bayern Munich.
In light of recent discussions about the future of England’s national football team manager, Gareth Southgate, the English Football Association (FA) chief executive, Mark Bullingham, has stated that there is a succession plan in place should Southgate decide to leave after the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament. Despite speculation about Southgate’s potential departure, Bullingham emphasized that
The European Championship has introduced new guidelines for referees at Euro 2024, emphasizing clarity for players and spectators alike. UEFA’s managing director for refereeing, Roberto Rosetti, highlighted the importance of ensuring that only team captains approach the referees to discuss decisions during the game. This initiative aims to reduce confusion on the field and promote
With the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, the English Football Association chief executive, Mark Bullingham, is urging England fans to be mindful of their behavior and to represent their country positively. The tournament organizers have deemed the opening match against Serbia as “high-risk” due to security concerns, particularly related to potential clashes involving Serbian
Anthony Gordon has spoken highly of John Stones’ dedication and resilience in proving his fitness ahead of Euro 2024. Despite being subbed off at half-time during the final warm-up friendly against Iceland due to an ankle injury, Stones participated fully in England’s first training session at Jena Stadium. Gordon commended Stones’ “elite mentality” and expressed
Toni Kroos recently made headlines for his comments regarding the training-ground altercation between Antonio Rüdiger and Niclas Fükrug. Instead of viewing the incident as a negative, Kroos referred to it as a “good thing” during a news conference leading up to Euro 2024. He emphasized the importance of healthy conflict within a team and how
Gareth Southgate has recently stated that he may step down from his position as the England manager if his team does not emerge victorious in Euro 2024. Despite the Football Association’s desire for him to stay on beyond his contract expiration in December, Southgate seems to have set his sights on a specific goal –