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
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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
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
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.
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 –
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
Poland’s star striker, Robert Lewandowski, will be sidelined for the country’s Euro 2024 opener against the Netherlands due to an injury sustained during the final warmup game against Turkey. This news comes as a major blow to the Polish national team, as Lewandowski’s presence and goal-scoring abilities are crucial for their success in the tournament.
One cannot deny that Spain has had an impressive track record in recent tournaments. They have consistently performed well, reaching the semifinals, Olympic finals, and even winning the tournament. This kind of consistency is a testament to their staying power and ability to compete at the highest level. Despite their past success, Spain faces a
The Netherlands national team received disappointing news ahead of the European Championships as Frenkie de Jong was confirmed to be ruled out of the tournament. The 27-year-old midfielder had been nursing an ankle injury sustained in Barcelona’s match against Real Madrid in April. Despite hopes that he would recover in time, it was announced that
Gareth Southgate and his England squad embarked on their journey to Germany for Euro 2024 after a final training session at St. George’s Park. The team received a royal visit from The Prince of Wales before their departure, where they were wished good luck and presented with their squad numbers for the tournament. Among the
Scotland assistant coach John Carver provided reassurance amidst injury concerns surrounding captain Andy Robertson. The defender went down in training, sparking worries among the coaching staff. With a string of unfortunate injuries already affecting the team, Robertson’s potential absence would have been a significant blow ahead of Scotland’s European Championship opener against Germany. Carver, however,