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UEFA Euro 2024
/ 763 days agoPortugal survives Czechia scare with stoppage-time winner
To close out the first matchday of Euro 2024, Czechia almost pulled off another stunning upset over Portugal. With half an hour to play, Czechia had a one-goal lead, despite Portugal dominating the control of the ball and coming close on several occasions. Yet, it was the Portuguese to score two late goals, including one […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 763 days agoFOX Sports reveals huge ratings in opening Euro 2024 weekend
FOX Sports has enjoyed impressive viewership ratings during the opening weekend of Euro 2024. The tournament started on Friday, as hosts Germany thumped Scotland by a score of 5-1. According to the broadcasting network, the matchup recorded an average of 1.1 million viewers on American television. This is particularly interesting considering the fixture began at […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 763 days agoTurkey scores two stunners to knock off debutant Georgia
The last day of matchday one at Euro 2024 featured a first, as Georgia made its first appearance at a major international tournament against Turkey. Turkey is one of the teams that has raging support in Germany. With the two nations heavily connected in terms of their populations, it is no surprise to see so […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 763 days agoResurgence of Saudi Pro League players at Euro 2024
In France's victory over Austria in its first game of Euro 2024, it was not Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann or William Saliba to win player of the match. It was N'golo Kante, the 33-year-old defensive midfielder. For a time, Kante was one of the best midfielders in the world. He was an integral part of […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 764 days agoEuro 2024 on pace for highest attendance in tournament history
UEFA has reported that attendance for Euro 2024 could easily break records compared to previous editions of the competition. Throughout the two phases of ticket sales, UEFA received a record number of requests per ticket. The first phase was a general sale before the second phase of ticket sales became available to participating nations' fans. […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 764 days agoSlovakia pulls off biggest upset in Euros history against Belgium
In tournament play like Euro 2024, bigger teams are bound to struggle in select games, and Slovakia against Belgium proved that. Belgium, which sits third in the FIFA World Rankings, fell to Slovakia, one of the lowest-ranked teams in the tournament. A one-goal victory for Slovakia ensured it started play in Group E of Euro […]

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/ 765 days agoAnother Pulisic? Milan monitor Chelsea ace during Euro 2024
Milan are keeping a close watch on Chelsea striker Armando Broja, who has emerged as a key target for the Italian giants this summer. As the Rossoneri look to bolster their attacking options, they dispatched a scout to Dortmund to observe Broja in action. Despite a subdued performance against Italy, the Rossoneri reportedly remain interested […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 765 days agoEuro 2024 jogs memories of brutal England tournament exits
England has a long history of tournament misery with some notorious exits. Since their sole victory at the 1966 World Cup, theirs has been a far different story. Near misses, key injuries and notable penalty defeats are too familiar a story for Three Lions supporters. It is partly why, despite having a wealth of talent […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 767 days agoCroatia brings optimism into Euro 2024 as fans ready for success
Euro 2024 in Germany is upon us, and there is an air of optimism and excitement surrounding the Croatia national team. Croatia has exhibited international success of late. Most recently, it was a third-place finish at the World Cup in Qatar. The quest for European success starts with the side's opening match on Saturday against […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 767 days agoEuro 2024 VAR changes: How they differ from Big Five leagues
As Euro 2024 kicks off, significant changes in refereeing and technology aim to provide clarity for players and spectators regarding VAR. All this, while maintaining zero tolerance for serious foul play and dissent. These changes were highlighted during a recent media briefing at Munich's Allianz Stadium, ahead of the tournament's opening match between host nation […]

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/ 767 days agoMbappe skips France training: Will he play in Euro 2024 opener?
France's preparations for the 2024 Euro have hit a snag as captain Mbappe missed an open training session on Thursday. The French squad have been training at their European Championship base in Paderborn, Germany. This week, they held a practice session attended by approximately 4,000 spectators at the Home Deluxe Arena. However, the new Real […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 767 days agoGermany to struggle for true home advantage in diverse Euro 2024
When Germany hosts the European Championship in 2024, the tournament atmosphere may sap away a true home advantage. With millions of immigrants from across Europe now calling Germany home, the stands will be filled with passionate fans cheering on their home countries despite the games taking place on German soil. Germany is home to a […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 768 days agoGermany, Scotland open Euro 2024 with captivating clash
Germany, as the hosts of Euro 2024, begin their home conquest with a game against a strong Scotland side. For Germany, it's their first chance since their group stage exit at Qatar to redeem themselves in front of a global audience. Germany was a team lost in direction, confused in playstyle, tied between allegiance to […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 769 days agoLewandowski suffers injury: Will he play for Poland at Euro 2024?
In a major blow to Poland's Euro 2024 ambitions, their star forward Robert Lewandowski suffered a muscle injury less than a week before their opening match against the Netherlands. The Barcelona striker limped off the pitch after just 33 minutes during a 2-1 friendly victory over Turkey. His injury visibly distressed Lewandowski while medical staff […]

TV
/ 770 days agoFOX announces studio crews for Euro 2024 and Copa America
The FOX studio crews for Euro 2024 and the Copa America have a busy schedule. Throughout the summer, games in both competitions are happening on the same days. Kickoff times do not overlap between the two tournaments. Yet, FOX is providing sunrise-to-sunset coverage of soccer for fans in the United States. That starts this weekend […]