Whistle blowing. UEFA appoint ref for Eng-Ned semi who was banned for taking a bribe
July 9 – The referee for England’s semi-final against the Netherlands at Euro 2024 once had ties to a match-fixing scandal in Germany.
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Nagelsmann pays tribute to Kroos and a team that has united a nation
July 6 – Julian Nagelsmann defended Germany’s performance after their quarter-final exit from Euro 2024 in a 2-1 extra-time defeat at the hands of Spain, highlighting the team’s investment in the tournament and Toni Kroos’s class. He called on Germany to unite as a society.
Turkish government says investigation of Demiral’s ‘Grey Wolf’ salute is ‘unacceptable’
July 4 – The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs have reacted to UEFA’s investigation of Turkish international Merih Demiral, following his actions during the Euro 2024 round of 16 match against Austria, describing UEFA’s action as “unacceptable”.
Foden says England players need to take responsibility
July 4 – As England’s much-maligned team prepare to take on Switzerland in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 on Saturday, star forward Phil Foden says the players need to shoulder some of the blame for a spate of underwhelming performances.
Mert Gunok’s wonder save keeps Turkish hearts pounding into the last 8
July 3 – It was one of those defining moments that will go down in the annals of European football.
Deschamps: Who needs goals if we just keep winning?
July 2 – French coach Didier Deschamps praised his team after Monday’s 1-0 win over Belgium which took them into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 and continued to shrug off criticism about their profligacy in front of goal.
Rosetti says VAR is now quicker and yellow cards are coming faster
June 28 – The head of UEFA’s refereeing department has leapt to the defence of his officials at Euro 2024 insisting most decisions have been right and presenting a detailed graphic to prove it.
Serbs threaten to pull out of Euro 2024 after ‘Kill the Serbs’ chant at Croatia-Albania tie
June 20 – Twenty-four hours after being punished by UEFA for displaying anti-Kosovo sentiments, Serbia today threatened to pull out of Euro 24 because of perceived attacks on their own identity.
Spalletti wants more of the same from Italy against Spain who ‘always play the same way’
June 20 – Italy and Spain renew their rivalry with a ticket to the last 16 of Euro 2024 at stake in their Group B clash.
Clarke says Scotland showed they can play as Hungry and shot at last 16 nears
June 20 – With pride restored following a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, Steve Clarke said that this is who Scotland are and believes that his team is still alive in the group.
Nagelsmann encourages Musiala to play for fun
June 20 – They have the youngest coach in the tournament and the oldest average age squad, a combination that is so far working extremely well.
Euro 2024 has hit the ground at a stunning pace with old faces and new stars lighting up Germany
June 19 – First round games at major tournaments are often cagey, cautious affairs, the emphasis being on trying to avoid defeat.
Braveheart. Clarke says its all or nothing for the Scots
June 19 – Steve Clarke has insisted Scotland need to regroup and not play for a draw against Switzerland in their crunch Group A match at Euro 2024.
Georgia promise to keep building, Turks start to dream big
June 19 – Georgia manager Willy Sagnol said his team can build on their encouraging debut performance that ended in a 3-1 defeat to Turkey in Group F.
Mbappé out? No-one knose
June 18 – The future of Europe’s top superstar, Kylian Mbappe, in the Euros has been plunged into doubt after it was confirmed he suffered a broken nose during his country’s opening game.