Georgia stun Portugal to prolong their German odyssey
June 26 – Georgia wrote history on their Euro’s debut by defeating Portugal’s second string 2-0 to claim a ticket for the last 16 of Euro 2024.
Tosun’s late winner on a hot and spicy night in Hamburg sends Turkey into last 16
June 26 – Cenk Tosun scored a stoppage-time winner as Turkey beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in a fiery final group game to secure a last-16 tie against Austria.
Thunder, lightening and joy as Romania and Slovakia share spoils
June 26 – The permutations in Group E prior to kick-off were a mathematician’s dream. Belgium, Ukraine, Slovakia, and Romania all had a chance to finish in every position from 1st to 4th as they all entered play on three points.
Misfiring Belgium squeeze into last 16 as Ukraine exit bravely
June 26 – Ukraine became the first ever team at a Euro finals to fail to progress from the group stage with four points after a 0-0 draw with Belgium, who once again failed to live up to either their talent or world ranking.
Will Euro 2024 see a repeat of 1982’s Schande von Gijón as Romania face Slovakia tonight?
June 26 – 25th June 1982 is a date in international football that has its own special place in notoriety. Forty-two years later, we now find ourselves with the same nightmare scenario, this time at Euro2024.
Germany’s DFB to grow Women’s Bundesliga to 14 teams, with plan to reach 16
June 26 – Germany’s DFB is to increase the number of clubs in its top tier women’s professional league by two from the 2025/26 season.
Martinez promises no let up and Ronaldo, as Portugal look to keep winning momentum
June 26 – With a perfect record on the line, Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has guaranteed that his side, assured of a spot in the last 16, will not ease off against Georgia in their final Group F game. Cristiano Ronaldo will start.
Copa America assistant linesman collapses in 90 degree heat in Kansas
June 26 – With the Copa America under way in the US amid seering heat, an assistant referee collapsed with heat stroke near the end of the first half of Peru’s Group A match against Canada.
Southgate warns fans they are making playing for England no fun. Watching them isn’t either
June 26 – Top of the group, unbeaten and a huge stroke of good fortune by being on the favourable side of the draw for the knockout phase.
After 26 trophies, Real Madrid captain Nacho says it is time to move on
June 26 – Real Madrid skipper Nacho has left the club after winning 26 trophies including six European Cups, his final appearance being the Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.
Liverpool grassroots tournament enters final stages, study measures economic and social impact
June 26 – As the Euros get towards the end the group stage tonight, Liverpool’s own international tournament is preparing for its semi-final stage.
Eintracht Frankfurt to swap Nike for Adidas in 5-year deal from 2025
June 26 – Eintracht Frankfurt has ended their kit deal with Nike, switching to adidas in an initial five-year partnership starting with the 2025/26 season onwards.
Bulgarian cosmetics store looks to break into the male market with Botev Plovdiv
June 26 – Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv has signed a partnership agreement with MyCosmetics, one of the country’s largest and most popular online cosmetics stores. The one-year contract takes effect immediately.
Deschamps defends his French team saying chances will become goals
June 26 – France manager Didier Deschamps has defended his side who finished second behind Austria in Group D following two draws, one victory and a single goal from the penalty spot.
Obdurate Slovenia head into last 16 as impotent England fire blanks
June 25 – Once again it wasn’t pretty but it was job done. Sometimes that’s all you need to grow into major finals and England duly won their Euro 2024 group last night despite their famed front six failing to ignite – not for the first time – in a goalless draw with Slovenia.