Online bookie 96.com bets on a Burnley bounceback to Premier League
June 30 – Burnley, relegated from the Premier League last season, have signed a two-year shirt sponsorship deal with online casino and betting platform 96.com.
Georgia set for counter-attack as Sagnol says they want more big tournaments
July 1 – Georgia manager Willy Sagnol vowed that the Eastern European country will return to major finals after their success on debut at Euro 2024, his side falling victim to a second-half Spanish comeback in the round of 16.
Tedesco shrugs off fan protests, saying Belgium will adapt against France
June 30 – Belgian manager Domenico Tedesco wants his side to demonstrate confidence and “a capacity to adapt” against France in the round of 16 after an underwhelming group stage led to a storm of protest from their own fans, something the manager brushed off.
Georgia’s cameo over as Spain turn up the heat
June 30 – On a night of great drama and goal-mouth action, Spain dispatched a superb Georgia 4-1 with three-second half goals from Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo to book a last-eight encounter with hosts Germany.
Bellingham and Kane spare England’s blushes against Slovakia, just
June 30 – Half an hour before kick-off, as the Lightning Seeds’ famous Three Lions anthem was belted out over the tannoy, England’s legions of fans, who made the Arena AufShalke a home from home, did their best to join in, even if their timing was not quite in sync.
Comment: Forget Russia, Qatar and Saudi. Time to make the game accessible to all
It has been said that football is the most important of the least important things. When you come to a country like Germany for the European Championships you realize just maybe that football is the most important thing.
Hjulmand calls the VAR and handball rules that sent Denmark home ‘ridiculous’
June 30 – Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand has taken aim at football’s “ridiculous” handball rule after his side were beaten 2-0 by Germany in a controversial, storm-ravaged last-16 tie that was settled in the space of two dramatic minutes.
Southgate says England know their task, Slovakia promise caution
June 30 – England manager Gareth Southgate is confident his misfiring side will finally come good when they take on Slovakia in the last 16 of Euro 2024.
Sagnol says Georga have learnt the lesson of 7-1 spanking by Spain in qualifers
June 29 – Euro 2024 revelation Georgia will go in search of another Iberian scalp against Spain, tournament favourites, after triumphing over Portugal to progress for the last 16 on debut.
Germany ride the storm, VAR and Demark to win 2-0
June 29 – This is what knockout football is all about. A pulsating encounter saw hosts Germany battle their into the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 as they overcame not only a Denmark side who gave everything but also a violent first-half monsoon that caused a 20-minute suspension.
Swiss give Italians a lesson in style
June 29 – The last time the current European Champions, Italy, graced the Olympic Stadion in Berlin, they ruled the world after beating France on penalty kicks to win the 2006 FIFA World Cup. That match is best remembered for Zindine Zidane’s outrageous ‘Panenka’ penalty and of course, his headbutt into the chest of Marco Materazzi.
Denmark unfazed by Germany as they look back to ‘92
June 29 – Denmark will look to invoke the memory of their famous victory over Germany in the Euro 92 final when they take on the host nation in the last 16 of the competition on Saturday.
Nagelsmann says Germany are not done, but Danes are an ‘uncomfortable’ opponent
June 19 – Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his team is “not done yet” as they prepare to face Denmark in the last-16 of Euro 2024.
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.
FIFA seeks funding partners to expand its FIFA+ broadcast platform
June 28 – FIFA has enlisted UBS to raise up to $2 billion for the expansion of its streaming platform FIFA+, Bloomberg reports.